Local Obituaries

Mar 29, 2024

Mitchell “Mitch” Trahan, 68, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born in Jennings, LA on November 16, 1955, to L.D. Trahan and Bertha Lee Miles.

In 2018 Mitch retired from Calcasieu Parish School Board. Early on he found retirement did not suit him, so he quickly picked up a part-time job doing what he...

Mar 28, 2024

James Ray Leger, 73, of Sulphur passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 in a local healthcare facility.

Mr. Leger was a lifelong resident of Sulphur. He was a graduate of Sulphur High School and studied at McNeese State University. Mr. Leger was well known in the southwest community as an icon at Tony’s Pizza. Through the years he not only...

Mar 28, 2024

George E. “Pop” Leubner, the oldest of his four siblings, was born to B.E. and Pearl Lyons Leubner, passed away on March 28, 2024. Pop was a loving husband to Cathy Louise “Blocker” Leubner, Dad, Paw-Paw and Great Grandfather.

Pop was born in Lake Charles, La and was a life long resident of Westlake, La. After high school, he worked...

Mar 28, 2024

Janet Louise Campbell, 57, passed away on March 28, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.  Janet was a graduate of McNeese and Louisiana State University.  She was very active in Rainbow girls and held several offices and was active at Dynamic Dimensions.  Janet taught early childhood and kindergarten and retired as a teacher having taught...

Mar 28, 2024

Troy Raymond Ryder, aged 60, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Magnolia, TX. Born on December 22, 1963, in Lake Charles to Kermit and Jean Ryder, Troy was a proud graduate of Lake Charles High School. He furthered his education at McNeese State University, earning his degree as a Registered Nurse.

In his early career, Troy worked as...

Mar 27, 2024

Judy Gail Richard, 61, of Sulphur, passed away on March 27, 2024, in a local hospital.  Judy was born on October 24, 1962, to Hubert and Rita Doucet Vincent.  She was a 1980 graduate of Sulphur High School.  Judy loved spoiling her grandchildren and attending all their activities.   She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Judy had...

Mar 27, 2024

John Ray Harville, 73, of Lake Charles passed away at 11:34 AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

Mr. Harville, his family’s adviser and compass, was born on June 9, 1950 in Lake Charles where he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Lake Charles High School. He began his career as an operator...

Mar 26, 2024

Judy Ann Richard, 81, died on March 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home. Judy was born on October 26, 1942, in Jennings, LA to Claude and Barbara Boudreaux Jr. and raised in Pine Island, LA. Judy moved to Sulphur, LA where she raised her four daughters. She enjoyed being outside working in her yard and decorating for...

Mar 26, 2024

Enora Jean “Tweet” Johnson, 87, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. She was born on March 12, 1937 in Ville Platte, LA to Armand and Luna Fontenot LaFleur.

Enora was married to Charles Vernon “Bubba” Johnson for 70 happy years. She was a devout practicing Catholic.

Those left to cherish her memory are husband, Charles V...

Mar 26, 2024

James Michael “Mike” Hinton, 80, of Lake Charles passed away on March 26, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to James Iler and Cleary Yeatman Hinton.

Mike graduated from Lake Charles High School and McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. He raised his children and lived all his life in Lake...

Mar 25, 2024

Captain Sammie Roger Faulk, 78, was received by his Heavenly Father on March 25, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family in Lake Charles, LA.

Captain Sammie was born in Port St. Joe, Florida, on December 26, 1945. He moved throughout the south with his family before settling in the Grand Lake area in 1960. Captain Sammie graduated from...

Mar 24, 2024

Bonita Holland of Hayes, born in Jennings on June 23, 1951, daughter of the late Leroy and Anna Grace (Sonnier) LaCombe, passed away in her residence, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of seventy-two. A graduate of Sowela, Bonita worked as a payroll accountant, and later worked as a school bus driver for Calcasieu...

Mar 24, 2024

Wendy Eileen (Thibodeaux) Pelloquin, 73, died on March 24, 2024 at 9:30am in a local care facility following a long battle with cancer.

Wendy was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 7, 1950 to Alfred J. “Fred” and Brenda G. Thibodeaux. Raised in Sulphur, Louisiana, she attended Sulphur High School where she was a member of the softball team...

Mar 24, 2024

Hayes – Ray Allen Hoffpauir, born October 21, 1948, passed away in the SW LA Veterans Home in Jennings, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the age of seventy-five. Ray was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School and was a member of St. John Vianney in Bell City. He faithfully served in the U. S. Marines. Ray began his...

Mar 22, 2024

Mar 22, 2024

On Friday, March 22, 2024, Kelly Lee Bigwood passed from this life into one much more real. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, whom she had walked with closely for many years. Some of her very last words were “I’m ready to go home.”

Kelly, the daughter of Robert Floyd Sr. and Barbara...

Mar 22, 2024

Mar 21, 2024

John Raymond LeBlanc, 76, of Lake Charles passed away in his residence on March 21, 2024, with his family beside him, whom he loved deeply.

John worked for Olin Chemicals for 29 years before retiring. He then decided to work alongside his wife, as a Calcasieu Parish Special Education Bus Aid until his final retirement.

John is survived by his...

Mar 20, 2024

Jeremiah Nathaniel Swartz, 48, of Sulphur, LA died on March 20, 2024.

Jeremiah was born on July 30, 1975, in Oakland Michigan to Paul and Kathleen Swartz. He enjoyed canoeing on the buffalo river, drinking coffee and working on cars. He enjoyed being around friends and family as well as serving as a pipefitter for Turner Industries.

Those left to...

Mar 20, 2024

Vickie Broussard Melanson, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the age of seventy. Born in Jennings on March 3, 1954 and raised in Woodlawn, Vickie graduated from Lacassine H.S. and McNeese State University. She worked as an elementary school teacher for 31 years and after retirement began working at St. Raphael Catholic Church...