Local Obituaries
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;...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
Yolande G. Fontenot
Sep 5, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Yolande Fontenot, 90 of Jennings will be held in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Phil Doucet officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Fontenot will begin on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. and continue...
Darla Fruge
Sep 3, 2021
Jennings
A funeral mass for Ms. Darla Fruge, 55, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday September 8, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father William Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery.
Visitation for Ms. Darla will be held on Tuesday September 7, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral...
Carl Higginbotham, Sr.
Sep 2, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Carl Higginbotham, Sr., 83, of Lake Arthur will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Higginbotham passed away at his residence on the evening of September 3,...
Cynthia Ann Stanford
Aug 31, 2021
Miss Cynthia Ann Stanford, 56, of Iota passed away on August 31, 2021 at Acadia General Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on February 16, 1965 in Crowley to Alex Joseph and Marie Pauline Menou Stanford. Miss Stanford work as a waitress for most of her adult life.
She loved the outdoors and was very easy going. She...
Samuel Allen Henson
Aug 30, 2021
The family of Mr. Samuel Allen Henson, 66, are sad to announce that he passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in Scott.
Mr. Henson was a truck driver for the United States Post Office. He was born on April 20, 1955 in Connell, Washington to parents Samuel Eugene and Evelyn Adams Henson. He moved to this area...
Ernest Maggiore
Aug 28, 2021
Ernest J. Maggiore, 78, of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by his three daughters on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 7:30 a.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Miguez Funeral Home, 114 E. Shankland Ave., Jennings, LA, 70546, on Saturday September 4, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. where the family looks forward to sharing your memories.
Interment...
Wayne Isaac Marcantel
Aug 26, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Isaac Marcantel, 74, lifelong resident of Elton, will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Nichols officiating. Burial will be in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Marcantel will begin on Tuesday evening, August...
Wayne John Reed
Aug 25, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Wayne Reed, 70 of Jennings will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Millerville Cemetery in Iota.
Visitation for Mr. Reed will begin on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 10:00 p.m. It will...
Marvin Lantz
Aug 24, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Marvin James Lantz, 59 of Crowley will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic in conjunction with the service for his mother, Mrs. Melanie Wiles. Officiating the services will be Rev. Keith Pellerin. Entombment will be in St. Augustine Mausoleum in Basile under the direction...
Melanie Wiles
Aug 19, 2021
Jennings
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Melanie Vidrine Lantz Wiles, 85 of Jennings will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in conjunction with her son’s service, Mr. Marvin Lantz with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Augustine Mausoleum in Basile under the direction...
Patricia Leblanc
Aug 19, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Patricia Rosemary LeBlanc will be held Monday, August 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home with Rev. Austin DeArmond officiating. Burial will follow in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. It will resume...
Wayne Knowles
Aug 18, 2021
Mr. Gerald “Wayne” Knowles passed away peacefully in his home on August 18, 2021. He was born March 13, 1948, to the late L.P. and Nell Knowles.
Mr. Wayne was a resident of Welsh, Louisiana for 24 years after moving here from Brunswick, Georgia. Wayne and the love of his life, Karen, were married August 27, 1971. He enjoyed woodworking,...
Michelle Dickey
Aug 18, 2021
Jennings
A Celebration of Life Memorial visitation for Ms. Michelle Stelly Dickey, 59 of Jennings will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Ms. Dickey passed away peacefully at her home on August 18, 2021. She was born on January 9, 1962, in Kinder to parents, Joseph and...
