Local Obituaries

Mar 3, 2011

Peggy M. Roy, 78, of Lake Charles died at 6:46 AM Thursday, March 3, 2011 in her residence with her loving family by her side.

Mrs. Roy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and has lived in Lake Charles since 1949. She attended Mansura High School. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She loved spending...

Mar 2, 2011

Abraham "Abie" Aucoin, 80, of Lake Charles died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Aucoin was born, raised and educated in Chataignier, LA. He served the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked his younger years in the construction industry. Mr. Aucoin served his community for ten years as Sergeant with the Lake Charles...

Mar 2, 2011

Sybil Stakes Thiele, 90, has peacefully left us, as of Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

The youngest daughter of James (Jim) and Ola Meritt Stakes, Sybil was from a family of fourteen children. Stakes Road north of Crowley bears this family name, where the family home site was located. Born on May 5, 1920 in Crowley, and the last living child of...

Mar 1, 2011

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 7, 2011 for Mrs. May Navarra Mancuso, 93. Mrs. Mancuso died Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in the comfort of her home.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mrs. Mancuso was born on January 31, 1918 to the late Thomas Navarra and Mary Terranova Navarra. She was the...

Mar 1, 2011

Florence "Flo" Mae Hebert, 88, of Lake Charles died at 12:20 PM on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in her home.

Mrs. Hebert was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on May 12, 1922 and lived in Lake Charles all of her life. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Those left to cherish her memory are five children, Elliott Hebert, Jr. and...

Feb 28, 2011

Mrs. Ellister Marie Manuel, 85, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. She was a resident of Lake Charles and very strong in her catholic faith.

Mrs. Manuel is survived by four children, Harold W. Manuel and wife Janelle of Moss Bluff, Gerald J. Manuel of Moss Bluff, Gwen Smith and husband Rob Smith of Moss Bluff, Ricky Manuel of Moss Bluff;...

Feb 28, 2011

Mrs. Jeanine Pryor passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. She was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was born March 27, 1935 to Alfred and Wilda Porter.

Mrs. Pryor enjoyed going to the camp in Big Lake where she also enjoyed fishing. She especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include four children, Kimberly Richard and...

Feb 28, 2011

Betty Long, age 83, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, at a local hospital.

Mrs. Long was born September 11, 1927, to David and Irma Olivier Miller in Lake Charles. She had a great love for the outdoors, having been avid bow hunter and fisherman. She always got her tom turkey and deer, having been assisted by her husband/guide. She was...

Feb 27, 2011

Judith LeBlanc, 47, of Lake Charles died at 3:59 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in a local hospital.

Judith was born on March 29, 1963 in Lake Charles, LA where she resided all of her life. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and a babysitter to many children.most of whom are now grown. She will be missed...

Feb 27, 2011

Dr. Walter Lee Guth, 40, of Lake Charles died Sunday, February 27, 2011 in a local hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Dr. Guth was born and raised in Lake Charles, he was an All- State Football and Baseball Player. He was a 1988 graduate of Barbe High School, 1992 of Louisiana State University and 1996 of Baylor College of Medicine....

Feb 26, 2011

Funeral services for Barbara Marie Ford, 79, of Sulphur, will be held on Wednesday, March 2, at 3 pm at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Carlyss with Father Joseph Aquino officiating. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 1, from 1pm " 9 pm at Robison Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary will...

Feb 26, 2011

Bobby Carrier, 60, passed away due to terminal cancer on the morning of Saturday, February 26, 2011 surrounded by many loved ones.

He was a native and lifelong resident of the Lake Charles area and a graduate of Marion High School. Mr. Carrier will always be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and devoted friend to many. He enjoyed...

Feb 25, 2011

Sherri Sarvaunt Treme, 50, of DeQuincy, LA died at 9:45 AM on Friday, February 25, 2011 in her residence.

Mrs. Treme was born October 16, 1960 in Winnfield, LA, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles before moving to DeQuincy seven years ago. She attended Lake Charles High School and was owner / operator of "Sherri's Cleaning Service." She...

Feb 25, 2011

Sondra "Sandy" Darlene Foreman, 41, of Lake Charles passed away, Friday, February 25, 2011 in The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

She was a native of Pineville, La and spent many years in Jonesville prior to moving to Lake Charles over ten years ago. She was a member of Livingway Pentecostal Church. Ms. Foreman was employed by Wal-Mart for several years.

Survivors...

Feb 25, 2011

Feb 24, 2011

Florence B. Mumaw Tucker Funeral services for Florence B. Mumaw Tucker, 65, of Sulphur, will be held on Monday, February 28, 2011 in Robison Funeral Home Chapel at 1pm. Rev. Bob Starks will officiate. Burial will follow in Big Woods Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Sunday, Feb. 27th from 1pm " 9pm and resume on Monday, from 8am " until...

Feb 24, 2011

Graveside services for Warren J. Watson, 57, of Lake Charles, will be held at 10am, Monday, February 28, 2011 in McFatter Cemetery, DeQuincy under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Rev. Rocky East will officiate. Visitation will begin on Sunday, February 27th from 5pm " 9pm and resume on Monday, from 8am " until time of service. Mr. Watson passed...

Feb 23, 2011

Allan Reed Heath, age 69, of Lake Charles died February 23, 2011, in a local care facility

Allan was a Lake Charles native, a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School, and McNeese State University. Allan championed McNeese and the marching band at every turn, and cured our childhood earaches by playing his R13 Clarinet.

Allan's genuine friendliness and expert knowledge on Hobie...

Feb 23, 2011

Mrs. Gloria Landry Sanford, a resident of Lake Charles, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in her residence. She was born October 24, 1939 in Bell City to Preston and Trudy Landry.

Mrs. Sanford was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing with friends, and being with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Sanford is survived by...

Feb 22, 2011

Ronald Wayne Jones, 56, of Lake Charles died at 10:20 AM on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in his residence.

Mr. Jones was born in Lake Charles on August 31, 1954 and lived here all of his life. He was a graduate of Marion High School and attended Southern University. Mr. Jones was employed at PPG in the shipping department. He was...