Local Obituaries

Billy Teague

Jan 20, 2025

Billy Joe Teague born in Overton, TX on August 1, 1942, passed away January 20, 2025 at the age of eighty-two. Billy was a graduate of Henderson High School and was a member of Glad Tidings Church. He worked as a machinist and was known too many as all around tool man. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards. He is survived...

John Quienalty

Jan 19, 2025

John Clay Quienalty,64, passed away peacefully Sunday January 19, 2025. He was born March 9, 1960, to Lou Allie Fontenot and Melvin Quienalty.

John was a graduate of Dental Technical College in Texas and served as a local dental technician for many years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, music, and attending concerts.

Those left to cherish his memories are his sisters,...

Elton Lynell Thomason, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

Elton Lynell Thomason was born February 16, 1933 and received his glory in Heaven January 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Lynell was met in Heaven by his wife of 57 years and love of his life, Hilda Thomason, son, Rayford Thomason and wife Fabia. Also at his homecoming would be his mother Audie Thomason and father, John Thomason....

Eddie Ewing, Jr.

Jan 19, 2025

Eddie John Ewing, Jr. 83, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 19, 2025, at a local hospital.

He was born on January 22, 1941, in Cypremort Point, LA. He was a SPEC-4 1st armored division in the U.S. Army. When he returned to Sulphur he worked as a roughneck in the Oilfield Industry. He later worked as a custodian at...

Galyn Montgomery

Jan 19, 2025

Galyn Seavey Montgomery, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 79. A faithful Christian, Galyn was known for her unwavering love, boundless generosity, and exceptional ability to befriend everyone she met. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and a passion for life that touched the hearts of...

Shirley McDaniel

Jan 18, 2025

With the heaviest of hearts we are paying tribute to the life and memory of Shirley Faye ( Free ) McDaniel, age 61, born on the 12th day of November, 1963. She is survived by her rock, best friend, the love of her life; her husband, Jeffery "Lane" McDaniel, children- Thomas, Tessia, Barry (wife Brittany), and Tara (husband Justin), grandchildren-...

Alice Sonnier

Jan 18, 2025

Alice Joan Ogea Sonnier was born on Jan. 17, 1934, in Lake Charles, La. Died on Jan. 18, 2025, at the age of 91. She is preceded in death by her two sons Mathew and Gregory Sonnier and her daughter, Mary Christina Sonnier. She is survived by her husband of 67 years C.P. (Buddy) Sonnier, son Timothy with his wife...

Mary Catherine Arabie

Jan 18, 2025

Mary Catherine Richard Arabie, 77, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on June 30, 1947, Mary was a vibrant, fiery Cajun woman with a heart of gold who lived a life full of love, devotion, and unforgettable charm.

A proud native of Church Point, Louisiana, Cathy was known for her fun-loving and excitable personality. She was verbally expressive and...

Michael Odom

Jan 17, 2025

Michael Lee Odom, 49, of Lake Charles, passed away at his home on January 17, 2025. Born on September 16th, 1975, to Kenneth Sr. and Sylvia Odom, Michael was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.

After graduating from LaGrange High School, Michael began his career as an engineer at KPLC-TV before transitioning to a career in sales across...

Brenda Gale Holbrook Hogan

Jan 17, 2025

Brenda Gale Holbrook Hogan, 63, of Lake Charles, was welcomed into heaven at 2:57 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025, in a local hospice facility.

Brenda was born on January 31, 1961, in Lake Charles where she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Barbe High School. She furthered her education, receiving a business degree from Delta Technical...

Newton Jerrell Thigpen Jr.

Jan 17, 2025

Newton “Jerrell” Thigpen, Jr., 75, passed from this life on January 17, 2025, peacefully, with family by his side. He was born in Lake Charles, LA to Newton Jerrell Thigpen, Sr. and Joyce LaVern Thigpen of Lake Charles, LA. Jerrell was enlisted in the USNR from 1968-1974, during which time, he served in Vietnam. He was known by his family...

Jimmy Labouve

Jan 17, 2025

Jimmy LaBouve, born in Hathaway on July 25, 1944, son of the late Albert and Orilla Landry LaBouve, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of eighty. Jimmy worked as a maintenance man for many years and he was also a musician. Jimmy enjoyed doing mechanic work, and he loved playing instruments. Jimmy is survived by his...

Robert "Bobby" Bertrand

Jan 15, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Bertrand, born in Lake Charles on June 29, 1939, son of the late Senua and Avia Primeaux Bertrand, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the age of eighty-five. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Nell Jean Bertrand, Ada Mae Brady, Pvt. Joseph Jr. Bertrand, Gladys Kelley, Billy Bertrand and Ronnie Bertrand. He is...

Gloria Bello

Jan 14, 2025

Gloria Elaine Bello passed away, Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in Lake Charles at a local hospice facility. Gloria was born on April 20, 1941, in Washington D.C. The family moved to Bethesda, MD in 1950, where she graduated from Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in 1959 and the University of Maryland in 1964.

Gloria worked as a flight attendant in...

Shirley Mae Comeaux Miller

Jan 14, 2025

“Well done good and faithful servant.” Shirley Mae Comeaux Miller, born in Bell City on May 1, 1937, daughter of the late John Milton and Thelma Istre Comeaux, passed away in a local care facility Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at age eighty-seven. A graduate of Bell City High School, Shirley was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic...

Allen "Keith" Hebert

Jan 13, 2025

Allen "Keith" Hebert, 65, of Humble, Texas passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025.

 Keith was born in Jennings, Louisiana, to Allen Joseph Hebert and Norma Jean Broussard Hebert. Keith was a proud graduate of Olathe High School. He spent much of his life as a successful realtor, building lasting relationships through his work and his easygoing, friendly nature. 

Above all, Keith...

Diane Denison

Jan 12, 2025

Margaret Diane Denison

Margaret Diane Denison, affectionately known as Diane by her family and friends and "DD" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Sulphur, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Her love for her family was the cornerstone of her life, and those she held dear will forever cherish her memory.

Diane was born on January 6, 1935,...

Andrew Allen Kitchens

Jan 12, 2025

Andrew Allen Kitchens, 37, of Sulphur passed away Sunday, January 12. He was a 2005 graduate of Sulphur High School. He earned national certification as a Crane Operator and put his skills to work at facilities across Louisiana and Texas for companies including Maxim Crane Works, Turner Industries, and most recently, Sarens USA. He was a member of Local 406...

Larry Bruce Spell

Jan 12, 2025

Larry Bruce Spell, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 12, 2025. Bruce was born on November 29, 1938, in Indian Bayou, LA to Bruce "Blue" and Shirley Spell. Bruce enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling, camping on the river, and riding in the golf cart with family. Bruce worked for Alcoa for 35 years...

Iris Childress

Jan 12, 2025

Nov 18, 1927 – Jan 12, 2025 Iris Childress of Longville, La passed away in her residence on Jan 12, 2025 at the age of 97. Iris was born in Milliken, Co to Melvin and Annie Caroline (Barnes) Kingham. Iris attended school in Meridian Oklahoma. She lived a big part of her life in Shamrock, Texas and Sweetwater, Oklahoma before...