Local Obituaries
Alice Managan
Dec 27, 2020
Alice Managan was born in Big Cane, Louisiana on August 31, 1933, and died at 87 years of age on December 27, 2020.
She was predeceased by her parents, Crissie Lounsberry Guillott and Polien Guillott of Bayou Jacque, Louisiana, and her brothers, Willis Guillott, Irving Guillott, Fennell Guilott, Leonard Guillott, and James Guillott.
Alice is survived by her adored husband,...
Nolan R. Knight
Dec 27, 2020
A gathering of family and friends for a viewing of Mr. Nolan Roy Knight, 60, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a small reception to follow.
Cremation will follow under the direction...
Matthew Vallette
Dec 26, 2020
Matthew Carlton Vallette, 66, of Carlyss passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Matt was a lifelong Carlyss resident. He retired from Cameron Telephone Company after 30 plus years of service. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Matt loved to cook, and his family loved his delicious meals, especially his fried shrimp.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Wilbert Lee Plaisance
Dec 25, 2020
Jennings
Mr. Wilbert Lee Plaisance, 87, of Jennings passed on to his heavenly reward on December 25, 2020 in the Southwest LA Veteran’s Home in Jennings, LA.
Mr. Plaisance was career military and served his country in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1953 and in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1973. He also held degrees...
Phyllis Ann Comeaux
Dec 24, 2020
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis Ann Trahan Comeaux, 60, of Jennings, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.Visitation for Mrs. Comeaux will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until...
Paul Brady Menard
Dec 23, 2020
Paul Brady Menard, 62, of Ragley, LA passed away on December 23, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Brady was born on March 4, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA to Delton and Della Menard. He enjoyed reading his bible, enjoying the great outdoors, and learning history.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two children, Paul...
Mervin Lee Sanders
Dec 22, 2020
Mervin Lee Sanders, 90, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Mervin was born on February 3, 1930 in Basile, LA to Jessie and Louise Sanders. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing to Cajun music. Mr. Sanders served in the United States Army for 21 years and served during the Korean War and...
Vicki A Duhon
Dec 22, 2020
Funeral services for Mrs. Vicki A. Duhon, 65, of Midland will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carroll Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Duhon will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 1:00...
Wayne Suarez
Dec 21, 2020
Lloyd “Wayne” Suarez, 62, of Sulphur, LA, died on December 21, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1958, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Lloyd Wayne Catchot and Katherine Butler.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Penny, daughters Kimberly Unkel (Jesse) and Stephanie Deville (Spencer), mother Katherine, and his two grand-dogs Luna and Rosie.
He is preceded...
Joyce Barras
Dec 21, 2020
Virginia Joyce Barras, 89, was called to her Heavenly home on December 21, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Born on April 3, 1931 in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana to Otis Paul and Halena Trahan Billiot Jinks, Mrs. Barras lived most of her life in the Sulphur area. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and...
Anthony Patrick Bertrand
Dec 19, 2020
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Anthony Patrick Bertrand, 65, of Lake Arthur will be held at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Bertrand will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur and continue...
Ronald J Lopez
Dec 18, 2020
The family of Mr. Ronald John Lopez, 74, of Jennings announces his passing on Friday, December 18, 2020.
In accordance with Mr. Lopez’s wishes, he will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Lopez was born on January 2, 1946 in Jennings, to Remie and Evelia Crochet Lopez. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings and owned...
Charles H. "Pete" Lovett, Jr.
Dec 16, 2020
Charles Harley Lovett, Jr, 57 of Sulphur passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in a local hospital.
Charles, a 1981 Sulphur High Graduate, was a member of the Sulphur High School Alumni Association and a former Sulphur High School Band Booster President. He was also involved in the Sea Cadet Program. Charles worked in local industry as a Heavy Equipment...
Erika Jean Anderson
Dec 15, 2020
On Tuesday, December 15, 2020, Erika Jean Cooley Anderson, loving wife, and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 43.
Erika was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on March 22, 1977 to Robert Cooley and Patricia Cooley Whitaker. She was the Manager for a Construction Detail Cleaning company in the Lake Charles area. Erika had a passion for...
Roy W. Talley
Dec 15, 2020
Jennings
Mr. Roy W. (Gramps) Talley, 81, of Jennings, went to be with his beloved Beatrice on December 15, 2020. Funeral Services for Gramps will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 11:00 am at the Jennings United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Parker officiating.
Burial will follow in Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation...
Kathleen Oquinn Williams
Dec 15, 2020
Mrs. Kathleen “Kathy” O’Quinn Williams, 66, of Lake Arthur passed away on December 15, 2020. She was born in Morgan City, LA on August 7, 1954 to Elton Joseph O’Quinn and Mary Stella Suarez O’Quinn.
She worked as a legal secretary.
Mrs. Williams will be cremated with no services at this time.
She is survived by two brothers, Mike O’Quinn...
Dolores "Deedee" Slayter
Dec 14, 2020
On December 14, 2020, Dolores “DeeDee” Marlene Whiddon Slayter slipped through the ties that bound her to this life to spend eternity in her Heavenly Father’s arms.
Graveside services for Mrs. Slayter will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery with Bro. Brian Wells officiating under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Visitation for Mrs....
Justin Ray Manuel
Dec 13, 2020
Justin Ray Manuel, 40, of Westlake passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at a local hospital.
He was quiet with a kind and gentle personality. Justin cared about others, especially his Mom.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Judy Manuel of Westlake; brother, Danny Manuel; three nephews, River Stephens, Gage Manuel, and Dillon Manuel; paternal grandparents, Calvin and...
Thomas Williams
Dec 13, 2020
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Williams, 69, of Thornwell, LA passed away on December 13, 2020. He was born on July 29, 1951 to parents Wilbur and Katherine Williams. Tommy was a farmer of rice and crawfish. He was also an avid hunter and enjoyed hunting alligator as well as ducks, geese and deer. He served on different boards within the parish.
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Herman Louis Labauve
Dec 9, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. Herman Louis LaBauve, 93, of Jennings will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. LaBauve will begin on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m....
