Local Obituaries
Ronald W. Smith
Jul 17, 2023
Jennings
Celebration of Life Services for Ronald Wayne “Rooster” Smith, 74, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings, with Phil Doucet, co-minister of Christ’s Church of Jennings and Pastor Charles “Butch” Brunt officiating. His family has honored his wishes of cremation.
Visitation for Mr. Smith will begin at 1:00 p.m. on...
Cilton Villemarette
Jul 16, 2023
Lake Arthur
The family of Mr. Cilton Joseph Villemarette, Jr., 66, of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, announces his passing on July 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services for Cilton will be held on Wednesday July 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur. A burial is to follow in...
Barbara Mans Hawkins
Jul 16, 2023
Jennings
The Family of Barbara Mans Hawkins announces her peaceful passage from this life into the Presence of The Lord on July 16, 2023.
She was born in Jennings, LA September 05, 1932, to John Charles Mans and Lois Peebles Mans. Her parents and sister, Eleanor Mae, preceded her in death. Her husband Linus T. Hawkins and she were married...
Joyce Marie Williams
Jul 11, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Joyce Marie Bertrand Williams, 82, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, July 17, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Kyle Sonnier officiating. Interment will follow in St. John the Evangelist Catholic Cemetery in Lacassine under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Williams will begin on...
Rita Martin
Jul 11, 2023
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Rita Ann Perry Martin, 87, lifelong resident of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 1: 00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Interment will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Martin will begin on...
Randall "Fig" Stevens
Jul 10, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Randall Joseph “Fig” Stevens, 67, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Randall “Fig” Stevens was born in Lake...
Wilma Marie Deshotel
Jul 3, 2023
Jennings
Wilma Marie Deshotel, 78, of Evangeline, LA, passed away on July 3, 2023, in the Jeff Davis Living Center, surrounded by her family.
The family is respecting Ms. Wilma’s wishes of cremation. Cremation will take place under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Wilma was born on August 14, 1944, in Basile, LA, to Ivy Deshotel and...
Velton Charles Deitz
Jul 2, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Velton Charles Deitz, 84, of Abbeville, will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel. A burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
The visitation for Mr. Deitz will begin Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Mr. Deitz passed away on...
Leroy C. Vincent
Jul 1, 2023
The family of Leroy Charles Vincent, 68, of Jennings, announces his passing on July 1,2023, in his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at First Pentecostal Church in Jennings with Brother Townley officiating. Visitation will be held the same day from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hetzel
Jul 1, 2023
Jennings
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
A celebration of Life Eternal for Elizabeth Louise (Betty) Schlesinger Hetzel, 89, will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 3, 2023 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings with Rev. Charles Miller, pastor at St. John Lutheran...
Albert Manuel
Jun 24, 2023
Jennings
The family of Albert Manuel, 75, of Jennings, announces his passing on June 24, 2023. Mr. Manuel chose cremation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Manuel was born on December 10, 1947, in Kinder to Drew Joseph and Nita Schexnyder Manuel. He was a high school graduate. He met the love of his life, Carol Ann Touchet...
Saundra "Toni" Hearod
Jun 24, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Saundra “Toni” Gail Duhon Hearod, 72, of Jennings will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the Direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Funeral home visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday; and 8:00 a.m. Tuesday...
Jennifer Ann Broussard
Jun 22, 2023
Jennings
Jennifer Ann Broussard
It is with sad hearts that the family of Jennifer (Jenny) Broussard announce her passing into the arms of Jesus on June 22, 2023. The family is honoring her wishes of cremation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Jenny was strong, independent, kind, and loving. She was the first to offer a hand of assistance...
Eugene Kershaw, Sr.
Jun 21, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Eugene Joseph Kershaw, Sr., will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Kershaw will begin at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023,...
Carson R. Guin
Jun 20, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Carson R. Guin, 71, of Gueydan, will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. A burial, with Military Funeral Honors, will follow in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The visitation for Mr....
Eli Joseph Landry, Jr.
Jun 17, 2023
Jennings
Eli Joseph Landry, Jr., 77, a lifelong resident of Jennings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home in Jennings.
Mr. Eli was born on July 30, 1945, in Jennings to Eli and Alice McLean Landry. He was a high school graduate and worked in the oil industry most of his life.
He leaves behind to...
Glenn Paul Rider
Jun 12, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. Glenn Rider, 71, of Jennings will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Kyle Sonnier, Joseph “T-Joe” Taylor and Carl “Tiger” Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The visitation for Mr. Rider will begin on Friday...
Rinee "Steve" Arnold
Jun 12, 2023
Jennings
Rinee Stephen “Steve” Arnold, of Lake Charles, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior on June 12, 2023.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at Christ’s Church in Jennings, with Pastor David Veillon officiating.
Visitation will be held on Monday June 19, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home...
Elaine Dupont
Jun 9, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine Dupont, 96, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, June 12, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel in Jennings at 10:00 a.m. with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Entombment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 2:00 p.m....
Keith Allen Credeur
Jun 9, 2023
Jennings
The family of Mr. Keith Allen Credeur, 70, of Jennings, announces his passing on June 9, 2023, in Lafayette, LA. The family is honoring his wishes for cremation. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Keith was born in Jennings, LA, on June 22, 1952, to Charles Credeur and Pearl Gary Credeur. He was a...
