Local Obituaries
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,...
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...
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...
Martin Gate' Richard
Feb 3, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Martin Wayne “Gate” Richard, 73, of Jennings will be
Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Richard will begin on Friday, February 5,...
Wilma Parker
Feb 2, 2021
Jennings
Mrs. Wilma B. Parker, 85 of Jennings passed away February 2, 2021 and now rests with her Savior.
She was born on June 6, 1935 in Mermentau to Kelly and Mary Louise Benoit. She was a homemaker and enjoy writing poetry, listening to Christian music, teaching vacation bible school and Sunday School.
She is survived by two sisters,...
Colleen Chance
Feb 1, 2021
March 14, 1933 – February 1, 2021
Colleen Whittenbaugh Chance (known as Coke to her family and many of her friends) was born March 14, 1933 in Rural Burdette, Colorado to Helen and Gayle Whittenbaugh. She died February 1, 2021 at her home in Carlyss, Louisiana at the age of 87.
The middle of three sisters, Colleen grew up and...
Evelyn Marie Lejeune
Jan 31, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Marie Fontenot LeJeune, 80 of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. LeJeune will begin Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2021 at 2:30...
Alice E Stackhouse
Jan 29, 2021
Alice Elizabeth Stackhouse, born September 21, 1930, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the age of 90. She was a Jennings native, daughter of Claude Earl Stackhouse and Ama Lee Fears Stackhouse. She was a graduate and valedictorian of Jennings High School, and graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a bachelor of music degree in Piano...
Brenda C Hardee
Jan 29, 2021
Brenda was born on December 22, 1949 to Charles and Edolia Curet born and raised in Hathaway. She shared her childhood with Debbie, Charlene, Polly, Chuck, and Bill. She was swept off of her feet by Jimmie Hardee of Lake Arthur. The two have spent the last 49 years enjoying one another’s company and making wonderful memories.
Brenda was a...
Linda Miller
Jan 28, 2021
Jennings
The family of Linda Jean Cox Miller are saddened to announce the passing of their loved one. Mrs. Miller passed away on January 28, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake unexpectedly.
Visitation for Linda Miller, 70, of Bridge City, TX will begin on Monday, February 8, at 2:30 p.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. A rosary will...
Elsie Marie Labauve
Jan 28, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie H. LaBauve, 86 of Jennings will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur at 12:00 noon with Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
A short visitation for Mrs. LaBauve will begin on Monday at...
Wilford "Freak" And Melba Sonnier
Jan 27, 2021
Wilford “Freak” Sonnier and Melba Jane LaVergne Sonnier.
Wilford was born on August 21, 1932 to John Alcie and Sylvia Lejune Sonnier in Sulphur and passed away on January 23, 2021. Melba was born on October 21, 1933 to Ramie LaVergne and Stella LaVergne Whittaker in Jennings, LA and passed away on January 27, 2021.
Freak worked on a Mule...
Peter Brown
Jan 27, 2021
Jennings
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and angel of the Lord came to free Peter Brown, Jr. from this world’s challenges.
Peter Brown, Jr. was born on May 26, 1938 to Elzenar and Peter Brown, Sr. who preceded him in death in Roanoke, Louisiana. He died at home after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old.
A...
Elizabeth Ann Naquin
Jan 26, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Wheat Naquin, 76 will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jered Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Naquin will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 and...
Joann Varnum
Jan 25, 2021
JoAnn Varnum, 84, loving wife and mother, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, her husband, and daughter at her side.
JoAnn was born in Eunice, LA. She met and married her husband while he was in the Air Force stationed in Wichita Falls, TX in 1952. After her husband was discharged from the military, they moved to Long Island,...
