Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Sanford "Sam" Broussard
Jul 11, 2012
Sanford Sam Broussard, 97 of Sulphur passed away on July 11, 2012. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Edward Richard officiating. A reception will follow at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in the parish hall at 1700 Maplewood Dr. Sulphur, LA. Sam...
James Julian Deason
Jul 11, 2012
James Julian Deason 74, of Vinton passed away on July 11, 2012 in a local hospital. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, LA with Bro. Gerard Little officiating. James is survived by his wife, Shirley Deason of Vinton; two sons, Randy Deason of Jackson, MS and...
Frances Martha Nocilla
Jul 10, 2012
As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Frances Martha Nocilla, 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in her residence surrounded by...
Linda Gay Matthews
Jul 10, 2012
Linda Gay Matthews, 62 of Sulphur passed away on July 10, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Sulphur, LA with Dr. David Holder and Rev. Ney Vickers officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, LA under the direction of Robison...
Perry Wylie Roan
Jul 9, 2012
Perry Wylie Roan, 77, died on Monday, July 9, 2012, at his residence, with his loving family at his side after courageously battling a lengthy illness.
Born in Selma, Louisiana to Lester and Josephine Clinton Roan, Wylie grew up in Oakdale, Louisiana graduating from Oakdale High School. Wylie served his country in the United States Air Force, and was stationed in...
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...
