Local Obituaries
Virgil Emmitt Lejeune
Oct 27, 2022
Jennings
Mr. Virgil Emmitt LeJeune, 55, was born on December 6, 1966, in Crowley, LA to George and Sharlyn Bertrand LeJeune. He passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at his residence.
Cremation has been entrusted to Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Virgil enjoyed playing the guitar, drums, and music in general. He loved his nieces and nephews like his...
Patricia "Patsy" Mapel
Oct 24, 2022
A memorial visitation celebrating the life of Patricia Ann Myers Mapel, 70, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022. in the Miguez Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Mapel was born on November 20, 1951, in Lake Arthur to parents Archie Smith and Eula Lee Myers. She worked in the aviation industry as...
Karlin Ann Beard
Oct 24, 2022
Funeral services for Ms. Karlin Ann Beard, 67, of Lake Arthur, will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Beard will begin on Thursday, October 27, 2022,...
Carl Joseph Sonnier
Oct 20, 2022
Masonic funeral services for Mr. Carl Joseph Sonnier, 66, of Jennings, will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings. Burial will follow in St. Anne Cemetery in Elton, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Sonnier will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 9:30 a.m....
Marshall Guidry
Oct 20, 2022
It is with wonderful memories, yet sad hearts that we announce the death of our loved one, Marshall Ray Guidry, 46, of Lake Arthur, Louisiana.
Mr. Guidry was born on April 12, 1976, to parents Allen Ray and Sybil Ann Benoit Guidry. He was a lifelong resident of Jennings. He worked as a carpenter. Mr. Guidry was a hard worker...
Kenneth "Kc" Credeur
Oct 20, 2022
Memorial Visitation for Mr. Kenneth Wayne “KC” Credeur, 64, of Jennings, will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, from noon until 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Credeur was born on August 14, 1958, in Jennings to parents, Charles W. and Pearl Gary Credeur. He was a resident of Jennings all his life. After his high...
August Wilson Broussard
Oct 11, 2022
Jennings
August Broussard, 76, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at home.
August was born in Westlake, LA to Arthur Broussard and Zenia Myers Broussard. August worked at College Oaks Elementary as Head Custodian for 25+ years, then went on to work at Jennings Elementary as well as Lake Arthur Elementary.
Funeral services will be hold on Tuesday, October 18,...
Rosanna Boyle
Oct 7, 2022
Jennings
Mrs. Boyle was born on December 10, 1971, in Jennings to parents, Wayne Reed and Rosa May Myers, where she lived most of her life until moving to Welsh five years ago. She passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2022, surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Boyle was a mother who passionately loved her children and grandchildren. She...
Remona Elaine Turner
Oct 5, 2022
Jennings
On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, suddenly and swiftly our beloved Remona Elaine Mitchell Turner was granted eternal rest. On March 26, 1964, in Lafayette, Louisiana, her parents, Vergie Lee Trahan Mitchell and Murray Paul Mitchell, were gifted with a fourth baby girl, who was destined to always be the life of the party, always dancing, laughing, and bringing joy...
Kimmie O'Blanc
Oct 1, 2022
Funeral services for Mr. Kimmie Wayne O’Blanc, 60, of Iota, will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Thomas Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in Sensat Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. O’Blanc will begin on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 9:00...
Linda Lay
Sep 27, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Louise Lay, 77, of Jennings, will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Lay will begin on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 9:00 a.m....
Ebertha Crochet
Sep 26, 2022
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Ebertha Crochet, 78, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Crochet will begin on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 11:00...
Steven J Doucet, Sr.
Sep 21, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Steven James Doucet, Sr., 70, of Jennings will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Doucet will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and will...
Elizabeth Gail Burleigh
Sep 16, 2022
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Gail Doucet Burleigh, 65, of Hathaway, will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Miguez Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Ravey-Parsley cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m.
Mrs. Burleigh...
Justin Deshotel
Sep 15, 2022
It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Justin Paul Deshotel, 36, of Hathaway. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, September 18, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A rosary will be held on Sunday at...
Linda Kay Oliver
Sep 11, 2022
Jennings
It is with sad hearts and sweet memories that the family of Linda Kay Oliver, 60, of Lake Arthur, announce her passing on September 11, 2022.
Ms. Oliver was born on May 31, 1962, in Iowa City, Iowa, to John Henry Pelham and Cecile Ellis Pelham Baie. She obtained her GED and worked as a handyman and homemaker. Ms....
Eugene Blanchard Sr.
Sep 9, 2022
It is with broken hearts and sweet memories the family of Mr. Eugene Blanchard, Sr., 88, of Jennings, announces his passing on September 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Blanchard was born on September 7, 1934, in Jennings, to Marcel and Alice Landry Blanchard. After leaving high school, Mr. Blanchard served in the United States...
Terry Eugene Isley, Ll
Sep 7, 2022
Jennings
Services for Mr. Terry Eugene Isley, II, 53, of Chalmette, LA, will be on Wednesday September 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Burial will be held in Pine Island Cemetery with Military Honors, under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr....
Shirley Ann Broussard
Sep 6, 2022
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Broussard, 87, will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, 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 of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at...
Craighton Daniel Lacombe
Sep 6, 2022
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Craighton Daniel Lacombe, 73, of Evangeline will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline with Rev. Paul LaFleur officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Lacombe will begin...
