Local Obituaries
Scott Sonnier
Aug 4, 2023
Lake Arthur
The family of Scott Joesph Sonnier, 46, of Lake Arthur, announces his passing on August 4, 2023.
Scott was laid to rest in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur, on August 5, 2023, under the direction of Miguez Funeral home.
Scott was born on August 22, 1976, in Gueydan, Louisiana, to Robert Sonnier and Annette...
Nicholas Aaron Domingue
Aug 1, 2023
Jennings
Nicholas Aaron Domingue, 27, of Jennings, was swept into the arms of his Savior on August 1, 2023, as he was surrounded by his beloved family. The brilliance of his smile and his sweet nature will always be in our hearts.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Nicholas Aaron Domingue, 27, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, August...
Noella Lyons Black
Jul 31, 2023
Funeral services for Mrs. Noella Lyons Black, 100, of New Orleans, will be held on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Black will begin on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m....
Lillian P. Lopez
Jul 28, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Pitre Lopez, 96, of Jennings will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Lopez will begin on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 4:00 p.m....
Sybil "Doodles" Allen
Jul 27, 2023
Elton
The family of Mrs. Sybil “Doodles” Tietje Allen, 93, of Elton announces her passing on July 27, 2023, in Rayne at The Ellington where she was currently residing.
Memorial Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM Saturday, August 5, 2023, in the Elton United Methodist Church and continue until the time of the Memorial Service at 10 AM. Fellowship will...
Zelda Marie Lavergne Doucet
Jul 26, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Zelda Doucet, 56, of Jennings will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Hathaway with Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Graveside committal will be in St. Bridget Catholic Cemetery in Lawtell, LA at 1:30 p.m.
Visitation for Mrs. Doucet will begin on Thursday, July 27,...
Hana Bridgette Saicharoen
Jul 24, 2023
In the early morning hours of July 24, 2023, our beautiful, precious, and talented daughter, Hana Bridgette Saicharoen, rode off for the last time heading for the gates of Heaven. While our hearts are forever broken, the memories of her sweet soul will live on.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Hana will be held on Saturday, July 29, 23...
David Keith Sawyer
Jul 22, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. David Keith Sawyer, 71, who passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Sawyer will begin at 12 Noon...
Donald Murray
Jul 17, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Lee Murray, 77, of Iowa, will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Kratzer and Rev. Mickey Istre officiating. Interment will follow in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Murray will begin on Friday, July 21,...
Ronald W. Smith
Jul 17, 2023
Jennings
Celebration of Life Services for Ronald Wayne “Rooster” Smith, 74, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings, with Phil Doucet, co-minister of Christ’s Church of Jennings and Pastor Charles “Butch” Brunt officiating. His family has honored his wishes of cremation.
Visitation for Mr. Smith will begin at 1:00 p.m. on...
Cilton Villemarette
Jul 16, 2023
Lake Arthur
The family of Mr. Cilton Joseph Villemarette, Jr., 66, of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, announces his passing on July 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services for Cilton will be held on Wednesday July 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur. A burial is to follow in...
Barbara Mans Hawkins
Jul 16, 2023
Jennings
The Family of Barbara Mans Hawkins announces her peaceful passage from this life into the Presence of The Lord on July 16, 2023.
She was born in Jennings, LA September 05, 1932, to John Charles Mans and Lois Peebles Mans. Her parents and sister, Eleanor Mae, preceded her in death. Her husband Linus T. Hawkins and she were married...
Joyce Marie Williams
Jul 11, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Marie Bertrand Williams, 82, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Kyle Sonnier officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Williams will begin on...
Rita Martin
Jul 11, 2023
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Ann Perry Martin, 87, lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1: 00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Interment will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Martin will begin on...
Randall "Fig" Stevens
Jul 10, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Randall Joseph “Fig” Stevens, 67, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Randall “Fig” Stevens was born in Lake...
Wilma Marie Deshotel
Jul 3, 2023
Jennings
Wilma Marie Deshotel, 78, of Evangeline, LA, passed away on July 3, 2023, in the Jeff Davis Living Center, surrounded by her family.
The family is respecting Ms. Wilma’s wishes of cremation. Cremation will take place under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Wilma was born on August 14, 1944, in Basile, LA, to Ivy Deshotel and...
Velton Charles Deitz
Jul 2, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Velton Charles Deitz, 84, of Abbeville, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel. A burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
The visitation for Mr. Deitz will begin Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Deitz passed away on...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hetzel
Jul 1, 2023
Jennings
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
A celebration of Life Eternal for Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Schlesinger Hetzel, 89, will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings with Rev. Charles Miller, pastor at St. John Lutheran...
Leroy C. Vincent
Jul 1, 2023
The family of Leroy Charles Vincent, 68, of Jennings, announces his passing on July 1,2023, in his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Jennings with Brother Townley officiating. Visitation will be held the same day from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...
Saundra "Toni" Hearod
Jun 24, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Saundra “Toni” Gail Duhon Hearod, 72, of Jennings will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the Direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Funeral home visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday; and 8:00 a.m. Tuesday...
