Local Obituaries
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...
Gertrude Ann Bonin
Oct 20, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Doucet Bonin, 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Sensat Cemetery in Egan.
Funeral home visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Mrs. Bonin passed away at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019 in the...
Derick James Legros
Oct 16, 2019
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Derick James LeGros, 31, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 in the St. Jules Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery in T-Mamou under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. LeGros passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in San...
Dianne Deshotel Hyman
Oct 14, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Dianne Deshotel Hyman, 60 of Jennings will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Colson officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Hyman will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 and continue...
Brenda Fontenot
Oct 13, 2019
Jennings
Mrs. Brenda Loftin Fontenot, 73, of Jennings passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Visitation for Mrs. Fontenot will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Fontenot was...
Wilfred "Peewee" Kebodeaux
Oct 12, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Wilfred “PeeWee” Warren Kebodeaux, 79, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Roy Platt officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Kebodeaux will begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from...
Dorothy "Memaw" Smith
Oct 11, 2019
Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy C. “Memaw” Smith, 95, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Woods Cemetery in Hickory Valley, TN.
Mrs. Smith died at 4:45 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 in the Jeff Davis Living Center.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Baldwyn, MS and a resident of Jennings, LA for 10 years...
Melba Dean Holloway
Oct 10, 2019
The family of Ms. Melba Dean Holloway, 59, of Mansfield, sadly announces her passing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at DeSoto Regional Medical Center in Mansfield, LA. Ms. Holloway will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Holloway was a graduate of Hathaway High School and later...
Helen Rita Bujol
Oct 10, 2019
Helen was born in Estherwood on Aug. 3, 1924, and completed her life journey on Oct. 10, 2019, at the age of 95.
Helen was enrolled in the Baylor Willed Body Program and her participation helped further medical education and research.
She was an amazing and generous woman! Helen loved fresh flowers, cooking, garage sales, traveling and day trips to...
Phyllis Ann Benoit
Oct 9, 2019
Funeral services for Phyllis Ann Benoit, 64, will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11. 2019 with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Phyllis, known as “Ms. Elvis”, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in...
Rose Marie Clement
Oct 8, 2019
JENNINGS
Memorial services for Mrs. Rose Marie Andrus Clement, 83, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2019 in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Rev. William Miller officiating.
Her wishes were to be cremated. Arrangements are under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mrs. Clement passed away surrounded by her family at 3:51 p.m., Tuesday,...
Ada W. Weaver
Oct 7, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada May Whittington Weaver, 83, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in the Raymond United Methodist Church with Rev. Laura Nusbaum officiating.
Burial will be in the Raymond Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation will be at the church from 1:00 p.m. until time of services on...
Clyde Sheffield, Jr.
Oct 5, 2019
Jennings
Mr. Clyde Denson Sheffield, Jr., 76, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 5, 2019.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Pisgah Baptist Church in Florien with Rev. C.M. Kelly officiating.
He was born on June 16, 1943 in Rifle, Colorado to parents, Clyde and Jean Ferguson...
Zachary David Blanchard
Oct 3, 2019
Jennings
Zachary David Blanchard, 23, of Jennings passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019 at his home in Jennings. Zachary was a very special and loving child who enjoyed camping, going in the swimming pool and riding in his bike cart.
Funeral services for Zachary will be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez...
Darren James Gary
Sep 30, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Mr. Darren James Gary, 54, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Funeral home visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday;...
Lena W Goebel
Sep 26, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena W. Goebel, 94, of Elton will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings with Revs. Darrell Hieronymus and Barrett Marcantel officiating. Burial will follow in China Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Goebel will be on Sunday, September 29,...
