Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
May Navarra Mancuso
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...
Florence Flo Mae Hebert
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...
Betty Rose Long
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...
Jeanine Pryor
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...
Ellister Marie Manuel
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;...
Judith Leblanc
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...
Walter Lee Guth
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....
Robert Bobby Carrier, Sr.
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...

Barbara Marie Ford
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...
Sherri S. Treme
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...
Sondra Sandy Darlene Foreman
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...

Florence Belle Tucker
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...

Warren Joseph Watson
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...
Gloria Landry Sanford
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...
Allan Reed Heath
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...
Ronald Wayne Jones
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...
Marjorie Nelson
Feb 22, 2011
Marjorie May Nelson, 95, of Alvin, TX, formally of Lake Charles, past away 7:30 PM, February 22, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Nelson was a native and life long resident of Lake Charles prior to moving to Alvin, TX several years ago. She was a member of St. Luke Simpson United Methodist Church in Lake Charles and at the time of...
Donald Wayne Leonard
Feb 22, 2011
Donald Wayne Leonard, 59, of Lake Charles, LA died on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in his residence.
Mr. Leonard was born December 2, 1951 in Jennings, LA, raised in the Hayes area, and has lived in Lake Charles for the past twenty-five years. He was a 1971 graduate of Bell City High School. He worked for a number of years as...
Marilyn Jordan
Feb 22, 2011
Mrs. Marilyn Jordan passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in a Baton Rouge Hospital. She was a resident of Lake Charles for almost 60 years. She was born in Elmore, Minnesota, June 4, 1932, to Henry and Hilda Zierke.
Mrs. Jordan retired from Lake Charles Memorial Hospital as a radiology technician after 30 years of service. She was a member...