Local Obituaries
for Families in Lake Charles, Louisiana
John Henry Labove
Apr 16, 2020
John Henry LaBove, 66, of Moss Bluff passed away at 9:36 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in his residence.
Mr. LaBove was born on December 25, 1953 in Sulphur and was raised in Hackberry where he graduated from Hackberry High School. He was also a graduate from McNeese State University with a bachelor’s degree. Mr. LaBove moved to...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Ortego
Apr 16, 2020
Michael Wayne Ortego, 74 years young, went to his eternal home peacefully in his sleep on Thursday morning, April 16, 2020 at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana with his wife and sister by his side. He lost his eight-year battle with Parkinson disease and Lewy Body dementia.
Mike, aka Papa to many, was born on March 30,...
Suzy Bouis Heck
Apr 16, 2020
Suzanne “Suzy” Bouis Heck, 72, of Lake Charles passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Suzy was born in New Orleans, LA on October 09, 1947 to Col. Pierre J. and Catherine O’Hara Bouis. She attended St. Dominic School and Mt. Carmel Academy in New Orleans, Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana State University in Baton...
Ramona Lynn Hebert
Apr 16, 2020
Ramona Lynn Hebert, 56, of Hackberry passed away on April 16, 2020 in her residence. She loved shrimping, crabbing and her chickens. Ramona enjoyed eating seafood and spending time spoiling her grandchildren.
Ramona is survived by her three children, Jace Picou and wife Stephanie and Ami Picou and Desiree Boykin and husband Jered ; 9 grandchildren, Brennon King, Blaine Picou,...
Charles "Tommy" Mcbride
Apr 16, 2020
Charles “Tommy” McBride, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 1:20 AM on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mr. McBride was born April 13, 1938 in Lake Charles, LA, where he was a life-long resident. He attended Cooley Elementary School and LaGrange High School. For twenty years, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy, during both the...
Roderick Gil Benoit
Apr 16, 2020
Roderick Gil “Fred” Benoit, 76, of Lake Charles entered into Heaven on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from the comfort of his home.
Mr. Benoit was a native of Jennings, LA, was raised in Evangeline, and has lived most of his life in Lake Charles. He was a 1960 graduate of Barber School and worked as a Barber until recently. He...
Grady Mayeaux, Sr.
Apr 15, 2020
Dr. Grady M. Mayeaux, Sr.,75, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
He was born on October 11, 1944 in Lecompte, Louisiana to Lester and Wardie Carroll Mayeaux. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and Louisiana National Guard for 13 years, and left his military career as a Master Sergeant. He was...
Anthony Fontenot, Sr.
Apr 15, 2020
Anthony Fontenot, Sr. 64, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local care facility on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
Anthony was born on June 29, 1955 in Lake Charles, LA to Wilbert and Eula Mae Fontenot. He enjoyed camping, fishing and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years,...
Carolyn Sue Hall
Apr 15, 2020
Carolyn Sue Hall, 78, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 11:46 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hall was born January 3, 1942 in Inola, OK. She lived many years in Lake Charles before moving to Amarillo, TX to take care of her mother, and then back to Lake Charles five years ago. She volunteered...
Larry Hutton
Apr 14, 2020
Larry Hutton, 77, passed away on April 14, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Larry was a great dancer. He enjoyed golf, fishing and watching westerns. His favorite baseball team was the St. Louis Cardinals. Larry was retired from Austin Construction. He served our country in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS English during the Cuban Crisis. ...
Merry "Ellen" Carnahan
Apr 14, 2020
Merry “Ellen” Carnahan, 72, passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
She was born on December 23, 1947 in Oakland, California to Bennie and Mollie Gass.
She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sports and 4-H events and traveling to and touring wine country in California.
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Ronnie Knowles
Apr 14, 2020
Ronald Claggett Knowles, 71, born December 15, 1948, went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2020. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Ronnie was the oldest of four sons born to Henry H. and Patricia Pattie Knowles. He was a 1967 graduate of LaGrange High School and attended McNeese, where he played his beloved sport of...
Wilburn "Bitter" Brooks
Apr 14, 2020
Wilburn E. “Bitter” Brooks, 92, of Lake Charles passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:39 AM on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 in a local hospice facility.
Mr. Brooks was born on December 22, 1927 in Mab, LA and raised in Oakdale. He was a 1945 graduate of Oakdale High School. He served in the US Army during World War...
Janet Irene Molinario
Apr 13, 2020
Janet Molinario passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. She will be reunited with her husband and many other loved ones on the other side.
Janet leaves behind her two daughters, Kristine Ware and Kathryn Fredrick; her 6 beloved grandchildren, Kyle Kathman, Mackenzye Olsen, Alexis Gafford, Ivan Fredrick, Christian Fredrick, and Gavin Fredrick; her 3 siblings, Neil Moss, Joyce Moss,...
Bana Romero Keller
Apr 13, 2020
“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” Psalm 91:2
Bana Romero Keller, 82, of Lake Charles passed away Monday April 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home.
Mrs. Keller was a lifelong resident of Lake Charles. She was a 1955 graduate of the first graduating class of LaGrange Senior...
Robert W. Fontenot
Apr 13, 2020
Robert Wayne Fontenot, 57, of Lake Charles, died suddenly on Monday April 13, 2020 at his residence.
Preceding Robert in death are his father, Melvin Fontenot and his brothers, Ronny and Mike. He is survived by his mother, Christine Baumgart Fontenot; uncle and aunt, Dallas and Lou and cousin Bonnie, as well as many friends.
Cremation has been entrusted to...
Reggie Jean Billedeaux
Apr 13, 2020
Reggie J. Billedeaux, 73, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 in a local hospital.
He was born on September 2, 1946 in Lake Charles, LA to Bert and Lola Mire Billedeaux. He was a loving husband, father of three, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of six. He was a well-respected and well-known barber, performing the craft for residents...
Gilbert Jesse Peshoff
Apr 13, 2020
Gilbert Jesse Peshoff, 95 passed away on April 13, 2020, at St. Frances Nursing & Rehab Center in Oberlin, LA. Gilbert was born on November 19, 1924 in Vinton, LA to Daniel and Ophelia Dugas Peshoff.
Mr. Peshoff lived his entire life in the Lake Charles area. He served for twenty-six years in local law enforcement, five years with the...
Charles Michael Alford
Apr 12, 2020
Charles “Michael” Alford, 63, of Hackberry passed away on April 12, 2020 in his residence. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hackberry. Michael was a carpenter all of his life and enjoyed building all sort of things. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and spending time with his family, children, friends and his only grandson, who was...
Lance Kevin Dunagan
Apr 12, 2020
Lance Kevin Dunagan, 59, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 6:35 PM on Sunday, April 12, 2020 in a local hospital.
Lance was born in Fort Worth, Texas on February 10, 1961 and grew up, with many good friends in Azle, Texas. He moved to Lake Charles, LA and began his life here in the early '80's. Lance worked for...
