Local Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2023

Joseph Stephen (Steve) Darbonne, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Steve was born on August 29, 1948 in Lake Charles, LA to Percy and Maude Darbonne. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy on land during the Tet Offensive in the Vietnam War. After returning home, Steve worked as a boilermaker...

Mar 17, 2023

A Little Angel

Today it would be wonderful, to see you play or smile. But heaven lent you to this world, for just a little while. And in that short but precious time, you brought along much love. And all that love is with you now, in heaven up above. Your leaving caused so many tears, and such a lot...

Mar 17, 2023

Melissa Ann Marnich Cox, 41, of Lake Charles, passed away Friday, March 17, at 12:50 pm, surrounded by family and friends. Melissa was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was a kind, caring, and endlessly generous soul who will be forever missed. She had an uncanny way of impacting all those whose lives she touched. To know...

Mar 16, 2023

Darren Charles Doherty, 60, of Sulphur, LA passed away on March 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Darren was born on April 30. 1962 in Sulphur, LA to Steve and Dorothy Doherty. He will always be known for his love and compassion for people. Darren was a man of true integrity. He enjoyed traveling, taking pictures, fishing, and being...

Mar 14, 2023

Donald R. Faulk, 88, of Iowa, died on March 14, 2023, in a local hospice care center. He was born on October 4, 1934 to Ellie Florin and Maude Ramke Faulk in Rayne, LA.

He lived most of his life in Lake Charles. Before and during his high school years he delivered papers for the Lake Charles American Press. After...