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Paul Phillip Wasson
Jun 23, 2022
Paul Phillip Wasson was called Home on June 23, 2022. He was born on July 12, 1952, in Owosso, MI. As a child of a Nazarene preacher, he called many places home throughout his childhood. In 1971, he graduated from Westlake High School and chose to settle down in Southwest, LA. After marrying the love of his life in 1980,...
Donald Parrish
Jun 5, 2022
We lost our ‘Pop’s’ on June 5, 2022. Donald Parrish was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 10, 1948 to Muriel and Raymond Lee Parrish II.
He was father to Matthew Parrish and Grandfather to Rowan, Ella and Campbell Parrish.
Don was a Private in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Commendation Medal for his service...
Frances "Franny" Ann Bonin Louviere
May 30, 2022
Frances (Franny) Ann Bonin Louviere, 64, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away Saturday, May 28th, 2022.
Franny was born in Lake Charles, LA, on July 13th, 1957, to Frances Joseph Bonin and Lou Ella Marie DeRouen Bonin both of New Iberia, LA. After graduating from LaGrange High School, she went on to further her career at Sowela Technical College.
She...
Everett Mark Miller, Jr.
May 3, 2022
Everett Mark Miller Jr., 65 of Grand Lake, LA and a former native of Houma, LA passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in the care of Harbor Hospice.
He leaves to honor his memory; his loving wife of 41 years, Lydia Louviere Miller of Grand Lake; two sons, Everett Mark Miller III and wife Heather of Lake Charles, LA...
Bonita Jean Ogea
Apr 5, 2022
Bonita Jean Galbraith Ogea, better known and loved as Bunny, passed away about 10:45 pm, on April 4, 2022, in her residence.
Mrs. Ogea was born on April 21, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana on Easter Sunday; hence her nickname “Bunny”. Her family moved several times and settled in Lake Charles during her grade school years.
She graduated from LaGrange High...
Monica Williamson Wix
Mar 20, 2022
Monica Williamson Wix, 49 of Lake Charles, died on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at a local hospital. She was born on December 21, 1972, in Lake Charles to Janet and John Williamson.
Monica was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Kevin Jared Hand
Jan 29, 2022
Kevin Jared Hand, 39 of Hecker, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.
He was a certified boilermaker and worked turnarounds for local industries. He loved the Casinos and had a large group of “casino friends” he enjoyed spending time with. He was one of a kind and lived life to the fullest. He will be missed for his...
Benjamin L. "Ben" Murray
Dec 24, 2021
Benjamin L Murray (Ben) of Sulphur passed away Friday, December 24, 2021, at his residence. He was surrounded by his loved ones.
Bens love in life was God and his family. His faith and relationship with Jesus Christ assured his place in heaven for eternity. II Timothy 4;6-7 says, “For I am now ready to be offered and the...
Georgia Elizabeth Rankins
Nov 19, 2021
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s...
Brendon Chanse Brown
Nov 3, 2021
Brendon Chanse Brown, 23 of Sulphur passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Lake Charles on September 7, 1998.
Brendon was a fun-loving young man with a fighting spirit. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved playing video games and listening to rap music. ...
Jerald Ray Simon
Oct 29, 2021
Jerald Ray Simon, 88, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital with his family. Jerald was born on July 17, 1933 to Mella and Cesar Simon in Crowley, LA.
Jerald served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He served for two years as a medic, and upon returning home,...
Arthur Paul "Ap" Cormier
Sep 12, 2021
We say goodbye to a great man today, loved by so many. AP was a larger-than-life presence. Anyone who knew him knows that he was always a force to be reckoned with. Quick with a joke, he commanded attention from all who gathered so frequently at his home when he started telling one of his hilarious stories.
Born in Lake...
Daniel Joseph Richard
Sep 3, 2021
Daniel Joseph Richard, 75 of Lake Charles went home to be with The Lord, Friday, September 3, 2021 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judy Hoffpauir Richard, their children, Jason and Janna Richard, of Beavercreek, Ohio, their children Taylor and Jorge Gutierrez, and Brennon Richard. Lucien and Mishel Richard of Tampa, FL, their sons...
Wallace Dempsey Young
Sep 3, 2021
Wallace “Dempsey” Young, 72, loving Husband, Father, and Friend, passed away on September 3, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 13th at 11:00 AM at University Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA. Visitation will be held from 9 AM- 11 AM. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles, LA.
A Lake Charles native and known...
Edward Timothy East
Aug 11, 2021
Edward Timothy East ,50, of Vinton, Louisiana went to meet his Savior on August 11, 2021, at his residence. Tim was born on February 19, 1971, in Sulphur, Louisiana to Andres Joseph and Wanda June Klipstein East.
Tim was a stall hand and horse groomer and loved horses. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, watching football and arguing...
Deidra Lasheyle Head
Aug 8, 2021
Deidra LaSheyle Head was born to Ollie Mae Jackson and the late Harlie Head on May 25, 1963, in Independence, La.
Deidra graduated from W.O. Boston High School. Later she developed her passion of hospitality.
She welcomed everyone in with an open heart and we will truly miss her, her good cooking, and her overall entertainment. Thank you for loving...
Joann Thibodeaux
Jul 11, 2021
Joann Thibodeaux, 63, of Vinton, LA died on Sunday July 11, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side.
Joann was a native and lifelong resident of the Vinton area. She was a graduate of Vinton high school and worked for many years at the Sulphur Wal-Mart from the automotive department to door greeter. She always welcomed everyone...
Brenda Kaye Guidry
May 17, 2021
Brenda Kay Guidry, 69 was called home peacefully the morning of May 17, 2021, in a local Hospice care. Brenda was born on September 16, 1952.
She leaves behind her loving daughter, Natashia Johnson (Wade) of Spring, TX; brother, Mark Guidry (Delphine); sister, Angela Landry (Michael), all of Lake Charles. Also, a host of grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is...
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