Local Obituaries
Jeremie Keith Melancon
Feb 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the visitation arrangements for Mr. Jeremie Keith Melancon, aged 34, a resident of Lake Arthur. The visitation will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur, commencing at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:00 p.m.
Jeremie was born on October 30, 1989, in Kaplan,...
Rita Lewis
Feb 6, 2024
Jennings
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rita Legros Lewis, 100, of Andrus Cove has passed from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. She is now free of her earthy bonds and resting safely in the arms of Jesus. She was the tenth child born to the late Homer and Agnes LeJeune Legros born on January...
Ollie Calhoun Tietje
Feb 2, 2024
Jennings
The family of Mrs. Ollie Calhoun Tietje, 88, of Roanoke, LA, announces her passing from this life on February 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Roanoke Methodist Church, beginning at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Abby Salazar officiating. Burial will take place in Oaklawn Cemetery in Welsh, LA,...
Jenny Rene' Beals
Feb 2, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Jenny Rene’ Beals, 45, of Jennings will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Jennings Greater First Apostolic Church with Pastor Davis Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Parkview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Church and conclude at...
Elaine Marie Daigle
Jan 31, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Elaine Marie Daigle, 74, of Evangeline will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with Brother Darrell Hieronymus officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Evangeline under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Daigle will begin on Monday, February 5,...
Bonnie Savoie Broussard
Jan 30, 2024
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial, for Mrs. Bonnie Savoie Broussard, 88, will be held on Tuesday February 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Father Jay Alexius officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in St. Anthony Cemetery, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
A gathering...
Kenneth Wayne Russell
Jan 29, 2024
Jennings
Kenneth Wayne Russell was born November 16, 1953. He was raised in Hayes by his grandparents, Joe and Natalie Gaspard. He later moved to Jennings where he lived before retiring and moving to Evangeline to be close to his daughter.
He spent his life working in the oilfield industry, in various positions over the years and retired as a...
Richard "Dickie" Waltrip
Jan 28, 2024
Jennings
Richard Allan Waltrip Sr., affectionately known as Dickie, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was 92 years old.
Born on July 14, 1931, in Austin, Texas, Dickie was the beloved husband of Karen Fremaux Waltrip and the loving father of Carlena Crador Lundy (Jeff d. 2015) and (J. M. Crador d. 2000), Jacqueline Roe...
Jordan H. Smith
Jan 27, 2024
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Jordan Hunter Smith, will be held on February 1, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, LA, and will be officiated by Reverend Michael Caraway and Reverend Trey Ange. A rosary will be recited at the church at 9:30 a.m. before the mass. Burial is...
Charmienne C Broussard
Jan 27, 2024
Jennings
Charmienne Collard Broussard, 64, of Andrus Cove, passed away on January 27, 2024, in her residence.
Funeral mass for Mrs. Charmienne, will be held on Tuesday January 30, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Father Trey Ange officiating.
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Monday January 29, 2024, in the...
Dolores F. Spears
Jan 22, 2024
Dolores Fontenot Spears , 85, passed away peacefully at her residence, on January 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
The family has chosen to respect her wishes of cremation. Cremation was under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at First Baptist Church in Jennings,...
Carol Jacqueline Haight
Jan 22, 2024
Jennings
Carol Jacqueline Haight, 77, of Jennings, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024. Ms. Haight was born in Niskayuna, NY on November 10, 1946, to Alexander Smith and Lola Borst Smith. She graduated from Linton High School in Schenectady, NY and received her LPN license in her last year of high school through Ellis Hospital of Nursing, Schenectady,...
Lula Mae Stevens
Jan 17, 2024
Lake Arthur
A funeral mass for Mrs. Lula Mae Trahan Stevens, 85, will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Father Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. until the time to leave for...
Karl David Daigle
Jan 17, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Karl David Daigle, Sr., 70, of Jennings, LA, will be held on Monday January 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, with Father Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral home.
A visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral Home in...
Aldes Julian Broussard
Jan 16, 2024
Lake Arthur
Mr. Aldes Julian Broussard, 78, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away on January 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held on Friday January 19, 2024, at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, beginning at 1:00 p.m., with Brother Pat Deshotel officiating. Burial will take place in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez...
Charles Aubrey Isham, Sr.
Jan 13, 2024
Jennings
Charles Aubrey Isham, born July 13, 1930, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in Jennings, LA.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Isham was born in Nashville, TN, and graduated from North Nashville High School in 1948 and Tennessee Tech in 1952 with a chemical engineering degree. He retired from DuPont after...
John Hebert
Jan 12, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. John Hebert, 89, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with James Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Hebert will begin on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 8:30...
Tony Duhon
Jan 11, 2024
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Tony T. Duhon, 66, of Little Chenier, will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating. Burial will follow in Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery in Creole, Louisiana with Rev. Jerrish George...
Harrell G. Chaisson
Jan 11, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Harrell “H.G.” Gene Chaisson, 77, of Gueydan, will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jered Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Mermentau Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The visitation for Mr. Chaisson will begin on Monday, January 15, 2024, at...
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...
