Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Kathleen Kathy Eleanor Thornton
Oct 8, 2012
Kathleen Eleanor Thornton, 62, of Lake Charles died on Monday, October 8, 2012 in a local hospital.
Kathy was born on November 7, 1949 in Lake Charles, LA. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education. She then became a teacher in Westlake and taught there for over 30...
Edward Lloyd O'Neal
Oct 8, 2012
Edward L. O'Neal, 87, of Lake Charles passed away at 5:00 PM, Monday, October 8, 2012 in a local Hospital.
Mr. O'Neal was born September 10, 1925 in Kinder, Louisiana, and then moved to Lake Charles for the remainder of his life. Mr. O'Neal served in the Pacific during World War II in the U.S. Navy, returned home to work for...
Robert Alan Phillips
Oct 7, 2012
Robert Alan Phillips, 54, of Lake Charles, died at 2:58 AM Sunday, October 07, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Phillips was born on March 27, 1958 to the parents of Barbara and Richard Phillips. He was a 1975 graduate of Robinson High School in Tampa, Florida where he lived prior to moving back to Lake Charles. While living in Tampa he...
Tyler Jordan Viator
Oct 7, 2012
Tyler Jordan Viator, 21, of Moss Bluff passed away early Sunday morning, October 7, 2012 in Opelousas, LA.
Tyler was born on February 26, 1991 in Lake Charles, LA. He was a 2009 graduate of Sam Houston High School and attended LSU. Tyler took great pride in his job as a host at Ember Grille and Wine Bar at L'Auberge for...
Violet Morrow Gibson
Oct 7, 2012
Violet Vicie Morrow Gibson, 92, of Lake Charles died Sunday, October 07, 2012.
Mrs. Gibson was born and raised in Allen Parish and has lived nearly seventy years in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Fairview High School and during her younger years owned a Country Grocery in the Fairview, LA community. Mrs. Gibson loved flowers, potting plants, gardening and...
Elizabeth Betty Mae Gentil Breaux
Oct 7, 2012
Elizabeth Betty Mae Gentil Breaux, 84, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Over her lifetime, she was a devoted homemaker for her family. She was also a valued employee of the Baton Rouge Morning Advocate, Houston Chronicle, Houston Post, Times-Picayune, West Brothers,...
Edward W. Simon, Jr.
Oct 6, 2012
Edward J. Simon, Jr. 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:50 PM, Saturday, October 6, 2012 in a local care facility.
He was a native of New Orleans and lived in Opelousas and Lafayette for many years prior to moving to Lake Charles in 1988. Mr. Simon graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans and attended Tulane University....
William T. Young
Oct 6, 2012
Mr. Young was born on February 25, 1930 and passed from this life with his family by his side in his Moss Bluff home.
Mr. Young was the only child of the late Walter and Mildred Moore Young. He was married to Florene Ritchey Young for 61 years and together they had 5 children. Mr. Young was an active member of...
Joyce Aguillard Brunet
Oct 5, 2012
Joyce Aguillard Brunet, 95 years old, passed away on October 5, 2012 in Lake Charles.
She was born in Chataignier, Louisiana on February 18, 1917 to C. P. and Merecia Aguillard. She graduated from Chataigneir High School and Attended Louisiana College and received a BA degree in 1936.
After graduation from college, she taught one year in her home town,...
Joseph Whitney Thibodeaux, Sr.
Oct 5, 2012
Joseph Whitney Thibodeaux Sr, 58 departed this life on Friday, October 5, 2012.
A resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Joseph retired as a Lab Analyst from Citgo Refinery after 33 years. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and Cursillia Prayer Movement. A hardworker, he will be remembered as...
Mark Randall Ellender
Oct 5, 2012
Mark Randall Ellender, 51 of Sulphur passed away on October, 5, 2012 in his residence. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Shirley officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home before the service. As per his wishes...
Lorena Lucy Dupuis
Oct 4, 2012
Lorena Lucy Dupuis, 93, of Moss Bluff passed away Thursday October 4, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Dupuis was a native and life resident the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area. Along with her husband they owned and operated Pete's Auto Paint Store and she was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church.
She is survived by daughter, Doris Dupuis Landry; thirteen...
Robert Bruce Law
Oct 3, 2012
Robert Bruce Law, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away Wednesday, October 03, 2012 at MD Anderson hospital in Houston.
Mr. Law was born, raised and educated in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University where he attained a Bachelor Degree in Construction Technology. He was the Owner and Manager of Quality Construction...
Ella Mae Miller
Oct 2, 2012
Ella Mae Miller, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Ella Mae is survived by one daughter; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
As per her wishes, her body was donated to science.
Edward Buddy Leboeuf
Oct 2, 2012
Edward Buddy LeBoeuf, 55, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 in Houston, TX with family at his side.
Mr. LeBoeuf was born on February 2, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA. He started working for Dr. Pepper at age 15 loading trucks and went to Coca-Cola at age 18, working there for 34 years. Mr. LeBoeuf was a...
Douglas G. Donaldson, Sr.
Oct 1, 2012
Douglas G. Donaldson, Sr. of Bastrop, TX passed away Monday, October 1, 2012 in a hospital in Austin, TX.
Mr. Donaldson was born and raised in Statesborough, GA and lived most of his adult life in the Lake Charles area. He was a graduate of High School and attained an Engineering degree. He served the United States Navy during WWII. Mr....
Angie Niel Mericle
Oct 1, 2012
Angie Niel Mericle, born June 24, 1928, passed away Monday, October 1, 2012, with her beloved children at her side. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a 1946 graduate of Lake Charles High School.
She leaves behind eight children whom she cherished deeply: Michael Niel Mericle and wife Sandy Coffey of Durango, CO, Charlotte Mericle Maxcy and husband...
Michael D. Meaux
Oct 1, 2012
Michael D. Meaux, 49, of Ragley passed away at 12:00 AM, Monday, October 1, 2012 in his residence.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rena and Don Levoy; four brothers, Mitchel Meaux, Todd, Tim, and Don Levoy, and two sisters, Melissa Squibb and Michelle Kingham.
There will be a gathering of family and friends honoring the life of Michael,...
Michelle Kilchrist Manuel
Oct 1, 2012
Michelle Kilchrist Manuel, 35, of Lake Charles, died October 1, 2012 at her residence.
Michelle was born September 9, 1977 in Lake Charles to James and Linda Benoit Kilchrist. She was a 1995 graduate of Sam Houston High School and a 2001 graduate of McNeese State University with a Bachelor degree in Social Sciences. A member of the Dwelling Place,...
Anna Mae Landry
Sep 30, 2012
Anna Mae Landry, 86, of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in a local hospital.
Ms. Landry was born October 15, 1925 in Lafayette, LA and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Christian Baptist Church.
She is survived by her son, Michael Landry; brother, Jeffery Cross; sister, Ledgia Carvin; 3 grandchildren, Monique,...
