Local Obituaries

Betty Jean Hodges

Jan 26, 2025

Betty Jean Hodges, 86, of Sulphur, LA passed away on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on September 26, 1938, in Coyell, LA to Obie Tate and Golda Elaine Easley.

Betty enjoyed singing, traveling, and loved sharing memories of her life with her family. She was easy to love and will always be missed for her...

Sherrie Vernier Nichols

Jan 25, 2025

Sherrie Vernier Nichols, 65, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sherrie was known for her caring heart, her love for her family, and her faith in God.

Born on August 4, 1959, Sherrie enjoyed hunting and fishing with her father and brother, Charles. Her brother often said she was the best sister anyone could ask...

Nelda Corley

Jan 24, 2025

Nelda Thaxton Corley, 86, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025 in Lake Charles, LA with her family by her side. She was born on January 19, 1939 in Florien, LA to Bernice Thaxton and Mildred Sandel Thaxton.

Nelda loved music. She sang in the church choir and played the organ for many years. She enjoyed traveling and seeing...

Dorothy Mae Daigle Bricker

Jan 24, 2025

Dorothy Mae Daigle, 93, died peacefully at her home. She was born in Lacasinne, La. to Rene' and Sedonia Daigle. Dorothy was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, visiting over coffee, and saying her Rosary. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her children; Michael Daigle (Joann), Chester Daigle, Darlene Frazee, and Annette Smart (Kelly);...

Bobby Crow

Jan 20, 2025

Barbara Jean “Bobby” Crow, 94, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, with her family at her side.

Bobby was a native of Kansas and a longtime resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a 1947 graduate of Iowa High School and graduated from Tri-State Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. She retired in 1996 from...

Steven Miller

Jan 20, 2025

Steven Ray Miller, born to Herbert Joseph Miller and Mabel Marie (Ancelet) Miller on March 3rd,1949 in Lawtell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Jan 20th, 2025 in Lake Charles, La. Steve had an undeniable presence that immediately made him the life of the party. He graduated from Lagrange High School in 1968. After graduation, Steve went on to become an apprentice...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Philip Blair

Jan 11, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip Alexander Blair, 74, of Lake Charles. Phil passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 27, 1950, Phil was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles and a proud graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1969. His career in...