Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Ethel Marie Stutes Derouen
Aug 22, 2023
Ethel Stutes Derouen passed away August 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas.
She was born to Clarence and Sadie (Touchet) Stutes on August 29, 1930 in Duson, Louisiana. She was a long-time resident of Lake Charles, LA until the late 1990’s when she moved to Katy, Texas. She is predeceased by her parents, Clarence and Sadie Stutes, and her brothers,...
James Wallace,Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Jimmy, the oldest of three children, was born in Charleston, Mississippi on June 13, 1959 to Silvia and Ervis Wallace. Jimmy’s brother, Robert Allen Wallace (Bobby), lives in Cleveland, Mississippi, and his sister, Lee Ann McDonald (Doug), lives in Evening Shade, Arkansas. Jimmy graduated from Strider Academy in Charleston, Mississippi, where he was President of the Science Club and voted...
Ruby Bertha Boullard
Aug 21, 2023
Ruby Bertha Boullard, born in Chataignier, Louisiana, on November 8, 1946, daughter of Fred and Edna (Fontenot) Leday, passed away after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 76. Ruby was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and tending to...
Dudley "Pumpkin" Oliver Swire
Aug 21, 2023
Dudley “Pumpkin" Oliver Swire, born in Creole on August 13, 1959, son of Dudley Joseph and Hilda Mae (Vincent) Swire, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 64. Pumpkin, a commercial fisherman, was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, working cows, and tending to his garden. Pumpkin is survived by his siblings, Marlene Swire, Nancy Hunter...
Randy James Daigle
Aug 21, 2023
Randy James Daigle, 68, of Sulphur, passed away in a local care facility on Monday, August 21, 2023. Randy loved to fish, spend time with his family, and bar-be-queing. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who called. Randy loved his job as a boat mechanic for Olmsted Shipyard in Lake Charles. He was very close...
Lynn Alden Vincent
Aug 20, 2023
Lynn Alden Vincent (84) passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side in DeRidder, La. Born July 30th, 1939, to Curley and Helen Vincent in Grand Chenier, La, Lynn was raised on the ridge where his family were some of the first to settle, helping to establish communities in lower Cameron Parish. An avid...
Arleen Marie Hauck Elliott
Aug 20, 2023
Arleen Marie Hauck Elliott, 83, passed away on August 20, 2023 in a local hospital. She was born on June 7, 1940, in Towner, North Dakota, to Adam Cornelius and Helen Kuhn Hauck.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Elliott; her parents; her sister, Betty Lou Hauck Loftesness; her brothers, Dennis James Hauck and Gerald Thomas...
Edward "Bud" Milsted, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Edward W. Milsted, Jr. (Bud) at the age of 96, left this world and entered the gates of Heaven on August 20, 2023. He was born in Big Lake, Louisiana, on May 7, 1927, in the family home, to Edward W. Milsted, Sr. (Eddie) and Olivia (LeBleu) Milsted. Bud was welcomed into Heaven by his “little bride” of 66 years,...
Darin Lance Thibodeaux
Aug 20, 2023
Darin Lance Thibodeaux was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and soon to be grandfather. He was born on August 30, 1967, in Houma, LA, and later reside in Cameron Parish.
His trademark was having a good sense of humor. He loved to tell stories that kept everyone rolling with laughter. He had a heart of gold, and a smile...
Martha Ruth Colebank Smith
Aug 19, 2023
Martha (Marty) Colebank Smith passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, La. She was 99 years old, just fifty days shy of her 100th birthday.
Marty was born on October 8, 1923, the fifth of seven children born to John and Clara Colebank of Woodside Township, Fertile, Minnesota. She was educated in...
Charlie Mae Brasseaux
Aug 19, 2023
In loving memory of Charlie Mae Brasseaux, born in Grand Chenier on May 22, 1932, left this world and entered the gates of heaven at the age of 91 on August 19, 2023, surrounded by family. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother, and sister. She loved everyone unconditionally and...
Charlie Leblanc
Aug 19, 2023
After a nearly two-year battle with cancer, Charles “Charlie” Whitney LeBlanc passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family on August 19, 2023 at the age of 58.
He was preceded in death by his father, Milfred LeBlanc; mother, Leone Benoit LeBlanc; and nephew, Jessie LeBlanc. Charlie leaves behind his bride of 27 years, Rhonda Woodham LeBlanc; son,...
Mildred Linscombe
Aug 19, 2023
Mildred Linscombe, 98, of Sulphur, passed away on what would be her 98th birthday on August 19, 2023, in a local hospital. She was born in Church Point, LA, on August 19, 1925, to Valdore and Leona Guidry. Mildred was a 1943 graduate of Sulphur High School. She enjoyed being with company and family. Mildred enjoyed gambling, dominos and playing...
Elton James Olivier
Aug 19, 2023
Elton James Olivier, 84, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his residence on Saturday August 19, 2023. Elton was born the 6th of eight children in Schriever, LA on Sept 18, 1938 to Sylviere Olivier and Katie Roddy Olivier. He was a 1956 graduate of Terrebonne High School.
Elton enlisted in the Air Force after attending Nichols State University...
Maurice "Reece" Belsha
Aug 18, 2023
Maurice “Reece” Belsha was born in Clay County, AL, on April 13, 1932, one of 9 children. Reece was always daddy's "boy", but she was always her mother's "girl". She was a devoted sister to all of her siblings. After high school, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for Sears & Roebuck. While living in Atlanta, she met the...
Hubert Joseph Timpa
Aug 17, 2023
Heaven’s music just got so much sweeter with the passing of Hubert J. Timpa, 88. He passed away on August 17, 2023. Hubert was born on November 7, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. He served in the Louisiana National Guard and was honorably discharged from duty after serving for 12 years. For 47 years he worked...
Randall "Randy" James Chesson, Jr.
Aug 17, 2023
Randall Chesson Jr., 54, of Sulphur, LA passed away on August 17, 2023, in a local hospital.
Randall was born on February 18, 1969, in Alexandria, LA to Randall Chesson Sr. and Lona Sue Lyles Chesson. Randy was a 1987 graduate of Parkview Christian School and a member of Parkview Baptist Church of Sulphur, LA. He was a Jr....
Linda Ryan Rogers
Aug 17, 2023
Linda Ann Ryan Rogers, 68, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 in the comfort of a local healthcare facility.
Mrs. Rogers was born, educated and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was in the first graduating class of Barbe High School in 1973. She later went on to attend Sowela Technical School and...
Paula Ann Morris Burke
Aug 17, 2023
Paula Ann Morris Burke, 69, of Lake Charles passed away at 12:57 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023 in a local hospital.
Paula was born in Lake Charles, LA on December 6th, 1953 to parents, Robert and Inez Morris. Paula was a Louisiana Native and enjoyed many things in life. If you knew Paula you knew to love her.
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Richard Louis Boese
Aug 16, 2023
Richard Louis Boese, born May 30, 1935, son of Ben and Caroline (Abrahams) Boese, passed away August 16, 2023, at the age of 88. A graduate of LaGrange High School, class of 1953, Richard owned and operated Boese Paint & Body Shop. After he retired, he taught paint & body for the Calcasieu Parish School Board. He enjoyed visiting with...
