Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
William M. Cannon
Aug 2, 2010
William M. Cannon, age 67, passed away Monday, August 02, 2010, at a Sulphur hospital.
He was an Army veteran and a self-employed marine contractor.
Survivors include his companion, Davene Roberts of Lake Charles; one daughter, Michelle Cannon and husband, Michael Medeiros of Lake Charles; two sisters, Virginia Weber and husband, James of Swansea, IL and Barbara Pirtle of O'Fallon, IL; three...
Ralph L. Stewart
Aug 1, 2010
Ralph Lyndall Stewart, 68, of Lake Charles, departed this life at 5:00 AM, Sunday, August 01, 2010 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Stewart was born in Simpson, LA, lived his younger years in Westlake and lived most of his adult life in Lake Charles, where he chose to raise his family. He served the Boilermakers Local #79 as a...
Michael Tibbs Clarke
Jul 31, 2010
Michael Tibbs Clarke, 55, of Lake Charles died at 5:15 PM Saturday, July 31, 2010 in a Basile care facility.
Mr. Clarke was born in Sulphur, Louisiana to June and William "Billy" Clarke. He lived in Lake Charles for most of his life. Mr. Clarke was a 1973 graduate of Barbe High School. He worked as a self employed contractor for...
Clarence Williams
Jul 31, 2010
Clarence Arthur Williams, 86, of Lake Charles died at 6:30 PM July 31, 2010 in a local care facility.
Mr. Williams was born in Alexandria Louisiana on January 16, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Williams. Clarence was a life long resident of the Lake Charles area. He was a graduate of Central Elementary School and a 1941 graduate of...
Hilda Leblanc Miller
Jul 31, 2010
Hilda LeBlanc Miller 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 31, 2010, in a local nursing home. She was born on April 4, 1922, in LeBlanc, LA. She lived in many areas throughout her life, most of which was in Houston, TX, Lake Charles and Dubach, LA. A wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and friend, she will be...
Gregg Owen Pickens
Jul 30, 2010
Gregg Owen Pickens, 29, of Lake Charles, LA died Friday, July 30, 2010 in his residence following a brief illness.
Gregg was born in Monroe, LA, raised in Start, LA and lived most of his adult life in the Lake Charles area. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School. Gregg enjoyed fishing and bowling. He especially loved singing Karaoke, as...
James C. Gary, Sr.
Jul 30, 2010
James C. Gary, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Gary was born, raised and educated in New Iberia and Algiers, LA. He lived sixty years in Lake Charles. He served the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked in the Shipping Department of PPG Industries, retiring after...
Murphy Arthur Guidry
Jul 30, 2010
Murphy Arthur Guidry, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, departed this life at 7:25 AM on Friday, July 30, 2010 at St. Charles Parish Hospital, in Luling, LA with his life partner Jeannie Faucheux and her children, family members and friends at his side.
Mr. Guidry was born October 22, 1922 in Lafayette, LA and was a graduate of Breaux Bridge...
Sarah Elizabeth Rozas
Jul 30, 2010
Sarah Elizabeth Spoor Rozas, 64, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:32 AM, Friday, July 30, 2010 in her residence.
She was a native of Fenton and a graduate of Fenton High School, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. Mrs. Rozas worked for Bayou Reproduction, the Jim Wise Agency, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, St. Patrick Hospital, The Clinic,...
Virginia Key
Jul 28, 2010
Virginia Key, age 82, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at a local hospital.
Born September 10, 1927, in Converse, LA, to G.I. and Lurline McGee Paul, she was a graduate of North Western State University where she was a member of Sigma Sigma Simga Sorority. She was a highly requested first grade teacher for over 30 years with the Calcasieu...
Wayne Marshall Wright
Jul 28, 2010
Wayne Marshall Wright, 74, of Lake Charles, LA died at 11:58 PM on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in his residence.
He was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Hilda Copeland Cramer
Jul 28, 2010
Hilda Copeland Cramer, 89, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurbert J. Cramer; her son, Gary; and two daughters, Patricia and Sonya Cramer.
Hilda is survived by her daughters, Mary Manuel of Ruston, LA and Diane Lognion and Debra Racca of Moss Bluff; son, Michael Cramer and wife Noreen of DeRidder;...
Hilda Cramer
Jul 28, 2010
Hilda Copeland Cramer, 89, of Lake Charles, LA died Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert J. Cramer; her son, Gary; and two daughters, Patricia and Sonya Cramer.
Hilda is survived by her daughters, Mary Manuel of Ruston, LA and Diane Lognion and Debra Racca of Moss Bluff; son, Michael Cramer and wife Noreen of DeRidder;...
Mike Boy Moore
Jul 28, 2010
Michael "Boy" K. Moore, 66, of Lake Charles, died Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at his residence.
Mr. Moore was born and raised in Lake Charles where he graduated from LaGrange Senior High School and later attended McNeese State University for four years. He served in the U. S. Army Reserve for a number of years.
Mr. Moore spent most of his...
Richard Joseph Meyers
Jul 28, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Richard J. Meyers, 48, of Sulphur, will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 2pm in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Father Gerry Bolinger will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss. Visitation will begin on Sunday, August 1st from 2pm " 9pm and resume on Monday, August 2nd from 8am until time of...
Melvin Roy Wilks
Jul 27, 2010
Melvin Roy Wilks, 59, of Moss Bluff died Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Wilks lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area and was a graduate of Marion High School and McNeese State University. He retired a Warehouse Supervisor after nearly twenty years of service for Gulf States Utilities/Entergy. Following his retirement, he...
James Jim Audice Earl
Jul 27, 2010
James "Jim" Audice Earl, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died at 8:20 AM on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in a local care facility.
Cremation arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home.
Jay-Lynn Marie Jackson
Jul 26, 2010
Jay-Lynn Marie Jackson, three week-old infant died at 10:21 AM on Monday, July 26, 2010.
She is survived by her mother, Timia Dejohn Jackson; father, Floyd Polidore, Jr.; brother, Jay-tyerius Polidore; grandparents, Lisa and Joseph Jackson, Sr. and Delores Polidore and Floyd Polidore, Sr.; great-grandparents, Dorothy Moore and James Moore; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and other family members.
Her graveside service...
Gloria Ann Breaux Peters
Jul 26, 2010
Gloria Ann Breaux Peters, 69, of Sulphur, LA died at 7:57 PM on Monday, July 26, 2010 in a local hospital.
Her memorial service will be privately held at a later time. She was cremated under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
