Local Obituaries

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

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

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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

Feb 17, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Marie Campbell, who left this world on February 17, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on November 10, 1951, in Jennings, Louisiana, Randy was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, whose kind spirit touched the lives of many.

Randy graduated from Elton High School. Though she faced...

Feb 16, 2026

Clarence Oliver McCraw, a man defined by his athletic brilliance, his love for the water, and an intellect that seemed to hold the answers to life's many questions, passed away peacefully after his short battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Born on September 30, 1953, in Pelican, Louisiana, to Clifton Washington and Mattie Rose McCraw, Clarence carried the...

Feb 16, 2026

James “Bo” Frey was born July 22, 1961, in Sulphur,LA. He was the youngest of 5 children born to James Frey Sr. and Helen Louise (Willenborg) Frey. Bo passed away on February 16, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

The Frey household was always busy, always family around- when the Frey/Poole/Gumm families were together there were 24 first cousins running...

Feb 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Randall "Randy" Lance McDonald, who left us on February 14, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on December 6, 1964, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Randy was a true local, known for his love of the outdoors and a passion for all things on wheels.

Randy was...

Feb 14, 2026

Kathrine Micelle, 77, of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026. A lifelong resident of this community, Kathrine was born on January 17, 1949, in Lake Charles to Morris and Audrey Fontenot Micelle.

Kathrine was a graduate of Lake Charles High School and a proud member of the Lake Charles High School Kilties. She carried that same...

Feb 14, 2026

Gary Jean Breaux, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 7, 1963, in Lake Charles to Emelie Therese Castille and Larry Vernon Breaux.

Gary was a proud 1981 graduate of Barbe High School.  He began his career working alongside his family at South City Paint and Supply before going...

Feb 14, 2026

Don Allen Hargrove, 79, of Moss Bluff, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Oakdale, Don was born to Mathew Leon Hargrove and Claudine Thigpen Hargrove of Oakdale, Louisiana.

In his early years, he proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years, where he was stationed in Germany. Don worked for Gulf South Pipeline...