Local Obituaries
Gerald "Jerry" R. Lege'
Jan 24, 2023
Funeral services for Mr. Gerald Roane “Jerry” Lege’, 84, of Jennings, will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Walter Parker officiating.
A burial with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from...
Vivian Elaine Louviere
Jan 17, 2023
Vivian Elaine Broussard Louviere, 80, passed away quietly at home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, after a brief illness.
Vivian grew up in a large family in Jennings, before living in Welsh where she raised her family. She enjoyed her career at H & R Block after her children were grown and moved to Lafayette in...
Patricia Elaine Vincent
Jan 16, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Patricia Abshire Vincent, 86, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Vincent will begin...
Wanda Stutes Courville
Jan 14, 2023
Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Stutes Courville, 77, of Jennings will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Tadlock officiating. Burial will follow in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Courville will begin on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and continue...
Linda Smith
Jan 10, 2023
Linda P. Smith, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Linda grew up in the Welsh/Roanoke area where she spent the majority of the first 68 years of her life. Linda graduated from Roanoke High School in 1962. She then continued her education at Louisiana College, graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary...
Allen Vincent
Jan 9, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Allen Joseph Vincent, 60, of Gueydan, will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Vincent will begin on Friday, January 13,...
Mary Joyce Trahan
Jan 5, 2023
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mary Joyce Dugas Trahan, 75, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel in Lake Arthur with Father Roland Vaughn officiating.
Burial will follow in the St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Monday, January 9,...
Emma C Benoit
Jan 3, 2023
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Louise Benoit, 80, of Lake Arthur, will be held at Miguez Funeral Home, Lake Arthur Chapel, on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
Visitation for Mrs. Benoit will begin on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. and will end...
Cyrus James Seilhan
Jan 3, 2023
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cyrus James Seilhan, 72, of Jennings, will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Seilhan will begin on Thursday, January 5,...
Cody Blake Lejeune
Jan 2, 2023
Lake Arthur
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Cody Blake LeJeune, 39, of Jennings, on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. LeJeune will be held on...
Leonard Dale Troutman
Dec 30, 2022
Leonard Dale Troutman, 74, of Roanoke, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Martha Parsons Troutman; daughter Elissa Troutman Turner (Kent); son Jim Troutman (Jenny); son John Troutman (Liz); five grandchildren, Seth Cradeur, Kate Cradeur, Sammy Cradeur, Isla Troutman, and James...
Clayton Burbank Bonin
Dec 28, 2022
Jennings
The family of Mr. Clayton Burbank Bonin, 74, of Jennings, announces with great sadness his passing on December 28, 2022, at his home in Jennings.
Mr. Bonin was born on May 17, 1948, in Jennings, to Lloyd Leon and Eva Lois Janise Bonin.
He graduated from high school and went on to obtain a BS degree. He served as...
Darryl Ray Dosier
Dec 26, 2022
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022, for Darryl Ray Dosier, 87, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eric Sonnier officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visiting hours will be observed on Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of services.
Mr. Dosier, a...
Bradley James Benoit
Dec 23, 2022
Jennings
It is with a heavy heart and fond memories that the family of Bradley James Benoit, 64, of Jennings, announces his passing on December 23, 2022.
Mr. Benoit was born on September 2, 1958, in Jennings to Nason and Claudia Bertrand Benoit. He was a high school graduate and worked as a production operator in the oilfield.
Those left...
Gloria Guillory
Dec 17, 2022
Funeral services for Mrs. Gloria Guillory, 85, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Tadlock officiating.
Visitation for Mrs. Guillory will begin on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the 2:00 p.m. service.
Cremation will follow the service under the...
Thomas Ardoin
Dec 16, 2022
Jennings
A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Thomas Ardoin, 89, of Welsh, will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating.
A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. just before the service.
Mr. Ardoin was born on October 27, 1933, in Welsh,...
John Deaville
Dec 16, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of John Wesley Deaville, 52, of Jennings, announces his passing on December 16, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating.
Visitation for Mr. Deaville will begin on Tuesday, December...
Benjamin Cory Abshire
Dec 13, 2022
Jennings
With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce that Benjamin Corey Abshire, at the age of 46, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jennings on Tuesday, December 13th, 2022. Ben was a special person and if you knew him you loved him. Ben has always been the rock of the family.
Ben, a lifelong resident of Jennings,...
Davis Richard
Dec 8, 2022
Jennings
The family of Mr. Davis “Shorty” “T-Mac” Richard, 82, of Jennings, announces his passing on December 08, 2022. Mr. Davis passed away peacefully in the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home.
The family of Mr. Richard are honoring his wishes of being cremated. Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. Davis was born on March 15, 1940,...
Kirk Courville
Dec 7, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Kirk Aaron Courville, 41, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 AM at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Courville will begin Friday, December 9, 2022, at 3:00...
