Local Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Jeffery Page Manuel, 47, of Lake Charles, passed away on September 10, 2023 in Jennings, LA.

Jeff was born in Houston, Texas and a life-long resident of Lake Charles. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1994 and McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. He started his career at Popeyes in Lake Charles, having worked his way...

Sep 10, 2023

Betty Jo Sonnier, 71, passed away in a local hospital on Sunday, September 10, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on February 4, 1952 in Lake Arthur, LA to Wallace and Delsi Benoit Suire.

Betty Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a dedicated member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven...

Sep 9, 2023

Margaret Elaine Ellison was born on May 18, 1933 to Jasper and Una Broussard Louviere and passed to be with our Lord and Savior on September 9, 2023.

She leaves behind her six children, Gene Thomas, Sharon Elaine, Arlene Marie, Randall Paul, Gerald Albert, John Edward, and their spouses; godchild, Cheryl Louviere Squire; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, as well as...

Sep 9, 2023

Dorris Marrie West, 76, of Sulphur, passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus Saturday September 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Dorris loved to crochet, sew, knit, paint, really anything crafty. She loved to travel and get trinkets, what-nots, and collectibles. Dorris loved her family, she loved being around her family at reunions, holiday...

Sep 9, 2023

Lillian Ruth Moore, 61, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Lake Charles at a local hospice facility.  Lillian was born in Abeline, TX on November 11, 1961. A longtime resident of the Southwest Louisiana area, Lillian worked as a transporter with a local railroad company.

Lillian loved spending time with her family and friends.  She...

Sep 9, 2023

Sep 9, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Ray Montie, 84, of Welsh passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital, surrounded by his wife, sons, and family. 

Bobby was born in Grand Lake on August 14, 1939, to Wilson and Recia Vincent Montie.  After his mother’s death when he was only thirteen, Horace and Wayne Montie played a significant role in...

Sep 9, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that the McPherson family announces that Scott McPherson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on September 9, 2023, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, music, and camaraderie that will forever warm the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

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Sep 8, 2023

Kevin Lee Vinson, 61, of Houston passed away suddenly on Friday, September 8, 2023 in his residence.

Kevin was born on February 16, 1962 in Thibodeaux, LA.  In his earlier years he lived in Louisiana, where he was a graduate of South Cameron High School, before adventuring to many different states until he settled in Houston, TX the remainder of...

Sep 7, 2023

Elaine Addison Deshotel died September 7, 2023, at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles. She was a lifetime resident of Lake Charles, where she was born July 16, 1942, to Evan and Elda (Mere) Addison.

Elaine graduated from LaGrange High School, class of 1960. Following graduation, she raised her family while earning a degree in accounting. Elaine retired from her long-time...

Sep 6, 2023

James “J.R.” Ray Brown, born in Cashpoint, Louisiana on January 14, 1928, son of the late Joseph Johnson Brown and Nora Lee Kelly Brown, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the age of 95. J.R. served honorably in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1954 and was an Admiral Orderly. He received...

Sep 4, 2023

Howard Clinton Zimmerman, Jr., 71, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, September 4, 2023 in Carencro, LA.   

Mr. Zimmerman was born, raised and educated in Alexandria, VA and was a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School.  Following graduation, he served the United States Army, including two tours in Vietnam, stationed in Korea.  He later graduated with a bachelor’s...

Sep 4, 2023

Russell Scott Hagar, 63, passed away on September 4, 2023.  Russell was born December 8, 1959, and grew up in Sulphur, La. and Ragley, La.  He attended school in Sulphur until joining the United States Marine Corps in 1977 at the age of 17.  He spent most of his tour in California and Okinawa, Japan.  He was very proud to...

Sep 3, 2023

Dwayne Anthony Melancon, 62, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023 in a local hospice facility. He was born on March 24, 1961, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Carroll and Rachel Himel Melancon.

Dwayne had a giving spirt and never hesitated to reach out to those in need. Dwayne never met a stranger. He loved his family and loved spending...

Sep 2, 2023

Douglas M. Stinson, 62 of Lake Charles, LA, passed away in Stafford, VA on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Doug was born on March 9, 1961 in New London, CT to Walter and Mary Whitman Stinson. He was raised in Lake Charles and graduated from Lagrange High School. Doug found a love of the outdoors at a very young age. He...

Sep 2, 2023

Vickie Jean Turner Black, 67, of Sulphur passed peacefully on September 2, 2023 in a local hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a great sister. She loved her family, friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed by all. Vickie worked for 40 years as an LPN in Quality Management for Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital. She was...

Sep 2, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Johnson, born in Lake Charles on February 20, 1944, daughter of the late Lester Joseph and Beatrice Mae (Rogers) Richard, Sr., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 79. A graduate of South Cameron High where she was involved in the home economics club, Jackie worked in banking for...

Sep 2, 2023

Bernice Brunell, 98, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in her residence.  Mrs. Brunell was born on July 8, 1925 to Agnew Kenneth and Lillie Mae (Sykes) Bogie in Delhi, LA.  She enjoyed gardening, sewing with her church friends and going out to eat at restaurants.

Left to cherish her memory is her children, Gayle Bradshaw (Donald) and Randy...

Sep 1, 2023

George Dennis Hicks, 71, of Orange, TX has passed away. George was born on July 15, 1952, to George and Laura Hicks and grew up in Hackberry, LA. George enjoyed watching LSU ballgames and being around friends and family the most. He worked for Dupont for 33 years and served as a Cameron Parish Sherrif’s Deputy for 7 years. He...

Aug 31, 2023

Ella Grace Johnson, 57, of Lake Charles passed away on August 31, 2023 at a local hospital just five days after her loving mother, Leary Murphy passed away.  A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Ella was born on October 9, 1965 to Wallace and Leary Ogea.  She was an extremely hard worker and excelled at every job that...