Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Marjorie Savant
Dec 28, 2012
Marjorie Margie Savant,79 of Sulphur passed away on December 28, 2012 in a local care center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Jim Winiarski, M.S. officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss under the direction of Robison Funeral Home....
Arthur Earl Bullington
Dec 27, 2012
On December 27, 2012, Arthur E. Bullington completed his journey on earth .He was married for 64 years to Barbara Jean Petross (deceased), and they together brought into this world a daughter, Kay Hammett and five sons, Bob, Bud, Tom, Jim and Chuck Bullington. He had 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Arthur was a long- time employee of Continental...
Jerry Joseph Wyckoff
Dec 26, 2012
Jerry Joseph Wyckoff, age 72, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 6:35 a.m. in his residence. He was born April 22, 1940 in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Garland and Dorothy Farley Wyckoff.
Jerry was a 1958 graduate of Hamilton High School. In September of 1958 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Chennault Air Force...
John A. Burr Corkran
Dec 25, 2012
John Anthony Corkran, 71, of Lake Charles went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 25, 2012 while at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born July 21, 1941 to Elbert and Luna (Fontenot) Corkran in Lake Charles, LA. Burr as called by his family and friends was a longtime member at Glad Tidings Church...
Carol Gwendolyn Meaux
Dec 25, 2012
Carol Gwendolyn Fontenot Meaux, 63, of Lake Charles, LA died at 1:15 AM on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in her residence.
Mrs. Meaux was born April 13, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA, was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University, where she was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. She was a faithful member of Our...
Verner C. Young
Dec 25, 2012
Verner C. Young, 82, of Lake Charles passed away, Tuesday, December 25, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mr. Young was born in Tyler, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. . He worked for years as a paint contractor and later as an operator for Himont. He enjoyed hunting and fishing while spending time at his camp. He...
Cary Olin Dunham, Sr.
Dec 24, 2012
Cary Olin Dunham, of Westlake, LA passed away at his home early Monday morning, December 24, 2012.
He was a native of Pennsylvania and was born on December 20, 1940.
He is survived by three sons: Cary Dunham, Jr. and his wife, Karen of Loxahatchee, FL and children, Josh, Ian, and Katlin; Raymond Dunham of Olive Branch, MS and children, Tyler,...
Darline Wedgman
Dec 23, 2012
Darline Wedgman, 42, of Edgerly, LA passed away on December 23, 2012 in her residence. Darline was born in Dallas, TX and lived in Edgerly since 1996. She was of the Baptist faith and loved spending time with her family and friends. Darline is survived by her children, Jerry Lee , Jeremy Lee ,Amber Sears and Colby Sears; the father...
Cecil Conrad Dionne
Dec 22, 2012
Cecil Conrad Dionne, 80, of Lake Charles died at 3:45 PM on Saturday, December 22, 2012, in his residence.
Mr. Dionne was born on February 19, 1932, in New Iberia, LA. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Dionne retired from Shell Oil after thirty-five years of service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen...
Donna Bonin
Dec 21, 2012
Donna Fay West Bonin, 73, of Lake Charles, LA died at 12:26 AM on Friday, December 21, 2012 in a local hospital.
Ms. Bonin was born February 24, 1939 in Jennings, LA, where she was a 1957 graduate of Jennings High School. She was also a graduate of Spencer Business College in Lafayette, LA and has lived in Lake Charles for...
Reba Fruge Darce
Dec 21, 2012
Reba Fruge Darce, 78, of Lake Charles died 11:45 PM Friday, December 21, 2012 in a local care facility surrounded by her family.
Reba was a native of Basile and graduated from Basile High School and Vincent Business School. For 40 years she worked for Bowlarena Lanes/Sports Center USA. She was a member of American Business Women's Association (ABWA) and St....
Woody Bethune Watson
Dec 20, 2012
Woody Bethune Watson, 81, of Lake Charles died at 6:15 PM on Thursday, December 20, 2012 in a local hospital, surrounded by family members.
Mr. Watson was born on March 9, 1931 in Leesville, LA and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended Tulane University and was a graduate of McNeese State University. He accepted a regular Army...
Sharon Kay Bergman Clark
Dec 19, 2012
Sharon Kay Bergman Clark, 53, of Moss Bluff died at 5:32 AM Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Clark was born on May 30, 1959 to the parents of Paddy and Donald Bergman in Monticello, Iowa. She was a 1977 graduate of Monticello High School and a 1981 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa where she received...
Elise Naomi Beeler
Dec 18, 2012
Elise Naomi Beeler, 68, of Sulphur passed away on December 18, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Thursday, from 11:00 AM until time of service. Elise was a lifelong resident of Sulphur where she was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She loved...
Rebecca Lou Vidrine
Dec 18, 2012
Rebecca McCauley Vidrine, 67, of Grand Chenier passed away at 10:10 pm Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at St Patrick's hospital in Lake Charles, La.
Becky was born on April 10, 1945 in San Diego, CA. She grew up in Oberlin, La, the eldest of five children, graduating from Oberlin High as salutatorian in 1963. She graduated from McNeese State University...
Vivian L. Schultz
Dec 17, 2012
Vivian L. Schultz, 86, passed away on December 17, 2012, in a local care center.
Vivian was born to Robert R. Schultz and Elizabeth Schultz on April 5, 1926, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Vivian worked as a cook in the Calcasieu Parish school system. She loved country living especially gardening, farming, and raising chickens. Her dog, Major held a special place...
Lou Anna Colbert
Dec 16, 2012
Lou Anna Colbert, nee Duplechin, 82, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Columbia, MD.
Mrs. Lou Colbert was born on March 5, 1930 in Elton, LA and lived in Lake Charles for 72 years until moving to Columbia, MD last July to be with her son. She graduated from St. Charles Academy. Shortly after World War II,...
