Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Gloria Dola Cleaton
Jan 5, 2011
Gloria "Dola" Cleaton, 70, was called home on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. Mrs. Cleaton was born on February 14, 1940 to John and Ethel Meaux Thomas in Sunset, LA.
Gloria was a retired licensed florist. She was an excellent quilter and painter. She loved growing any kind of flowers and plants. Gloria was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, and grandma.
Those...
Annie T. Hensgens
Jan 4, 2011
Mrs. Annie T. Hensgens, 93, of Lake Charles died at 5:55 PM Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in a local hospital with her family and friends at her side.
Mrs. Hensgens was born on June 2, 1917 in Crowley, Louisiana and has lived in Lake Charles since 1950. She was a graduate of St. Michael High School in Crowley, Louisiana. A farmer's...
Thomas Edward Hebert, Sr.
Jan 4, 2011
Tommy Hebert, 78, of Lake Charles, died at 9:10 AM Tuesday at his residence.
Mr. Hebert was born in Hilly, La., near Ruston, La. and moved to West Monroe where he graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. Mr. Hebert worked for the West Monroe Police Department for eighteen years, retiring as a captain. After his retirement, Mr. Hebert moved to Lake...
Adam Manuel
Jan 4, 2011
Adam Manuel, age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011, in local hospital.
He was born October 29, 1922, in Basile, to Kossuth and Eva Bertrand Manuel. A graduate of Basile High School, he also obtained a history degree from UL at Lafayette, formerly USL. He retired after many years of service from PCI Refinery in the lake area. An Army...
Christina Fuselier
Jan 4, 2011
Following a courageous battle with breast cancer, Christina Tassin Fuselier, 45, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Christina was born and raised in Vinton, and spent most of her adult life in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She moved back to Lake Charles in 2009 to be closer to her family while...
Gloria Jean Bridges
Jan 3, 2011
Gloria Jean Bridges, 69, of Lake Charles died at 11:38 PM on Monday, January 3, 2011 in her residence.
Mrs. Bridges was born in Bell City, LA on April 8, 1941 and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a 1959 graduate of LaGrange Senior High School. Mrs. Bridges was co owner of American Citadel Guard and past...
Charles Olton Green
Jan 3, 2011
Charles Olton Green, 89, of Lake Charles died at 1:45 PM on Monday, January 3, 2011 in a Texas hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 7, 2011 at Highland Memory Garden Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate.
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...
A. "Fritz" St. Pierre
Jan 3, 2011
Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Fritz St. Pierre, 87, of Sulphur, will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Henning Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Doug Cain will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss, under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will begin from 6-8 pm on Thursday, January 6, at Robison...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
