Local Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Garrett Wayne Smith, 27, of Sulphur passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2023 in Lake Charles.

Garrett was born on November 3, 1996 in Lake Charles and was raised in Sulphur where he was a graduate of Parkview Christian Academy. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at ABC Training Center to learn the skill of a millwright. Garrett then...

Nov 27, 2023

Hazel Austen “Mickey” Supple Laborde died on November 27, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was 85 years old.

Mickey was born in 1938 in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Joseph Richard Supple and Hazel Austen Naomi Supple. She was the oldest of five daughters. Her father was a member of the third generation of Supples to farm sugar cane on Kinsale...

Nov 27, 2023

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Nov 23, 2023

Hilda Mae Myers Walker Davis 91, died on November 23, 2023.

Hilda was born in Jayess, MS on February 7, 1932 (or March 1st, according to the doctor who only submitted paperwork once a month) to Alex and Velma Myers. She was the youngest daughter of a total of 15 children. She graduated from Carter’s Creek School in 1951. Later...

Nov 22, 2023

Kathy Marie Williams-Jones

July 27,1963-November 22,2023

Mrs. Jones 60, of Bunkie, Always born July 27,1963 to loving parents: Oscar Williams Jr and Rachel B Hayward who both proceeded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memory 2 children Jamarcus (Chasity) Williams and Starla Renee Williams. One grandchild Abrym J Williams, sister Zandra (Eric) Pope, dearest friend/cousin Bertha Williams and...

Nov 22, 2023

Leeferd Peter Breaux Sr., 85, of Sulphur, LA died on November 22, 2023, in a local care facility.

Leeferd was born on January 24, 1938, in Morse, LA to Clarence and Evela Breaux. He loved bingo, wrestling, and collecting car books. Leeferd enjoyed being around friends and family visiting and was a truck driver all his life. Leeferd was a...

Nov 21, 2023

Wayne Phillip Nunnery, 66, was born in Sulphur, March 23, 1957, and passed from this life on November 21, 2023, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri where he resided for the last 30 years. He loved to fish and hunt and was a member of the elite hunting club “The Swamp Buffalos”. Wayne was a carpenter by trade and worked for Menards...

Nov 21, 2023

Chad Everett Manuel, 54, passed away on November 21, 2023. He was born to Patrick and Kayla Legrand Manuel on July 3, 1969, in Eunice, Louisiana.

Chad spent his early years growing up in Sulphur, Louisiana, moving as a teenager to Moss Bluff, where he graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1989. As an adult, he lived several years...

Nov 19, 2023

James “Scott” Willson, 51, of Sulphur, LA passed away on November 19, 2023.

James was born on September 19, 1972, in Houston, TX to Willis Stan Willson and Alice. Scott became a Law Enforcement officer where he truly loved all he served and worked with while at the Lake Charles Police Department and Cameron Parish Sheriff’s office. He enjoyed being...

Nov 19, 2023

Michael David Broussard, 75, of Lake Charles died on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Harbor Hospice of Lake Charles.  Michael was born on October 19, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA where he was raised.  He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University.  Mr. Broussard retired from Citgo Refinery where he worked for 37 years as...

Nov 19, 2023

Nola Dean DeRouen Bourgeois, 92, of Moss Bluff LA passed away Sunday November 19, 2023 at a local care facility with her oldest son by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St Theodores since its founding in 1974.

Nola was born August 3rd, 1931 in...

Nov 18, 2023

Ruby Trahan, 89, of Sulphur, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, in a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She loved spending time outside working in her yard.   She always had a lot to say and used that talent to teach and keep the heritage of the Creole French language alive.  She was a member of the Cajun French...

Nov 18, 2023

Louis Wayne “Hawkeye” Hoffpauir, 89, of Sulphur, passed away Saturday November 18, 2023, in a local care facility surrounded by his loving family.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He spent his career working at Conoco for over 30 years, before going back to work for another 15 years at a local refinery. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Nov 18, 2023

Nov 18, 2023

In loving memory with all our hearts & love.

Roy Louis Benoit, born Feb 6, 1948 in Lake Charles to Joseph A. Benoit and Pearl J. Benoit.

Loving brother to Mildred, Dorothy and Lealand. Father to Jessie Benoit, Angela Benoit, Briggette Benoit Quick, Bethany Benoit, Roy Louis Aaron Benoit, James Hebert, Susie Thibodeaux, Frank Quick. Grandfather to twenty-four grandchildren; and...

Nov 17, 2023

God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were getting harder to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, “Peace be thine”.

James Clovis Joseph, 97, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.

James Joseph was born to the union of the late Valery and Aurelia Randolph Joseph in Opelousas, Louisiana. He was...

Nov 17, 2023

George Edward Mack, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, LA passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by his immediate family. George was born October 26, 1937 to George Edward Mack, Sr. and Jean Mae Feigh in Niagara Falls, NY. He lived his early years in New York and Canada before his family moved to New Orleans as...

Nov 17, 2023

Ian Lachlan Valentine, 33, was born on May 31, 1990, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He passed away on November 17, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Ian is survived by his mom, Miriam Sensat. He is remembered fondly by his wife, Meagan Valentine, and his children, Natalie Paige, Trace Cole, Amelia Lachlin, and Aubree Jade Valentine....