Local Obituaries
Dr. Clyde Newmiller Jr.
Jan 6, 2024
Jennings
Dr. Clyde Erwin Newmiller, Jr., 86, of Lake Charles, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at his residence.
Visitation for Dr. Newmiller will begin on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings and will close at 4:00 p.m.
Cremation is to follow the visitation under the direction of Miguez Funeral...
Alex Stanford
Jan 6, 2024
Jennings
A Memorial Mass for Mr. Alex Stanford, 83, will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Egan with Father Andrew Killeen officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings.
Mr. Alex Stanford, 83, of Egan, passed...
Seth P. Leblanc
Jan 3, 2024
Jennings
Mr. Seth Patrick LeBlanc, 41, of Jennings, passed away suddenly on January 3, 2024. He was born on January 5, 1982, in Lake Charles to Timothy Guidry and Jenene LeBlanc Sonnier. He worked as a handyman in the construction industry.
Seth was a very talented and artistic man. He loved listening to music. He was a faithful and godly...
Belinda Ortego
Dec 31, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Belinda Kay Ortego, 56, of Jennings, will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in the South Chapel at Miguez Funeral Home with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. A burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation for Mrs. Ortego will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the South Chapel and conclude at the 1:30...
Linda Winegeart Carter
Dec 31, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Linda Winegeart Carter, 69, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Jennings with Pastor Eric Sonnier officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Linda will begin Saturday, January 6, at the First Baptist...
Pamela "Pam" Vincent
Dec 31, 2023
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Marie Vincent, 69, of Jennings, will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. The burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Vincent will begin Wednesday,...
Gloria Havens
Dec 30, 2023
Jennings
Graveside services for Mrs. Gloria Havens, 91, will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, where she will be buried next to her beloved husband Jack. Rev. Todd Schumacher will officiate, and burial will be under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Gloria Ann Doughtie Havens, 91, passed away December...
Gaylor Gregory Brown
Dec 29, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Gaylor Gregory Brown, 75, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8, 2024, in the chapel...
Edward Carter
Dec 29, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Edward Taylor Carter, 101, will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Darrell Hieronymus officiating. A burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until the time...
Thomas "Tommy" Harelson
Dec 26, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edward Harelson, 67, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating.
Visitation for Mr. Harelson will begin on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel and will close at 8:00...
Lawrence Mallett Sr.
Dec 25, 2023
Jennings
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Mallett, Sr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lawrence Mallett Sr.,65, a proud resident of Bayou Chen in Welsh, La. Lawrence went to be with the Lord on the morning of December 25, 2023.
Graveside burial services will be held on Thursday December 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.,...
Ronald Gregory Zaunbrecher
Dec 24, 2023
Lake Arthur
Ronald Gregory Zaunbrecher, 83, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Lafayette, LA surrounded by his family.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Father Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction...
Cheryl "Penny" Davis
Dec 24, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Cheryl “Penny”Ann Davis, 60, of Iota, will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00. Burial will follow in Maxie Cemetery in Crowley, Louisiana under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. and continue until the 1:00 p.m....
Andrea Denise Fontenot
Dec 23, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Andrea Fontenot, 53, of Hathaway, LA, will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in the Miguez South Chapel in Jennings, with Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Fontenot will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023,...
Irene Dill
Dec 23, 2023
Jennings
The family of Irene C. Dill, 84, of Crowley, LA, announces her passing on December 23, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.
Services will be held on Thursday December 28, 2023, at 12:30 p.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Wayne Chapman officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time...
Mildred Herman
Dec 23, 2023
Jennings
Mildred Helen Haase Herman
Mildred “Midge”, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her residence in Lafayette, Louisiana, surrounded by loved ones.
Midge was born on September 24, 1933 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a young woman, she moved to New Orleans, with her sisters, where she met George Herman, Jr., husband of 70 years. They moved...
Martha Reed
Dec 20, 2023
Jennings
The family of Ms. Martha Ann Broussard Reed, 69 of Jennings announces her passing into the arms of her Savior on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Ms. Reed was born on August 8, 1954, in Jennings to George Broussard and Eva LeJeune. She was a sitter in the healthcare industry. Ms. Reed was well suited for her profession...
Noah Ardoin
Dec 20, 2023
Jennings
Memorial services for Mr. Noah Howell Ardoin, 74, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m.
Visitation begins on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 12 Noon and will continue until service time.
Mr. Ardoin was born on June 25, 1949, in Lake Charles, to Noah Ardoin...
Michael Steven White
Dec 20, 2023
Jennings
Michael “Mike-Mikey-Worm” Steven White, 37, went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 20, 2023.
Mike was born on November 21, 1986, to James “Bobby” and Sherry Doucet White. He attended school in Jennings, went on to receive his GED, became an licensed plumber and was studying for his Master Plumbing license. Mike lived and worked in...
Shelly Lejeune
Dec 17, 2023
Jennings
Shelly Maria “Peppy” LeJeune, 62, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at her home in Pine Prairie, Louisiana.
Ms. LeJeune was born in Jennings, on December 15, 1961, to Allen Newman and Joyce Sonnier. She was a high school graduate and worked as an operator in the construction industry. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally and she...
