Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Patrick "Pat" Hogan
Jul 3, 2023
Patrick Brian Hogan, 65, of Lake Charles, passed away on July 3, 2023 at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Pat was born on July 10, 1957 to Lawrence and Mary Lee Hogan.
Pat was a graduate of Barbe High School. He wore many hats over the course of his professional career - working in...
Ned Joseph Dugas
Jul 3, 2023
Ned Joseph Dugas, 81 of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the comfort of his home July 3, 2023.
He was one of three children born to Leopold Joseph and Marguerite Edia Dugas. He was born August 28, 1941 in New Iberia, LA.
He came from humble beginnings, learning the importance of faith, family, and an honest days work....
Darnell Arnold
Jul 2, 2023
Darnell Arnold was born on May 19, 1949 to parents Ina Elaine Edwards and Adam Arnold. Darnell entered fully into the presence of the Lord on July 2, 2023.
He was greeted in Heaven by his daughter Sarah Arnold, his parents Ina Elaine Edwards and Adam Arnold, and his brothers Charles Wayne Arnold and Orville “Little Lynn” Lynn Arnold.Darnell found...
Benjamin Edward Ned
Jul 2, 2023
Benjamin Edward Ned, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Benjamin was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was born on January 7, 1939, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Albert and Arlene Chenier Ned. He was a loyal and dedicated employee of PPG Industries for almost...
Richard "Dickie" Thomas Leblanc
Jul 1, 2023
Richard “Dickie” Thomas LeBlanc, born in Lacassine on October 27, 1939, son of Andrew and Ada Hardy LeBlanc, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of eighty-three. A graduate of Lacassine High, Dickie served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a self-employed farmer and had his own demolition service. He enjoyed raising and racing quarter horses...
Glen Kelley
Jul 1, 2023
Glen Kelley, 64, passed away at home on July 1, 2023.
Glen loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. For many years he enjoyed working as a salesman in the oilfield industry and retired working as a national account representative in environmental services. Glen was an avid cinephile, a lover of sci-fi and fantasy film and television.
He...
David Lloyd Dean
Jul 1, 2023
David Lloyd Dean, 77 of Lake Charles, LA passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, July 1, 2023.
He was born November 14, 1945 to the late Olivia and Leroy Dean Sr. in Lake Charles, LA.
He graduated from W. O. Boston High School, then was drafted into the United States Army...
John Milton Vinson, Sr.
Jun 30, 2023
John Milton Vinson, Sr., 93, passed away on June 30, 2023, in Houston, TX. He was born on January 19, 1930, in Cleburne, Texas, to Omer and Janie Lois Vinson.
Growing up in the town of Frost, Texas, John Milton Vinson was the son of schoolteachers and coaches of Frost High School. He loved sports of all kinds and...
Theresa L. Lebouef
Jun 28, 2023
Theresa L. LeBouef, 92, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:49 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in her daughter's residence where she resided for many years.
Mrs. LeBouef was born on August 3, 1930 in Manchester, LA, lived in Lacassine most of her life, and moved to Lake Charles in the early 2000’s. She was a homemaker and raised...
Theresa Blanco
Jun 28, 2023
Theresa Blanco peacefully passed away on June 28, 2023, at a New Orleans hospital with family by her side. Born December 1, 1946, to Bernice and Avery Burke.Theresa was a very selfless person with a kind loving and giving heart that always put others before herself. She enjoyed working with ceramics, taking care of her plants and admiring the beauty...
Jacqueline Guillot Tarbell
Jun 27, 2023
Jacqueline Guillot Tarbell, born on October 1, 1942 in Port Arthur, Texas, daughter of the late Lawless J. and Beatrice Estelle (Buller) Guillot, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the age of eighty. A 1960 graduate of Las Cruces New Mexico High School, Jacqueline began a career with Southwestern Bell, later known as Bell...
Leon David Richard
Jun 26, 2023
Leon “Lynn” David Richard, 78, of Sulphur, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in a local hospital.
Lynn graduated from LaGrange High School in 1964. He owned and operated a men’s fashion store in Houston, TX for many years. Lynn moved back home to Louisiana after his retirement 20 years ago. He was a member of Our Lady of...
Katherine Ann Thorson
Jun 26, 2023
Katherine Ann Thorson, born in Tampa, Florida on July 19, 1958, daughter of Olaus and Jean (Fultz) Thorson, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of sixty-four. Katherine enjoyed listening to music, working in her yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend that will be missed by all...
Glenda Bea Pecorino Mccarty
Jun 26, 2023
Glenda Bea Pecorino McCarty, 84, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, in her home. She was born on April 1, 1939, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Piercie Carlisle and Jack Pecorino.
Glenda graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1957. She was a member of the Kilties and was honored as a Lake Charles High Beauty. She was an...
Richard Pousson
Jun 26, 2023
Richard Pousson, 86, of Lake Charles passed away at 10:23 AM on Monday, June 26, 2023 in a Jennings care center.
Mr. Pousson was born on March 13, 1937 in Richie, LA. He was a graduate of St. Francis High School and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. Following graduation, he joined the US Army. Upon...
Yvonne Elizabeth Thibodeaux
Jun 26, 2023
Yvonne Elizabeth Thibodeaux, born in Creole on October 30, 1941, daughter of the late Valsin and Marie (Dupre) Boudreaux, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at the age of 81. Yvonne was a native of Creole and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked hard all her life and would help anyone in need. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and...
Austin Lane Broussard
Jun 26, 2023
Austin Lane Broussard, 26, passed away suddenly on Monday June 26, 2023, in Lake Charles.
Austin was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles. He was a 2014 graduate of Alfred M. Barbe High School, where he played football, and helped lead his team to victories as Wide Receiver # 14. Following high school, Austin attended McNeese State University....
Hugh Wilson Raetzsch, Sr., Dds
Jun 24, 2023
Hugh Wilson Raetzsch, Sr., DDS, (77) of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Hugh was born March 20,1946 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Alvin Thomas and Leah Raetzsch. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Kristina Brame Raetzsch; son, Hugh Wilson Raetzsch, Jr. and wife Betsy; daughter, Susan Raetzsch Copeland and husband Paul;...
Melvin "Mel" James Stevens
Jun 24, 2023
Melvin “Mel” James Stevens, 73, of Lake Charles passed away on June 24, 2023, at a local hospital following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
He will be missed tremendously by his family, his life partner of 41 years, Tim Running, and his two “fur babies”, Sable and Joy. He was a kind, generous, funny...
John Frederick "Freddie" De Launay
Jun 23, 2023
John Frederick “Freddie” de Launay, 73, of Lake Charles passed away on June 23, 2023, at his residence. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Freddie was born on September 27, 1949, to Ambrose and Dolores Theriot de Launay. He was the grandson of William and Henrietta de Launay and Herbert and Carola Theriot.
He was a 1967 graduate...
