Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Linda Armand Lawson
Apr 21, 2019
Linda Armand Lawson, 70, passed away on April 21, 2019 at MD Anderson Research Hospital.
Mrs. Linda was well loved and respected as a Judge’s Secretary at the Lake Charles City Court. She was a devout Catholic and loving wife. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh and smile; her nickname was “Smiley”. She enjoyed dancing and recently had...
James Russell "Jim" Reeves
Apr 20, 2019
Moss Bluff - James Russell “Jim” Reeves, 73, of Moss Bluff, LA passed away on Saturday morning, April 20, 2019 in Lake Charles, LA.
Jim was born in Lake Charles, LA on March 3, 1946 to Herman and Elma (Pujol) Reeves. Jim was raised in Moss Bluff, LA and after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Sandra Elkins Martin
Apr 20, 2019
Sandra Elkins Martin, 73, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Martin was born on September 13, 1945 in Lake Charles, LA to Dewey and Erline Jinks Elkins.
Sandra graduated from LaGrange High School in 1963. She moved to New Orleans in 1969 and later moved back...
Raymond Joseph Noel, Sr.
Apr 20, 2019
With his wife by his side, Raymond Joseph Noel, age 85, died peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He was a resident of College Station, Texas at the time of his death.
Raymond was born June 1, 1933 in Abbeville, Louisiana to Jacque Francois Noel and Marie Colomb Noel and had five siblings; brothers, J.F....
Rebecca Jones Lasalle
Apr 20, 2019
Rebecca “Rabbit” Jones LaSalle
Rebecca “Rabbit” Jones LaSalle passed away on the evening of April 20, 2019 at the age of 77. The daughter of the late Warren Douglas Jones, Sr. and Evelena Bargeman Jones, Rebecca was born on May 4, 1941 in Oak Grove, Louisiana and most recently resided in Lake Charles.A lifelong resident of Creole, Louisiana,...
Brett Davis Labove
Apr 19, 2019
Bell City - Brett Davis LaBove, born July 13, 1988, son of Billy LaBove and Monique Guidry, passed away April 19, 2019 in Lafayette, at the age of 30. Brett graduated from South Cameron High School and worked as a pipefitter for Greenberry. He attended St. John Vianney in Bell City. Brett is survived by his father, Billy LaBove of...
John Joseph Walsh
Apr 19, 2019
John Joseph Walsh, 62, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019 in his residence.
John was born on July 22, 1956 in Houston, TX and was raised in New York where he graduated from Westhampton Beach High School in 1975. In 1976 he moved with his family to Lake Charles where he attended Delta...
Bernie Lee "Bo" Huddle
Apr 19, 2019
Bernie Lee “Bo” Huddle, 65, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Bo was born on March 27, 1954 in Winchester, KY to Emory and Edith Bowen. She was a graduate of Montgomery County High School and McNeese State University.
Bo was a realtor with Century 21 Bono...
Pat Henry
Apr 18, 2019
On December 16, 1953, a baby girl…Patricia Wren Henry, came bouncing into town - Houston, TX to be exact. In later years, she still always wondered why she was named after a bird! Pat didn’t stop until April 18, 2019 at 65 years young.
She called Peter C. Henry, “Daddy” and Bennie Jane (Delafosse) Henry, “Mom”. She was blessed with...
Karen Creel Davis
Apr 18, 2019
Karen Creel Davis, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 in a local healthcare center.
Mrs. Davis was a born, raised and lived most of her life in Lake Charles. She was a 1957 graduate of Marion High School. During her younger years, she followed her husbands’ military career. Mrs. Davis retired with thirty-three years of service...
James Albert Ashe
Apr 17, 2019
James Albert Ashe, 73, of Sulphur passed away on April 17, 2019 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Asheville, NC and lived in Sulphur for the past 20 years. James proudly served his country in the U S Army during the Vietnam War.
James is survived by his loving wife, Maryjane Gott Ashe of...
Wilson Francis "Junior" Schexnayder
Apr 17, 2019
LeBleu Settlement – Wilson Francis “Junior” Schexnayder, born April 3, 1940 in Lafayette, son of Francois Schexnayder and Alida Hargrave, passed away in Golden Age of Welsh, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the age of 79. Junior was a graduate of Iowa High School. He retired from the Calcasieu Parish School Board as a bus...
Donna Lynn Fontenot
Apr 17, 2019
Donna Lynn Aucoin Fontenot, 51, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at her residence.
A life-long resident of Lake Charles, Donna enjoyed reading, spending time with her family and her beloved dogs. She was a graduate of Lake Charles Boston High School and Delta Tech. Donna worked for many years as a cook and Deli Manager...
Wilma Sue Karr Thurston
Apr 17, 2019
Wilma Sue Karr Thurston, 76, of Moss Bluff, LA, died at 1:05 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in her residence.
Mrs. Thurston was born September 1, 1942 in Keavy, KY, where she graduated high school. She lived a number of years in Illinois before moving to Moss Bluff in 1987. She worked at Kroger’s for over thirteen years, with...
Ann Searle
Apr 16, 2019
Ann G. Searle, 93, passed away April 16, 2019 in a local care facility. Born and raised in Opelousas, Ann was a graduate of AIC High School. She met her husband, Robert, during WWII and married upon his discharge from the Army and settled in Maplewood to start a family. Ann also enjoyed her career in advertising for 15 years...
Patty Jo Alcede Grandy
Apr 16, 2019
Patty Jo Alcede Grandy entered eternal life on April 16, 2019 in Baton Rouge, La.
Patty was born on Nov. 13, 1937, in Lake Charles, La. to Mitch and Alma Henry Alcede. She graduated from Lake Charles High School and received her BA in Education from LSU in Baton Rouge. After graduation from LSU she taught 4th grade at Westwood...
Lawrence Stacy Dilks, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Lawrence S. Dilks, Jr., 90, will be held at 9:00 AM on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Lake Charles with Monsignor Jace Eskind serving as celebrant. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Monday April 22 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with...
Mildred Lafleur
Apr 15, 2019
Mildred Annette LaFleur, 83, of Lake Charles, LA passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 in her residence; surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born on July 16, 1935 in Jennings, LA to Nelson and Rose Fontenot.
Mildred was a loving and caring person who enjoyed dancing and entertaining people in her home. She dedicated her time to raising...
John David Rene Hollier
Apr 15, 2019
John David Rene Hollier, 76, passed away on April 15, 2019 at a local hospital.
After high school John served his country in the United States Air Force in two tours in Vietnam. He the worked as an Air Traffic Controller for the Federal Aviation Administration in Austin, TX and then worked O’Rourke Bros. Distributors in Orlando, FL. John was...
