Local Obituaries
William "Bill" Ira Cummings
Feb 19, 2021
Bill Cummings, 68, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 19, 2021.
Bill was born on Feb 3, 1953 in New Rochelle, NY to Morton Phillip Cummings and Marylyn Reiskins. He loved woodworking making shelves and cabinets. Bill loved his profession of being a computer programmer and playing on his computer.
Those left to cherish his memories are his...
Betty Gene Leblanc
Feb 19, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Duhon LeBlanc, 81 of Lake Arthur will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:00...
Arville James Hoffpauir
Feb 18, 2021
Arville James Hoffpauir,75, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 18, 2020 in a local hospital.
Arville was born on September 15, 1945 to Everett and Florence Hoffpauir in Lake Charles, LA.
Arville enjoyed hunting, fishing, and LSU Football. He was a member of the PPG Bass Club as well as Southwest Bassmaster’s. His graduating class gladly put him...
Rodney Brent Vincent
Feb 18, 2021
Rodney Brent Vincent, 68, of Sulphur passed away on February 18, 2021.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Rodney Vincent announces his passing from this life, after a very courageous battle with numerous health problems. He passed peacefully away on Thursday evening February 18th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Rodney was a retired electrician...
Samuel Dalton Myers
Feb 16, 2021
Jennings
The family of Mr. Samuel Dalton Myers, 47 of Jennings sadly announce his passing on February 16, 2021 at his residence.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Cremation will follow the visitation.
Samuel was born in Sulphur on October 11, 1973. He was a fence contractor in the residential industry....
Stephen Courtney Evans
Feb 15, 2021
Jennings
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Stephen C. Evans announces his passing on Monday, February 15, 2021.
Stephen was cremated as per his request.
Mr. Evans was born in Leavenworth, Ks and grew up in McLean, VA. He enjoyed tennis and golf, spending time at Bryce Resort in Basye, VA. He graduated from...
Luke Ryan Steelman
Feb 13, 2021
Luke Ryan Steelman entered this world into the arms of his parents, Ryan and Jordan Steelman on February 12, 2021. After 12 beautiful hours of love and comfort, he returned to the arms of Jesus in the early morning of Saturday, February 13, 2021.
Although his time on earth was brief, Luke left a loving imprint forever on the hearts...
Ricardo Cano
Feb 12, 2021
Ricardo Cano, 33, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.
Born in Michigan, Ricardo moved to Vinton at the age of 12 and has resided in Southwest Louisiana for the last 21 years. He had a gift for working with his hands; he enjoyed using his mechanical skills to work on cars, 4-wheelers, and anything with an engine. Ricardo’s carpentry talent...
David Lee "Dave" Richard
Feb 12, 2021
David Lee “Dave” Richard was born April 8, 1940 in Welsh, Louisiana to A.J. and Bertha Richard, and passed from this world on February 12, 2021.
He was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Carlyss, as well as the Local 106 for over 30 years, as a welder/pipefitter until his retirement in 1999.
In 1965, Dave...
Doreen Y. Andrepont
Feb 11, 2021
Jennings
DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF SERVICE DATE CHANGE
Funeral services for Mrs. Doreen Yolinsky Andrepont, 54, of Jennings will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Wells officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs....
Sheila Thibodeaux Duplechin
Feb 10, 2021
Sheila Duplechin, 67, of Sulphur, LA passed away at a local hospital on February 10, 2021.
Sheila was born on June 27, 1953 in Sulphur, LA to Dewey and Annette Thibodeaux. She enjoyed making rosaries, drawing, and riding four wheelers with her grandbaby’s. Sheila enjoyed being around family and friends and worked many years at R.W. Vincent School in the...
Barbara "Bobbye" West
Feb 9, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara “Bobbye” Ann Sonnier West, 76 of Jennings will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. West will begin on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 3:00...
Betty Ann Mcmillan
Feb 9, 2021
Betty Ann McMillan, 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born on December 29, 1946 in Brookhaven, MS to Vernon and Ruby Smith. She was known for many accomplishments in life, she was owner of Jades Photography, Mac’s Video, and Carlyss Dry Cleaners. Betty was known for her...
Diana T. Courts
Feb 9, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Miss Diana Lynn Trahan Courts, 63, of Lake Arthur will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Miguez Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Broussard officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Miss Courts will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday,...
Janet T. Gagneaux
Feb 7, 2021
Lake Arthur
Graveside services for Mrs. Janet Toups Gagneaux, 77 of Lake Arthur will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Mausoleum with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Entombment will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Gagneaux passed away at her home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She attended Beauty...
Blackburn Joseph Melancon
Feb 7, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Blackburn K. Melancon, 74 of New Iberia will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 12 noon with Rev. Russell Melancon officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Veteran’s Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation for Mr. Melancon will begin just prior...
James "Chris" Gregory
Feb 6, 2021
Deacon James “Chris” Gregory, 66, passed away on February 6, 2021.
He was a devoted servant to God, husband, father, grandfather, godfather and friend to all who had the pleasure of making his acquaintance. His love for Christ was seen in all of his actions. He knew no stranger and loved to share God’s love every chance he was allowed....
Wayne Broussard
Feb 5, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Vincent Wayne Broussard, 69 of Lake Arthur will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Miguez Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Broussard will begin Sunday morning, February 7, 2021 at 10:00...
Jo Beth Broussard
Feb 4, 2021
Jennings
Mrs. Jo Beth Carlisle Broussard passed from this life to her heavenly home on February 4, 2021 in Lake Arthur. She was 86 years old. She worked as a clerk for retail businesses in her younger days.
She was born in Beaumont, TX on January 16, 1935 to parents, Robert Carlisle Anderson and Geraldine Porter Bonin. She loved shopping,...
Patricia Gay Thibodeaux Crosby
Feb 4, 2021
Memorial services for Patricia Gay Thibodeaux Crosby, 73, of Lake Arthur will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Duplechin officiating.
Visitation will Saturday, February 6, 2021 beginning at 2:00 p.m. and ending with the service at 5:00 p.m.
Miss Crosby worked for the school board as a...
