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...
Jarod Roy
Jun 23, 2023
Jarod “Pudge” Roy, 40, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 23, 2023.
He was born on August 24, 1982 in Lake Charles, LA to Roger and Sarah Youngblood Roy. He was a fireman before he could drive and was a policeman with the Westlake Police Department when he was 18 years old. He loved local and national...
Marlene Faye Brame Creasy
Jun 23, 2023
Marlene Faye Brame Creasy, 90 of The Woodlands, TX passed away at 12:10 PM on June 23, 2023 in a Woodlands, TX care center.
Mrs. Creasy was born on November 3, 1932 in Oakdale, LA. She was a graduate of Oakdale High School and furthered her education at SLI (Southwest LA Institute-now ULL). She resigned her senior year to marry...
Delourse Veillon
Jun 23, 2023
Delourse Barnhill Veillon, 95, of Houston, formerly of Lake Charles, passed away at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 in Houston, TX.
Delourse was born on January 2, 1928 in Marthaville, LA and was a previous long time resident of Lake Charles. She was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Lake Charles where she volunteered for...
Rosalind Ruckstuhl
Jun 22, 2023
Rosalind Ruckstuhl of Lake Charles died, Thursday, June 22, 2023. A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Rosalind was born on November 19, 1950 to Clay and Mary Ruckstuhl. Rosalind worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board before becoming a teacher with Sam Houston High School until her retirement in 2016.
She was loved by many of her...
Cody James Day
Jun 21, 2023
Cody James Day, 28, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven Wednesday, June 21, 2023 following a brief illness from an injury. The hearts of those he loved are broken but comforted in knowing that Cody blessed other families with the gift of saving the life of their loved one through organ donation.
Cody was born in Lake Charles and has...
Benjamin Harris
Jun 21, 2023
Benjamin Franklin Harris, 94, of Grand Lake passed away at 12:42 PM on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 in a veterans’ facility in Jennings.
Mr. Harris was born on March 15, 1929 in Ryan, OK and was a graduate of Mountain Home High School in Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the US Army where he earned the title of...