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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
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...
Paul Joseph Esthay
Dec 26, 2022
Paul Joseph Esthay, 55 of Lake Charles, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at a local hospital. He was born on March 29, 1967, in Lake Charles, LA.
Paul is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shawnette Esthay; 2 sons, Joshua-Paul Esthay, and Dylan Olivier; and 2 sisters, Wanda Esthay and Leslie Esthay.
Michelle Lowe
Dec 7, 2022
Michelle Lee Lowe, 51 of Lake Charles, died on Thursday, December 7, 2022 at a local hospital after a hard battle with lung cancer. She was born on July 31, 1971, to Edward and Margaret Stewart.
Michelle was a wonderful woman who helped anyone in need and was always there for her family and friends.
She will be very...
Wilson E. Passant Jr.
Dec 4, 2022
Wilson E Passant Jr. Lieutenant Colonel.USAF (Ret.)
Born September 27, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wilson E Passant Jr. lived over one hundred years before passing away on December 4, 2022, with family at his side.
Wilson was married to his childhood love Bettyjoyce Angstadt Passant for more than 65 years prior to her passing. Together they had two sons, Kip...
Diane M. Robinson
Nov 24, 2022
Diane M. Robinson, 67 of Westlake, died on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at a local hospital. She was born on August 10, 1955, in Jennings, LA to Gerald and Patti Maffit.
Diane loved horses, fishing, and spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 42 years, Donald Robinson; her three children, Jonathan Sneed...
Mary Elois Hebert
Nov 20, 2022
Mary Elois Hebert, 64, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, went to her eternal home Saturday November 19, 2022, at home.
Mary was born December 12, 1957, in Sulphur, Louisiana to August Joseph and Mary Peveto Hantz.
Mary loved spending time with her kids and her grandkids and was always there to listen when you needed to talk. Her favorite hobby...
Elizabeth Ann Castle
Nov 11, 2022
Elizabeth Dowden Castle, known as Ann, passed away in her home on Friday, November 11, 2022, after a long health battle. She was a loving and dedicated wife of over 30 years to her late husband, Bob.
In her earlier stages of life, she enjoyed photography and sewing for her nieces. She enjoyed spending time with all her family and...
Anthony (Wood-Duck) Joseph Hanks
Oct 14, 2022
Anthony Joseph Hanks (WOOD-DUCK) was born on June 26, 1958, in Lake Charles LA. to Wilford Joseph Hanks and Stella Harrington. He was a Professional Truck Driver by trade.
Anthony was a kind, gentle hearted man, kind to everyone and loved all his family and friends and the outdoors. He grew up in Moss Bluff with his two...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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