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Obituaries

Jimmie Paul Mallett

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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...

Ross Michael Vincent

Ross Michael Vincent

Mar 9, 2023

Ross Michael Vincent of Grand Lake, La., passed away suddenly, entering to eternal life on Thursday, March 9. He would have been 38 on March 23.

 

Being from the country, Ross was a true outdoorsman His greatest passion was hunting and fishing, he knew exactly where all the bountiful locations were. His true desire was to one day...

Stephen Jay Pfleiger

Stephen Jay Pfleiger

Feb 27, 2023

 

Stephen Jay Pfleiger passed away February 27, 2023, in Sulphur LA. He was 41 years old.

Stephen was born on April 5, 1981, in Bismarck, ND to Steve and Kathy Pfleiger. He grew up in Sidney, MT. and lived there until he was 15 when his family moved to Sulphur, LA. As a youth Stephen played baseball and hockey....

Michael Dorré, Sr.

Michael Dorré, Sr.

Feb 16, 2023

Michael Dorré Sr. passed away on February 16, 2023, in St. Francisville, LA.

Mr. Dorré was born in Detroit, MI on May 21, 1959, and lived 23 years in Grandlake, LA.  He was a retired paint and body technician, a devout Catholic who enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and taking on minor projects in his spare time.  In...

Carmen Carrizoza Benoit

Carmen Carrizoza Benoit

Feb 3, 2023

Carmen Carrizoza Benoit, 91 of Cameron died on Friday, February 3, 2023.  She was born on April 6, 1931, in Mexico. 

She lived most of her life in Cameron, LA.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Paul Benoit and one grandson, Dakota Singleton.

Carmen is survived by her son, George Benoit and wife Lisa; 5 grandchildren;...

James C. Smithkors

James C. Smithkors

Jan 24, 2023

James C. Smithkors of DeRidder, LA passed away January 24, 2023 at the age of 80.

James was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but relocated to Louisiana where he settled, created a family he loved, and lived a wonderful life. James was a United States Navy Veteran. He also served his community through a career with the Beauregard Parish School...

Kenneth Boroughs

Kenneth Boroughs

Jan 5, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Boroughs, 65, of Sulphur was called home on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Kenny is survived by his mother, Mary Nell Gordey and husband Bill of Glenmora, LA; his only brother, Danny Boroughs, and wife Debra; 2 nieces, Kristi Bridges and husband Chris and Rachele Boroughs, all of Sulphur. He also has 4 great nephews and 2 great nieces...