Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
James Edward Still
Feb 14, 2012
James (Jim) Still, Jr. died September 1 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana, after a long illness. Jim was born in 1952, the first son of James and Vera Jo Still, in Livingston, Texas. The family moved to Ponca City, Oklahoma, where Jim spent his early years. Jim attended Oklahoma State University until he joined the...
Wendell Ray Boyd
Feb 13, 2012
Wendell Ray Boyd of Lake Charles, LA has played the 18th hole of his life; passing away Monday, February 13, 2012 in a local hospital after suffering a major stroke. He lived his life right up to the day before the stroke as he had lived it for the past 92 years; never meeting a stranger, always on the go,...
Erise Marie Breaux
Feb 12, 2012
Erise Marie Breaux, 92 of Sulphur, passed away on February 12, 2012 in her residence. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church in Sulphur with Father Jim Winiarski officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Sulphur, LA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 14, 2012...
Kathleen Crookshank
Feb 12, 2012
Kathleen Crookshank, 53, of Lake Charles, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her residence.
Mrs. Crookshank lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1976 graduate of Barbe High School and attended McNeese State University. Mrs. Crookshank was a legal secretary and a member of the Norman Business Law Center. She was also the secretary of the Cambodia...
Ida Chauffe Maylen
Feb 12, 2012
Ida Marie Chauffe Maylen, 84, of Lake Charles, journey in life ended Sunday, February 12, 2012 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Maylen was a life resident of Lake Charles, having lived the past two years in Lacassine with her daughter. She was a talented artist, having received many awards for her paintings, making porcelain...
Alma Iris Brown Collins
Feb 12, 2012
Alma Iris Brown Collins, 95, of Lake Charles died at 1:20 PM on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Collins was born on March 28, 1916 in Lake Charles, LA where she lived all of her life. She owned and operated Alma's Beauty Shop for over forty years. Mrs. Collins was a life-long member of First Christian...
Betty Joan Dean
Feb 12, 2012
Betty Joan Dean, 84 of Sulphur, passed away on February 12, 2012 in her residence. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church with Father Thomas Huhn officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, LA. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15,...
Odile Mouton
Feb 12, 2012
Odile Rita Savoy Mouton, 91, was born in St. Martinville, LA on July 27, 1920. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA. God called her to her resting place and to serve him on February 12, 2012. She passed away in a local nursing home facility surrounded by her loved ones.
This is not only Odile's obituary but...
Frances Harrison Julian
Feb 11, 2012
Frances Lee Harrison Julian, 85, of Big Lake, entered into rest, Saturday, February 11, 2012 from a local hospital.
Mrs. Julian was born in Houston, TX, raised in North Louisiana and lived most of her life in the Lake Charles area. She studied nursing in New Orleans and worked as a nurse's assistant at St. Patrick's Hospital. She also worked as...
Milton Daniel Todd Jr.
Feb 9, 2012
Milton Daniel Todd Jr., 77 of Carlyss, passed away on February 9, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss, La. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss with Father Ernest Corriveau officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February...
Son Thai Tran
Feb 9, 2012
Son Thai Tran, 23, of Lake Charles died Thursday, February 9, 2012.
He was born in Garden City, KS and grew up in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Barbe High School and a senior studying Mass Communications at McNeese State University.
He is survived by his parents, An and Oanh Vu Tran; one sister, Van Tran of Louisville, KY;...
Wilfred E. O'Blanc
Feb 8, 2012
Wilfred E. O'Blanc, 86, of Hayes passed away at 8:56 AM, February 8, 2012, in his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. O'Blanc was a lifelong resident of the Bell City/Hayes community. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. O'Blanc owned and operated O'Blanc's Exxon and O'Blanc's Grocery...
Etta Fruge Carlin
Feb 8, 2012
Etta Fruge Carlin, 85, went to meet her heavenly reward on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harry Bertrand officiating. Burial will be held in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, LA. The family will receive friends on Thursday,...
Eddie Coleman Huffstickler
Feb 8, 2012
Eddie Coleman Huffstickler, 79, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in a local hospital.
Born March 28, 1932, Mr. Huffstickler was raised in Charlotte, NC and served twenty-four years in the U.S. Air Force. Upon retirement, he moved to Lake Charles, LA, where he worked for Clay's Marine, Boeing, and Jerry's Marine. He loved animals.
He was preceded in death by his...
Robert Bob Iles Boyer
Feb 7, 2012
Robert Iles "Bob" Boyer, 65, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Boyer was born July 5, 1946 in Minden, LA. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts, achieving the highest honor of Eagle Scout. He was a graduate of Oakdale High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Education from...
Isidro Rafael Del Castillo Boronat
Feb 7, 2012
Isidro Rafael del Castillo Boronat, 86, of Lake Charles died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. del Castillo was born on October 24, 1925 in Manzanillo, Cuba to Maria Teresa Boronat and Alfredo del Castillo Batista. He graduated high school in Cuba. Mr. del Castillo married in 1952 and began raising his two daughters in Cuba. In...
John Albert Woutila
Feb 6, 2012
John Albert Woutila, 75, of Lake Charles died at 1:40 PM on Monday, February 6, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Woutila was born on April 7, 1936 in Long Island, NY. He joined the U.S. Air National Guard and served for 8 years before serving in the U.S. Air Force as a flight Engineer where he was known as "Flying...
Marjorie Cart Batchelor
Feb 6, 2012
Marjorie Cart Batchelor, 89, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, February 6, 2012 in a local hospital.
Marjorie was born on June 27, 1922 in Lake Charles, to the parents of Raoul and Addie Cart. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School. Marjorie lived in Sulphur for many years before she and her husband moved to Crossett, Arkansas to care...
