Local Obituaries

May 14, 2021

Leroy Joseph Simon, Sr., 75, of Hackberry passed away on May 14, 2021 in a local hospital.  Leroy enjoyed working, gardening and helping his mother and father.  He was a great husband and father.  Leroy loved to sit and watch cartoons with his grandchildren.  They were the highlight of his life. 

Leroy is survived by his loving wife of...

May 13, 2021

Georgette Wait, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in a local hospital.

She was born to George and Irene Wait in Killeen, Texas on January 18, 1962.

She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed traveling and was extremely generous, caring, and stubborn. She also enjoyed having a good time with good friends.

Those...

May 13, 2021

Van Joseph Drounett Sr., 71, of Hackberry, LA passed away on May 13, 2021 in a local care facility.

Van was born on December 7, 1949 in Sulphur, LA to Albert and Dorothy Drounett. He enjoyed dancing, collecting statues, and building various things from match sticks.

Those left to cherish his memory are his three kids, James Drounett and...

May 13, 2021

Bonita Koppie Stanley, 49, of Dequincy, LA passed away on May 13, 2021.

Bonita was born on February 22, 1972 to Leon and Lillie Koppie. She enjoyed crafting, tending to her rabbits and cats. She also loved reading her bible and spending time with her 9 grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Dean Stanley; four...

May 13, 2021

Kenneth Rammie “Kenny” LaVergne, 63, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 with his family at his side.

Kenny worked as a commercial fisherman/shrimper for many years. He enjoyed cooking, music and hanging out with friends and family. He loved to fish, especially freshwater fishing. Kenny’s grandbabies were the “light of his life”.

Left to cherish his memory...

May 12, 2021

Miegel John Johnson, born on August 18, 1938, son of the late Wilson and Isabelle (LeBleu) Johnson, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the age of 82. Miegel was a 1957 graduate of Iowa High School. He retired as a heavy equipment operator and later was self-employed. Miegel loved listening and dancing to French music. He is preceded in...

May 12, 2021

Marshall O’Blanc , 48 of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Marshall worked as a tugboat deckhand for many years.  He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and motorcycle riding.  He was known for joking around with his family and could always make you smile.  The world has lost a good man.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving...

May 11, 2021

Larry Gil Huber, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 11, 2021 after fighting a courageous battle against many health issues. 

He was born August 1, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA to Sam and Ramona Huber and he lived in Moss Bluff, LA.

He was a survivor, surviving when many doctors did...

May 11, 2021

Carolyn Golemon Angelo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  She was born September 9, 1949 to Millard and Myrtle Golemon in Lake Charles, LA. She grew up in Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1967.

She later attended McNeese State University and was a dedicated member of University United Methodist Church. She devoted 37 years...

May 11, 2021

Dustin Ryan Vincent, 27, of Sulphur passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.

Dustin took great pride in fixing mechanical and electrical items that were broken or discarded.  He enjoyed fishing, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his children. He will be remembered for his kind heart, and willingness to always lend...

May 10, 2021

Jacob Nathan Chalker of Denham Springs, born on August 23, 1999 in Hollywood, Florida, son of Timothy Duane Chalker and Christina Michelle Ballard, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 21. Jacob loved drawing, painting, being with his family and friends. He was a joy to have in life. He loved cheerleading in high school and...

May 10, 2021

Lake Charles ~ Ted Howard Thompson, born June 7, 1970, son of Julius and Corliss (Romaine) Thompson, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 50. Ted was a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and worked for Seafarers as a Merchant Marine. He enjoyed working out, watching movies, cooking and exploring other countries while working. He also...

May 10, 2021

Alvin Adam Richard, born in Lake Arthur on September 7, 1938, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, May 10, 2021, at the age of 82. Alvin was the first child of the late Raymond and Dorothy Belaire Richard. He was a 1957 graduate of Lake Arthur High School where he was involved in various extracurricular activities teaching...

May 10, 2021

Ethel Theriot Conner Moore, 88, of Lake Charles passed from this life at Camelot Brookside under the care of Lamm Family Care Hospice on May 10, 2021. Ethel was born to Leah and Hubert Theriot on September 1, 1932 in Creole, LA, where she lived for some time before moving to Grand Chenier. After Hurricane Audrey she moved back and...

May 9, 2021

William Paul Holleman, 74, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in his residence.

Bill was born on June 14, 1946 in Lake Charles to the late Elnora Barrilleaux Holleman and the late Henry George Holleman.  He was a graduate of LaGrange High School before moving to Napa, CA.  It was there that he had his children,...

May 8, 2021

Hubert Camille Domingue “Papa”, 73, was born November 27, 1947 to Ellis and Edmae Domingue.  He passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the presence of his wife and children.  Hubert graduated in 1967 from LaGrange High School where he played football and ran track.  He retired from Olin/Lyondell Corporation in 2005.  He worked as a maintenance boilermaker for...

May 8, 2021

Donald Ray Holland, of Iowa, born June 30, 1938, son of Eunice and Anna Holland, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Donald loved fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. Donald worked for DOTD and retired after working over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Mildred “Sis” Thibodeaux,...

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

Renee’ Belaire Terrell, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Friday May 7, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Renee’ was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. She was a homemaker and very active in the community, having served on the Board of Directors for CARC and American Heart Association of Southwest...

May 7, 2021

Barbara Ann Comeaux Hand, 79, of Carlyss passed away at 10:58 AM, Friday, May 7, 2021 in her residence. She was a native of Jennings, born to Eldridge and Nanette Comeaux living in the Sulphur area most of her life. Mrs. Hand was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Hand of Carlyss;...