Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Thelma Griffith Jinks
Jan 8, 2012
Thelma Griffith Jinks June 28, 1913 " Jan. 8, 2012 Thelma Griffith Jinks of Johnson Bayou, La. left this world to join her Heavenly Father on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 at 3:45 a.m. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Oreallye Griffith, brother Henry Griffith,...
Wetona Hanes
Jan 6, 2012
Wetona Hanes, 85, of Lake Charles died at 5:15 AM Friday, January 6, 2012.
Mrs. Hanes was born in Oakdale but spent all of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1942 graduate of Lake Charles High School and was a member of the famous Kilty Drill Team.
After graduation from Vincent Business College, Mrs. Hanes began a career in insurance...
Grasen Kaide Thomas
Jan 6, 2012
Grasen Kaide Thomas, 5 months old, of Sulphur passed away on January 6, 2012. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2 pm at Trinity Baptist Church in Sulphur, LA with Reverend Lamar Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in Ritchie Cemetery, Moss Bluff, LA. Visitation will begin on Tuesday morning at 11 am at Trinity Baptist...
Francois Schexnayder
Jan 6, 2012
Mr. Francois Schexnayder, 91, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born in Lafayette and was a resident of Iowa.
Mr. Schexnayder retired from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Department after 30 years of service and was a WWII Army veteran. He was a member of Glad Tidings Church where he was a door greeter....
Eva Olive Fontenot
Jan 6, 2012
Eva Olive Fontenot, 90, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Creole and then moved to Johnson Bayou and Sweet Lake. She was a resident of Lake Charles since 1937.
Mrs. Fontenot was devoted to her family and she was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
She...
Rosabelle Elizabeth Leblanc
Jan 6, 2012
Rosabelle LeBlanc, 97, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012. She was born September 26, 1914 in Morgan City and was a resident of Westlake.
She is survived by one brother, Bill Morgan of Metairie; Son-in-law, Bill Boone of Wolfforth, TX; daughter-in-law, Brenda LeBlanc of Westlake; 13 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lester LeBlanc;...
Nova Jean Hall Medlin Taylor
Jan 5, 2012
Nova Jean Hall Medlin Taylor, 81, of Westlake died at 6:30 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Taylor was born on February 12, 1930 in Memphis, TN. She had lived in Westlake for over 30 years. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed cooking, garage saling, and metal detecting with her husband.
Those left to cherish his memory are her husband,...
L.K. Robertson
Jan 5, 2012
L.K. Robertson, a resident of Villa Maria, died January 5, 2012 in the comfort of his son's home at the age of 93.
He is survived by his son, Bill Robertson and his wife Judy; grandsons, Greg and wife Libby, Gary and wife Lori and 4 great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date in his home...
Caden Scott Socha
Jan 5, 2012
"For it is written, He shall give his angels angels charge over thee, to keep thee." Luke 4:10
Caden Scott Socha, 19, departed from this life and returned home to his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2012.
Caden was born in Lake Charles and lived here all of his life. He attended Barbe High School. He was known for his vibrant...
Dewey James Thoms, Sr.
Jan 5, 2012
Dewey James Thoms, Sr., 83, of Ragley died at 4:30 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2012 in his residence.
Mr. Thoms was born on May 10, 1928 in Scotlandville, LA and lived in Ragley for the past 21 years. He was a graduate of Baker High School before serving in the U.S. Air Force. He then began his 43 year career...
Ezola Miller
Jan 5, 2012
Mrs. Ezola Miller, 92, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012. She was a resident of Lake Charles.
Funeral service will be held Monday, January 9, 2012 at 1PM at Johnson Funeral Home. Rev. Tony Bourgue will officiate. Burial will follow in Hebert Cemetery in Hecker. Visitation will begin Sunday from 4PM-10PM and will continue Monday at 8AM until time of...
John A Morgan
Jan 5, 2012
John A. Morgan, Jr., 74, of Lake Charles, died Thursday January 5, 2011 in a local care center.
He was born March 15, 1937 in Rayne, to Allen and Laura Cady Morgan. He served in the U.S. Army and was a carpenter for Dyson Lumber in Cameron for a number of years. He was also a member of Carpenter's Local...
D. W. Buddy Fontenot
Jan 4, 2012
D. W. "Buddy" Fontenot of Sulphur passed away at 10:40 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in his residence.
Native and long time resident of Sulphur. Through his life Buddy graduated Sulphur High School and attended McNeese State University and The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He served Stateside in the US Army during the Vietnam War. After being Honorably Discharged he...
Audrey Jo Moore
Jan 3, 2012
Audrey Jo Moore, 89, of Sulphur passed away on January 3, 2012. Funeral services will held on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Randall Chesson officiating. Burial will be in Big Woods Cemetery in Edgerly, LA. The family will receive friends from 4-9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Robison Funeral...
E. J. Brown
Jan 3, 2012
Mr. E. J. Brown, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012. He was born in Crowley and a resident of Moss Bluff for the past 17 years.
He retired from Conoco/BP after 37 years of service. He enjoyed building outdoor furniture and his greatest love was playing with his best little buddy, Austin.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Vergie Comeaux
Jan 3, 2012
Mary Vergie Trim Comeaux, 82, was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 with her children at her side. Born in Abbeville, Louisiana to Fernest and Louise Trim, Mrs. Comeaux grew up in Abbeville, but lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and raised her seven children in the home on Seventh...
Leaira Lynn Smith
Jan 2, 2012
Leaira Lynn Smith, infant daughter of Raja Smith, died on January 2, 2012 and will be interred to rest in Consolata Cemetery on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Reverend Wayne Broussard will officiate.
Baby Leaira is survived by one sister, Onyx Smith and one brother, Christus Smith; and a host of grandparents,...
Elphie M. Babineaux
Jan 2, 2012
Elphie M. Babineaux, 95, of Lake Charles, went to be with her Lord on January 2, 2012.
Elphie was born in Mere, La., and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. After graduation from nursing school Miss Babineaux enlisted in the United...
Anda E. Matte Damiata
Jan 1, 2012
Anda E. Matte Damiata, 83, of Lake Charles, LA died on Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Mrs. Damiata was born March 9, 1928 in Church Point, LA, raised in the Sweetlake area, and lived in Lake Charles for over sixty years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
Mrs. Damiata is survived by her husband of fifty-six years,...
Dean Roberts
Jan 1, 2012
Dean Roberts, 79, of Lake Charles died at 3:50 PM on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in a local hospital.
Mr. Roberts was born on August 10, 1932 in Albion, NE. He was a retired draftsman.
He took great pride in raising his Arabian horses.
Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Deanne Smith and husband Mark of Lake Charles, Monique Roberts...
