Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dewitt Arnold Courtright
Oct 26, 2011
Dewitt Arnold Courtright, 67, of Sulphur passed away on October 26, 2011 in a local hospital. Arnold was a native of Bogalusa, LA. and a longtime Sulphur resident. After high school he served his country in the US Marines. Arnold worked as a Machinist Supervisor for Citgo for 32 years before retiring. Arnold is survived by his wife; Phyllis Courtright...
Hannah Elizabeth Pauley
Oct 25, 2011
Hannah Elizabeth Pauley, 15, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:10 PM, Tuesday, October 25, 2011.
Hannah was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a sophomore student at St. Louis Catholic High School. She enjoyed hunting and followed her dad on duck and deer hunts. Hannah also enjoyed rodeos with her favorite horse "Mandy" and had been rodeoing...
James Woodrow Moss, Jr.
Oct 24, 2011
Mr. James Woodrow Moss Jr., 69, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011. He was a resident of Lake Charles.
Mr. Moss, an Asst. Professor of Chemistry, retired from McNeese State University after 20 years of service. He was also an Analytical Scientist. Mr. Moss enjoyed fishing and hunting. His creative ingenuity challenged him to invent and create useful products.
He...
Richard Douglas Mesh
Oct 24, 2011
Richard Douglas Mesh, 76, of Lake Charles, LA died at 9:00 AM on Monday, October 24, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Mesh was born December 22, 1934 in Sulphur, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a 1953 graduate of Landry High School and attended McNeese State University then served in the U.S. Air Force. After...
Laniel Joseph Duke Dupuy
Oct 24, 2011
"Duke", 82, went to be with Jesus on Monday October 24, 2011 following a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
He was born to Clinton and Adella Lachney Dupuy near Marksville, LA. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, helping rebuild Germany immediately following World War II. Duke was a painting contractor...
Creswell Rodgers Johnson
Oct 24, 2011
Creswell Rodger Johnson, 73, of Grant died at 5:00 AM Monday, October 24, at his residence.
Mr. Johnson was born in Grant and attended Fairview School. He was a master automobile mechanic and worked at George Lair's Garage in Elizabeth as a shop foreman before his retirement.
He was an avid gardener and woodworker. Mr. Johnson was a member of Palestine Baptist...
Evelyn Seamons
Oct 23, 2011
Evelyn Seamons, 82, died peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2011. She was a native of Florence, South Carolina, but made Lake Charles her home for most of her life.
Evelyn was met at the gates of heaven by her husband, Kenneth Clay Seamons; parents, Thomas Hinkle Grimsley and Eunice Bradford Jenkins; and grandson, John Ryan Rentrop. Kenneth Seamons was...
William Sam Hart
Oct 23, 2011
William "Sam" Steven Hart died in Bristol, England, surrounded by friends and family.
William "Sam' Hart was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana February 21, 1938.
He is survived by his loving wife Kathy Hart of Bristol England; son Steven Hart and daughter Angela Hart; three grandchildren Rhian, Matthew, and Will Hart; and two loving brothers, Mickey and Deryl Hart
William "Sam"" Hart aerved...
Robert Bob P. Beglis
Oct 23, 2011
Robert P. "Bob" Beglis died at 1:50 PM Sunday October 23, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Sulphur and a resident of Lake Charles.
He served three years in the Army, returning to Lake Charles. He worked at Recreation Lanes three years, Bowlarena and Sports Center for 28 years and recently retired from...
Zion Mcclendon
Oct 22, 2011
Zion McClendon, infant daughter of Anthony and Rolanda Vital McClendon died at birth, October 22, 2011 in a local hospital.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Monday October 31, 2011 at Combre Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nina Teague Oliver
Oct 21, 2011
Nina Teague Oliver, 87, of Lake Charles died at 10:52 AM Friday, October 21, 2011 in a local hospital.
Born in Haynesville, Louisiana to Rager and Edna Camp Teague, Mrs. Oliver was a 1941 graduate of Haynesville High School. After graduation she married the love of her life, J.T. Oliver, and together they moved to Lake Charles and set up their...
L.J. Jay Carlin
Oct 20, 2011
L.J. "Jay" Carlin, 69, of Iowa died Thursday, October 20, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Carlin was born, raised and lived most of his life in Bell City. He loved hunting, especially squirrel and rabbits. He also enjoyed playing cards and watching westerns.
Jay was a kind, loving, man whom will be most remembered for the love he brought to...
Mike "Speedy" Edward Chesson
Oct 20, 2011
Mike Speedy Chesson, 43, of Vinton, passed away on October 20, 2011 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 10a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Mother Petroula Ruehlen officiating. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss, LA. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 4-9p.m in...
Royland L. Miller
Oct 20, 2011
Royland L. Miller, 92, of Lake Charles, passed into eternal life, Thursday, October 20, 2011
Mr. Miller was born, raised and lived his young adulthood in Woodlawn. He was very proud of his heritage as his mother's family, the Witherwax's, came to the area in the 1860,s by wagon train settling in and developing homestead in Woodlawn. He has lived...
Joseph Bootsie Davidson
Oct 19, 2011
Mr. Joseph Bootsie Davidson, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Teague, TX and was a resident of Lake Charles for the past 16 years. He lived most of his life in Pearl River. Mr. Davidson was a 1951 graduate of Ruston High School and attended Louisiana Technical...
A. D. Harrington
Oct 19, 2011
A.D. went to his heavenly home on the same date of his birth (October 19, 1927-October 19, 2011) 84 years later.
He was a lifelong resident of Holmwood, LA. and a retired rice farmer and cattle rancher. His passion was breeding and raising horses and cattle. Mr. Harrington enjoyed working his cattle more than anything. He was a member of St....
Mary Benoit Comeaux
Oct 19, 2011
Mary Comeaux, 84, of Lake Charles died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Comeaux was born on August 23, 1927 to Joseph and Zula Benoit. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and also a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
She enjoyed gardening and animals, especially animals. Mrs. Comeaux was extremely giving...
Lois May Maynor Veillon
Oct 19, 2011
Lois May Maynor Veillon, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, died on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Veillon was born May 1, 1927 in Luddington, LA and lived in Lake Charles for all of her life. She was a member of University Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir and the Joy Club. She previously...
John David Junior Boy Clement, Jr.
Oct 18, 2011
John David "Junior Boy" Clement, Jr. 71, of Lake Charles died at 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Clement was born on February 21, 1940 in Creole, LA. He lived in Lake Charles for over 30 years. Mr. Clement was employed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office for more than 20 years; most recently working...
Gloria Fay Doescher
Oct 18, 2011
Gloria Fay Powers Doescher, 87, died at 12:39 AM on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in a local care facility, with her family at her side.
Born to William Luke and Ada Mae Daharsh Powers on October 4, 1924, Ms. Doescher was a 1941 graduate of St. Charles Academy. She was an LPN, working for Dr. Lucas Digilia from 1954-1974 and at...
