Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Aline Demarets
Apr 5, 2013
Nora Aline Teet Busby Demarets, 85, of Lake Charles died Friday, April 5, 2013, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Mrs. Demarets was born in Rose Pine, Louisiana and was the daughter of the late Jesse J. Busby and Lenora Kingery Busby. She lived her adult life in Lake Charles with her husband, Wilbert Lee Demarets, and only child, Carolyn Marie Demarets Stroh,...
Alvin Ray Granger
Apr 5, 2013
Alvin Ray Granger. 76, of Lake Charles died at 12:20 PM on April 5, 2013 in a Lake area hospital with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Granger was born in Mamou, Louisiana on December 30, 1936 to the parents of Lillian and Euge Granger. He has lived in Lake Charles for the past 58 years. Mr. Granger worked for...
Judy Armistead
Apr 3, 2013
Judy Mays Armistead, 73, of Moss Bluff died at 6:30 AM on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Armistead was born on December 16, 1939 in Lafayette, LA. She was a graduate of Marion High School and continued her education at Sowela Technical Institute receiving an LPN degree. Mrs. Armistead retired from Christus St. Patrick Hospital. She...
Jack D. Robinson, Jr.
Apr 3, 2013
Jack Damon Robinson, Jr., 69, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 3, 2013.
Born in Opelousas to Jack D. Robinson, Sr. and Lillian Ruth Harrod Robinson, Mr. Robinson was raised in Leslie, Georgia. As a young man, he moved to Westlake, which he made his home. He was the owner and operator of Jack Robinson Farm Service...
James Floyd Higgins
Apr 1, 2013
James Floyd Higgins, 86 of DeQuincy passed away of April 1, 2013 in his residence. James was a WWII Veteran serving his country in the Navy. He worked as a boilermaker for CBI and loved to read western books. James is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lucy Freeman Higgins of DeQuincy; two daughters, Debra Rogers and husband, Kent...
Linda Louise Thibodeaux
Apr 1, 2013
Linda Louise Thibodeaux, 67, of Lake Charles died on Monday, April 1, 2013 in a local hospital.
Ms. Thibodeaux was born on February 16, 1946 in Deridder and lived all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Later in life she continued her education at McNeese State University graduating with a degree in early...
Roy J. Bucky Leblanc
Apr 1, 2013
Roy Jerry Bucky LeBlanc, 76, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:51 AM, Monday, April 01, 2013 in a local hospital.
Bucky was a native and life resident of Lake Charles and graduated from Lake Charles High School. Mr. LeBlanc served in the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve. He was an avid Race Car Fan.
He is survived by his son, Bucky...
Junius Joseph Joe Champeaux Ii
Mar 31, 2013
Junius Joseph Joe Champeaux, II, (FAIA), 74, died peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was born on January 15, 1939 in New Iberia, Louisiana. His father was in the United States Air Force, and as such, Joe moved to many towns while he was growing up. He liked to tell...
Ernestine Ladday
Mar 31, 2013
Ernestine Ladday, 63, of Lake Charles, LA died at 3:53 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2013 in her residence.
Ms. Ladday was born July 8, 1949 in Eunice, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for most of her life. She was a graduate of W. O. Boston High School and was member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witness and worked at...
Lorene Lucille Forsythe
Mar 31, 2013
Lorene Lucille Forsythe, 89 passed away on March 31, 2013 in her residence. Lorene was a native of Bowie, TX and a longtime Sulphur resident. She worked for many years as an office manager of Century Steps. After retirement, she and her husband, Bill traveled around the US and Canada. Lorene was a member of Maplewood First Baptist Church and...
Rodney Anthony Manard
Mar 31, 2013
Rodney Anthony Manard, 57 of Sulphur passed away on March 31, 2013 in a local hospital. Rodney retired from Calcasieu Parish Police Jury after 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He loved dancing, cooking crawfish, making turtle sauce picante and spending time with his family and friends. His other hobbies were sitting around a campfire at the family camp...
M.C. Sonny Grantham
Mar 30, 2013
Sonny Grantham, of LeBleu Settlement, left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Lake Charles. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 6 p.m. at Johnson's Funeral Home. Memorial Visitation will be from 2pm-7pm.
Sonny was born on February 21, 1938 in Bay City, Texas...
Richard Dean Roley
Mar 30, 2013
Richard Dean Roley of Orange, Texas journeyed to his heavenly home on March 30, 2013 at the age of 64. Richard is survived by his wife, Connie Roley of Orange, TX; 5 daughters: Treena Roley of Oregon, Stacy Roley of Orange, TX, Janiece Thacker of Tennessee, Rachil Richburg of South Carolina, and Nicole Flitcraft of Bridge City, TX; sister, Bobby...
Leonard Mark Casanova
Mar 30, 2013
Leonard Mark Casanova, 78 passed away on March 30, 2013 in Cornerstone Hospital in Sulphur. Leonard was a welder for PPG until he retired. He was a member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur, member of 8978 Knights of Columbus and a member of the Machinist and Pipe Fitters local 470. He belonged to several dance clubs,...
Charles Ray Sheeley
Mar 30, 2013
Charles Ray Sheeley, 71 passed away on March 30, 2013 in his residence. Charles worked for Citgo Petroleum for 37 years retiring in 2003. He enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He also loved to drive for hours enjoying the scenery and spotting all the animals. Charles is survived by his wife of 45 years Brenda...
Charlie Rogers
Mar 29, 2013
Charles Edward Charlie Rogers, 56, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Friday, March 29, 2013 in Channahon, IL.
Mr. Rogers was born September 27, 1956 in Lake Charles, LA, where he has lived all of his life. He was a 1974 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University and Sowela Technical School. He was a member of Christ...
Becky Belinda Buller
Mar 29, 2013
Becky Belinda Buller, 57, of Ragley died on Friday, March 29, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Buller was born on January 1, 1956 in Lake Charles. She lived in Kinder where she was a 1974 graduate of Kinder High School. She continued her education at McNeese State University graduating in 1979. She moved to Ragley over 30 years ago. Mrs....
Marilyn Landry
Mar 29, 2013
Marilyn Savoie Landry, 78, of Creole, LA died at 9:50 PM on Friday, March 29, 2013 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Landry was born February 3, 1935 in Creole, LA, where she has lived all of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir and the Ladies Altar Society. She,...
