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Thomas "Tom Dooley" L Verkler

Thomas "Tom Dooley" L Verkler

Sep 24, 2022

 

Thomas “Tom Dooley” L. Verkler, 61 of Lake Charles passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends on September 24, 2022. He enjoyed his last days being with his family and friends.

Thomas was born on February 20, 1961 in Marion,Indiana to Sabra Ann Woodson and Thomas Wesley Verkler.

Thomas worked in the construction business and...

Roger Lee William Givin

Roger Lee William Givin

Sep 18, 2022

Roger Lee William Givin, 79, was gathered to his ancestors as he passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2022. He was surrounded by loving family. Roger resided in Lake Charles, LA. with his beloved wife, Betty K Tabor Givin. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Givin and Myrna Helen Whitted Givin of blessed...

Sandra Ann Walker

Sandra Ann Walker

Sep 9, 2022

Sandra Ann Walker passed away at the age of 60, peacefully in her home on Friday, September 9, 2022.  She was born on January 25, 1962 in Lake Charles to the late Colleen and Richard Magnuson. 

She loved her Lord Jesus Christ and going to church.  In her younger years, she learned to play the banjo very well and...

Andrew Rex "Andy" Lore

Andrew Rex "Andy" Lore

Sep 6, 2022

Andrew Rex “Andy” Lore, 77, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Mr. Lore was born to Norman Graham Lore, Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Showell Lore.  He was a 1962 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese State University.  He worked as a warehouse manager for Solar Supply,...

Craig Emerson Bruney

Craig Emerson Bruney

Aug 29, 2022

Craig Emerson Bruney died at the age of 72 from alcoholism. Sober Craig had one of the most giving hearts you will find. He loved helping others and would make a total stranger his friend by his sense of humor and quick wit. His love for alcohol changed who he was and who he was supposed to be in this...

Bruce William Hurd

Bruce William Hurd

Aug 29, 2022

Bruce William Hurd, 68, passed away on August 29, 2022, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Bruce was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness to those close to him.  Bruce was loved by the Lake Charles community and was known simply as a good man.

Bruce was preceded in death by his father, George William Hurd; his grandparents, Peter, and...

Raymond John Badolato

Raymond John Badolato

Aug 12, 2022

Raymond John Badolato, 75, was called by our Lord to eternal rest on the evening of August 12, 2022, with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Raymond was born May 29, 1947 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Matthew and Madeline Badolato. He was raised in his hometown and graduated from McNeese State College in 1969 with...

Paul Phillip Wasson

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...