Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
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.
Melissa had a drive for knowledge, following high school she enrolled in Clarke College, earning...
Robert Long
Jun 19, 2023
Robert Lynn Long, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023 surrounded by his family. Mr. Long was born on November 16, 1951 to Robert and Viola (Vige) Long in Lake Charles, LA. Robert worked a combined 40 years at Halliburton and Firestone before retiring in 2019.
He loved working on and restoring Classic and Muscle cars and...
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...
Rhonda Louise Hood
Jun 18, 2023
Rhonda Louise Hood, 66, of Sulphur, LA passed away on June 18, 2023, in a local hospital. Rhonda was born on January 19, 1957, in Lafayette, LA to Melvin and Clara Barrilleaux. Rhonda enjoyed being with family and spending time outside. She enjoyed coloring, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren the most. Those left to cherish her memory...
Ronald Lynn Meador
Jun 18, 2023
Ronald Lynn Meador, 82, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Ronnie was born May 30, 1941 to Violet and Walter Meador in Kilgore, Texas. He grew up in Lake Charles, graduating from Marion High School in 1959. He then went on to work for Western Union where he delivered...
Lionel Paul Savoy
Jun 18, 2023
Lionel Paul Savoy, 86, of Lake Charles, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his residence. A native of Creole, La., Lionel was born on June 25, 1936, to Ozema and Margaret Broussard Savoy. At 18 he was drafted into the United States Army and served in several campaigns. During his time in the Army he met the love of...
John Floyd Janeau
Jun 18, 2023
John Floyd Janeau, 80, of Westwego, LA passed away at 3:20 AM on Sunday, June 18, 2023 in a Marrero, LA hospital.
Mr. Janeau was born on July 28, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA and has lived in Westwego, LA
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Catherine Signorelli (Elvin “Beau” Fontenot) of Youngsville, LA and Angela...
Gregory "Bubba" Prejean
Jun 18, 2023
Gregory Dean “Bubba” Prejean, 65 of Sulphur, LA Passed away Sunday Morning June 18, 2023, at his residence of natural causes. Bubba was a retired fire fighter with the Sulphur Fire Department including duties as an EMT, rescue team member, officer and served as a city inspector for Sulphur before his retirement. Bubba was a dog lover who enjoyed guiding...
Christine Ann Niel Crawford
Jun 18, 2023
Christine Ann Niel Crawford, 83, of Lake Charles passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in a local hospital, surrounded by her family. Christine was born on January 2, 1940, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Albert Niel and Lena Pecorino Niel. She graduated from St. Charles Academy in 1959, married Peter Lyman Crawford on January 28, 1961, and they had...
Rita B. Miller
Jun 16, 2023
Nelva Rita Barras Miller entered into the full presence of her Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023. Rita was born to Nola Marie and Sena Joseph Barras on April 18, 1930, in Catahoula, St. Martin Parish, La.
Rita graduated from St. Martinville High School and Spencer Business College in Lafayette. She was formerly Retreat Captain for Ladies of...
Gordon R. Duhon
Jun 16, 2023
Gordon Ray Duhon, 94, of Lake Charles, passed away on Friday June 16, 2023 at the Southwest Louisiana War Veteran’s Home in Jennings.
Gordon was a descendent of an early pioneer family of Lake Charles. His great-grandfather was Cyprien Duhon, of which Prien Lake and Prien Lake Road was named after. He was also a descendent of Issaac W. Lyons...
John Emery Bourque
Jun 16, 2023
John Emery Bourque, age 98, passed away on June 16, 2023, at his home in Lake Charles, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 15, 1924, in Kaplan, Louisiana, and grew up in Evangeline and Crowley, Louisiana. John was the son of Esta and Lelia Broussard Bourque.
In 1950, John moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where...
Jc Perroncel
Jun 16, 2023
John “JC” Perroncel, Sr.
November 7, 1941 – June 16, 2023
Died at age 81
JC was born on November 7, 1941, in New Orleans, LA where he was raised surrounded by a large extended family. Even from a very young age, JC was exuberant, industrious, and resourceful. He married Carol Ann Gelpi in 1959, and together they had three...
William Edgar "Bill" Stevens, Jr.
Jun 15, 2023
William E. “Bill” Stevens, 62, passed away on June 15, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1960, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Christine Saloom and William E. Stevens, Sr.
Bill spent part of his life growing up in Wheaton, IL but Lake Charles was his real home for most of his life, where he married and lived with his...
Olan "Toby" Raymond Leger
Jun 14, 2023
Olan Raymond Leger, 82, of DeQuincy passed away June 14, 2023, peacefully at his home accompanied by his loving wife.
Olan was born August 24, 1940, to Joseph and Helen Leger. Olan was a determined welder for Olin Corporation. He loved going camping and being in the outdoors. Olan was a very loving, caring, and devout Christian.
Those left to...
Haitie Broussard
Jun 13, 2023
Haitie Broussard, 86, of Lake Charles passed away at 2:47 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in a Baton Rouge hospice facility.
Mrs. Broussard was born on July 28, 1936 in Mamou where she was raised until moving to Lake Charles to start a family. She raised seven children and was also a self-employed hairdresser. Mrs. Broussard was a devout...
Alton Thomas Puckett, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
Alton Thomas Puckett, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at his home in Georgetown, Tx., surrounded by members of his loving family.
“A gift to many” and “a huge part of our community” are two ways that Alton Puckett has been described.
A native of Lake Charles, LA, Alton was born on January 17, 1950 to A....
Denny Eugene Yount, Jr.
Jun 13, 2023
Denny Eugene Yount Jr. of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on June 13, 2023 at 8:05 am at Harbor Hospice. He was born on August 27, 1977, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle Dawn Yount (Batchelor) and his sweet daughter Cheyana Rose Yount. Also by his mother Ava Henseler (Leslie Henseler, husband) of Fleming Island,...
Dale Adam Duet
Jun 13, 2023
Dale Adam Duet, 60, a native of Galliano and a resident of Sulphur, passed away June 13, 2023.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano on Saturday, June 24, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Ashleigh Duet Ewing, and husband, Chase; grandchildren, Chase “Neener”...
Dusti Denee' Fontenot
Jun 12, 2023
Dusti Denee’ Fontenot, 30, of Sulphur, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.
She was a lifelong Sulphur resident. Dusti loved to sing, enjoyed playing games on her phone, and drawing. With her outgoing personality and the love of making others laugh, she was often known as “the life of the party.”
Left to cherish her memory are her...
