Local Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Leva “Vee” McNabb“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains”

Mary Leva “Vee” McNabb, 83, of Sulphur, LA unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Mrs. Vee was born on September 3, 1939, in Lake Charles, LA to Sylvan...

Mar 23, 2023

Derrick Ware Young, 46, of Ragley, LA, passed away at 4:35 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 in a New Orleans hospital.

Dee, Pete, or Boots, as he was known, was born June 3, 1976 in Lake Charles, LA and lived most of his life in Ragley.  He attended South Beauregard High School and worked as a heavy-duty equipment operator...

Mar 22, 2023

Janice Lee Stewart passed away on March 22, 2023.  Born along the straits of the Panama Canal, Janice Lee made her entrance to the Keel family on August 16, 1941, as her father relocated to Panama to join the efforts to fortify the canal prior to the start of World War II.  She enjoyed her time in this tropical paradise,...

Mar 22, 2023

Johann “John” Dieter Wagner, 61, of Topsy, LA passed away at 4:34 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

John was born July 22, 1961 in Simmern, Germany.  He received his citizenship in 1962 in Illinois and lived in various locations following his father’s Air Force career.  He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School and received a degree in Machinery...

Mar 22, 2023

Monica Denise Manuel, 41, of Sulphur, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in a local hospital.

Monica was lifelong Sulphur resident and a graduate of Parkview Baptist School. She had a fun-loving personality and was very outgoing. Monica enjoyed music and singing but most of all, spending time with family and friends.

Left to cherish her memory are her son,...

Mar 21, 2023

Mitchell Leon Carroll, 73, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on March 21, 2023.

Mitchell was born on April 8, 1949, in Lake Charles, LA to Travis Carroll and Lois Luckett.  He graduated from Sam Houston High School, attended Sowela and proudly served our country overseas in the United States Air Force as a Communications Specialist.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Mar 21, 2023

John M. Singleton, Jr. was released from these earthly bonds at 6:56 PM on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 with his loving family by his side.  

He truly “lived” his 79 years, being born in Morgan City, Louisiana on April 22, 1943. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1961 and went on to get a BS in Engineering from...

Mar 21, 2023

Charlie Breaux, 74, passed away on March 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home.  Charlie loved being on the boat shrimping.  He was a commercial fisherman and shrimper by trade.  Charlie loved his family more than anything. 

Charlie is survived by his daughter, Melissa Richard and husband, Randy; his grandchildren, Kayla Richard, Charlie Richard, Alex Richard and Dustin...

Mar 21, 2023

Teresa Sanders LeBlanc, 71, of Sulphur, LA was called to her eternal home March 21, 2023. She was a faithful member of Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church. Raised as a Hackberry Mustang, Teresa later taught second grade at her alma mater for thirty-six years. Loved by her students and colleagues alike, she was an inspiration to all.

She was...

Mar 20, 2023

Billie Lee Deen went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Deen, Son, Michael Glascock, brother Edgar Allen Jr. and parents, Edgar, and Sallie Allen.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Brindle (Jack) of Lake Charles, LA. Four grandchildren, and her cousin Carol Poole (Wilburn) of Lake Charles,...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Mitchell, 80, of Sulphur, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Mary loved crocheting blankets for all the kids and loved bird watching and reading books. 

Mary is survived by her sons, Jack and Lydia Berry of Roanoke, LA, Bevyon Mitchell of Alexandra, LA and John and Tammy Mitchell of Kountze, TX; brother and...

Mar 20, 2023

Stanley Larry Joseph Boudreaux, 86, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away at 3:00 AM on Monday, March 20, 2023 in a local care facility.

Born May 12, 1936, Mr. Boudreaux was a life-long resident of Lake Charles.  He proudly received his GED from Sulphur High School.  He worked as a millwright for Olin Chemical for over thirty-five years, retiring in...

Mar 20, 2023

Mar 19, 2023

Lash Joseph Chretien Sr. was born in Lake Charles, LA on July 29, 1953 to the late Hollin and Leona Chretien Sr.

His lifetime of work with the Port of Lake Charles began in 1973 and continuing over fifty years until his passing. He began as a Longshoreman with International Longshoremen’s Association LOCAL 1180. In 1977 he was elected Secretary-Treasurer...

Mar 19, 2023

Randall James “Randy” Hebert, 66, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 19, 2023, the Feast of St. Joseph.

Randy was a graduate of Sulphur High School Class of 1975 and was active in the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Vigil Order of the Arrow. He was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church,...

Mar 18, 2023

Shirley “Rusty” Robinson, 76, of Sulphur, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in a local hospice facility surrounded by her family.  Rusty enjoyed fishing, camping, arts and crafts, watching Hallmark movies, spending time with her family and chit chatting with her Facebook friends. 

 Rusty is survived by her sons, Jace Leger and Jeff Leger; her sister, Jeri Woods;...

Mar 18, 2023

David Charles Brame, 70, of Lafayette passed away at 3:44 AM on Saturday, March 18, 2023 in a Lafayette hospital.

Mr. Brame was born on December 24, 1952 in Sulphur where he was raised and graduated from Sulphur High School.  Following graduation, he attended McNeese State University. He began his career with Solar Supply and retired after more than 30...

Mar 18, 2023

 

Earl Lee Carpenter, 93, of Ragley, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Rosemont Assisted Living in West Monroe, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.

Born to Silas Ladrick Carpenter and Octavia McGee Carpenter and reared in Oberlin, Louisiana.  Mr. Carpenter proudly served his country in the United States Army in Korea.  He was a truckdriver for...

Mar 18, 2023

The family of Donald Ray Cowick of Sulphur is saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 86. Dr. Cowick spent his career as a Critical Care Trauma Surgeon in Baton Rouge and was an honored veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Sarah;...

Mar 18, 2023

Shirley LaRocca Wing, 81, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023.

She was born on July 16, 1941 in Lake Charles, LA to Leon and Mary LaRocca.

She was a graduate of the Lake Charles High class of 1961 and began a career with Coca Cola where she worked in accounts payable for over 50 years. In younger days she...