Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ronald Ronnie Bernard
Jan 3, 2011
Ronald C. Bernard, age 70, passed away Monday, January 3, 2011, at a local hospital.
Born August 8, 1940, in Iota, he was the owner/operator of Bernard's Air Conditioning. He enjoyed his work very much. Preceding him in death were his parents, Bruce Bernard and Gertrude B. Cooper, and a step-daughter, Deborah Smooch. He will be missed by all who knew...
Shirley May Leblanc
Jan 2, 2011
Shirley May LeBlanc, 78, of Lake Charles died at 5:25 PM on Sunday, January 2, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mrs. LeBlanc was born in Maurice, LA on January 31, 1932 and lived her adult life in Lake Charles. She was a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church. Mrs. LeBlanc spent many years volunteering at the St. Louis Catholic School cafeteria.
She...
Ina Marsh
Jan 2, 2011
Ina M. Marsh, age 58, passed away January 2, 2011.
She was a hairdresser. Preceding her in death was her companion, Doug Barnett, her sister, Debbie Leger, and her parents, Lome Jones Ferguson and Raymond Jones.
Survivors include her son, Rev. Raymond Marsh and wife, Leslie of Silsbee, TX; grandchildren, Lauren, Christian, and Alexis Marsh; step-daughter, Marlee K Klco and husband, Tony...
Peggy Dean Abshire
Jan 1, 2011
Peggy Dean Abshire, 68, of Moss Bluff, LA died at 10:45 PM on Saturday, January 1, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Abshire was born December 24, 1942 in Vidor, TX and has lived all of her life in the Moss Bluff / Westlake area. She was a graduate of Westlake High School and was the City Clerk for the City of...
Margie Little Liechty
Jan 1, 2011
Margie Little Liechty, 85, of Lake Charles, LA died on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Born in Andalusia, Alabama to Charles Amos and Beulah Burkett Little, Mrs. Liechty moved to Lake Charles over fifty years ago. She was an active member of the VFW, Post 2130 and was faithful in her dedication to the members and mission...
Rev. Murrell L. Ewing
Dec 31, 2010
Murrell LaVonne Ewing departed this life from his residence in Beauregard Parish Friday morning, December 31st. He was 69 years of age. A resident of Lake Charles since 1950, Murrell Ewing has served as the Pastor of Eastwood Pentecostal Church since 1966.
Pastor Ewing is preceded in death by his parents, Tom Ed and Marie Ewing. He is survived by...
Richard Larry Labove
Dec 30, 2010
Larry LaBove, age 73, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, at his residence.
A native and life long resident of Creole, he worked for Crain Brothers, Inc. for over 43 years, retiring as a supervisor. Mr. LaBove was a lifetime member of the Louisiana Cattleman Association and the Louisiana Farm Bureau. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Preceding him in death was...
Nola Faye West
Dec 30, 2010
Nola F. West Memorial services for Nola F. West, 89, of Sulphur, will be held at 6pm Friday, December 31, 2010 in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steve Shirley will officiate. The family will receive guest beginning at 4pm " 6pm. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Robison Funeral Home. Mrs. West passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 in Sulphur...
Mollie Lejeune
Dec 30, 2010
Mollie LeJeune, age 88, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010, at a local care facility.
A resident of Lake Charles, she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family and especially taking care of them. Mrs. LeJeune was a true homemaker, always cooking for her family, enjoying every minute of it. Sewing was also a favorite pastime for...
Wayne Burnett
Dec 30, 2010
Wayne Burnett, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:29 AM, Thursday, December 30, 2010 in his residence.
Wayne was born and remained a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Marion High School. His entire adult life was dedicated to serve his country and his community. Mr. Burnett was a proud member of the United States Navy...
Rosa E. Rosei White
Dec 29, 2010
Rosa E. "Rosie" White, 89, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:20 AM, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in a local care facility.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roger A White.
Her funeral will be at 3:00 PM, today, December 30, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Lake Charles. Reverends Henry Bowdon, Jr. and Louis Blankenbaker will officiate....
Ilene L. Jones
Dec 29, 2010
Ilene Gilsinger Jones, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 1:38 PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in a local hospital.
She was a native of Charleston, Arkansas, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Mrs. Jones was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of America, and a very devout Catholic. Ilene...
Johnnie Junior Ellison
Dec 29, 2010
Johnnie Junior Ellison, 84, of Westlake passed away at 6:33 PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in a local hospital.
Mr. Ellison was a native of Greenville, MS and lived in the Lake Charles area for the past fifty years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy during W. W. II serving in the South Pacific and also was a...
Leone B. Leblanc
Dec 28, 2010
Leone B. LeBlanc, 82, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in a local hospital.
Mrs. LeBlanc was born May 12, 1928 in Youngsville, LA to the late Elix and Ovilia Benoit. Leone was a resident of Lake Charles, LA since 1968. She was a loving, wonderful, caring and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, and friend....
Mary Ann Sonnier Benoit
Dec 28, 2010
Mary Ann Sonnier Benoit, 72, of Moss Bluff died at 1:40 PM on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in her residence.
Mrs. Benoit was born in Mamou, LA on December 23, 1938. She lived in Welsh before moving to Moss Bluff in 1968. Mrs. Benoit attended Welsh High School. She retired as office manager for Dr. R.H. Alexander, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon...
Don Allen Cramer
Dec 27, 2010
Don Allen Cramer, 53, of Westlake, LA went home to be with his Savior on Monday, December 27, 2010 after a brief battle with cancer.
The middle child of nine, Don was surrounded by eight sisters.
Don is survived by his daughter, Daphanie Wilkins of Sulphur; sons, Shawn Cramer of Sulphur, and Christopher and Derrick Griffin, both of Ragley; sisters, Brenda Sue...
Billy Jay Monk
Dec 27, 2010
Billy J. Monk, 82, of Westlake passed away Monday, December 27, 2010 in his residence.
Billy was born in Dallas, TX on October 25, 1928. A member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, he retired after 40 years of service to ATT. Billy loved his grandchildren, fishing, gardening and above all, God and his country. He prayed for his family and...
Bobby Glenn Downs
Dec 27, 2010
Bobby Glenn Downs, 58, of Iowa, Louisiana died at 7:17 PM Monday, December 27, 2010 in Jennings Louisiana.
Mr. Downs was born in Leesville, Louisiana and has lived in LeBleu Settlement for the past16 years. He was a 1972 graduate of Westlake High School. Bobby worked as a pipefitter for many years and was a member of Pipe Fitters Local #...
John O. Jones
Dec 27, 2010
John Jones, 79, of Lake Charles, died Monday December 27, 2010 at his Lake Charles residence with his family at his side.
He was born in Port Arthur, TX on March 27, 1931 and was a retired truck driver and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Avis Cox; daughter, Carolyn Jones...
Gerald Simmons
Dec 27, 2010
Dr. Gerald Simmons, EDD, 66, of Moss Bluff, LA, passed away peacefully at 3:20 PM on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.
Dr. Simmons was born August 8, 1944 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived all of his life. He was a 1962 Graduate of LaGrange Senior High and graduated from...
