Local Obituaries
Shirley Ann Meyers
Jan 8, 2021
Jennings
The Family of Mrs. Shirley Ann LeGros Meyers, 82, of Jennings will receive guests at a memorial visitation on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Meyers passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1938 in Jennings to...
Arthur Charles Brandon, Sr.
Jan 7, 2021
Jennings
Private burial for Mr. Arthur Charles Brandon, Sr., will be held at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Arthur Charles Brandon, Sr., age 78, passed away on January 7, 2021 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1942 in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Mr. Brandon is survived by five children: daughters,...
John Richard Vidrine
Jan 7, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. John Richard Vidrine, 71, of Lake Charles will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brian Fitkin officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Vidrine will begin on Monday, January 11, at...
Amelia Lynn Trahan
Jan 6, 2021
Crowley
Graveside services for Amelia Lynn Trahan, infant daughter of Jason Phil Trahan and Heather Durio Trahan will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley with Pastor Johnathon Howell officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Amelia leaves behind her parents; her sister, Presley Louise Trahan; her brother Haiden John Trahan;...
Ravis Smith
Jan 6, 2021
Jennings
Mr. Ravis Smith, 65, of Lake Arthur passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
He was born on August 22, 1955 in Lafayette to parents John and Clouya Benoit Smith. He lived in the Lake Arthur area all his life. He worked as a driller in the oil industry.
He is survived by his daughter, Brandi Smith of Lake...
Delia Marie Crochet
Jan 5, 2021
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Marie Babineaux Crochet, 92, of Hathaway, will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father William Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Lawrence Community Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Crochet will begin on Wednesday afternoon, January...
Donald Ray Nunez
Jan 2, 2021
Donald Ray Nunez, 76, of Hackberry, LA passed away in a local hospital on January 2, 2021.
Donald was born on August 6, 1944 in Hackberry, LA to George and Olite Nunez. Donald enjoyed being around family and friends, fishing, and playing cards. He served at the Hackberry Bridge Tender for 28 years of service working for the Department of...
Laura Emily Hulsey
Dec 31, 2020
Funeral services for Laura Emily Hulsey, 1 one- year daughter of Luke and Becky Hulsey of Egan, will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Bethel Church with Pastor Rick Julian officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Laura will begin on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at...
Frank Aaron Walker
Dec 31, 2020
Frank Walker, 49, of Sulphur passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, December 31, 2020.
He was born in Monroe and raised in Bastrop, LA. Frank was a graduate of Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) and Andersonville Theological Seminary. He answered the Lord’s call 25 years ago and faithfully served as Music Minister, Youth Minister and Pastor. Frank has been...
Carla Hebert
Dec 30, 2020
Jennings
Funeral services for Ms. Carla Faye Romero Hebert, 59, of Crowley will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marshall Boulet officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Ms. Hebert will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 1,...
Nolan R. Knight
Dec 27, 2020
A gathering of family and friends for a viewing of Mr. Nolan Roy Knight, 60, of Jennings, will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a small reception to follow.
Cremation will follow under the direction...
Alice Managan
Dec 27, 2020
Alice Managan was born in Big Cane, Louisiana on August 31, 1933, and died at 87 years of age on December 27, 2020.
She was predeceased by her parents, Crissie Lounsberry Guillott and Polien Guillott of Bayou Jacque, Louisiana, and her brothers, Willis Guillott, Irving Guillott, Fennell Guilott, Leonard Guillott, and James Guillott.
Alice is survived by her adored husband,...
Matthew Vallette
Dec 26, 2020
Matthew Carlton Vallette, 66, of Carlyss passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Matt was a lifelong Carlyss resident. He retired from Cameron Telephone Company after 30 plus years of service. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Matt loved to cook, and his family loved his delicious meals, especially his fried shrimp.
Left to cherish his memory are...
Wilbert Lee Plaisance
Dec 25, 2020
Jennings
Mr. Wilbert Lee Plaisance, 87, of Jennings passed on to his heavenly reward on December 25, 2020 in the Southwest LA Veteran’s Home in Jennings, LA.
Mr. Plaisance was career military and served his country in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1953 and in the United States Air Force from 1955 until 1973. He also held degrees...
Phyllis Ann Comeaux
Dec 24, 2020
Jennings
Funeral services for Mrs. Phyllis Ann Trahan Comeaux, 60, of Jennings, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. Burial will follow in Bertrand Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.Visitation for Mrs. Comeaux will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until...
Paul Brady Menard
Dec 23, 2020
Paul Brady Menard, 62, of Ragley, LA passed away on December 23, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his family.
Brady was born on March 4, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA to Delton and Della Menard. He enjoyed reading his bible, enjoying the great outdoors, and learning history.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two children, Paul...
Mervin Lee Sanders
Dec 22, 2020
Mervin Lee Sanders, 90, of Sulphur, LA passed away in a local hospital on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Mervin was born on February 3, 1930 in Basile, LA to Jessie and Louise Sanders. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing to Cajun music. Mr. Sanders served in the United States Army for 21 years and served during the Korean War and...
Vicki A Duhon
Dec 22, 2020
Funeral services for Mrs. Vicki A. Duhon, 65, of Midland will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carroll Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Istre Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Duhon will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and continue until 1:00...
Wayne Suarez
Dec 21, 2020
Lloyd “Wayne” Suarez, 62, of Sulphur, LA, died on December 21, 2020. He was born on August 31, 1958, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Lloyd Wayne Catchot and Katherine Butler.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Penny, daughters Kimberly Unkel (Jesse) and Stephanie Deville (Spencer), mother Katherine, and his two grand-dogs Luna and Rosie.
He is preceded...
Joyce Barras
Dec 21, 2020
Virginia Joyce Barras, 89, was called to her Heavenly home on December 21, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Born on April 3, 1931 in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana to Otis Paul and Halena Trahan Billiot Jinks, Mrs. Barras lived most of her life in the Sulphur area. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and...
