Local Obituaries
James Rufus Saylor, Jr.
May 14, 2023
James Rufus Saylor, Jr., 76, of Jennings, passed away at his home on May 14, 2023
Mr. Saylor was born on January 1, 1947, in New Orleans to James Rufus Saylor and Lorraine Trascher. Mr. Saylor served his country honorably in the Air Force where he also received his GED. He was a minister.
Those left to treasure...
Rocky Benoit
May 7, 2023
Rocky Lynn Benoit was born on November 25, 1959 and adopted by Rufus and Stella Benoit in Jennings, Louisiana. Rocky passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, in Houston, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. While attending college at Louisiana Tech, he met the love of his life Tammie Tharpe Benoit. They married in 1983 and he began his...
Leslie Sneed Bergeaux
May 5, 2023
Jennings
The family of Leslie Sneed Bergeaux, 42, of Jennings, announces her passing on Friday, May 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Leslie was born on June 13, 1980, in Jennings to Arthur O. “Bo” Sneed, Jr. and Dianne Maffitt Sneed. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Angela "Angie" Merchant
May 4, 2023
Angela ‘’Angie” Lee Merchant, 42, passed away on May 4th, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services for Ms. Merchant will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023
at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Josh Belt officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin...
Phayla M. Kratzer
Apr 30, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for Ms. Phayla Marie Kratzer, 72 of Jennings at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Jude Fernando officiating. A burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Kratzer will begin Wednesday, May...
Jackie Marie Bougard
Apr 27, 2023
Jennings
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Bougard, 68, of Jennings, will be held on Monday May 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.
Jackie passed away on Thursday, April 27th 2023 surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023,...
Hunter Ryan Bonnette
Apr 24, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Hunter Ryan Bonnette, 1, of Jennings will be held on Friday April 28, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Belt officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m.
Burial will be in the Lacassine Cemetery under the direction...
Nancy Jill Watkins
Apr 24, 2023
Welsh
Nancy Jill Watkins passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home in Welsh, LA, surrounded by her dear family. Jill was born on October 24, 1963, to Elizabeth “Libba” and Bobby Watkins of Fenton, LA. She was a graduate of Welsh High School, McNeese State University and Delta Business School in Lake Charles, LA.
She was self-employed as...
Patricia Pugh
Apr 23, 2023
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Taylor Pugh, 92, of Jennings, will be held on Thursday April 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Father Keith Pellerin officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m.
Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery under...
Virgie Teresa Hebert
Apr 22, 2023
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Teresa Hebert, 82, will be held on Wednesday April 26, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will take place in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday...
Daniel "Buddy" Myers
Apr 21, 2023
Jennings
It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel “Buddy” Myers announces his passing on Friday, April 21, 2023, in the comfort of his home at the age of 84.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, LA. Burial will follow...
Marguerite C. Carter
Apr 18, 2023
It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts, the family of Marguerite Carter announces her passing into the arms her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Marguerite Carter was born May 9, 1928, to Alfred S. and Edna Marshall Campbell in Jennings, LA.
After graduating from Jennings High, she met and married the...
Ida Trahan
Apr 17, 2023
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mrs. Ida Trahan, 92, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.
Visitation will begin on Thursday at 9:00 AM, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, and continue until the time to depart for church...
Glenn Duhon
Apr 16, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Glenn Joseph Duhon, 60, of Creole, will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in (Little Chenier) Creole, LA under the direction...
James "Jimmy" Stevens
Apr 15, 2023
Lake Arthur
A funeral mass for Mr. James Edward Stevens, 93, will be held on Wednesday April 19, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Jay Alexius officiating.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 18, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a rosary recited...
Paul Eunic Lyons
Apr 11, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Paul Eunic Lyons, 81, of Jennings, will be held Thursday April 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings with Brother Mickey Istre officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction...
Loretta Landry
Apr 10, 2023
Graveside services for Mrs. Loretta M. Landry, 74, will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. in St. Anthony Cemetery in Lake Arthur. Family and friends are invited to attend these services.
Mrs. Landry was born on November 29, 1948, in Kaplan, LA to O’Nephous and Edna Lege Matthews. She was a graduate of East Broussard High School...
Victoria Ann Roy
Apr 9, 2023
Victoria Ann Roy, 69, of Welsh passed away on April 9, 2023, in the Golden Age of Welsh.
She was born on December 24, 1953, in Jennings, to parents, Edward Joseph Roy and Mary Istre Roy. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings.
Mrs. Roy was a loving mother and grandmother who was very devoted to her family. She was...
Stanley "Cletus" Ray Patrick
Apr 8, 2023
Funeral service for Stanley “Cletus” Ray Patrick, 61, of Roanoke, will be held on Friday April 14, 2023, at 2:00 PM, with Matt Prejean officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until the time of service. Cremation is to follow the service under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Stanley was born on December 20, 1961,...
Jodie A. Wilkerson
Apr 7, 2023
Funeral services for Ms. Jodie Ann Wilkerson, 72, of Jennings, will be held on Monday April 10, 2023, at 1:00 PM in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM on Monday and will continue until the time of service. The burial will take place in Andrus Cove Cemetery under...
