Local Obituaries
Bennett Hanks
Oct 1, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Bennett James Hanks, 69 of Jennings, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born in Jennings to parents, Willard, and Alice Broussard Hanks on July 5, 1952.
After his high school graduation, he went to work as a welder in the construction industry. Mr. Hanks enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool and golf.
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Vivian Trahan
Sep 30, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Vivian Blanchard Trahan, 83 of Jennings, will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, October 5 at 9:30 a.m. and...
Will Houston, Sr.
Sep 30, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Will Leary Houston, Sr., 78 formerly of Lake Charles passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021, in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Home in Jennings where he was currently residing. Mr. Houston was 78 years old and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was born in Beaumont, TX on November 3, 1942, to Frank and Elizabeth Shaw...
Ella Vincent
Sep 29, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Theresa Authement Vincent, 92 of Lake Arthur will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Vincent will begin on Monday,...
Carol Guidry
Sep 27, 2021
Jennings
Ms. Carol Guidry, 77, of Jennings passed away on September 27, 2021, at 7:35 a.m. in the Jeff Davis Living Center surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Guidry was born on May 30, 1944, in Eunice, Louisiana. She enjoyed eating, dancing, and visiting with her neighbors. Carol loved going to church and spending time with her family and friends.
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Clinton Robert Lefort
Sep 27, 2021
Lake Arthur
Clinton Robert LeFort suddenly left his earthly home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2021. The family will have a private service at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.
Clinton was born on June 22, 1955, the 5th of eight children, to Paul and Lois LeFort. He was a native of...
Nola Melton
Sep 27, 2021
Jennings
Nola Noelani Apo Melton, 84, passed away peacefully in her residence on September 27, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Melton was born on October 18, 1936, on the Island of Maui, Hawaii. She was raised and lived there for nearly 25 years. She then married the love of her life, James J. Melton and moved to California...
Dolores Gary
Sep 25, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Dolores Gary, 78, will be held on Tuesday September 28, 2021, 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline, LA with Father Paul LaFleur officiating. Entombment will follow in the Iota Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gary passed away September 25, 2021, in Lake Village, Arkansas. She was born February...
Forrest Antoine Kibodeaux, Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Forrest Antoine Kibodeaux, Jr., 68, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Kibodeaux will begin Thursday...
Ruth Conner
Sep 17, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Stagg Conner, 95, will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Jennings with Rev. Eric Sonnier and Bro. Brian Wells officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
Charles Golden Benoit, Sr.
Sep 16, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Charles Golden Benoit, Sr., 71, of Gueydan passed away peacefully on September 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Services for Mr. Charles will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Father Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held...
Bobby John Bouffine, Jr
Sep 15, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby John Bouffine, Jr., 48 of Jennings will be held on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Bouffine will begin on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and continue...
Clyde Louis Miller
Sep 14, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Clyde Louis Miller, 80, of Jennings, will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Buddy Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Miller will begin on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. and...
Judy D. Istre
Sep 14, 2021
The family of Mrs. Judy Doucet Istre announce the passing of their loved one at 7:45 p.m. on September 14, 2021.
Mrs. Istre was born on October 3, 1949, to parents Alfred and Mable Thibodeaux Doucet. She worked as a kitchen aide in the Healthcare industry.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Beverly Reed of Roanoke;...
Michael M Bertrand
Sep 11, 2021
Private Memorial Services will be held for Mr. Michael M. Bertrand, 59, who passed away at 12:48 PM, Saturday, September 11, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Mr. Bertrand was the owner/operator of Blazin Cajun Crawfish Barn.
He is survived by his wife, Michelle Williams Bertrand; two daughters, Courtney and Victoria Bertrand and two brothers, John Scott and Daniel Lee Bertrand.
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Darlene J. Thornton
Sep 11, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene Thornton, 76, will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Trey Ange officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:30 until 8 PM on Monday, with a Cursiollio Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM with Chaplet of Divine Mercy prior. Visitation will resume on Tuesday morning from...
Juanita Faye Lopez
Sep 8, 2021
Jennings
The family of Mrs. Juanita Faye McCown Lopez, 67 of Jennings is heartbroken to announce her passing. She gained her wings peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 8, 2021, in the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings.
Mrs. Lopez was born on October 1, 1953, in Jennings to Johnathan Wilbur and Dorothy Rose Brown McCown. She...
Christopher Allen Sparks
Sep 8, 2021
Lake Arthur
Mr. Christopher Allen Sparks, 51 of Lake Arthur passed away in Ochsner Acadia General Hospital in Crowley on September 8, 2021 after a brief illness.
Mr. Sparks earned a BS degree in Computer Science from Texas A & M University and was a developer of computer software. He enjoyed reading, fishing and cooking.
He is survived by...
Cecile D. Fruge
Sep 7, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Cecile O. Fruge, 91, of Jennings will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Dardar officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. and continue until 9:00...
Andrew H Devall
Sep 5, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Hotard Devall, 63, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Crochet officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Devall will begin on Tuesday evening, September 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the...
