Local Obituaries

Aug 15, 2010

Bobby Babin, son of the late Clifford and Esther Savant Babin, was born in Lake Charles, LA on September 20, 1944, and passed away on August 15, 2010 in Houston, TX following a heart attack at age 65.

From his early teens, Bobby was involved in rodeoing; in his younger years as a bare-back rider, and later as a rodeo clown....

Aug 15, 2010

Robert "Bob" Leo Shepherd, 58, of Sulphur died on Sunday, August 15, 2010 in his residence.

Mr. Shepherd was born on December 13, 1951 in Kansas City, KS. He worked as an auto mechanic for many years.

Survivors include his son, Trevon L. Shepherd of Everett, WA and a brother, Father Lewis E. Shepherd of Big Horn, WY.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2010

Murrell Hancock Holt, 83, of Lake Charles died Saturday, August 14, 2010 following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Holt was a native of Washington, DC and has lived nearly sixty years in Lake Charles. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Benjamin Franklin University in Washington, DC. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp, in the European...

Aug 12, 2010

Calvin David Spell died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Mr. Spell was a native of Sulphur, Louisiana and resided in Nederland, Texas for over 50 years. He returned to Sulphur last year and resided at Stonebridge Assisted Living Center. Mr. Spell was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Air...

Aug 11, 2010

CMSgt. (Ret) Macon Dueral Inman of Iowa died Wednesday, August 11, 2010.

Sgt. Inman is survived by his wife of 58 years Marlys A. Inman of Iowa, LA, two sons Robert Inman and his wife Phyllis of Iowa, and Allan D. Inman of Merced, CA, two daughters Diane Madsen and husband Layne of Hudson , WI, and Debra Inman of North...

Aug 11, 2010

Ada (Mrs. Everiste "Bee") Fontenot, 93, passed away at 5:25 PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2010 in local hospital.

She was the daughter of Marcil and Edna Benoit and reared by Ned and Clementine Ledoux in Hayes, LA Mrs. Fontenot was a member of the Ladies Altar Society and retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board in 1977.

She was preceded...

Aug 11, 2010

Annabelle Macdonald Brockes, 83, of Lake Charles, LA died on August 11, 2010 in her residence.

Mrs. Brockes was born July 4, 1927 in Lecoma, MO and was a high school graduate from Chicago, IL. She lived in San Antonio, TX for over thirty years before moving to Lake Charles in 2003. She was a member of University Baptist Church, where...

Aug 11, 2010

Margaret L. Dean, 83, of Lake Charles died at 1:14 AM on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Dean was a native and life long resident of Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High School where she was a Kiltie. Mrs. Dean was a member of St. Luke Simpson Methodist Church. She also belonged to...

Aug 11, 2010

Roderick C. Granger, 64, of Lake Charles died at 1:40 PM on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in a local care facility.

Mr. Granger was a native and life long resident of Lake Charles where he attended Marion High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Granger was previously employed as both a salesman and a...

Aug 9, 2010

Funeral services for Mrs. Melba M. Leger, 80, of Sulphur, will be held at 2pm Thursday, August 12, 2010 in First Baptist Church of Sulphur. Dr. David Holder will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 11th from 5pm " until 9pm in Robison Funeral Home and...

Aug 9, 2010

Paul Moses was born into this world on February 16, 1920 in DeRidder, Louisiana to Pete and Elizabeth Moses. He was one of ten children and had to take over the family farm and become father to that family around the age of 16. Despite the farm responsibilities and helping to raise a family of 10 with no mother or...

Aug 9, 2010

Lawrence E. Cooke, our precious husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2010, at his residence in Lake Charles, with his family at his side.

A graduate of Iowa High School, he was a retired operator from Cites Service (Oxy) after 34 years of service. Mr. Cooke served in the U.S. Army Air...

Aug 9, 2010

Sandra Gail Lanier, 67 of Milan, IL died at 10:59 AM on Monday, August 9, 2010 in Illini Hospital.

Ms. Lanier was born March 17, 1943 in Lake Charles, LA. She moved to Aurora, IL in 1956. She graduated high school in 1961 in East Aurora, IL. In 2005 she retired from Rock Island Arsenal.

She is survived by her daughter, Christy...

Aug 9, 2010

Aug 9, 2010

Bert John Wainwright, 67, of Lake Charles, LA died on Monday, August 9, 2010 in a Houston, TX hospital.

Mr. Wainwright was born June 18, 1943 in Port Arthur, TX and was raised in New Orleans. He was a 1965 graduate of East Jefferson High School and graduated from McNeese State University in 1976 with his Master's of Education. For almost...

Aug 8, 2010

Funeral services for Martha L. Felice, 85, of Sulphur, will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 10am in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Michael Howard will officiate. Burial will follow in Birds Nest Cemetery, Gillis. Visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 11th from 5pm " 9pm and resume on Thursday, August 12th from 8am " until time of...

Aug 6, 2010

Carolyn O'Connell, age 63, passed away Friday, August 6, 2010, at a local hospital after a courageous battle against leukemia.

Born February 8, 1947, in Lake Charles to the late Karlva and Audrey Fournerat, she was a resident of Sweetlake. Carolyn was a faithful and devout catholic, having been the choir director for many years at St. Mary of the Lake...

Aug 5, 2010

Mary Hooper May Britt, age 63, departed this life on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at a local hospital.

Mary was born on April 10, 1947, in Canton, GA, to the late Robert and Ora Hooper. A native of Georgia, she was a resident of Lake Charles. She enjoyed being a homemaker, reading, sewing, working crossword puzzles, and loved all animals, especially...

Aug 5, 2010

Laurence "Lucie" Lutgring Jacques, 69, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 1:52 a.m. in a local hospital.

Originally from Erath, Lucie made her home in Lake Charles for 60 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Lucie will be remembered for her passion for theater, teaching, family and friends.

Lucie was a passionate teacher for 38 years in...

Aug 5, 2010

Paul Peter "Boulos" Reggie, 47, of Lake Charles died at 2:48 PM on Thursday, August 5, 2010 in Natchitoches, LA.

Born July 16, 1963 in Crowley, Mr. Reggie attended St. Michael Elementary and Notre Dame High School. He graduated from The Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts and earned an undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate from Tulane Law School. Mr. Reggie clerked...