Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Leon Henry Newton
Jul 31, 2011
Leon Henry Newton, 84, of Lake Charles died at 2:55 AM Sunday, July 31, 2011 in his residence with his loving family at his side.
Mr. Newton was born in Colfax, Louisiana and has lived in Lake Charles since 1960. He was a 1944 graduate of Dry Prong High School. Leon enlisted with the United States Navy after graduation, he served...
Chandler Drake Conner
Jul 30, 2011
Funeral services for Chandler Drake Conner, 17, of Carlyss, will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 12 pm at Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss. Visitation will begin on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 2pm till 9 pm at Robison Funeral Home. A rosary will be held on Monday evening at 7pm....
Eula Dina Fraser
Jul 30, 2011
Eula Dean "Dina" Fraser peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2011.
She was the wife of the late Willie Nelson Fraser, the beloved mother of the late Dinah Kay Fraser-Stine husband Tim Stine of Niceville Florida, Michael Eugene and wife Tabitha Fraser from Lake Charles and JoEllen Fraser Hawkins husband Samuel of Covington Louisiana. Dina...
David Matte
Jul 29, 2011
David Matte, 49, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 29, 2011 in a local hospital.
David was born September 1, 1961 in Rayne, LA and lived most of his life in Hackberry, LA before moving to Moss Bluff six years ago. He worked for a number of different companies as a laborer and fisherman throughout the...
Carole Nevin Allee Mclaughlin
Jul 29, 2011
Carole Nevin Allee McLaughlin, 79, died Friday, July 29, 2011, in a local hospital.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. McLaughlin was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. In 1954 she joined the First Baptist Church, where she was a devoted member, teaching little children in Sunday School and serving as assistant director of the church...
Gertrude Dumatrait Boudreaux
Jul 29, 2011
Gertrude Marie Dumatrait Boudreaux, 93, of Lake Charles, LA died at 12:34 AM on Friday, July 29, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Boudreaux was born April 17, 1918 to Emile and Emily (Gondran) Dumatrait. She attended St. Charles Academy and worked in the family business, Dumatrait's Grocery Store.
A homemaker, dear friend, loving aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her...
Shelby D. Benoit
Jul 29, 2011
Mrs. Shelby Dean Benoit, 71, of Lake Charles died at 10:15 AM Friday, July 29, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Benoit was a life long resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a 1956 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. She was a member of Sale Street Baptist Church for many years. She also worked in the nursery for the...
Thomas Pete Palir
Jul 29, 2011
Thomas "Pete" Palir, 89, of Lake Charles, entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 30, 2011 from a Jennings hospital.
Mr. Palir was born, raised and educated in Freeland, PA. He has lived nearly sixty years in Lake Charles. He served the United States Army Air Force as an Air Plane and Engine Mechanic. Mr. Palir retired after nearly thirty years as...
Alvin J. Viator
Jul 29, 2011
Funeral services for Mr. Alvin J. Viator, 78, of Sulphur, Louisiana, will be held on Monday, August 1, 2011 at Robison Funeral Home with Deacon Johnny Mounce officiating. Burial will follow in Kaplan Cemetery, Kaplan, La. Visitation will begin on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 8 am until service time at 10 am. Alvin was born on October 11, 1932...
Patricia Marler
Jul 28, 2011
Patricia (Patsy) Mae Marler, 60, of Sulphur, Louisiana died at 10:36 PM Thursday, July 28, 2011 in a local hospital.
Ms. Marler was born in Pineville, LA. She was a graduate of Port Neches High School in Texas. She loved spending time with her family. Patsy loved to do arts, crafts and crossword puzzles in her spare time.
Patsy is survived by...
Emery John Fruge
Jul 27, 2011
Mr. Emery John Fruge`, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born in Iota and was a resident of Lake Charles.
Mr. Fruge` retired from the Marine Division with the Sheriff's department after 37 years of service and he also retired from Gulf State Utility after 41 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and playing...
Taylor Ryan Johnson
Jul 27, 2011
Taylor Ryan Johnson, 22, of Lake Charles died Wednesday July 27, 2011 in Lake Charles.
Taylor was born April 17, 1989 in Lake Charles and was a 2007 Graduate of Westlake High School, where he played baseball. Baseball was a passion in Taylor's life.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Brittany Brady. Those left to cherish his memory are...
Annabell Gow
Jul 26, 2011
Mrs. Annabell Gow, 85, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 surrounded by her family. She was born in Crowley and a resident of Lake Charles.
Mrs. Gow was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Gow is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Gow; three children, Sherryl Gow, Diana Morasco...
Lura Mae Lou Dugas
Jul 25, 2011
Lura Mae "Lou" Dugas, 80, of Lake Charles died Monday, July 25, 2011 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Dugas was born in Chloe, LA and lived most of her life in the Chloe and Lacassine area. She was a graduate of Fenton High School. She was a talented artist and avid reader. She loved animals and was affiliated with...
Dolores Faye Dugas
Jul 25, 2011
Dolores Faye Dugas, 70, of Iowa died at 2:00AM Monday, July 25, 2011 at Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home in Dupont, LA.
Ms. Dugas was born in Iowa, Louisiana on May 6, 1941 to the parents of Otis and Inez Landry. Dolores has lived in Dupont, LA for the past few years. She was a 1959 graduate of Iowa High School. Ms....
Raymond Ray Charles Prusa
Jul 24, 2011
Raymond Charles Prusa, 79, of Lake Charles died Sunday, July 24, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Prusa was born, raised and educated in Chicago, IL. He received a football scholarship to University of Tulsa and later a basketball scholarship to Connors State College in Warner, Oklahoma where he attained his Bachelor's degree. He served the United States Army. Mr. Prusa...
Andrew Nelson
Jul 23, 2011
Andrew M. "Tee" Nelson, 70, of Sulphur, died on Monday, July 23, 2012, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Nelson was born on September 22, 1941, in Lake Providence, La., to Arthur Royal Nelson and Nonnie Mae Nelson.
"Tee" loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, doing yard work, and being around his lake house....
