Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Curtis Joseph Abshire
Jul 8, 2012
Curtis Joseph Abshire, 80, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, July 08, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mr. Abshire was born on October 22, 1931 in Kaplan, LA and lived in the Lake Charles/Moss Bluff area most of his life. He worked at Dunham Price for 40 years.
Those left to cherish his memory are three sons; two sisters; nine grandchildren;...
Julianne Covington Guidry
Jul 8, 2012
Julianne Covington Guidry, 23, of Lake Charles, earned her wings on Sunday, July 8, 2012 from a local hospital.
Julianne was a 2006 graduate of Barbe High School and was an Accounting Major at Sowela Technical College. She enjoyed extreme couponing and shopping and spending time with the girls.
Julianne leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved dog "Ruby", who was...
Vernon Hardy Parker
Jul 7, 2012
Vernon Hardy Parker, 66 of Sulphur passed away on July 7, 2012 in his residence. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 11 a.m. in South Sulphur Church of Christ with Ministers Paul Evans and Chris Maher officiating. Vernon was a native of Lake Charles and a long-time Sulphur resident. After high school he served...
Rodie D. Kelley
Jul 6, 2012
Rodie D. Kelley, 49, of Longville, died July 6, 2012 in Westlake from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Joe and Cathy Anderson Kelley. After his graduation in 1982 from Sam Houston High School, he honorably served in the United Stated Air Force and currently was employed as a security supervisor at L'Auberge...
Amos Edward Corbello
Jul 6, 2012
Amos Edward Corbello, 88, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:00 PM on Friday, July 6, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Corbello was born September 29, 1923 in Bell City, LA, where he graduated from Bell City High School. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and retired from Olin Chemical as a boilermaker...
Henry Jb Young
Jul 5, 2012
Henry "J.B." Young 42 of Sulphur passed away Thursday July 5, 2012 in his residence.
J. B. was a native and life resident of the Sulphur area. His hobbies included hunting, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Leah Courtney Young of Sulphur and Allison Paige Young of Port Arthur, TX;...
Margaret Orvella Mccullor Malone
Jul 5, 2012
Margaret Orvella McCullor Malone, 93, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 in a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Malone was born, raised and educated in Pleasant Hill, LA. She was a graduate in Pleasant Hill High School where she played on the Championship Basketball team. She worked nearly thirty years as a Sales Representative and Area Manager for Studio...
Lula Mae Lou Higginbotham Sonnier
Jul 4, 2012
Lula Mae "Lou" Sonnier, 82, of Lake Charles "obtained her ultimate freedom" on, Wednesday, the 4th of July, 2012 in her daughter's residence.
Mrs. Sonnier was born on December 28, 1929 in Big Lake, LA and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She worked as a waitress for the Sheraton Chateau Charles and also for Bevo's. Mrs. Sonnier was...
Calvin Ralph Flowers
Jul 4, 2012
Calvin Ralph Flowers, 56, of Westlake, passed away on July 04, 2012 in Lake Charles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:30 am at Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Westlake Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 3pm-9pm at Robison Funeral Home. Calvin was a life-long resident of...
Howard Dohn Alexander
Jul 4, 2012
Howard "Dohn" Alexander, 71, died at 2:35 AM on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in his home, with his devoted family at his side.
Born to Robert Howard and Genevieve Marie Mouton Alexander, Dohn Alexander was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He attended Landry High School, graduated from LaGrange High School in 1959 and served his country in the U.S. Army....
Scott R. Sarver
Jul 3, 2012
Scott Randell Sarver, 56, died on July 3, 2012 in Navasota, TX, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic automobile accident on that day. Scott was born and raised in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High in 1973. He lived most of his adult life in Southeast Texas, residing in Katy, TX for the last 20 years of...
Helen Lyles
Jul 2, 2012
Helen Vollmer Lyles, 83, was peacefully called home July 2, 2012 surrounded by the love of her family.
Ms. Helen was born to Nicholas and Jennie Vollmer in Venice, Illinois. She was married to the love of her life, Ira Lyles, for 60 years. Helen devoted her life to providing love, faith, strength, joy, passion, humor, and happiness to her...
Junius Oldilon Joe Daigle
Jul 2, 2012
Junius Odilon "Joe" Daigle, 91, of Big Lake, LA died at 2:36 PM on Monday, July 2, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Daigle was born July 28, 1920 in Big Lake, LA, where he lived most of his life. He worked as a diesel mechanic and tankerman for Sabine Towing, Edward's Barge Transportation, and retired from DeVall Towing in the...
Kenneth Lee Derouen
Jul 2, 2012
Kenneth Lee DeRouen, 64, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:25 PM, Monday, July 2, 2012 in a local hospital.
He was a native and life resident of Lake Charles and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Mr. DeRouen owned and operated Howard Trucking Terminal, Gator Mobile Home and KD's Construction. He also managed Black Gold Express and Acme...
Charlotte Ann Saizan
Jul 2, 2012
Charlotte Ann Sundberg Saizan went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. She had just turned 77 on June 1. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Prien Memorial Cemetery in Lake...
Christine Doucet
Jul 2, 2012
Christine Doucet, 76, of Ragley passed away on July 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 10 am at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Cormier officiating. Burial will follow in The Bluff Cemetery, Evangeline, LA. Visitation will begin on Thursday, July 5th from 4-9 at Robison Funeral Home and on Friday morning...
Edith Pauline Polly Mertzweiller
Jul 2, 2012
Edith Pauline "Polly" Mertzweiller, 88, of Lake Charles passed away on July 2, 2012. Mrs. Mertzweiller was born January 29, 1924 in Buffalo, Arkansas to parents Edward W. and Edna K. Emmett. She moved to Lake Charles in 1934 and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1941. Mrs. Mertzweiller attended Sowela Technical School and later worked at United Gas and...
Darril Wayne Martin
Jul 1, 2012
Darril Wayne Martin, 68, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, July 1, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Martin was born on September 20, 1943 in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Mr. Martin retired from PPG as an operator after 41 years of service. He...
David Lee Foreman
Jul 1, 2012
David Lee Foreman passed from this life on July 1st 2012, surrounded by his parents, his Aunt Darla and closest friends in his final hours. He was born on February 7th, 1981, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. David Lee graduated from Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia and had completed three years of college in both Georgia and Texas. He was...
