Local Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

Belva Ann Jones Naquin, 83, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:33 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in a local hospital.

Mrs. Naquin was born in 1943, in Ville Platte and later made her home in Lake Charles, where she lived most of her life.

A woman of unwavering faith, she was a very active member of St. Margaret Catholic Church....

Feb 24, 2026

Belinda Harrington Cockrell, 76, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, after a debilitating illness in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Born on August 3, 1949, in Atlanta, Texas Belinda was a woman whose life was defined by love, joy, and unwavering faith. She carried a beautiful smile that could light up any room and a heart that loved fully and without hesitation. To...

Feb 24, 2026

Barry Wayne Richard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 17, 1946, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Barry lived a life full of passion, commitment, and love for his family and community. 

Growing up in Creole and later relocating to Lacassine after Hurricane Rita, Barry graduated from South...

Feb 23, 2026

Thomas Lee Spears, 79, of Ragley, LA passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 following a brief stay in a local hospital.

Mr. Spears was a native of Reeves, LA, was raised his younger years in Hackberry and Carlyss and his preteen and teenage years in Kinder and Ragley. He worked his younger years as a Boilermaker and Welder throughout local refineries....

Feb 23, 2026

Peter David "Pete" Power passed away peacefully on Monday, February 23, 2026, leaving a legacy of faith, service, humor, and devotion to family.

Pete attended St. Bernard College in Atlanta, where he was a member of the Judo team and volunteered with the Head Start Program, singing and playing guitar for children. Before his senior year he enlisted in the United...

Feb 22, 2026

Glen Marion McConnell, 84, of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away in a local hospital on February 22nd, 2026. Born in Spiceland, Indiana, he was a devoted husband of more than 60 years to Mary Louise Stone McConnell and a loving father to his three children, Marcia, Michael and Martha, a beloved Pawpaw to Macy and Drake and a great Pawpaw to...

Feb 22, 2026

Linda Faye (Landry) Woolford, a servant of God, born September 4, 1948, was called Home to Heaven on February 22, 2026. A native of Gueydan, she had been a resident of Sulphur since 1959. She graduated from Sulphur High School and attended college at McNeese State University. After being the first woman hired in a male-dominated field, she retired from...

Feb 21, 2026

Kevin Eugene King, 48, of Moss Bluff, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.

Kevin was a native of Moss Bluff. A graduate of Sam Houston High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy shortly after graduation. So determined to serve that he entered younger than most and had to get his mother’s permission. He served his country as an Aviation...

Feb 21, 2026

Thomas Charles Zimmer, 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born on October 1, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Casper and Helen Schultz Zimmer.

Thomas was raised in Pittsburgh, where he attended St. Richard's All Boys School and faithfully served as an altar boy...

Feb 21, 2026

Willie Charles Gros Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on November 18, 1942, in Tampa, Florida, Willie would eventually call Lake Charles, Louisiana, his home. He led a life marked by dedication to family, country, and community that will be fondly remembered by all who...

Feb 21, 2026

(Verna) Loretta Mitcham Welch, 81, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior after a courageous and long battle with heart disease, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

Loretta was born in Flora, LA and was raised in the Natchitoches area. She graduated from Natchitoches High School and then pursued her dream of becoming a teacher at Northwestern State...

Feb 20, 2026

Hubert Brasseaux, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on November 2, 1938, in Church Point, Louisiana, Hubert lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and many cherished memories. 

Hubert was a proud Marine veteran who served his country with honor. Later in life, he found his...

Feb 20, 2026

John Anthony Vezina, 67, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Alexandria, Louisiana. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, John was born on December 11, 1958, to Letsee and Wilma Garrie Vezina.

John was a 1975 graduate of Barbe High School, where he played both baseball and football. Those who knew him then remember his steady presence and easygoing spirit....

Feb 19, 2026

Christine Ann Domingue Trosclair, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 18, 1949, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Rose T. and Sidney H. Domingue. Christine graduated in 1967 from Vinton High School, where she met the love of her life, Ronnie. Their beautiful love story spanned 58 devoted years of...

Feb 19, 2026

Lynn Marie Hale, 98, passed away peacefully in her Lake Charles, Louisiana home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1927, to Robert J. and Elizabeth Toomey Heintz in Chicago, Illinois.

Lynn was known to her family as “Big Mom” and to her closest friends as “Lynne.” She was raised in Chicago, Illinois until she met and...

Feb 19, 2026

Cindy Ann Baronet Lohnes, 55, of Ragley, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born and raised in Lake Charles, Cindy loved life and lived it to the fullest.

From an early age, Cindy developed a love for country western dancing. She spent 30 years serving her community as a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. During her career at the...

Feb 19, 2026

James Norris “Jim” Schooler, 78, passed away peacefully in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born on May 12, 1947, in Ferriday, Louisiana, to Harold and Arrie Kerrigan Schooler.

Jim was raised in Winnsboro, Louisiana, where he graduated from Winnsboro High School. In his younger years, he was active in sports, and was affectionately known as “Mr....

Feb 17, 2026

Jon Peter Clausen, 81, of Lake Charles passed away at 6:52 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in a local care facility.

Born on May 29, 1944, in New Orleans, he was raised in Sulphur, where he graduated from Sulphur High School in 1962.

After high school, he moved to Morgan City, where he began his career in law enforcement as a police...

Feb 17, 2026

Shane Arceneaux, 57, of Sulphur, LA passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Arceneaux was born in Santa Barbara, CA,, raised in Sulphur LA and has live the past fifteen years in Rayne, LA. He served the United State Navy where he was the youngest to achieve Seal status. He also served the United States...

Feb 17, 2026