Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Linda Jean Sell Foreman
Sep 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda Jean Foreman, who left us on September 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on October 10, 1948, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Linda touched the lives of everyone around her with her warmth, laughter, and unyielding love for her family.
Linda dedicated her life to being a devoted...
Jeanne Talbot
Sep 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanne Eva Talbot, who left us peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 88. Jeanne was born on January 23, 1937, in Elton, Louisiana, and spent her life as a beloved homemaker, devoted to her family and all who knew her. Jeanne's warmth, kindness, and unwavering love...
Jason Robert Pousson
Sep 11, 2025
Jason Robert Pousson, 48, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 10:20 AM on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in a local hospital.
Jason was born on September 9, 1977, in Lake Charles where he resided all of his life and was a 1996 graduate of Barbe High School. He went on to study at Sowella Technical Institute....
Larry Smith
Sep 11, 2025
Larry W. Smith, 75, a beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 with his wife by his side. Born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Larry moved to Lake Charles in 1977 to begin his career at McNeese State University, a move that would shape the rest of his life and legacy.
In 1985, Larry and his...
Roger Dean Logan
Sep 11, 2025
Roger Dean Logan 82, of Moss Bluff Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.
Roger was a proud Landry High School graduate and a member of the IBEW Local Union 861 for over 50 years. He loved hunting, fishing and football. And if you ever met him, chances are he told you a story.
Roger is survived by his wife of...
Tammy Wynette Erbelding
Sep 11, 2025
Tammy Wynette Erbelding, 55, of Johnson Bayou passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 in a local hospital surrounded by her family.
Tammy was born July 27, 1970 in Jennings, LA and was a lifelong resident of Johnson Bayou. She was a 1988 graduate of Johnson Bayou High School where she was a proud Rebel and member of the track and softball...
Silton John Leger
Sep 9, 2025
Silton John Leger, 75, of Gillis passed away at 4:00 AM on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in the comfort of his residence.
Mr. Leger was born on December 7, 1949 in Eunice, LA and lived all of his life in Gillis where he was a 1970 graduate of Sam Houston High School. Upon graduation, he served his country in the United...
Betty Martin Broussard
Sep 8, 2025
Betty Martin Broussard, 96, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Born on August 25, 1929, in Lake Charles to Allen and Laurence Broussard Martin, Betty lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1946 and remained a proud alumna throughout her life.
A...
Lee Roy Cates
Sep 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Lee Roy Cates announces his unexpected passing on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 87 years of age.
Lee Roy Cates is survived by four daughters and a son (Tammy Jo Cates Turner and Bruce Gibson Turner, Brookeland, TX; Donna Marie Cates Sphar and Asa Rogers Sphar III, Austin, TX; Rhonda Jean Cates...
Maurice Eugene "Buzzy" Brunot
Sep 7, 2025
Maurice Eugene “Buzzy” Brunot, 91, of Lake Charles passed away at 4:52 PM on Sunday, September 7, 2025 in a Deridder hospital.
Mr. Brunot was born on September 19, 1933 in Wilburton, OK and moved to Lake Charles at an early age where he attended Lake Charles High School. Mr. Brunot went on to serve his country honorably in the United...
Kenneth Ray Higginbotham
Sep 6, 2025
Kenneth Ray Higginbotham of Lake Charles passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on April 26, 1949, to Percy Joseph Higginbotham and Ella Mae Cormier Higginbotham Bourque. Ken was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles.
He met the love of his life, Rose Ann Aymond, on a blind date. They were married...
Eugenia Brewington
Sep 6, 2025
Eugenia “Jean” Brewington, 91, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Sulphur, LA. She was born on June 5, 1935 in Jennings, Louisiana to Felix and Amelian Hargrave Roya.
She was a founding member of St. John Bosco Catholic Community in Westlake, where she served on the Deanery Committee and held the role of President of the Ladies Altar Society multiple...
Martha Ray Moore Hicks
Sep 5, 2025
Martha Ray Moore Hicks, 81, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 1, 1944, to Jimmy S. Moore and Florine Sally Crawford Guidry.
Martha was a dedicated homemaker who took great pride in her family and home. She had a true green thumb and loved spending time in her garden. A...
Jack Russell Hosea
Sep 5, 2025
Jack Russell Hosea, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2025, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Jack was born in Anderson, South Carolina, to Dan and Willie Bowman Hosea. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Jack lived a full life rooted in family, faith, and simple joys.
Jack was known for his sharp sense of style, his love of the outdoors,...
Ryan Keith Hanks
Sep 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ryan Keith Hanks, who went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Ryan was a beloved son, brother, cousin, and friend. Born to Sonia Boudreaux and Kurt Hanks, and a cherished brother to Derek Hanks, Ryan’s life was a testament to faith, kindness, and quiet strength....
Moria Lane Bessette
Sep 4, 2025
Moria Lane "Moe" Miller Bessette passed away peacefully on September 4th in her home at the age of 80. Moe was born on May 9th, 1945, to Nora and Fred Miller, Jr. in Lake Charles. She was a graduate of Lake Charles High, where she was a member of the Kilties. She attended LSU and in 1965, married her high...
Anthony Dessicino
Sep 3, 2025
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Dessicino, 79, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home in August 2025. He was born on October 24, 1945, in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey to Anthony Dessicino and Gladys Richardson Dessicino.
Tony was a man of few words but carried a love for his family, his country, and the things that intrigued him most....
Ajaykumar Kantilal Patel
Sep 3, 2025
April 12, 1956-September 03, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ajay Patel, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Amitaben Patel; his sons, Kaushal Patel and Sagar Patel; daughters-in-law, Hemaxi Patel and Jaymika Patel; and his grandchildren, Kannan, Sneh, Aahana, and Ayaan Patel.
A man of kindness, humility, and devotion, Ajay touched the lives of...
Jeanette Marie Chapel
Sep 3, 2025
Jeanette Marie Doucet Chapel, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 3, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1958, in Lake Charles, LA to Ignace “Pat” Doucet and Lillian Rogers Doucet.
She loved the color orange, New Orleans Saints football, raising Dobermans, and she was working towards her pilot’s license. She was a graduate of SOWELA Regional...
Adele A. Manuel
Sep 2, 2025
The Lord has called our mother home.
Adele Ann Valley Manuel born to JC & Fleda Vallery, September 22, 1945, was called home on September 2, 2025, at the age of 79.
At a young age she married Freeman Turner and had three children. Missy, Denise and John were her entire world. Although they parted ways they kept the children’s best interest...
