Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Mercedes "Benzo" Frank
May 4, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of another Iraqi War veteran, Sgt. Mercedes “Benzo” Frank, 28, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 4, 2016.  Sgt. Frank was wounded in action but succumb to injuries from another accident. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a member of the...
Geraldine (Dean) Vezina
May 3, 2016
Geraldine (Dean) Vezina, 58, of Lake Charles, died May 3, 2016 following an automobile accident.
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Dean was a native and life-long resident of the Lake Charles area. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and a homemaker. She loved football and her Saints and Raiders. Dean had a kind heart, loved being around and caring for children...
Jeanne Burr Ryan
May 3, 2016
Jeanne Burr Ryan, 90, of Lake Charles, LA passed away in Jennings at the Southwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016.
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Mrs. Ryan served her country in the Women’s Army Air Corps during World War II.
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She is survived by one daughter, Heather Ryan Kelley of Lake Charles, LA; one son, Major Christopher Ryan,...
David L. Kimball
May 3, 2016
David Louis Kimball, 61, of Moss Bluff passed away at 9:23 AM Tuesday, May 03, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Kimball was a native of New Orleans who was raised in Mandeville and lived in Lake Charles for over thirty years. He was a graduate of Mandeville High School and Southeastern University, where he was awarded a...
Walter Lee Ledoux
May 2, 2016
Walter was born from a marital union between Ewell Joseph and Isabelle Derosier Ledoux in Port Arthur, TX. At age ten, the family relocated to the Opelousas, LA area (Prairie Ronde), the birthplace of his father. During this time (4 years), he was able to gain some knowledge and experience in farm life. The family then relocated to the Tate...
Mary Jane Veronie Garcia
May 2, 2016
Iowa – Mary Jane Garcia, 74, passed away Monday, May 02, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary was born September 27, 1941 to the late Ovey and Azina (Hebert) Veronie in Mire, LA. She worked for George Theriot, Tri-State Tool Co. Plant Specialties and attended St. Raphael Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. Survivors are...
Carol Rae Barrios
May 1, 2016
Carol Rae Urban Barrios, 76, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:03 AM on Sunday, May 1, 2016 in a local hospital.
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Mrs. Barrios was born May 30, 1939 in Camden, NJ, where she was raised, moved to Sulphur at the age of 26, and has been a resident of Lake Charles ever since. She worked as a cafeteria...
Artemon Louis Arcen
Apr 30, 2016
Artemon was born August 21, 1929 in Lacassine to the late Teotise and Celena Cormier Arceneaux. He attended school in Welsh and joined the U. S. Army Air Corp and later the U. S. Air Force. Artemon served in WWII and the Korean conflict. After serving for 17 years, he went to work for Townsco Construction. He enjoyed riding horses,...
Louis Charles Deluca
Apr 30, 2016
Louis “Lou” “Louie” Charles DeLuca went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 30, 2016. He was born on February 9, 1922 in Patterson, Louisiana.
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He was the husband of Angeline “Angie” Blazquez DeLuca. He was a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana and a member of St. Margaret Catholic Church for sixty-one years. ...
Sadie Poimboeuf
Apr 29, 2016
Sadie Poimboeuf, 93, of Vinton passed away on April 29, 2016 in a local care center. Sadie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton. She loved to work in her garden, crochet, read, genealogy, and she helped start the Historical Society in Vinton.
Sadie is survived by her son, Woodrow “Woody” Poimboeuf and wife Linda; her...
William Dows Blake
Apr 29, 2016
William (“Billy”) Dows Blake, 83, died peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2016, at his home surrounded by his devoted family.
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Billy was born on October 13, 1932, in Cedar Rapides, Iowa. In 1935, he and his family moved to Alexandria, Louisiana and then in 1946 to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Billy attended Lake Charles High School and Episcopal High...
Gerald Martin Olson
Apr 29, 2016
Gerald Martin Olson, 76, of Lake Charles passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 in the comfort of his home.
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Mr. Olson was born and raised in Minnesota. He has lived thirty years in Lake Charles. He retired Master Sergeant with twenty-six years of service in the Military. Ten years for the United States Navy and sixteen years with the...
Geri Reeves Hohensee Harrison
Apr 28, 2016
Geri Reeves Hohensee Harrison, 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday April 28, 2016, in the Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jennings, LA..
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Geri was born on March 14, 1922 to Clifford Reeves and Lucette Savoie Reeves in Lake Charles, LA. She was a long time resident of the Moss Bluff and Lake Charles area. She...
Doris Evelyn Barnhill Dowden
Apr 28, 2016
Doris Evelyn Barnhill Dowden, 81, of Ragley Louisiana passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Dowden was born and raised in Robeline, LA and was a graduate of Marion High School. She lived nearly forty years in Lytle, Texas. She worked many years as the Office Manager for Lytle Feed & Seed. Mrs. Dowden...
Florence Lee Devall
Apr 28, 2016
Florence Lee Fontenot DeVall, 87, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:47 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in her residence.
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Mrs. DeVall was born October 12, 1928 in the Mamou area, where she was raised. She moved to Big Lake in 1945, where she lived until moving to Lake Charles in 2008. She was a lifetime member of...
Sennett Magee Kelly
Apr 27, 2016
DeRidder – Sennett Magee Kelly, 84, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in his residence. Sennett was born in Collins, MS on July 20, 1931 to the late Paul H. and Pauline Magee Kelly. He retired from South Central Bell after nearly 30 years as a lineman. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and being with family. Survivors include his children, Lorrie...
Joseph Maxwell Fuselier
Apr 27, 2016
Joseph Maxwell “Mackie” Fuselier, 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at his residence.
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Joseph was born on May 21, 1935 in Reddell, Louisiana to Alcide and Eula Fontenot Fuselier. He was a loving husband, father and friend.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Joseph Maxwell Fuselier,II and brother,...
Enola Marie Benoit-Barefoot
Apr 26, 2016
Enola Marie Benoit-Barefoot, 56, passed away on April 26, 2016 in Dallas, Tx. Enola was born in Sulphur on December 19, 1959 to the late Connie Morris Benoit, Sr. and Gaysue Tomplait Vincent. She enjoyed cooking and loved taking care of her dogs, Sugar, Bruce and Vato. Survivors include her children, Michelle Espinoza (Manuel), Janet Fontenot, Thersa Barefoot, Kenneth Barefoot...
Robert Lee Hale
Apr 25, 2016
Robert Hale, 57, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Robert was a graduate of Sulphur High School. He was a retired commercial truck driver. Robert was a loving son, brother and uncle.Â
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, Waylon and Juanita Adams of Center, TX; three brothers, Philip...
Brigett L. Daniels Hicks
Apr 23, 2016
Brigett Louise Daniels Hicks, 66, of Moss Bluff passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Daniels was a native of Oakdale, LA and was a graduate of Oakdale High School where she was voted Most Beautiful and was crowned Miss Oakdale. She always liked dressing nice and looking like a lady. She has lived...
