Local Obituaries
Terry Lynn Lejeune
Mar 17, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Terry Lynn LeJeune, 57, of Jennings, will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating.
Visitation for Mr. LeJeune will begin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until the 9:00 p.m. closing hour. A rosary will be...
Ann B. Hebert
Mar 16, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Benoit Hebert, 79, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings with Bro. James Johnson officiating. She will be laid to rest with her husband, John, in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Hebert...
John David Prejean
Mar 15, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for John David Prejean, 36, will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. A burial will follow in Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. and go on until the time...
Charles Istre
Mar 14, 2024
The family of Charles James Istre, 66, announces his passing away from this life on March 14, 2024, in Natchitoches, LA, where he was currently residing.
The family has respected his wishes of cremation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Charles was born on February 24, 1958, in Mermentau, La, to Eddie Istre and Olite Viator Istre. He lived...
Ruby Mae Newman
Mar 10, 2024
Jennings
A Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Ruby Lavergne Newman, 94, will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings, with Father Trey Ange officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Thursday at Miguez Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time to depart from...
Frank Verret, Sr.
Mar 9, 2024
Jennings
Frank J. Verret Sr., 83, of Lafayette, Louisiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his children, in Jennings, Louisiana on March 9, 2024.
Frank was born in Charenton, Louisiana, in 1940, to Gabriel Verret and Edith Dugas Verret. Frank attended Tuerlings High School before joining the Army in July 1959. After serving in the Army, Frank worked in the oil...
Rocky Gaspard
Mar 4, 2024
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Rocky Jaith Gaspard, 37, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Jered Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. and...
Rena Fontenot
Mar 2, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Rena Fontenot, 92, of Mermentau will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, with Bro. Darryl Hieronymous and Scott Sensat officiating. Burial will follow in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5 and...
Donna B. Lejeune
Mar 1, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church for Mrs. Donna Lou Buller LeJeune, 90, of Jennings, with Father Charles McMillin officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. LeJeune will begin on Thursday morning...
Christopher Harford
Mar 1, 2024
Jennings
Christopher Daniel Harford, age 47, left this earth before anyone was ready, especially him. Chris was born to Mary and Chuck in 1977 and grew up in Ball, LA.
As a boy, he was small in stature but large in personality and wit! He was a true outdoorsman. He cared for animals and wildlife and absolutely loved being in...
David Medus
Feb 28, 2024
Jennings
The family of Mr. David James Medus, 73, of Lafayette announces the passing of their beloved brother on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Mr. Medus was born on January 2, 1951, to parents, Allen James, and Louise Elonide Caldwell Medus. David had many skills and talents that he shared with his family and friends including interior landscaping, floral design and...
Nellie Lacombe Leckelt
Feb 26, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie LaCombe Leckelt, 85, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at The Hope Church in Evangeline with Brother Thomas Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Bluff Cemetery in Evangeline under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Leckelt will begin on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at...
Benita Ann Legros
Feb 26, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Benita Ann LeGros, 70, of Roanoke, will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. LeGros will begin on Friday afternoon, March 1, 2024, at...
Jerry Hines
Feb 24, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Jerry J. Hines, 76, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Thursday afternoon, February 29, 2024, at...
Bennett N. David
Feb 22, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mr. Bennett Neil David, 70, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home...
Jimmy Romero
Feb 20, 2024
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Jimmy Romero, 61, of Jennings, will be celebrated on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady Help of Christians church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Jimmy will begin on Friday, February...
Albert Trahan
Feb 17, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Albert Trahan, 78, of Crowley will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson Cauy Breaux and Jason Corder officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The visitation will begin Tuesday morning at 9:30...
Cynthia Lanthier
Feb 14, 2024
Lake Arthur
The family of Cynthia Marie LeBlanc Lanthier announce the death of their beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter on February 14, 2024.
Ms. Lanthier was born on November 21, 1961, in Crowley to Elwood LeBlanc and Gloria Guillory. She enjoyed listening to music, fishing, and raising Pekingese. She also enjoyed volunteering at the veterinary clinic in Estherwood. Cynthia...
Wanda Leblanc Allen
Feb 10, 2024
Wanda LeBlanc Allen died peacefully at home with her family on February 10, 2024, having lived a long, full, and giving life. She was born to Otis Franklin and Alma McRight LeBlanc on August 4, 1927, and grew up in Oberlin, Louisiana, graduating valedictorian from Oberlin High. Her mother was a pillar of the Oberlin Baptist Church, and Wanda played...
George E Dill
Feb 10, 2024
Jennings
The family of George E. Dill, 87 of Crowley, LA, announce his passing on February 10, 2024, in his home surrounded by his daughter and longtime caregivers.
Services were held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 12:45 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. The burial was in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery with full Military...
