Local Obituaries
Beth Roberts
Mar 7, 2021
Clara Elizabeth “Beth” Roberts, died Sunday, March 7, 2021 in Jackson, TN. She was born September 3, 1937 and was the daughter of C.M. and Ruby Phelps Davis of Jennings, LA. She married the “love of her life”, Bruce Roberts, June 16, 1958 and they were married for 62 years. Beth was devoted to Bruce and her children and was...
M.L. Blackwell
Mar 7, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. M. L. Blackwell, 92 of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
A private burial will be held later at the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Blackwell will begin Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and will...
David Wade Babineaux
Mar 5, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for David Wade Babineaux, 33 of Lake Arthur will be held in Jennings on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Babineaux will begin on Monday, March 8, 2021...
David Davenport
Mar 4, 2021
Jennings
A memorial visitation honoring the life of David Davenport, 75 will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements were made through Miguez Funeral Home.
Mr. Davenport passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Ponca City, OK on February 9, 1946 to Dave...
Rhonda Gayle Quirk
Mar 4, 2021
Jennings
Rhonda Gayle Quirk was born June 3, 1956 in Oakdale, LA. She graduated from Iota High School in 1974. She continued her education at McNeese State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
She began her teaching career at Vidrine Elementary. She finished her career teaching at Oakdale Middle School.
She left her earthly home March 4,...
Wiley Trahan, Sr.
Mar 2, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Wiley Paul Trahan, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1938 in Lacassine to parents Eules and Lucille Deshotel Trahan.
Visitation for Mr. Trahan will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021 and continue until 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow under the direction of Miguez...
Jean Ethel Bias
Feb 27, 2021
Jennings
Mrs. Jean Ethel Rosette Bias left her earthly course on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born in Jennings on January 16, 1938 to her parents, Joseph and Ezola Brown Rosette. After leaving high school she married the love of her life, Jesse Bias who served in the Air Force honorably. This allowed them to travel as she followed...
Julia Claire Bailey
Feb 27, 2021
Julia Claire Bailey was born peacefully, resting into the arms of her loving parents, Joel and Krystle Bailey, in the early evening of February 27, 2021. She was welcomed into God’s loving embrace earlier that day.
Julia Claire was greatly loved, adored, and anticipated by her parents; brothers Jacob and Baker; maternal grandparents Dean and Reba Baker; paternal grandparents Vince...
Cameron Bryce Benoit
Feb 27, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Cameron Bryce Benoit, 19 of Jennings will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Cameron will begin at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2021 and continue...
Joanna G Parsley
Feb 27, 2021
Graveside services (weather permitting) for Mrs. JoAnna Gary Parsley will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Paul LaFleur officiating. Arrangement are being handled through Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Parsley will begin Sunday evening, February 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. with a...
Geraldine O'Quain Lejeune
Feb 22, 2021
Geraldine “Pookie” O’Quain LeJeune, 81, of Sulphur passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 in a Lafayette Hospital.
Pookie loved playing Bingo and playing cards with her family; she would keep them laughing with her jokes and stories. She collected roosters and her favorite foods were boiled crabs or fried catfish. Pookie enjoyed mail-in (back in the day) and online shopping....
Calvin "Kakie" Trahan
Feb 22, 2021
Calvin “Kakie” Trahan, 84, passed away on February 22, 2021. Kakie was born on January 25, 1937 to Elton and Venia Trahan in Lake Charles, LA. Kakie enjoyed being around friends and family especially working cattle and watching his kids and grandkids in all of their endeavors. You could find Kakie driving around on his daily runs checking cattle, telling...
Terry N Shultz
Feb 22, 2021
Mr. Terry N. Shultz, 84, of Jennings passed away peacefully, Monday, February 22, 2021 at his home in Jennings. Mr. Shultz was born in Jennings on September 6, 1936 to parents, Ralph C. and Edna Earl Shultz.
He was a lifelong resident of Jennings and worked as an agent for pipeline companies.
Mr. Shultz leaves behind to cherish his memory,...
Veronica "Tut" Trahan
Feb 21, 2021
Veronica Ann “Tut” Murrell Trahan, 88, of Carlyss became a citizen of Heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Lafayette with her four daughters at her side.
Through selfless devotion Tut was a living example of the Sacramental life we are called to from birth. Unselfishly giving of herself without recourse. Exonerating her husband and children in all things embraced...
Chasity Cherie' Monceaux
Feb 21, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Chasity Cherie’ Denby Monceaux, 40, of Jennings will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clifton LeJeune officiating. Burial will follow in Gary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Monceaux will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and continue until...
Lorma Duhon Lebrun
Feb 20, 2021
Lorma Duhon LeBrun, 91, met her loving father and savior Saturday, February 20, 2021.
She was married to Roland LeBrun Sr. for 70 years. Lorma was born to Jimmy and Mamnie Duhon of Westlake, LA on May 2, 1929.
Those left to cherish her memory are her 4 children, Roland LeBrun Jr. and wife Anita, Charlotte Carruth and...
Betty Gene Leblanc
Feb 19, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Duhon LeBlanc, 81 of Lake Arthur will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.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 will begin Monday, February 22, 2021 at 10:00...
William "Bill" Ira Cummings
Feb 19, 2021
Bill Cummings, 68, of Sulphur, LA passed away on February 19, 2021.
Bill was born on Feb 3, 1953 in New Rochelle, NY to Morton Phillip Cummings and Marylyn Reiskins. He loved woodworking making shelves and cabinets. Bill loved his profession of being a computer programmer and playing on his computer.
Those left to cherish his memories are his...
Rodney Brent Vincent
Feb 18, 2021
Rodney Brent Vincent, 68, of Sulphur passed away on February 18, 2021.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Rodney Vincent announces his passing from this life, after a very courageous battle with numerous health problems. He passed peacefully away on Thursday evening February 18th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Rodney was a retired electrician...
