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John Joseph Toohey
Sep 12, 2023
John Joseph Toohey, 92 passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in Sulphur, Louisiana.
He was born December 28, 1930 to the late James and Margaret Toohey in New York City, NY.
He grew up and eventually married his childhood best friend, Mary Vitolo and together they welcomed two children; John and Nora. He enlisted to serve in the...
Thomas Elton Marshall, Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
Thomas Elton Marshall Jr “Tommy”, 48 years old, of Romayor, Tx, passed away in DeRidder, LA on September 12, 2023.
Tommy was born September 17, 1974 to Phronita Janet Marshall and Thomas Elton Marshall Sr in Houston, Tx. After studying Fire Protection at Pennsylvania State University, Tommy was a Union Sprinkler Fitter
He is preceded in death by his...
Joe Tramonte
Sep 7, 2023
Joseph John “Joe” Tramonte, 70, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on September 7, 2023 at a local care facility.
Joe was native and life long resident of the Lake Charles Area. He honorably and faithfully served our country in the United States Army during Vietnam and was an insulator for Local 112. In...
Wallace Pearce
Sep 4, 2023
Wallace Michael Pearce, 78, of Lake Charles, passed away September 4, 2023 in the comfort of his sister’s home following a lengthily illness.
Wallace was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He honorably served our country in the United States Navy.
Preceding Wallace in death are his parents, William (Bill) and Edna LeBlanc Pearce; brothers, John (Billy) Pearce...
Linda Larocca
Aug 11, 2023
Linda LaRocca, age 74 of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Friday August 11, 2023, at a local hospital.
She worked as a bartender at Lindas Lounge for over 20 years where she was well known for her upbeat personality and Bloody Mary’s. Linda's favorite thing to do was spend time with her great grandkids and her dog...
Ronald Lee Doise
Jul 27, 2023
Ronald Lee Doise, 69, of Ragley, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Doise was a native and was a resident of the Lake Area for most of his life. He was a self-employed mechanic. He loved his children, pets and motorcycles.
He is survived by his son Shannon Doise, of Iowa; four...
Jimmie Paul Mallett
Jul 12, 2023
Jimmie Paul Mallett, Sr. was the eldest of three children born to Louis Paul and Isabelle Mallett. He was born October 15, 1935 in Lake Arthur, LA.
No one had to tell him he would love hunting and fishing, it ran deep in his southern born DNA. Every chance he had, he could be found in the sticks, marsh,...
Frances Ann Propst
Jun 23, 2023
Frances Ann Propst was the second of three children born to the late William Franklin and Lenore Frances Holliman. She was born July 15, 1955 in Beaumont, TX.
To know Frances was to love her, she was flighty, eclectic, and to many their care giver. She loved going to Renaissance fairs, spoiling her cats, and collecting Tiffanie lamps, and...
Karen Miller
Jun 12, 2023
Karen Lynn Miller, 63, of Sulphur, passed away Monday June 12, 2023 at a local hospice with her family at her side.
Karen was a native of Kinder and a long-time resident of Sulphur. At a young age, Karen fostered a love for animals, which lasted a lifetime. She enjoyed fishing and riding horses, even barrel racing with her...
Thomas Sawyer Finn, Jr.
May 9, 2023
Thomas Sawyer Finn Jr. 67, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away at home on May 9, 2023.
Tommy was born January 21, 1956, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Rosemary and Thomas Finn Sr. He was one of five children. His sisters affectionately called him "other brother". Tommy built a career as a truck driver, and it suited him. Later, he went...
Donna Gail Martin
May 8, 2023
Donna Martin, 58, of Sulphur, La, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She is survived by her parents, Kerry and Jane (Fontenot) Martin also of Sulphur, La., one sister, Dyann and her husband Steven Antony and the apple of Donna's eye, her nephew Sailor Antony, all of Defuniak Springs, FL. Interment will be at...
Vicki Camille Chambliss
Apr 28, 2023
Vicki Camille Chambliss, 64, of Sulphur died Friday April 28, 2023
Born Nov 29, 1958 in Sulphur to Robert and Mary Dudoit. Vicki had worked as an office manager for an environmental company and as a bank teller.
She loved photography, snow skiing and spending time with her family.
Vicki was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 49 years.
Vicki was...
John Lavoy Littleton, Jr.
Apr 21, 2023
John Lavoy Littleton, Jr, age 73, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. John was born to John and Peggy Littleton in Corpus Christi, Tx. He grew up in Vinton, LA, but spent the majority of his life in the Lake Charles, LA area.
John loved the simple things in life. He especially enjoyed being outdoors and riding...
Luis Abel Rodriguez, Jr.
Apr 18, 2023
Luis Abel Rodriguez, Jr., was born February 27, 1970 in Corpus Christi, TX. He was one of two children born to Luis Abel Rodriguez Sr., and Mary Lou Guerrero Rodriguez.
His work ethic was one like no other, in high school he spent his summer working on the farms or along side his father for his A/C business. His...
Hilbert Monroe Jones
Apr 14, 2023
Hilbert Monroe Jones, “Hibby” to family, “Bert” to others, 85, born in Randles, MO, passed away contentedly in Lake Charles, LA, April 14, 2023.
Bert devoted many years to Progressive Service Die Company, relocating several times to grow his business.
Mr. Jones is survived by his sister, Margaret Pauling of Fremont, OH, son Ricky (Carrie) Jones of Fairview Heights,...
Clifford Wayne Smith
Apr 13, 2023
Clifford Wayne Smith, 71 of Lake Charles passed away April 13, 2023. He was born March 1, 1952 in Jennings, LA. He was the oldest son born to Clifford and Ruby Smith.
He grew up in Sulphur and graduated from Sulphur High School, class of 1971. He went on to attend McNeese State University where he obtained a bachelors...
Debra Kaye Finn
Apr 7, 2023
Debra Kaye Finn 68, of Westlake, Louisiana, passed away April 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family.
Debra was born May 20, 1954, in Oberlin, Louisiana to Presley Guillory and Loretta Duplichan. She was one of eight children.
The love she had for her family was unconditional. Debra "Debbie" was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She...
Lori Lynn Ledoux
Mar 28, 2023
Lorri LeDoux, 58, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at a local hospice care facility.
She was born on June 21, 1964 in Sulphur Louisiana to Rodney and Betty O’Quain. She was originally from Sulphur but has lived in Ragely for the past the past 25 years. Lorri was her husband’s right hand while doing wood working. She enjoyed...
August Jean Landry (Pawpaw)
Mar 22, 2023
August Jean Landry (Paw Paw), 82, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his home with his family at his side.
August was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles and spent his working years as a technician in the offshore oil fields. He was a very outgoing person who loved being around others...
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Huston Lebleu
Mar 13, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Huston LeBleu of Sweet Lake, Louisiana passed peacefully in her home on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by family. Kathy was born on July 7, 1949, in Charlevoix, Michigan to father, Ernest Huston and mother, Leola Huston Fogleman. She lived in Michigan until her father’s passing in 1952; then they moved to the Lake Charles area where...
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