Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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. Â He was a graduate of St. Francis High School and lived most of his life in the Lake Charles area. Â Following graduation, he joined the US Army. Â 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. Â She was a graduate of Oakdale High School and furthered her education at SLI (Southwest LA Institute-now ULL). Â 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. Â A native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Rosalind was born on November 19, 1950 to Clay and Mary Ruckstuhl. Â Rosalind worked for the Calcasieu Parish School Board before becoming a teacher with Sam Houston High School until her retirement in 2016. Â
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. Â 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. Â He proudly served his country in the US Army where he earned the title of...
Karen Lynn Davis
Jun 20, 2023
Karen Lynn Davis, born in Orlando, Florida on March 9, 1968, daughter of James and Carol (Oros) Christian, passed away at 4:44 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at age 55. A graduate of Osceola High School, Karen attended Valencia Community College. She was an accomplished realtor, having received numerous accolades for her excellency in sales. She was courageous and took...
Diane Dixon
Jun 20, 2023
Mary “Diane” Flanigan Dixon, 80, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born on March 21, 1943, in San Antonio, Texas, to Joseph Willard and Mary Mabel Miller Flanigan. Diane was a devout Roman Catholic. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Heaven for 50 years.
Diane grew up...
Bridgett Beatrice Digiglia Fertitta
Jun 20, 2023
Bridgett Beatrice (Bea) DiGiglia Fertitta, 96, of Lake Charles, LA passed away at 11:47 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Bridgett was born April 1, 1927, in Lake Charles to Sam and Mary Timpa DiGiglia. She attended Lake Charles High School and graduated from St. Charles Academy. Other than spending her first year of marriage in Beaumont, TX, she was a...
Melissa Dawn Silliman
Jun 20, 2023
Melissa Dawn Silliman, 52 of Many, LA passed away on June 20, 2023.
She was born June 27, 1971 in Sulphur, LA. She attended Grand Lake High School where she was a cheerleader, then moved to Lake Charles and graduated from LaGrange High School.Â
Melissa had a drive for knowledge, following high school she enrolled in Clarke College, earning...
Marlene Marie Crabbe Meinscher
Jun 19, 2023
Marlene Marie Crabbe Meinscher, a lovely and faithful child of God, was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, June 19, 2023, following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born to James Burton and Marie King Crabbe, Marlene was reared in Beaumont, Texas and graduated in 1956 from French High School. As a young woman, she worked for Gulf States Utilities...
Emma Darlene Mcgee
Jun 19, 2023
Emma Darlene McGee, aged 73 passed away on June 19, 2023 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Harrisburg, Illinois, and was a loving wife to her late husband, Leo McGee. Emma was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, who lived her life with unwavering faith and devotion to her family. Emma was a one-of-a-kind...
Roger Dennis Lewis
Jun 19, 2023
Welsh ~ Roger Dennis Lewis, born December 23, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of 74. Roger served in the United States Marine Corp, he was employed as airplane mechanic and work for several companies throughout his life. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Roger is survived by his wife,...
Lori Lynn Meyers Aucoin
Jun 19, 2023
Lori Lynn Meyers Aucoin, born in Eunice on April 1, 1970, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at the age of fifty-three. Lori graduated from Sulphur High School class of 1988, while at Sulphur High she was homecoming queen and a member of the SHS Twisters dance team. She was in many pageants with her highest honor being Cal-Cam fair...
