Local Obituaries
Barbara Ann Gary
Jul 9, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Barbara Ann LeLeux Gary, 84, of Jennings, will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jude Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Gary will begin Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 9:00 a.m....
Terry James Brown
Jul 9, 2021
Jennings
Terry James Brown, 66, of Jennings passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1954 in Jennings to Fred and Gladys Landry Brown.
Funeral services for Mr. Brown will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Doucet...
Karen Kaye Lejeune
Jul 8, 2021
Jennings
Ms. Karen Kaye LeJeune, 60, of Lafayette passed away peacefully on July 8, 2021 in her residence. Ms. LeJeune was born in Cameron, Louisiana to Mr. and Mrs. Sherman and Kathleen Godeaux LeJeune.
She enjoyed gardening, reading, and loved making jewelry and crafts.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday July 17, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,...
Charles "Rusty" Nelson, Jr.
Jul 8, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Charles “Rusty” Franklin Nelson, Jr. departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born on February 11, 1947 in Jennings to Charles Franklin and Norma Clark Nelson who preceded him in death.
Rusty moved to Lafayette in the 1970’s and was still a resident there at the time of his death. He enjoyed working in the...
Lavonne Holcomb
Jul 7, 2021
Memorial services for Ms. Wanda LaVonne Swopes Holcomb, 80, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Moss Bluff.
Memorial visitation will begin on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.
The daughter of Robert G. and Doris Sierman Swopes,...
William Wingate, Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Jennings
Mr. William Hugh Wingate, Jr., 70, of Lake Arthur passed away on July 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Wingate was born on December 3, 1950 in Fernandina Beach, FL to William Hugh and Beatrice Clemens Wingate and had five sisters and three brothers.
He worked as a loader in the oil and gas industry. He enjoyed fishing, shrimping...
Vina Marie Langley
Jun 29, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Vina Marie LeBlanc Langley, 83 of Jennings will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Kratzer officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Langley will begin on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 5:00...
Martha Jean Guillotte
Jun 28, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Martha Jean Hickman Guillotte, 78 of Florien will be held on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Guillotte will begin on Friday, July 2 at 9:00 a.m....
Allison Rene Miller
Jun 28, 2021
Jennings
Psalms 16:5-6 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou maintainest my lot. 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
On Monday, June 28, 2021 Allison Rene Miller departed this earthly home unexpectedly to meet her Lord and Saviour.
Funeral services for Allison Rene...
Leola Mae Lopez Prejean
Jun 25, 2021
Jennings
It is with great sadness that the family of Leola Mae Lopez PreJean, 87, Announces the passing from this into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on June 25, 2021. Leola was the youngest of 5 children born of Homer and Irma Fontenot Lopez on February 4, 1934. She was an amazing sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. ...
Ernest "Sheeney" Gautreaux
Jun 21, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Ernest “Sheeney” Gautreaux, 80, will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 24, 2021, in St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Randal Moreau officiating.
Visitation will be from 3 – 9 pm Wednesday, June 23, 2021, with a Rosary being recited at 6 PM. It will continue Thursday morning from 8 am until...
Galen James Sonnier
Jun 19, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Galen James Sonnier, 44, of Eunice will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Joey Reed officiating. Burial will follow in the Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Wednesday...
Harold R Bertrand
Jun 18, 2021
Mr. Harold R. Bertrand, 79, of Lake Arthur passed away June 18, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be Monday June 21, 2021, at 6:30 PM in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be held from 3 PM until the time of service. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM.
The family is honoring...
Thomas J. Prejean
Jun 18, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas J. Prejean, 72, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 21, 2021, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.
Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services.
Mr. Prejean passed away peacefully on Friday,...
Paige Abby Martin
Jun 15, 2021
Paige Abby Martin, 22, of Lake Arthur passed away June 15th, 2021. Services will be held Wednesday June 23, 2021, at 2 PM with Pastor Bubba McCann officiating. Visitation will be held at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur on Tuesday from 3 PM to 9 PM and then resume at 8 AM until time of service on Wednesday.
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Carolyn Boulet
Jun 15, 2021
Jennings
Carolyn Sue Spencer Boulet of Jennings passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, June 15, 2021, after a long illness. Services will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Jesus Worship Center with Rev Clifford Lejeune officiating. Burial will be in Mermentau Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on...
Allen Joseph Deshotel
Jun 14, 2021
Jennings
Services for Mr. Allen Deshotel will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in Doucet Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until service time tomorrow morning, June...
Leora M Axe
Jun 12, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Leora Marie Robicheaux Axe, 88 of Welsh will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Welsh with Rev. Roland Vaughn officiating. Entombment will be held at Resthaven Garden of Memories in Baton Rouge on June 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. where she will be...
Jessica Renee Sturlese
Jun 12, 2021
Jennings
Jessica Renee Navarre Sturlese, 44, of Jennings passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, after a long illness. Jessica was born on February 14, 1977 in Jennings to parents Mike Navarre and Connie Canik Navarre. She spent most of her life living in Jennings but was also a resident of Cameron, Louisiana for several years.
She leaves behind to...
Victoria Lynn Allen
Jun 12, 2021
Funeral services for Miss Victoria Lynn Allen, 33 of Iota will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Family Home.
Visitation for Miss Allen will begin on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. and conclude...
