Local Obituaries
Creedon Keith Cormier
Mar 5, 2020
Jennings
Our sweetheart Creedon Keith Cormier passed peacefully in his Momma’s arms surrounded by his family Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX.
Creedon was born on December 10, 2014 in Jennings, LA to Haylee B. Pelt and Kevin C. Cormier.
Creedon never met a stranger; everyone was his friend. He loved to sing, preach, dance...
Elmer Doucet
Mar 3, 2020
JENNINGS
Mr. Elmer Doucet passed away on March 3, 2020 in Lake Charles, LA at the age of 86. Elmer is survived by his daughter Roberta Doucet Stephens, his brother Joe Doucet and sister Pat Compton, his grandchildren Megan Stephens, Cade Stephens and Callie Stephens Weigmann, and his great grandchildren Sadie Grace Gilbert, Addison Louise Weigmann, baby boy Stephens who...
Margaret Monlezun
Mar 2, 2020
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Goldie Griffin Monlezun, 99, will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, March 6, 2020 in the Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating.
Funeral home visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service.
Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Mrs. Monlezun passed away...
Gerald Paul Dugas
Feb 29, 2020
JENNINGS
Gerald P. Dugas, 72, passed away February 29, 2020 at his home in Lafayette in the presence of his beloved wife, immediate family and friends. Mr. Dugas was born December 14, 1947 in Jennings, LA to Alcee and Lillian Dugas. He lost the battle to Lou Gehrig’s Disease and Front Lobe Dementia and is now at peace.
Gerald...
Raymond F Taylor Iii
Feb 28, 2020
Mr. Raymond Frederick Taylor III, 77, of Jennings passed away on February 28, 2020 in the SWLA Veterans Home in Jennings. Mr. Taylor will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings and interment will be at a later date in the SWLA Veterans Cemetery after its opening.
Mr. Taylor served his nation honorably as a Flight...
Agnes June Hupp
Feb 27, 2020
Estherwood
Agnes June LeJeune Hupp died on Feb. 27, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi, from complications from urothelial cancer at the age of 73. She was a resident of Estherwood, Louisiana.
Agnes — or June as she preferred to be addressed— grew up in Estherwood surrounded by the love of many sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was the youngest...
Christopher Lee Jackson
Feb 27, 2020
Jennings
Christopher Lee Jackson, 45, of Welsh passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Jackson will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
He worked in the Pipeline industry as a pipefitter.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Jackie Jackson of Jennings and Sarah Epperson of Alabama; his paternal grandfather, Melvin Jackson;...
Thomas Wilbert Dugas, Sr.
Feb 26, 2020
JENNINGS
Mr. Thomas “Wilbert” Dugas, Sr., 84, (also known as Pop to his family) passed away at 3:27 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the Gueydan Memorial Guest House where he lived his final days.
Mr. Dugas’ wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral...
David Paul Duhon
Feb 25, 2020
JENNINGS
Mr. David Paul Duhon, 63, passed away at 11:00 am., Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Duhon’s wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements were under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. Duhon was a resident of Jennings and a retired automotive mechanic.
Survivors include two sisters, Catherine Bonin of Crowley, Geneva Comeaux of Basile;...
Troy James Pelsia
Feb 21, 2020
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. Troy Pelsia, 51, of Lake Arthur will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur with Pastor Pat Deshotel officiating. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Pelsia...
Destiny Jade Montgomery
Feb 20, 2020
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Miss Destiny Jade Montgomery, 16, of Lake Arthur will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. The service will begin at 11:30 a.m. with burial to follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Miss...
Pamela Thibodeaux
Feb 14, 2020
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Pamela “Pammie” Monceaux Thibodeaux, 58, of Kinder, formerly of Lake Arthur, will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur with Brother Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Thibodeaux will be...
Gordon L Hayes
Feb 13, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. Gordon L. Hayes, 83 of Jennings will be held Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating. Entombment will be in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mausoleum in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Hayes will be held on...
Nealis Joseph Dartez
Feb 12, 2020
JENNINGS
Mr. Nealis Joseph Dartez, 76, passed away at 12:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 in the Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh.
His wishes were to be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday March 1, 2020 at the Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove. Friends and family are invited. The arrangements are under the...
Clarence "Bill" Britt
Feb 5, 2020
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence “Bill” William Britt, 83 of Jennings will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Carol and Carl Guidry officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Britt will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, February 15...
Wesley Wayne Touchet
Feb 3, 2020
LAKE ARTHUR
Funeral services for Mr. Wesley Wayne Touchet, 45, will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in the Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur with Pastor John Cernek officiating.
Mr. Touchet’s body will be cremated following the services.
Funeral home visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Mr. Touchet was a lifelong...
Gene David Fontenot
Feb 2, 2020
JENNINGS
Mr. Gene David Fontenot, 58, passed away at 7:20 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2020 in the Jeff Davis Living Center.
Mr. Fontenot was a lifelong resident of Evangeline/Jennings and worked as a roustabout in the oilfield.
His body will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Survivors include one sister, Dolores (Tony) Crader of...
Judy B. Stubbs
Jan 30, 2020
Funeral services for Mrs. Judy Benoit Stubbs, 77, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Garden of Angels under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stubbs passed away at 12:35 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the Jeff...
Dinah Richard
Jan 28, 2020
JENNINGS
A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Dinah Stagg Richard, 76, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Skip Dean officiating.
Memorial visitation will be at the church from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday until time of the celebration.
Mrs. Richard passed away at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in...
Rudolph "Rudy" Tonn Ll
Jan 28, 2020
EltonMr. Rudolph “Rudy” William Tonn II, 79, passed away at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his residence in Elton.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Elton United Methodist Church with Rev. Laura Nausbaum officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 p.m.
Private interment...
