Local Obituaries
Joanna G Parsley
Feb 27, 2021
Graveside services (weather permitting) for Mrs. JoAnna Gary Parsley will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Paul LaFleur officiating. Arrangement are being handled through Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Parsley will begin Sunday evening, February 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. with a...
Geraldine O'Quain Lejeune
Feb 22, 2021
Geraldine “Pookie” O’Quain LeJeune, 81, of Sulphur passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Pookie loved playing Bingo and playing cards with her family; she would keep them laughing with her jokes and stories. She collected roosters and her favorite foods were boiled crabs or fried catfish. Pookie enjoyed mail-in (back in the day) and online shopping....
Calvin "Kakie" Trahan
Feb 22, 2021
Calvin “Kakie” Trahan, 84, passed away on February 22, 2021. Kakie was born on January 25, 1937 to Elton and Venia Trahan in Lake Charles, LA. Kakie enjoyed being around friends and family especially working cattle and watching his kids and grandkids in all of their endeavors. You could find Kakie driving around on his daily runs checking cattle, telling...
Terry N Shultz
Feb 22, 2021
Mr. Terry N. Shultz, 84, of Jennings passed away peacefully, Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home in Jennings. Mr. Shultz was born in Jennings on September 6, 1936 to parents, Ralph C. and Edna Earl Shultz.
He was a lifelong resident of Jennings and worked as an agent for pipeline companies.
Mr. Shultz leaves behind to cherish his memory,...
Veronica "Tut" Trahan
Feb 21, 2021
Veronica Ann “Tut” Murrell Trahan, 88, of Carlyss became a citizen of Heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Lafayette with her four daughters at her side.
Through selfless devotion Tut was a living example of the Sacramental life we are called to from birth. Unselfishly giving of herself without recourse. Exonerating her husband and children in all things embraced...
Chasity Cherie' Monceaux
Feb 21, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Chasity Cherie’ Denby Monceaux, 40, of Jennings will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow in Gary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Monceaux will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and continue until...
Lorma Duhon Lebrun
Feb 20, 2021
Lorma Duhon LeBrun, 91, met her loving father and savior Saturday, February 20, 2021.
She was married to Roland LeBrun Sr. for 70 years. Lorma was born to Jimmy and Mamnie Duhon of Westlake, LA on May 2, 1929.
Those left to cherish her memory are her 4 children, Roland LeBrun Jr. and wife Anita, Charlotte Carruth and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...