Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Philip J. Zaunbrecher
Sep 3, 2010
Philip Joseph Zaunbrecher, 88, of Hayes passed away, Friday, September 3, 2010, in his residence.
A Gueydan native, he lived in Hayes since 1954 and was a retired rice and soybean farmer. He was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, and he served as a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus - Council 3048. He enlisted in...
Robert Bobby Butterfield, Jr.
Sep 3, 2010
As the sun rose on September 3, 2010, Robert F. "Bobby" Butterfield, Jr., age 10, was called home into eternal rest.
Bobby was born in Lake Charles and lived in Sulphur with his parents, Robert F. "Bobby" Butterfield, Sr. and Peggy Peloquin Butterfield. He attended W.T. Henning Elementary School. He also attended Parkview Baptist where he was involved with third grade...
Paul N. Scott, Sr.
Sep 3, 2010
Paul Neil Scott, Sr., age 62, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010, at a local hospital.
Born June 8, 1948, in Seattle, WA, Paul was self employed most of his life. He did land surveying as well as owning Scotty's Roofing and Paul's Tractor Service. Paul loved camping and fishing in Toledo Bend. He was a true outdoorsman, enjoying nature through...
Louise Rose Papania
Sep 2, 2010
Louise R. Papania, 78, of Lake Charles died at 8:10 AM Thursday, September 02, 2010 in a local care facility.
Mrs. Papania was a native of Denver, Colorado and has lived in the Lake Charles area for most of her life. She first owned and operated Louise's Place before meeting and marrying her husband. She and her husband opened Papania's Restaurant...
Mildred Mary Pelafigue
Sep 2, 2010
Funeral Services for Mrs. Pelafigue, 84, of West Monroe, LA will be held 1:00 PM Monday September 6, 2010 in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home in Lake Charles, LA with Fr. Tony Fontenot officiating. Interment will follow at Big Lake Cemetery in Lake Charles, LA.
Mrs. Pelafigue was born on January 21, 1926 in Big Lake, LA and passed away...
Tanya Rae Roth Pike
Sep 1, 2010
Tanya Rae Roth Pike, age 33 and a resident of Lake Charles, passed away in Frankfurt, Germany on September 1, 2010.
Tanya was born on April 22, 1977, and lived most of her life in Lake Charles.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving children, Madison and Devon; her mother, Alva Ellis-Babineaux of Frankfurt, Germany; step-father, Tommy Babineaux; her sister,...
Roy Todd Langley
Sep 1, 2010
Roy Todd Langley passed away September 1, 2010, after a long battle with Parkinsons at the age of 85. He was born in Hollis, Oklahoma, attended elementary schools in Texas and graduated from Lake Charles High School. He served his Country in the United States Navy during WWII and settled in Sulphur after the war. Mr. Langley retired from Hercules...
Julia Mae Overman Johns
Sep 1, 2010
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Overman Johns, 81, of Sulphur, will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 at 10am in Robison Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bryan Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Farquhar Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 2nd from 5pm " 9pm and resume on Friday, September 3rd from 8am " until time of service....
Willie Dee Head
Aug 31, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Willie D. Head, 83, of Sulphur, will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 in Robison Funeral Home Chapel at 2pm. Rev. Steve Shirley will officiate. Burial will follow in Mimosa Pines Cemetery, Carlyss. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 2nd from 10am " time of service at 2pm. Mr. Head passed away on Tuesday, August...
Ronald Ron Chris Stephens
Aug 31, 2010
Ronald Chris Stephens was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Lake Charles and passed away August 31, 2010, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital. He lived in Westlake for the past 24 years. He was 59.
He married the love of his life, Wanda Harvey, on Jan. 9, 1981, and they shared a lifelong joy for playing golf. Ron's other great passions included...
Thomas G. Stegall, Jr.
Aug 31, 2010
Thomas "TJ" Stegall, 45, of Lake Charles passed away September 1, 2010 in his residence.
Mr. Stegall was born on February 16, 1965 in Memphis, TN. TJ was a loyal employee for 18 years as office manager at All-Purpose Roofing and Supply. He was an avid New Orleans Saints fan who proudly supported and followed his Saints all the way to...
Rena Armentor O'Neal
Aug 31, 2010
Rena Armentor O'Neal, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in her home with her loving husband and family at her side.
Mrs. O'Neal was born on August 21, 1924 in Crowley, LA. She married Edward O'Neal on June 27, 1948. She lived most of her life in Lake Charles, where she was active with Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and...
Jewell E. Buster Boyd
Aug 30, 2010
Jewell E. "Buster" Boyd, 70, of Lake Charles died at 5:00 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 in his residence.
Mr. Boyd was born in Tyler Town, MS on December 19, 1939. He lived in Lake Charles since 1965. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Boyd retired as a superintendant with the Lake Charles Housing Authority after 35 years...
Cesar Albizuri
Aug 29, 2010
Cesar Albizuri, 75, of Sulphur, LA, died at 7:55 AM on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in his residence.
Mr. Albizuri was born April 10, 1935 in Gorliz, Spain. He retired as a ship Captain from Conoco after thirty-two years.
He is survived by his loving wife of thirteen years, Florence Chatoney Albizuri, children, Cesar Albizuri and wife Alicia, Izaskun Sacristan and husband...
William Henry Triplett
Aug 29, 2010
William Henry Triplett, 95, of Lake Charles passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 in the comfort of his home.
Mr. Triplett was born in Houston, TX and has lived in Lake Charles since a child. During his younger years, he worked for the WPA where he was in charge of many parishes. Henry, along with his brother, Frank was owner and...
Marjorie Lou Bourgeois
Aug 28, 2010
Marjorie Lou Ray Bourgeois, 84, passed away peacefully in her Baton Rouge home on August 28, 2010, with her beloved daughters at her side.
Born in Somerville, Tennessee to James Lewis and Margaret Elizabeth Shackelford Ray, Mrs. Bourgeois lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was the Administrator of Calcasieu Association for Retarded Citizens/ Calcasieu Hope Centers for 22...
Louis Roy "Leroy" Blanchard
Aug 27, 2010
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Blanchard, 78, of Kinder, La will be held at Robison Funeral Home on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Father Roland Vaughn will officiate. Burial will follow at Head of the Hollow Cemetery in Johnson Bayou, La. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 2-9 pm in the Robison Funeral Home...
Helen Kibodeaux
Aug 26, 2010
Hilda Kibodeaux, 84, of Edgerly, Louisiana, passed away on August 26, 2010 at her residence. She was born on August 21, 1926 in Rayne, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvy Kibodeaux; her parents, Maxile and Louisiane Leboeuf; 1 sister, Ruby Kibodeaux; and 1 brother, Louis Broussard. A memorial service will be held at 2pm , Saturday,...
E. M. Preacher Baggett
Aug 25, 2010
E.M. "Preacher" Baggett, age 99, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at a local hospital.
A resident of Lake Charles, Mr. Baggett was a WWII Army veteran. He retired from Conoco after many years of service there. Preceding him in death was his wife, Beulah Baggett, a brother, Lloyd Baggett, and a sister, Ethel Weeks.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Baggett of...
Thomas Joseph Stanford, Sr.
Aug 25, 2010
Thomas Joseph Stanford, Sr., 80, of Lake Charles, died at 7:33 AM Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in a local care facility.
Mr. Stanford was born in Houston, Texas and has lived in the lake area for the past eight years. Mr. Stanford retired from Port Terminal Railroad Association in Houston, Texas. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Stanford was an...
