Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
David Lee Riling
Dec 20, 2011
David Lee Riling
David Lee Riling, 41, of Lake Charles, passed away December 22, 2011 in the comfort of his mother's home following a long, courageous battle with a serious illness.
David was an avid writer, artist and musician who followed his heart. David carried a tremendous love for his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Cadence Riling...
Eddie Mae Faulk
Dec 20, 2011
Our Heavenly Father called Eddie Mae Faulk home, after a short illness, on December 20th, 2011. Awaiting her arrival in His Kingdom, her beloved husband, John "Johnnie" A. Faulk, and her parents, Eddie and Lora Mae Ammons.
Born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Eddie Mae married Johnnie, March 24th, 1945. Eddie Mae and Johnnie eventually settled in the Grand Lake area...
Claudette Chaumont Floyd
Dec 19, 2011
Josephine Claudette Floyd, 84, of Oberlin, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 in a Lafayette hospital.
Mrs. Floyd was born in Basile, LA, raised and educated in Oberlin and attained a degree in education from McNeese State University. She has lived twenty-five years in Topsy, having returned to Oberlin for the past three years. She worked twenty-one years, a very well...
Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham
Dec 19, 2011
Mrs. Daphne Dahyle Higginbotham,70, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011. She was born in Crowley and grew up in Basile where she graduated High School. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles.
Mrs. Higginbotham worked in the medical field profession for nearly 30 years and was currently employed by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her three...
Joyce Marie Fontenot
Dec 18, 2011
Joyce Marie Fontenot, 59, of Moss Bluff died Sunday December 18, 2011 at her residence.
She was born in Lake Charles to Lester and Eula Mae Chapman Thibodeaux. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Ann Fontenot. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of...
Kayla Glynn Leccese Griffin
Dec 18, 2011
Kayla Glynn Leccese Griffin, 34, of Lake Charles died on Sunday morning, December 18, 2011 at her home.
Kayla was born on October 28, 1977 in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident. She was a loving, caring, giving, and devoted wife, mother, daughter, aunt, niece, and friend.
Kayla was the most giving person to anyone, even through all of...
Paul L. Henry, Ii
Dec 18, 2011
Paul Lancaster Henry II, born April 20, 1966, joined his beloved Savior on December 18, 2011, after a brief illness. The son of Gloria Henry and the late Lale Allen Henry, Paul was a resident of Moss Bluff.
A devoted husband to Angie, father to Alex and Gregory, and teacher of many, Paul lived his life with exuberance and excellence. A...
Pauline Rogers
Dec 17, 2011
Pauline Rogers, 81, of Sulphur, passed away on December 17, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Sulphur with Dr. David Holder officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 6-8...
Effie G. Hayes
Dec 17, 2011
Effie G. Hayes, 90, of Lake Charles died at 10:30 PM Saturday, December 17, 2011 in her residence with her loving family at her side.
Born in New Iberia, Louisiana to the parents of Effie and Anthony Gautreau. She was a 1938 graduate of New Iberia High School. Mrs. Hayes has lived in the Lake Charles area since 1950. She was...
C. E. Gene Guidry
Dec 17, 2011
Caesar Eugene "Gene" Guidry departed this life and returned home to his Lord on December 17, 2011. He left this life as he lived it, surrounded by family and friends wrapped in the love they freely shared. He was born on November 24, 1921 in Welsh to Caesar Eugene Guidry and Alzire Mallet, who both preceded him in death.
He...
Benedict Benny Lormand
Dec 17, 2011
Benedict "Benny" Lormand was born July 4, 1957 and went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 17, 2011 at age 54.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Amelina and Mena Mae Lormand of Kinder.
He is survived by his daughter, Aimee Keith and husband Joshua of Lake Charles; sister, Marlene Hamm of Conroe, TX; brother, Phillip Lormand of...
Ernestine Joy Hughes
Dec 17, 2011
Ernestine Joy Silcott Hughes, 85, passed away peacefully December 17, 2011 at her son's home in Lafayette. She was a native of Choupique, Louisiana and a resident of Lake Charles.
Joy was Co-Valedictorian of the Sulphur High School Class of 1943, a Master Duplicate Bridge player, and a world traveler.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and June...
Mary Helen Poulter
Dec 16, 2011
Mary Helen Poulter, 90, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, December 16, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Poulter was born in Broken Arrow, OK and has lived the past sixty-four years in Lake Charles. She enjoyed reading, needle point and traveling with her four sisters. She has been a member of Trinity Baptist for sixty-three years where she taught three...
Billy Wayne Stark Ii
Dec 16, 2011
Billy Wayne Stark II, 55, of Sulphur, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was a native and life-long resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He worked as a carpenter through Carpenters Local 953, where he also served as president. He was a member of Henning United Methodist Church. Billy...
Eugene Geno Thibodeaux
Dec 15, 2011
Eugene "Geno" Thibodeaux, 73, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 in a local healthcare facility.
Mr. Thibodeaux was born in Rayne, raised in Boscoe and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He worked his younger years at the Port of Lake Charles. He worked twenty five years as a Truck Driver with the Teamsters Local,...
Gregory Dean Hemphill
Dec 14, 2011
Gregory Dean "Greg" Hemphill died suddenly in his home on his 53rd birthday, December 14, 2011.
Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Fred Beckett and Rebecca Copher Hemphill, Greg was raised in Sulphur. He was a 1976 graduate of Sulphur High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in English from McNeese State University. He...
Helen D. Williams
Dec 14, 2011
Helen D. Williams, 87, of Lake Charles died at 7:32 AM on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Williams was born on March 22, 1923 in Bradenburg, KY and lived in Lake Charles for the past 10 years. She was a graduated of Meade County High School, attended Western Kentucky University, and graduated from Spencerian Business College....
Dorothy Jean Robinson
Dec 14, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Robinson, 79, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was a resident of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Robinson was an educator for nearly 40 years. She retired from Combre Elementary School. Dorothy will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by one son, Elton G. Hightower and wife Sandra of Jasper, TX; one...
Sammy Holtzman
Dec 14, 2011
Sammy Holtzman, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was surrounded by friends and family.
Sammy was born on February 1, 1929 in Lake Charles, LA. He was in the Vetenary Corp at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX for 2 years during the Korean Conflict, serving as Food Inspector for the U.S. Army....
Roy Wymon Stokes
Dec 13, 2011
Roy Wymon Stokes, 85, of Sulphur, passed away on December 13, 2011 in his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011 at 10a.m. at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steven Wright officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Oakdale, La. with a graveside service at 3p.m. The family will receive friends on Thursday,...
