Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Wilbert Duplechin
Feb 8, 2014
Wilbert Duplechin, 64, of Lake Charles died at 12:30 PM Saturday, February 8, 2014 at a local care facility. Wilbert Dulechin was born March 3, 1949 in Mamou, Louisiana to Wilford and Lourise Duplechin. He loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed being around friends and family. Mr. Duplechin enjoyed spending time at his deer lease while enjoying...
Joseph "Uncle Joey" Dale Martin
Feb 8, 2014
"Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 Joseph Dale Martin, 58, of Sulphur, LA, died on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in his residence. Mr. Martin was born May 7, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA and was a 1973 graduate of Lake Charles High School. He lived most of his life in Lake Charles, but...
Barbara G. Young
Feb 7, 2014
Gone from our lives, but not from our hearts Barbara G. Young, 85, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in a local care center. Barbara was a native of Alexandria, LA who lived in Sulphur most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of St. Charles Academy. Mrs. Young was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy...
Mia Claire Baumery
Feb 6, 2014
Beautiful baby girl Mia Claire Baumery, daughter of Brittany Lynn Duplechain and Cameron Blake Baumery earned her angel wings and entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, February 06, 2014. Mia Claire is rejoicing with loved ones gone before her. Her footprints will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Those left to cherish her memory...
Betty Wilrye Parker
Feb 5, 2014
Our wonderful mother, friend, and inspiration departed this life according to God's appointed time on February 5, 2014 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by her supportive family and friends. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of everyone who really knew her. Betty W. Parker, sixty-eight years old, was born in Westlake,...
Ruby Lee Binford
Feb 5, 2014
Ruby Lee Binford, 70 passed away on February 5, 2014 in a local hospital. She was a loving mother, and grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her children, nieces, nephews and the neighbor kids. Ruby enjoyed the sport of deer hunting. Ruby is survived by her husband, Dennis Binford of Sulphur; three sons, Glenn Binford and wife, Lindy of Toledo...
Catherine Cathy Fontenot
Feb 5, 2014
Cathy Fontenot, 61, of Lake Charles, Louisiana gracefully lost her battle with cancer at 1:45 AM Wednesday, February 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Cathy was born October 31, 1952 in Midland, Texas to Sullivan "S.B" and Hilda Fournerat. She enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, and camping. She also loved playing with her dogs Tuff and Olive. She...
Anna Mae Collins
Feb 4, 2014
Anna Courville Collins, 93 passed away peacefully February 4, 2014 in a local hospital. Born on November 11, 1920 in Canton, Louisiana she was the oldest child of Clayus and Angelle Courville. Anna spent most of her early years in Opelousas, LA, moving to Lake Charles in 1955, where she resided the remainder of her life. She was always a...
Emma Luttgeharm
Feb 4, 2014
Emma Agnes Luttgeharm, 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died peacefully in her residence at 1:00 AM Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Emma was born July 3, 1935 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Otto and Ura Mae Luttgeharm. She loved talking to everyone about the love of Christ and to know Christ. For 50 years she crocheted baby blankets for expecting mothers wherever...
John Edward Sabins
Feb 4, 2014
May 17, 1943 - February 4, 2014 John Edward Sabins, 70, of Nacogdoches, passed away on February 4, 2014, at Nacodoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches, TX. A native of Starks, LA, John was born May 17, 1943, to Opal and Pete Sabins. He lived in Vidor most of his life. He owned and operated a sandblasting and painting company in...
Melda Claire Sinitiere
Feb 4, 2014
Melda Claire LeBlanc Sinitiere, 86, died comfortably and peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, at her daughter's home after a steady decline in health due to dementia. Born in Lake Charles on March 6, 1927, the youngest of three children, she was preceded in death by her parents, Felix J. and Lola Marie LeBlanc; and her brother, Herbert LeBlanc and...
Jennifer Marie Veronie
Feb 3, 2014
Jennifer Marie Veronie, 47, of Lake Charles, died Monday February 3, 2014 at a local hospital following a brief illness. Jennifer was born in Lake Charles on December 20, 1966. She was a graduate of Barbe High School and of the Catholic faith. She was employed at Resthaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for many years. Jennifer was preceded in death...
Dwight Charles Peterson
Feb 3, 2014
Dwight Charles Peterson, 84, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:15 AM on Monday, February 3, 2014 in a local care facility. Cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home.
John Wayne Caswell
Feb 3, 2014
John Wayne Caswell, 61 of Lake Charles passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 in his residence. John was a truck driver spending most of his time on the roads. John is survived by his daughter, Nichol Kitfield and fiance, Rusty Lusk of Sulphur; step-daughters, Mary Higginbotham, Ashley Simpson, Amber Simpson and Sheila DeVillier all of Lake Charles; step-son, Justin...
Robert Lebert
Feb 3, 2014
Robert LeBert, 74, of Westlake died at 4:56 PM on Monday, February 3, 2014 in a local hospital. Mr. LeBert was born on October 20, 1939 in Lake Charles and moved to Westlake 47 years ago. He attended McNeese State University before becoming a carpenter until retiring. Mr. LeBert belonged to the Carpenter's Local #953. He was dedicated to his...
Rebecca Lee Willett Langley
Feb 2, 2014
Rebecca Lee Willett Langley, 78, of Sulphur, LA died at 1:56 AM on Sunday, February 2, 2014 in a local care facility. Mrs. Langley was born September 15, 1935 in Merryville, LA, has lived in Lake Charles since 1955, and recently moved to the Sulphur area. She was a Christian and attended Living Faith Baptist Church. She enjoyed word and...
Melinda Lee Hewitt
Feb 2, 2014
Melinda Lee Hewitt, 58, of Lake Charles, passed away on Sunday February 2, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. Melinda was born June 22, 1955 in Shreveport, to William D. "Bill" and Gloria Gene Watson. Melinda was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life is an amazing example of strength, courage, and devotion. Above all, she was a servant of God,...
Jeffery Allen Potts
Feb 2, 2014
Allen was born October 14, 1956 and passed away February 2, 2014 at Memorial Hospital after health issues. He was a graduate of Oakdale High School, but had lived in Sulphur for the last 14 years. Allen had served in the Louisiana National Guard for 16 years as an infantryman and military policeman. He also was employed by the United...
Lionel Elmer
Feb 2, 2014
Lionel Joseph "Paw Paw" Elmer Sr., 78, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died at 10:40 AM Sunday, February 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Lionel was born May 8, 1935 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ashton and Effie LeBlanc Elmer. Lionel was a Golden Glove boxing champion while attending Landry High School. Elmers radiatorshop was established in 1951. Lionel and...
