Local Obituaries
James Guthrie, Jr.
Dec 14, 2019
EVANGELINE
Funeral services for Mr. James Arthur “Doodle” Guthrie, Jr. 77, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019 in the Hope Church in Evangeline with Bro. Thomas Patterson officiating.
Burial will be in the Bon Pasteur Cemetery in Welsh under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Funeral home visitation will be from 10:30 until 8:00...
Leo Domingue
Dec 13, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Walter Leo Domingue, 72, of Jennings will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 at Jennings United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Parker officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in China Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Domingue will begin on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2:30...
Mary Agnes Benoit
Dec 13, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Miss Mary Agnes Benoit, 85, of Jennings will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Miss Benoit will begin on Monday, December 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m....
Alicia Cedillo
Dec 13, 2019
Jennings
The family of Ms. Alicia Espinoza Cedillo, 81, regretfully announces her passing away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Camelot Brookside in Jennings, Louisiana.
Ms. Cedillo is survived by a daughter, Maria Reyes of Las Vegas, Nevada; a son, David Cedillo of Texas; eight sisters, three brothers, and three grandchildren.
She enjoyed playing bingo, crocheting and spending time with...
Michael Gene Boyd
Dec 10, 2019
JENNINGS
Michael Gene “Mike” Boyd, born in Alvin, Texas on May 28th, 1958, died December 10th, 2019, at age 61 in Port Allen, Louisiana. He resided at Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation of Port Allen.
Michael was born in Alvin, Texas and spent his childhood years in Alvin, TX and his middle- to high-school years in Brazoria County, TX and Lake...
Nathaniel Abraham Lebeouf
Dec 10, 2019
Jennings
The family of Nathaniel Abraham LeBeouf laid their baby boy to rest on December 13, 2019. He was the son of Natasha and Jason LeBeouf and the grandson of Alice LeJeune and Jamie LeBleu. Nathaniel leaves behind his siblings, Jonah, Grace, Mary Elizabeth, Joyanna, Hope and Faith LeDoux.
Roy Steve Norris
Dec 6, 2019
The family of Mr. Roy Steve Norris, 78, of Jennings wishes to announce his passing on Friday, December 6, 2019 at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Norris moved here from Houston, TX in 1976. He served his country during peacetime in the United States Army. He worked as a trucker in the transportation industry.
Mr. Norris leaves behind...
Betty B. Briggs
Dec 5, 2019
Betty Barousse Briggs, age 92 and a lifelong resident of Jennings, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, December 5, in the SW Louisiana Veterans Home after battling advanced dementia for several years. She was a resident of the VA Home for nearly 5 years and her family is extremely grateful to the attentive and loving care provided by its entire staff...
Emma L Lejeune
Dec 1, 2019
Mrs. Emma L. Lejeune (66) passed away at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 1,2019 in her residence in Hathaway.
A private service and burial will be held under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
She was manager of the Jeff Davis Parish Library, Lake Arthur branch for many years. She was a graduate of the Lake Arthur High School,...
Lorraine L Morris
Nov 24, 2019
Lorraine LeGros Morris, born on October 9, 1937, was peacefully welcomed into the Lord’s arms on November 24, 2019. Lorraine worked for several different departments throughout Jefferson Parish for many years. She was dedicated to her work, but most of all dedicated to her family and friends and loved them with all her heart. She truly believed in living life...
Rosa M Labove
Nov 21, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa B. LaBove, 91, of Evangeline will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Lafleur officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visistation for Mrs. LaBove will begin Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until...
Connie M Soileau
Nov 20, 2019
Mrs. Connie Soileau, 68, passed away at 12:11 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Her wishes were to be cremated. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
She was a three-year resident of Elton moving there from Jennings. She retired as a clerk for the State Welfare Office after 26+ years of...
Landon Blake Hebert
Nov 14, 2019
JENNINGSFuneral services for Mr. Landon Blake Hebert, 30, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel in Jennings with Pastor J.J. Uys officiating.
Burial will be in the Gotte Cove Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Landon was called home at 2:00 a.m. Thursday,...
Louella Marie Verrette
Nov 5, 2019
JENNINGS
Mrs. Louella Verrette, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 3:31 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Mrs. Verrette was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
She was a native of Berwick and was a resident of Welsh at the time of her death. She retired as a bus driver for the Assumption Parish...
Kenneth Carl Istre
Nov 4, 2019
Jennings
Kenneth Carl Istre closed his Bible for the final time on November 4th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. His daily life was a living testimony of his faithfulness and love for the Lord. Kenneth was born on Feb 8, 1929 in Jennings, Louisiana to Ivy Joseph Istre and Betty Valdetero Istre. He attended Jennings High School receiving many athletic awards...
John W Louviere, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Jennings
John W. Louviere, Jr, 85, was born on August 2, 1934 in Lacassine, LA to John Whitney Louviere, Sr. and Mary Richard Louviere. John met his Savior on November 3, 2019 after spending his last few months in residence at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans’ Home.
He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church where he served as an...
Joycelyn "Joy" Martin
Oct 29, 2019
JENNINGS
Mrs. Joycelyn “Joy” Theriot Martin, 58, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in her residence.
Her wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Martin was a lifelong resident of Evangeline and was a homemaker. She...
Kenneth James Clement
Oct 29, 2019
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth James Clement will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Rev. William Miller officiating.
Funeral home visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday; and 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Friday...
Florence Ann Conner Guidry
Oct 25, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Ann Conner Guidry, 75, will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Vaughan officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.
Mrs. Guidry passed away at 12:31 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the...
Kathleen Lejeune
Oct 23, 2019
JENNINGS
Kathleen Godeaux LeJeune, 82, passed away peacefully on October 23,2019 in her home in Jennings surrounded by her loved ones.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a short service directly following in the funeral home Chapel.
Kathleen “Kat” LeJeune was born to Enford...
