Local Obituaries
Kevin D Millican
Jul 21, 2021
Funeral Services for Kevin Doyle Millican, 49, will be held Saturday, July 24 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 710 N. State St., Jennings, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, in the church, followed by a rosary at 11:30 led by Father Michael Caraway. Funeral mass will begin at 12:00 officiated by Father Keith Pellerin.
Burial will...
Lisa Rimbach
Jul 21, 2021
Ms. Lisa Miles Rimbach passed peacefully from this life into the next at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in the comfort of her home.
According to her wishes her body will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Ms. Rimbach worked as a cook in the food service industry. She is a native of Berea,...
Vernice Prather
Jul 21, 2021
Funeral services for Miss Vernice Prather will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2021 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roy Platt officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until time of service.
Miss Prather died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July...
Albert "Pelo" Duhon
Jul 18, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Albert “Pelo” Duhon, 80 of Lake Arthur departed his earthly home on July 18, 2021 at the SWLA Veterans Home in Jennings. He was born in Kaplan, LA on August 4, 1940 to Alfred and Elta Hargrave Duhon.
Mr. Duhon was born and raised in Kaplan but moved to the Lake Arthur area at a young age. He...
Pete Dronet
Jul 16, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Donald Ray “Pete” Dronet, 69, of Lafayette passed away on July 16, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Services for Pete will be held on Monday July 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with Father Keith Pellerin officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday July 18,...
Leonard "Leo" Nicholas
Jul 16, 2021
Jennings
Funeral Services for Mr. Leonard “Leo” Nicholas, 46 of Iota will be held Tuesday July 20, 2021, in St. Josephs Church in Evangeline, LA at 10:00 a.m. with Father Paul LaFleur officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 19, 2021, in the Miguez Funeral...
Allen George Fontenot, Sr
Jul 13, 2021
Allen George Fontenot, Sr., 89, left his earthly home surrounded by his loved ones on July 13, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1931 to parents, Nat and Eldina Fontenot in Mamou, LA.
Funeral services for Mr. Fontenot will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert...
Barbara Ann Gary
Jul 9, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Barbara Ann LeLeux Gary, 84, of Jennings, will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jude Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Gary will begin Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m....
Terry James Brown
Jul 9, 2021
Jennings
Terry James Brown, 66, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1954 in Jennings to Fred and Gladys Landry Brown.
Funeral services for Mr. Brown will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Doucet...
Charles "Rusty" Nelson, Jr.
Jul 8, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Charles “Rusty” Franklin Nelson, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Jennings to Charles Franklin and Norma Clark Nelson who preceded him in death.
Rusty moved to Lafayette in the 1970’s and was still a resident there at the time of his death. He enjoyed working in the...
Karen Kaye Lejeune
Jul 8, 2021
Jennings
Ms. Karen Kaye LeJeune, 60, of Lafayette passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 in her residence. Ms. LeJeune was born in Cameron, Louisiana to Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Kathleen Godeaux LeJeune.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, and loved making jewelry and crafts.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday July 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,...
Lavonne Holcomb
Jul 7, 2021
Memorial services for Ms. Wanda LaVonne Swopes Holcomb, 80, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff.
Memorial visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
The daughter of Robert G. and Doris Sierman Swopes,...
William Wingate, Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Jennings
Mr. William Hugh Wingate, Jr., 70, of Lake Arthur passed away on July 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Wingate was born on December 3, 1950 in Fernandina Beach, FL to William Hugh and Beatrice Clemens Wingate and had five sisters and three brothers.
He worked as a loader in the oil and gas industry. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping...
Vina Marie Langley
Jun 29, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Vina Marie LeBlanc Langley, 83 of Jennings will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Kratzer officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Langley will begin on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 5:00...
Allison Rene Miller
Jun 28, 2021
Jennings
Psalms 16:5-6 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
On Monday, June 28, 2021 Allison Rene Miller departed this earthly home unexpectedly to meet her Lord and Saviour.
Funeral services for Allison Rene...
Martha Jean Guillotte
Jun 28, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Martha Jean Hickman Guillotte, 78 of Florien will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 2:00 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 Ms. Guillotte will begin on Friday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m....
Leola Mae Lopez Prejean
Jun 25, 2021
Jennings
It is with great sadness that the family of Leola Mae Lopez PreJean, 87, Announces the passing from this into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 25, 2021. Leola was the youngest of 5 children born of Homer and Irma Fontenot Lopez on February 4, 1934. She was an amazing sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. ...
Ernest "Sheeney" Gautreaux
Jun 21, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Ernest “Sheeney” Gautreaux, 80, will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 24, 2021, in St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Randal Moreau officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 – 9 pm Wednesday, June 23, 2021, with a Rosary being recited at 6 PM. It will continue Thursday morning from 8 am until...
Galen James Sonnier
Jun 19, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Galen James Sonnier, 44, of Eunice will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Joey Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Wednesday...
Harold R Bertrand
Jun 18, 2021
Mr. Harold R. Bertrand, 79, of Lake Arthur passed away June 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be Monday June 21, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 3 PM until the time of service. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM.
The family is honoring...
