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Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Heather Elizabeth Stockwell

Heather Elizabeth Stockwell

Jun 23, 2025

Heather Elizabeth Stockwell, 42, unexpectedly left this life on June 23. Heather went to elementary and middle school in Olney, Maryland, and briefly attended high school in Jessup, MD. She moved to Lake Charles with her family at the end of 1998 and graduated from Barbe High School in 2000. She earned a degree in Criminal Justice from McNeese State University...

Jade Elizabeth Bollich

Jade Elizabeth Bollich

Jun 20, 2025

Jade Elizabeth Bollich passed away unexpectedly on 6/20/2025 in Jefferson Parish. Born 4/12/1996 in Calcasiue Parish to Betina LeJeune and Thomas Bollich. She is preceded in death by her father, her godfather Timothy Bollich and her grandfathers Micheal LeJeune and Michael Bollich. She is survived by her husband (Patrick Sutton), her three sons, her mother,her sister (Shania Marcantel), both grandmothers,...

Duncan Howard Doxey

Duncan Howard Doxey

Jun 11, 2025

Duncan was born to J.W. and Joann (Rutherford) Doxey on October 17, 1962. He was the oldest of 4 children. Duncan spent his early years in Cameron then the family later moved to Grand Chenier. He was a graduate of South Cameron High School and Louisiana Technical University in Ruston, La, with an Electrical Engineering degree.

He passed away peacefully...

Linda Courville

Linda Courville

Jun 7, 2025

Linda Kay Gil Courville went to meet her Lord, family and loved ones June 7, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. 

Linda was a graduate of Eunice High School, 1961. Linda was married to the late Allen Roy Courville, Eunice, LA. They had five children, Michele Denise Courville Martell Westlake, Danny Troy Courville Lake Charles, Rhonda Lynn Courville Wetherbee (Scott) Pennsylvania,...

Alan Fischer

Alan Fischer

Jun 5, 2025

Alan Robert Fischer, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on March 27, 1957 in New Jersey.

He is survived by his siblings, Joyce Fischer, Peter Fischer and Krystal Ellender, Eric Fischer and wife Katherine (Mitchell) Fischer, Nancy Fischer, Linda Fischer, niece Lisa Smith and her daughter Nyrielle, nephew Thomas Smith and his daughter...

John DeVito

John DeVito

Jun 3, 2025

John "Butch" DeVito

September 4, 1943 - June 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John "Butch" DeVito, who departed this life unexpectedly at the age of 81. Born on September 4, 1943, John was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Angelina DeVito and long time...

Gwendolyn Hamilton

Gwendolyn Hamilton

May 31, 2025

Gwendolyn Marie Hamilton, a cherished wife, devoted mother, loving grandmother, and treasured friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on January 22, 1955, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Wade and Thelma Cormier. Gwen was a constant source of love and light in the lives of those who knew her.

She is survived...

Erica Hebert

Erica Hebert

May 26, 2025

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Erica Dawn Hebert, who left this world on May 26, 2025. Born on February 5, 1982, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Erica was a radiant beacon of light whose joy for life inspired everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. A proud graduate of Kinder High School, Class of...

Melba Whittington

Melba Whittington

May 7, 2025

Melba Jean Loe Whittington, Tillie, 87, passed away on May 7, 2025 at her home in Lake Charles. She was born on February 26, 1938, in Jonesboro La to Arnold and Cloma Ginn Loe. She graduated from West Monroe High School in 1956 and attended Northeast Louisiana University for three years before joining the workforce with the West Monroe Police...