Local Obituaries

Mar 19, 2024

Terrence “T.J.” John Hayes, 56, of Sulphur, passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday, March 19,2024. T.J. was a special soul who always endeavored to put others before himself. He would help anyone out even when he didn’t have much himself. T.J. took great pride in his flooring business he had for many years. T.J. loved to fish and...

Mar 18, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Thomas Buster, 85, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born on February 28, 1939, in Coffeyville, KS, to Walter and Lorene Wright Buster. He grew up in Coffeyville and graduated from Coffeyville High School. Rodeo was his passion from high school until the early 1970’s, where he was well-known as a great pick-up man. After...

Mar 18, 2024

Iowa – Mack Shuff, Jr., born in Oakdale on October 1, 1938, son of the late Mack and Doris (Fontenot) Shuff, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at the age of eighty-five. Mack served in the U. S. Airforce and worked as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of the Shriners and the American Legion. In his spare time,...

Mar 17, 2024

Julia Faye Phillips Rossett, 96, of Ragley passed away at 7:25 AM on Sunday, March 17, 2024 in a Deridder nursing home.

Mrs. Rossett was born on February 20, 1928 in McAllister, OK and resided in Shreveport before moving to Ragley where she spent most of her life. She was a lifelong dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Gillis...

Mar 16, 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia Ann Trouth was born on April 21, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth Stofik.

Patricia enjoyed arts and crafts and watching sports. She always wanted to know what time and channel the LSU game would be on and had ESPN alerts setup to come to her phone. She also enjoyed going to garage sales and flea markets...

Mar 15, 2024

Rodney Michael “Spot” DeRouen, 80, passed away in Lake Charles, LA on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born on July 21, 1943, in New Iberia, Louisiana, to Francis and Delta Mae Geoffroy DeRouen.

Rodney worked for South Central Bell for 33 years. He was a faithful Catholic, deeply involved in his faith community, serving in Cursillo #83, A.C.T.S., Knights...

Mar 15, 2024

Mar 15, 2024

Frances Schram Wheeldon, 88, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:50 AM on Friday, March 15, 2024 in her residence.

Affectionately known to many as “Nana”, Mrs. Wheeldon was born on January 10, 1936 in Lake Charles where she lived all of her life and was a graduate of St. Charles Academy.  She furthered her education by attending McNeese State...

Mar 15, 2024

Rita Jean Petty, aged 74, peacefully departed this life on Friday, March 15th, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home, following a brave fight against ALS. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio, to Robert and Irene Boyd.

Rita treasured her family, celebrated her Irish roots and was passionate about writing. Her love for literature and poetry brought joy to...

Mar 14, 2024

Peggy Lou Hopkins Montgomery, 86, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:30 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2024 in a local hospice facility.

Mrs. Montgomery was born on July 13, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI and lived all of her life in Auburndale, FL before moving to Lake Charles to be near her son.  Although she lived in Florida and...

Mar 14, 2024

David Wayne Mills, 45, of Baker, LA died on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

David was born on December 13, 1978, in Lafayette, LA to David and Virginia Mills. David enjoyed the great outdoors hunting, fishing, and working. His love for his family was paramount and was always a ray of sunshine. David loved LSU and playing baseball.

Those left to...

Mar 13, 2024

Hilda Rae Bonsall Domingue, 88, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on March 13, 2024.

Hilda was born on July 13, 1935 in Creole, LA and was raised by loving parents, Telsmar “Blanc” and Lucia “Noone” Bonsall. She married Edward “Earl” Domingue on June 27, 1953 and moved to Hackberry where they resided and raised their family until his death...

Mar 13, 2024

Richard “Tiny” Paul Thibodeaux, born in Rayne on February 13, 1960, son of Remy Joseph “Ray” Thibodeaux Jr., and Virginia (Gautreaux) Thibodeaux, passed away March 13, 2024, at the age of 64. He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Gautreaux) Thibodeaux, sister, Amelia Thibodeaux, and his grandparents. Richard is survived by his father, Ray Thibodeaux and wife, Bobbie;...

Mar 13, 2024

Ryan Stuart King, a resident of Lacassine and native of Creole, passed away in Marksville on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1979 to Michael King and Cynthia Anne “C. Anne” (Primeaux) King. Ryan was a graduate of South Cameron High School and McNeese State University. He was very active in the community and in many...

Mar 13, 2024

Charles Gabriel Boudreaux, Jr., 84, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024. Charles was born on February 2, 1940, to parents Gertrude and Charles Gabriel Boudreaux Sr.

Charles worked at the Louisiana Office of Employment Security for 33 years and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for 40 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to spend time with...

Mar 12, 2024

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by family, Lenes “Nick” J. Arsement of Iowa, went to be with the Lord. Nick was born in Rayne, Louisiana on September 20, 1931, son of the late Volcar and Rosalie (Richard) Arsement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was employed as a carpenter for Local 953. He is preceded...

Mar 12, 2024

Marilyn Harbert Sullivan, 81, of Lake Charles passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the comfort of her daughter’s home.

Mrs. Sullivan was born on May 20, 1942 in Port Arthur and moved to Lake Charles in July of 1959 when she married her husband, Jack Sullivan.

She treasured her family and cherished every moment spent with them. Mrs....

Mar 10, 2024

John Nathan Hebert, 89, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, died March 10, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Mr. Hebert was born in Gueydan, Louisiana and lived in Lake Charles, Louisiana from 1958 to 2024. He retired from Conoco after 30 years. He was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. He loved sports of all kinds, but mostly...

Mar 9, 2024