Local Obituaries
Evelyn Marie Lejeune
Jan 31, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Marie Fontenot LeJeune, 80 of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. LeJeune will begin Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2021 at 2:30...
Alice E Stackhouse
Jan 29, 2021
Alice Elizabeth Stackhouse, born September 21, 1930, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at the age of 90. She was a Jennings native, daughter of Claude Earl Stackhouse and Ama Lee Fears Stackhouse. She was a graduate and valedictorian of Jennings High School, and graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a bachelor of music degree in Piano...
Brenda C Hardee
Jan 29, 2021
Brenda was born on December 22, 1949 to Charles and Edolia Curet born and raised in Hathaway. She shared her childhood with Debbie, Charlene, Polly, Chuck, and Bill. She was swept off of her feet by Jimmie Hardee of Lake Arthur. The two have spent the last 49 years enjoying one another’s company and making wonderful memories.
Brenda was a...
Linda Miller
Jan 28, 2021
Jennings
The family of Linda Jean Cox Miller are saddened to announce the passing of their loved one. Mrs. Miller passed away on January 28, 2021 at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake unexpectedly.
Visitation for Linda Miller, 70, of Bridge City, TX will begin on Monday, February 8, at 2:30 p.m. and will close at 8:00 p.m. A rosary will...
Elsie Marie Labauve
Jan 28, 2021
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie H. LaBauve, 86 of Jennings will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Miguez Funeral Home in Lake Arthur at 12:00 noon with Rev. Aubrey Guilbeau officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home in Andrus Cove Cemetery.
A short visitation for Mrs. LaBauve will begin on Monday at...
Wilford "Freak" And Melba Sonnier
Jan 27, 2021
Wilford “Freak” Sonnier and Melba Jane LaVergne Sonnier.
Wilford was born on August 21, 1932 to John Alcie and Sylvia Lejune Sonnier in Sulphur and passed away on January 23, 2021. Melba was born on October 21, 1933 to Ramie LaVergne and Stella LaVergne Whittaker in Jennings, LA and passed away on January 27, 2021.
Freak worked on a Mule...
Peter Brown
Jan 27, 2021
Jennings
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and angel of the Lord came to free Peter Brown, Jr. from this world’s challenges.
Peter Brown, Jr. was born on May 26, 1938 to Elzenar and Peter Brown, Sr. who preceded him in death in Roanoke, Louisiana. He died at home after a lengthy illness. He was 82 years old.
A...
Elizabeth Ann Naquin
Jan 26, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Wheat Naquin, 76 will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jered Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Naquin will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 and...
Joann Varnum
Jan 25, 2021
JoAnn Varnum, 84, loving wife and mother, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, her husband, and daughter at her side.
JoAnn was born in Eunice, LA. She met and married her husband while he was in the Air Force stationed in Wichita Falls, TX in 1952. After her husband was discharged from the military, they moved to Long Island,...
Lonnie "Bruce" Roberts
Jan 25, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Lonnie “Bruce” Roberts, 87 of Jackson, TN will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Laraine Waughtal officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Jennings, LA. A short visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 1:00 p.m.
Lonnie “Bruce” Roberts died Monday,...
Richard Roe, Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
Funeral services for Mr. Richard R. Roe, Jr., 86 will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Roe will begin Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. and continue until...
John "Keith" Royer
Jan 23, 2021
John Keith Royer, 58, of Carlyss passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in local hospital.
Keith was a heavy equipment foreman and retired from Bollinger Shipyard. He enjoyed fishing and working with his hands.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Frances Royer; son, Arron Royer; daughter Wendy Richard and her husband, Dustin; grandchildren, Kerissa and...
Clyde Gene Guidry
Jan 23, 2021
Jennings
The family of Mr. Clyde Gene Guidry sadly announces the loss of their loved one on Saturday January 23, 2021. Mr. Clyde passed away in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Mr. Clyde was born February 28, 1937 in Bell City, LA to Mr. Valrie and Alice Conner Guidry, Sr. He lived in Lake Arthur all of his life and...
Harry Clemens
Jan 23, 2021
Jennings
Harry Roger Clemens, 78, of Willis, Texas passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 28, 1942 to Roger and Alice Clemens.
Harry Clemens had a tremendous love of family and a passion for bass fishing. His other hobbies included going to “rehab” aka the casino, yelling at the Saints...
Nelson John Landry
Jan 23, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Nelson John Landry, 86, of Jennings, will be held on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Lacassine Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Monday January 25, 2021 from 2:30 p.m. and continue until closing at 9:00...
Paulette Curet Smith
Jan 23, 2021
Jennings
The family of Ms. Paulette Curet Henry Smith, lovingly known as Polly, sadly announces the loss of their loved one on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Polly passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Polly was born October 9, 1948 in Jennings, LA to Mr. Charles and Edolia (Buller) Curet. She was a very talented and loving individual. ...
Hilda Swire
Jan 18, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda Vincent Swire, 78 of Grand Chenier, will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Swire will begin on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m....
Charmaine Ann Guidry
Jan 18, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Charmaine Ann Gary Guidry, 55 of Jennings will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Evangeline under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Guidry will begin on Thursday, January 21,...
Chad Wayne Stanley
Jan 17, 2021
Chad Wayne Stanley, 49, of Sulphur, LA passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in a local hospital.
Chad was born on June 10, 1971 in Sulphur, LA to Raymond and Katie Stanley. He enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, cooking, crawfish boils, and anything concerning family. He was truly a man’s man and loved spending time with his grand baby’s.
Those...
Vincent F. Circello
Jan 15, 2021
Pastor Vincent Felice Circello, 94, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 15, 2021.
“Poppy” as he was fondly called by all that knew him was a native of New York and very proud of his Italian heritage. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. “Poppy” was blessed with many...
