Local Obituaries
Larry Wittge
Oct 22, 2024
Larry Ray Wittge, 81, of Iota, LA, passed away on October 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family. Born in Houston, TX on July 5, 1943, Larry was a loving husband to Juanita Wittge and a devoted father to his children Dana, Randal, Stacy, and Tobey.
Larry, a skilled boilermaker in the oil and gas industry, valued time spent...
David Ardoin, Sr.
Oct 20, 2024
David B. Ardoin, 82, of Morse, LA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ardoin will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Mermentau, with Rev. Andrew Shumacher officiating. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Mausoleum in...
William Legros
Oct 19, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. William "Billy" LeGros, 94, of Jennings will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Garden of Angels under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. LeGros will begin on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at...
Jerry Esthay, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Jerry Michael Esthay, Jr., 53, of Iota passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Jerry was born on March 22, 1971, in Jennings to Jerry Esthay, Sr. and Katherine Daigle. He graduated from Iota high school and attended LSUE college. He was called into active duty with the National Guard during Desert Storm. Mr. Esthay worked for Capitol Manufacturing as...
Anthony Hebert
Oct 12, 2024
LAKE ARTHUR
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 PM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel for Anthony "Tony" Hebert, 71, of Lake Arthur. Tony passed away on October 12, 2024.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM with a Rosary being prayed at 3:00 PM.
Burial will follow in St. Anthony...
John "Bozo" LaBauve
Oct 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of John "Bozo" LaBauve, Sr., 86, of Jennings, announces his passing on October 12, 2024, in his home in Jennings.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the funeral home chapel with Brother Austin Spell officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bertrand Cemetery, under...
Ouida Romero
Oct 7, 2024
Ouida Boudreaux Romero, 77 of Johnson Bayou, left her earthly home on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, to rest in the arms of Jesus.
Services for Mrs. Romero will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Chenier...
Voorhies Vincent
Oct 6, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Voorhies Joseph Vincent, 82, of Jennings, LA, will be held Thursday October 10, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Miguez Funeral Home, on Wednesday October 9, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A rosary will...
Patrick Miller Sr.
Oct 4, 2024
The family of Mr. Patrick Miller, Sr., announces his passing on Friday October 4, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at Miguez Funeral Home on...
Jeanne Qualey
Sep 28, 2024
On September 28, 2024, Jeanne Theresa Phillpott Qualey, 75, passed away from a long illness surrounded by family.
She was born on June 12, 1949, to James and Joyce Phillpott in New Orleans, La. As the second of eight children, Jeanne enjoyed a childhood filled with love and companionship. After graduating as a National Merit Finalist from Sacred Heart School on...
Rebecca Joyce Gillespie
Sep 26, 2024
Rebecca Joyce Gillespie, 63, passed away on September 26, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel with Brother Eric Crochet officiating.
Visitation for Mrs. Rebecca will be held at Miguez Funeral Home, on Monday October 7, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume Tuesday morning...
J.C. McMillan
Sep 26, 2024
Mr. J.C. McMillan passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles. He was born on August 2, 1937, in Jennings, LA to Orval and Iola Thomas McMillan. He was a lifelong resident of Roanoke. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Welsh.
Mr. McMillan was a retired Chief MSgt, having served in...
Justice Marcus R. Clark
Sep 25, 2024
The Honorable Justice Marcus R. Clark, retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Gainesville, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
A Celebration of Life Service for Justice Clark will be held October 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary of The Pentecostals of the Twin Cities, 1255 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe, Louisiana with Pastor...
Lester Barrilleaux
Sep 23, 2024
Jennings
Lester Antoine Barrilleaux, 89, born October 31, 1934, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. He was a resident of Jennings, LA for over 30 years, with his loving wife of 54 years, Margia Mae Touchet Barrilleaux.
Lester graduated from West Jefferson High School in Harvey, LA, and worked in the shipbuilding industry at Avondale Shipyard and McDermott as a supervisor,...
Kaleb Istre
Sep 20, 2024
Funeral services for Kaleb Paul Istre, 19, will be held on Thursday October 3, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Mike Trahan officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday October 3, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. He will be...
Annelise LeGros
Sep 18, 2024
Infant daughter of Peyton LeGros and Kaitlin Hofer, Annelise Fairy LeGros, woke in the arms of Jesus on September 18, 2024.
Annelise is survived by her parents; brothers, Hassen Abel, Kyden Owens, and Riley LeGros; sister, Khaleesi LeGros; maternal uncle, Luke Hofer; maternal grandmother, Beth Farquhar; maternal great-great grandmother, Lucille Gordon; paternal uncle, Aidan Walker; paternal aunt, Mya Jordan; paternal grandmother,...
Frances Byler
Sep 18, 2024
Ellena Frances Phillips Byler, age 75, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana. She was born on April 10, 1949, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Walter and Regina Phillips. She was a resident of Lake Arthur, Louisiana and a 1967 graduate of Lagrange Senior High School. She was a graduate of McNeese...
William Pinch, Jr.
Sep 16, 2024
William John “Billy” Pinch, Jr., 77, of Welsh, passed away on September 16, 2024, after a brief, but hard fought and courageous battle with cancer.
Visitation for Billy will begin on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Most Holy Rosary being prayed at 6:00 p.m. It will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20,...
Mark Guidry
Sep 11, 2024
Mark Wayne Guidry, 63, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 6, 1961, in Lake Arthur, Mark was the son of Alvin and Della Marceaux Guidry.
Mark, who worked as a Supervisor in the Oil and Gas industry at CHI, was a dedicated family man who cherished every...
Sheilah Mcdow Smith
Sep 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Sheilah Mcdow Smith, 84, of Jennings, LA.
Sheilah was born on July 26, 1940, in Welsh, LA, to Floyd Mcdow and Margaret Hebert Mcdow. She was a devoted school teacher in Jefferson Davis Parish for over 25 years. Being a member of United Methodist Church, you can often find...
