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Peggy Sue Strub

Peggy Sue Strub

Oct 10, 2025

Peggy Sue Robinson Strub, 82, of Westlake, LA passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Strub was born May 29, 1943 in Pine Island, LA to Clarence and Edna LeJeune Robinson. She worked many days with her father in the fields farming rice, soybeans and cotton. She was a graduate of...

Lance Dartez

Lance Dartez

Oct 5, 2025

Eric “Lance” Dartez passed away peacefully, on October 5, 2025, with family at his side.

Lance, a lifelong resident of Moss Bluff and a graduate of Sam Houston High School, he loved being a partner and loving father. He enjoyed every opportunity to be outdoors, hunting. To know Lance was to know that his favorite thing to do was talk. He...

Danny Scott Bramlett

Danny Scott Bramlett

Sep 20, 2025

Danny Scott Bramlett, age 68, passed away peacefully September 20, 2025. He was a resident of Big Lake but originally from Palmetto, Georgia. He was born on January 24, 1957 to Barbara and Paul Bramlett Sr.

Danny was a loving father and paw paw. He enjoyed a life filled with simple things. He loved being outside, fishing, spending time with family...

Beverly Ann McNeely

Beverly Ann McNeely

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Ann McNeely on 09-15-2025 at the age of 64 in West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

 Beverly Ann McNeely was born on 02-25-1961 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orange, Texas and was living in Vinton, Louisiana at the time of her passing. Beverly was a hard worker with a passion for...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Sep 5, 2025

James " Doug" Anderson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on September 5, 2025, at a local hospital.

James was born on September 14th in Omaha, Nebraska, to James and Louise Anderson. He grew up in Nebraska, graduating high school before joining the Air Force.

He embarked on a career in manufactured homes, dedicating 20 years to Clayton Homes, where he was...

Robert Mathieu

Robert Mathieu

Sep 4, 2025

Robert Elias Mathieu II, born October 1, 1971, passed away on September 4, 2025, at the age of 53.

Robert was a faithful member of Freedom Ministry of the South. He enjoyed grilling with his Freedom family at The Grove in Sulphur and at his Aunt Susy's home alongside his cousin Jamie and the rest of his loved ones. Some of...

Danya Arabie Hendricks

Danya Arabie Hendricks

Sep 3, 2025

Danya Kay Hendricks, born December 8, 1965, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on September 3, 2025

Danya was the cherished daughter of Roy James and Barbara Kate Arabie. A proud graduate of LaGrange High School, Class of 1983, she carried her Gator spirit with her throughout her life. In her younger years, Danya loved nothing more than attending concerts, filling...

Patricia Lewis

Patricia Lewis

Aug 31, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Irene Lewis, 79, died on August 31, 2025 at a local hospital in Lake Charles.

Ms. Lewis was born in Nashville, Tennessee to John and Irene Swain Lewis on May 21, 1946.

She graduated from High School in Nashville, Tennessee, and after moving to Lake Charles, she worked as an administrative assistant in the medical field.

Affectionally known to her family...

Nancy Peace

Nancy Peace

Aug 28, 2025

Nancy Peace, age 81, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy painted not only on canvas and billboards, but in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. A gifted artist, Nancy spent over two decades working with Lamar Advertising, where she brought color and character to countless billboards across interstates and cities-landmarks seen and remembered by thousands every...

Jerry Donald Joseph Vige

Jerry Donald Joseph Vige

Aug 26, 2025

Jerry Donald Joseph Vige, 63 years old, married Mickie Lee LeBleu Vige. Two sons Jerald and Jody and Missy Vige born November 24, 1946 in Ville Platte, Louisiana, died August 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM in Lake Charles Louisiana.

Left to carry on his memories Jerry's life was a beautiful testament. He will be deeply missed by all who had...

Michael Dupin

Michael Dupin

Aug 23, 2025

Michael Leonard Dupin, 75, of Lake Charles, Louisiana died Saturday August 23, 2025, doing what he loved; riding his Harley.

He was born in Lake Charles on August 11, 1950 with his twin brother Patrick, and raised in Westlake with his beloved 10 siblings. He attended Westlake High School and then became a truck driver for Tom Hicks in Lake Charles....

Pamela Norwood

Pamela Norwood

Aug 18, 2025

Pamela Kay Norwood, born on April 6, 1963, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her family at the age of 62.

Raised in Lake Charles, Pamela attended Barbe High School. She was known for her passion for cooking, often delighting family and friends with her culinary creation. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing in the...

Bradford Daniels

Bradford Daniels

Aug 16, 2025

Bradford "Big Herb" Daniels, 52, was born April 24th, 1973 in Florence, Alabama to Herbert Ceil and Theworthy Daniels. He attended Lauderdale County Schools and later studied for, and received, his certification in Restaurant and Hotel Management. He worked for many years in the service industry before moving to Lake Charles, Lousiana to take on a management role, then later...

Lorraine Fazzio

Lorraine Fazzio

Aug 14, 2025

Lorraine M. Fazzio, 90, passed away peacefully August 14, 2025, in the presence of family. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Lorraine was a graduate of St. Charles Academy and a member of the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She worked in the accounting department at McNeese State University.

Her hobbies included bargain shopping for home décor, watching movies...

Adrian John Wright

Adrian John Wright

Aug 5, 2025

Adrian John Wright, 49, passed away Aug. 5, 2025.

Adrian worked in the biotech industry for over 25 years. He was a graduate of Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa with an associates degree in Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology. His favorite hobbies were building computers and gaming. He also had an affinity for black powder rifle reenactments....

Timothy Richard

Timothy Richard

Aug 4, 2025

Timothy Scott Richard, beloved son, brother, stepfather, friend, and treasured uncle, passed away on August 4, 2025, in Sulphur, Louisiana, at the age of 61. Born on December 13, 1963, in Salina, Kansas, Timothy was the youngest child of USAF TSG Lloyd J. Richard, Sr. and Geraldine ("Gerri") Thompson Richard (Guidry). Timothy carried with him a profound sense of service,...

Jeffrey Todd Webb

Jeffrey Todd Webb

Jul 8, 2025

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Peter James Davison

Peter James Davison

Jul 7, 2025

Mr. Pete Davison, 68 of Sulphur, LA passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025.

Pete was a resident of Sulphur for majority of his life, following high school he enlisted into the United States Navy. He was enlisted six years, returning home as a Petty Officer 2nd Class.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for many years, serving as...

Paul Matthew Ardoin

Paul Matthew Ardoin

Jul 1, 2025

Paul Matthew Ardoin passed from this earthly life on July 1, 2025 at the age of 65. He was the 2nd child of 3 children born to his parents, Dr. Charles J. Ardoin and Ilene Hudson Ardoin. Paul was born October 5, 1959 at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles.

Paul was a bright child and despite his younger age, he...

Mary Louise Moore

Mary Louise Moore

Jun 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Mary Louise Moore of Lake Charles La who passed away peacefully on June 26,2025 at the age of 74.

Mary was born on February 5,1951 in Montgomery, Alabama to Whitfield and Ruby Wright. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be...