Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Geraldine R. Gauthreaux
Apr 11, 2011
Geraldine Richard Gauthreaux, 81, died April 11, 2011, in a local care facility.
A resident of Westlake, she was born in Ragley to Alfred Clinton and Rena Busby Richard. Mrs. Gauthreaux was a waitress and also worked in the Youth Division for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Office. She was of the Baptist faith, but also attended the Pentecostal Church.
She leaves to...
Albert Chiasson
Apr 11, 2011
Albert Chiasson, 84, of Lake Charles passed away, Monday, April 11, 2011 in a local care facility.
He was a native of Ged, LA and a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. Mr. Chiasson retired from Cities-Service Refinery after many years of service. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in World War II and the Korean War, and...
Gene Coatney
Apr 11, 2011
Gene Coatney, 85, surrounded by his family, made his final journey late Monday afternoon, April 11, 2011.
Gene was born on January 16, 1926 in the small town of Custer City, OK, northwest of Weatherford. A veteran of WW II, he was in the 3rd Army which was a part of the Rhineland Campaign leading to the capture of...
Marie Glessner
Apr 11, 2011
Marie Glessner, 85, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011.
A resident of Starks and former longtime resident of Vinton, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Glessner.
Survivors include her children, Terry Glessner of Vinton and Arlene Laws and husband, Nickey of Starks; three grandchildren, Bobbi Randle and James and Jack Higgs; an adopted grandchild, Robert Stewart; and four...
Craig Steven Hinch
Apr 10, 2011
Craig Steven Hinch over came the world on Sunday April 10, 2011 at the age of 50.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Hailey Danielle; father William E. Hinch; paternal grandparents, Edwin Taylor Hinch and Florence Hinch; maternal grandparents, Herbert Verrett and Lucy Gussman Verrett.
He is survived by his wife Dianne Fisk Hinch; daughter, Kati Hinch of...
Kenneth Harold Brown
Apr 9, 2011
Kenneth Harold Brown, 80, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 9, 2011, from the comfort of his home.
Mr. Brown was born, May 24, 1930, in Columbia, LA, the only child of Kenneth Norris and Mildred Rogers Brown. He was raised in Columbia and later moved to Lake Charles to attend McNeese State University. He proudly served the United...
Lucille Frances Hall
Apr 9, 2011
Lucille Frances Hall, 81, of Lake Charles died Saturday, April 9, 2011 in a local healthcare facility.
Miss Hall was born in the Slagle, LA area, raised in the DeQuincy and Lake Charles areas and has lived the past fifteen years in Lake Charles. She served thirty years as a Pentecostal Minister and was a member of The Pentecostal Church...
Anna Lou Sellers
Apr 6, 2011
Mrs. Anna Lou Sellers, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in Lake Charles. She was a native of Rayne and a resident of Lake Charles.
She is survived by her son, Mike Sellers and wife, Pamela of Grand Lake; two grandchildren, Kerri McNabb and husband Travis of Lake Charles, Jordan Sellers of Lake Charles; 2 great grandchildren, Sydney McNabb and...
Samuel James Foster
Apr 6, 2011
Samuel James LeBrun Foster, infant, was born Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in New Orleans, LA., he died an hour later surrounded by his love ones. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 2 p.m.in Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Johnny Mounce officiating. Burial will follow in Sallier Cemetery in Lake Charles. The family will receive friends...
Joseph Joe Maurice Jobe, Jr.
Apr 4, 2011
Joseph "Joe" Maurice Jobe, Jr., 91, of Lake Charles, LA died at 10:45 AM on Monday, April 4, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Jobe was born January 31, 1920 and lived in Lake Charles for over sixty-five years. A graduate of Merryville High School, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Jobe worked as...
Melinda Guarino
Apr 4, 2011
Melinda Hanley Guarino, 63, of Moss Bluff, died at 6:20 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2011, in a local hospital.
Mrs. Guarino was born on August 4, 1947, in Church Point, Louisiana, and lived in Jennings for 20 years. She was a graduate of Jennings High School and lived in Moss Bluff for 32 years. She worked for Citgo Petroleum for...
Jeffery Craig Hoffpauir
Apr 3, 2011
Jeffery Craig Hoffpauir, 51,of Dry Creek, LA., died April 3, 2011. Jeffery was a native of Sulphur, LA., moving to Dry Creek, LA., 14 years ago. He was a graduate of Sulphur High. He worked as an equipment operator in construction for many years. Jeff was a member of Cherokee Tabernacles in Dry Creek, LA.. There will be a memorial...
I. Margaret Simon Lebleu
Apr 3, 2011
I. Margaret Simon LeBleu, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2011 in a local hospital.
Born July 3, 1927 in Indian Bayou, Mrs. LeBleu lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She will always be remembered for her love of her children, husband, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She loved and cherished her many friends...
Rosa A. Brockes
Apr 3, 2011
Rosa A. Brockes, 61, of Lake Charles died at 11:50 AM Sunday, April 3, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Brockes was a life long resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of LaGrange Senior High School and attended dental school. In her spare time, she loved reading, spending time with her family and her grandchildren.
She is survived...
Edsel Ray Stanley
Apr 3, 2011
Edsel Ray Stanley, 77, of Starks, Louisiana died on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Stanley was a life long native of Starks, Louisiana. He loved the outdoors and especially loved hunting, fishing and gardening. In his spare time he loved listening to Blue Grass Music and attending Blue's festivals. Mr. Stanley served in the United States Army during...
James Jimmy Vassos
Apr 2, 2011
James "Jimmy" Vassos, 80, of Lake Charles died at 8:04 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in a local hospital.
Mr. Vassos was a native of Pittsburgh, PA and was a resident of Lake Charles since 1996. He lived in Detroit, MI for most of his life where he was a machine specialist before becoming a TV and radio repairman. Mr....
Mary V. Wilson
Apr 2, 2011
Mary Veillon Wilson, 81, of Lake Charles, LA died on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in a local hospital.
Born January 31, 1930, in Elton, to Duray and Louise Doucet Veillon, Mrs. Wilson was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church. She loved bowling and her family, and in her earlier years, she enjoyed planting flowers outside. She...
Santa Marie Ginger Matassa
Apr 2, 2011
Santa Marie "Ginger" Matassa, 75, passed away April 2, 2011 in Lake Charles.
Born July 12, 1935 in Lake Charles, she graduated from St. Charles Academy. Ms. Matassa moved to California in 1960 until November of 2010 when she moved back to Lake Charles.
Ms. Matassa is preceded in death by her father Sam Matassa, her mother Pearl, and her step-mother,...
John Leo Pharris
Apr 2, 2011
John Leo Pharris, age 72, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011, in a Sulphur hospital.
He was a retired sales manager having worked in retail most of his life. Mr. Pharris was a Navy veteran and a member of American Legion in Sulphur. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his daughter, Vickie Greenwood and husband,...
