Local Obituaries
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...
Maria Elva Yanez
Jun 7, 2023
Jennings
Graveside services for Ms. Maria Elva Yanez, 78, of Jennings will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Greenwood Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Juan Yanez, her son, officiating.
Ms. Yanez passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in Matamoros, Mexico on August 10, 1944, to Porfirio Gonzales Lopez...
Jimmie Lee Martin
Jun 4, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmie Lee Martin, 79, of Jennings, will be held on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Belt officiating. Burial will take place in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
A visitation will be held in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Tuesday from 9:00...
Eugene "Beak" Roy
Jun 2, 2023
Jennings
The family of Eugene “Beak” Paul Roy, 72, of Jennings, announces his passing on June 2, 2023. The family respected Mr. Roy’s wishes of cremation. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.
Beak was born on March 19, 1951, to Noah Roy and Ola Mae Breaux. Being a native of the Jennings area, he worked most of...
Marjorie Breaux Bellard
May 28, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Marjorie Breaux Bellard, 88, of Lake Arthur will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating.
Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Bellard will begin...
Hubert "Hubby" Clement, Jr.
May 24, 2023
Jennings
Hubert L. “Hubby” Clement, Jr., passed away on May 24, 2023, at his home in Evangeline, LA.
A memorial visitation will be held in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Interment will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery with military honors.
The...
Daniel Lee Maffit
May 23, 2023
Jennings
The family of Daniel Lee “Danny” Maffit, 70, of Jennings, announces his passing on May 22, 2023.
He is the son of Garold and Patty Lyons Maffit and was born August 8, 1952. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur until recent years where he resided in Jennings. He proudly served his country in the United States Air...
Clifford Paul Crochet, Jr.
May 19, 2023
Jennings
The family of Mr. Clifford Paul Crochet, Jr., 92, of Jennings, announces his passing on May 19, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until the time to depart for church at 12:45. A rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m. in the Miguez Chapel.
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David Glover, Sr.
May 19, 2023
David Glover, Sr., 75, of Jennings, passed away peacefully in his home on May 19, 2023, surrounded by his family.
The family has chosen the wishes of cremation. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home.
David grew up in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. He was the youngest or three children and the only son. He always loved music...
Margaret Ellen Boykin
May 14, 2023
The family of Ms. Margaret Ellen Boykin, 51, of Welsh, announces her passing on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her residence.
Ms. Boykin was born on July 23, 1971, to parents, Charles Clarkson Smith, and Mary Patricia Langham. She moved here from Fayetteville, GA approximately three years ago. Maggie worked as a dental assistant for 30 years.
Those...
Hellen Ruth Crochet
May 14, 2023
The family of Hellen Ruth Crochet, 81, of Jennings, LA, announces her passing on May 14, 2023. Visitation will be held on Friday May 19, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Cremation is to follow the visitation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Ms. Hellen was born on September 26, 1941,...
James Rufus Saylor, Jr.
May 14, 2023
James Rufus Saylor, Jr., 76, of Jennings, passed away at his home on May 14, 2023
Mr. Saylor was born on January 1, 1947, in New Orleans to James Rufus Saylor and Lorraine Trascher. Mr. Saylor served his country honorably in the Air Force where he also received his GED. He was a minister.
Those left to treasure...
Dillan Blaine Mott
May 14, 2023
The family of Dillan Blaine Mott, 22, of Basile, LA, announces his passing on May 14, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Dillan was born on January 4, 2001, in Crowley, LA to Susan Ann Mott. Growing up he attended Basile High School. He was very kind and caring man. He always had a...
Rocky Benoit
May 7, 2023
Rocky Lynn Benoit was born on November 25, 1959 and adopted by Rufus and Stella Benoit in Jennings, Louisiana. Rocky passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, in Houston, Texas after a valiant battle with cancer. While attending college at Louisiana Tech, he met the love of his life Tammie Tharpe Benoit. They married in 1983 and he began his...
Leslie Sneed Bergeaux
May 5, 2023
Jennings
The family of Leslie Sneed Bergeaux, 42, of Jennings, announces her passing on Friday, May 5, 2023, after a lengthy illness.
Leslie was born on June 13, 1980, in Jennings to Arthur O. “Bo” Sneed, Jr. and Dianne Maffitt Sneed. She was a lifelong resident of Jennings.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Angela "Angie" Merchant
May 4, 2023
Angela ‘’Angie” Lee Merchant, 42, passed away on May 4th, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services for Ms. Merchant will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023
at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Josh Belt officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin...
Phayla M. Kratzer
Apr 30, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. for Ms. Phayla Marie Kratzer, 72 of Jennings at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Jude Fernando officiating. A burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Kratzer will begin Wednesday, May...
Jackie Marie Bougard
Apr 27, 2023
Jennings
Funeral Mass for Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Bougard, 68, of Jennings, will be held on Monday May 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings with Father Keith Pellerin officiating.
Jackie passed away on Thursday, April 27th 2023 surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023,...
Nancy Jill Watkins
Apr 24, 2023
Welsh
Nancy Jill Watkins passed away on April 24, 2023, at her home in Welsh, LA, surrounded by her dear family. Jill was born on October 24, 1963, to Elizabeth “Libba” and Bobby Watkins of Fenton, LA. She was a graduate of Welsh High School, McNeese State University and Delta Business School in Lake Charles, LA.
She was self-employed as...
Hunter Ryan Bonnette
Apr 24, 2023
Jennings
Funeral services for Hunter Ryan Bonnette, 1, of Jennings will be held on Friday April 28, 2023, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Josh Belt officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 3:00 p.m.
Burial will be in the Lacassine Cemetery under the direction...
