Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Carol Holman May
Dec 25, 2023
Carol was born on June 12th, 1933 to Orville Holman and Thelma Marler Holman at her grandmother’s house in Oberlin, La. Her family’s home was Elton, La so that was where she lived in her early years on a rice farm. Her move to Kinder, La at 10 years old was an exciting time for her. She had friends and...
Patsy Ann Labove
Dec 24, 2023
Patsy Ann LaBove, born on January 30, 1942, left this world on December 24, 2023. She is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, JD LaBove. Patsy leaves behind a legacy of love and a cherished family.
Her children, Jimmy LaBove (Sharon), Belinda Duhon (Kenneth), Wardella Pugh (Donald), and Shannon LaBove (Brooke), along with her “bonus” son Rocky Bostick,...
Julia Trahan Montague
Dec 24, 2023
Julia Ann Montague, a dedicated advocate for those with developmental disabilities, passionate supporter of the Louisiana Special Olympics, and follower of Christ passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1959, in Crowley, Louisiana, to Harold Lee Trahan and Betty Ann Stewart Trahan. Julia was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Anna Trahan...
Lonnie Peter Gradney, Sr.
Dec 24, 2023
Lake Charles – Lonnie Peter Gradney, Sr., 77, passed away in his residence on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Lonnie was born on November 9, 1946, in New Iberia, Louisiana to the late Simon and Thelma Orsot Gradney. Lonnie served in the United States Army 1st Calvery Armored Division. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and was 3rd...
Lou Anna Aymond
Dec 24, 2023
LouAnna Fontenot Aymond, 83, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on Dec. 24th, surrounded by her loving family.
Lou was born on April 26th, 1940, and was a longtime resident of Lake Charles. She was born in Eunice, LA where she grew up with her immediate and large extended family. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of multiple...
Arthur Mitchell Harper
Dec 22, 2023
Our beloved husband and father Arthur Mitchell Harper passed to his eternal life with Jesus Christ as his savior on December 22, 2023, at the age of 80.
Born in DeRidder, Louisiana on January 11, 1943, to Mitchell and Della (Cooley) Harper, Arthur grew up with his five brothers and sisters in the piney woods of Dry Creek.
Arthur’s work...
Jodey Lee Olsen
Dec 22, 2023
Jodey Lee Olsen, 71, is a “gone pecan”. He passed away on December 22, 2023, surrounded by his beautiful family after a second battle with cancer. Jodey owned Fletchers Feed Store for many years. He loved westerns and was a rodeo clown for many rodeos in the past. Jodey was a 1970 graduate of Sulphur High School where he was...
Christy Brevelle Nolen
Dec 20, 2023
Christy Brevelle Nolen, 60 years of age, passed on December 20, 2023 with her loving husband by her side.
Christy was born January 7, 1963 in Colfax, LA to the late Walter “Buster” and Ellen Brevelle. She was the youngest of seven children. Christy united in holy matrimony to her devoted husband Jeffery Nolen on April 11, 1981 at St....
Patsy Ruth Fletcher
Dec 19, 2023
“And whether we shall meet again I know not. Therefore our everlasting farewell take: For ever, and for ever, farewell! If we do meet again, why, we shall smile; If not, why then, this parting was well made.” (Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar)Â
Patsy “Pat” Fletcher went to meet her Lord on December 19, 2023, after a brief illness. She was...
Jules F. "Jeff" Webb
Dec 19, 2023
Jules F. “Jeff” Webb, 79, of Florine, LA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Mr. Webb was born in New Orleans and spent most of his life in Sulphur. He graduated from Sulphur High School in 1964 and married his high school sweetheart, Anita Valentine. After working for many years at...
Carmen Abbott Anderson
Dec 18, 2023
Carmen Abbott Anderson, 96, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023.
Carmen was born on February 11, 1927, in Orange, Texas, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Ruth Abbott. She grew up in Beaumont, Texas, and graduated from Beaumont High School in 1944. In 1949 she graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas where she met...
Morris John Goodly
Dec 18, 2023
Morris John Goodly was born to Theodore Goodly and Elizabeth McIntyre Goodly on October 3, 1951, in Kinder, LA. He was the youngest of their 10 kids. Morris was born late in his loving mother’s life allowing him to be spoiled by his beloved sisters Mary and Josephine. They took on the main responsibility of raising him and keeping him...
Lena Larocca Mosca
Dec 18, 2023
Lena LaRocca Mosca, 100, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully Dec. 18th, surrounded by her loving family.
Lena was born on February 1, 1923, and was a native and lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She proudly was a descendant of one of the large Italian families that migrated to the Lake Area in the early 1900’s. She was a devout...
