Local Obituaries
Lorraine L Morris
Nov 24, 2019
Lorraine LeGros Morris, born on October 9, 1937, was peacefully welcomed into the Lord’s arms on November 24, 2019. Lorraine worked for several different departments throughout Jefferson Parish for many years. She was dedicated to her work, but most of all dedicated to her family and friends and loved them with all her heart. She truly believed in living life...
Rosa M Labove
Nov 21, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa B. LaBove, 91, of Evangeline will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Lafleur officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visistation for Mrs. LaBove will begin Saturday, November 23 at 9:00 a.m. and continue until...
Connie M Soileau
Nov 20, 2019
Mrs. Connie Soileau, 68, passed away at 12:11 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Her wishes were to be cremated. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
She was a three-year resident of Elton moving there from Jennings. She retired as a clerk for the State Welfare Office after 26+ years of...
Landon Blake Hebert
Nov 14, 2019
JENNINGSFuneral services for Mr. Landon Blake Hebert, 30, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel in Jennings with Pastor J.J. Uys officiating.
Burial will be in the Gotte Cove Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Landon was called home at 2:00 a.m. Thursday,...
Louella Marie Verrette
Nov 5, 2019
JENNINGS
Mrs. Louella Verrette, 70, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 3:31 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.
Mrs. Verrette was cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
She was a native of Berwick and was a resident of Welsh at the time of her death. She retired as a bus driver for the Assumption Parish...
Kenneth Carl Istre
Nov 4, 2019
Jennings
Kenneth Carl Istre closed his Bible for the final time on November 4th, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. His daily life was a living testimony of his faithfulness and love for the Lord. Kenneth was born on Feb 8, 1929 in Jennings, Louisiana to Ivy Joseph Istre and Betty Valdetero Istre. He attended Jennings High School receiving many athletic awards...
John W Louviere, Jr.
Nov 3, 2019
Jennings
John W. Louviere, Jr, 85, was born on August 2, 1934 in Lacassine, LA to John Whitney Louviere, Sr. and Mary Richard Louviere. John met his Savior on November 3, 2019 after spending his last few months in residence at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans’ Home.
He attended Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church where he served as an...
Joycelyn "Joy" Martin
Oct 29, 2019
JENNINGS
Mrs. Joycelyn “Joy” Theriot Martin, 58, passed away at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in her residence.
Her wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Martin was a lifelong resident of Evangeline and was a homemaker. She...
Kenneth James Clement
Oct 29, 2019
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth James Clement will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Rev. William Miller officiating.
Funeral home visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday; and 9:00 a.m. Saturday until time of services. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Friday...
Florence Ann Conner Guidry
Oct 25, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Ann Conner Guidry, 75, will be held at 12:00 noon Tuesday, October 29, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home with Rev. Roland Vaughan officiating.
Burial will be in the St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Lake Arthur.
Mrs. Guidry passed away at 12:31 a.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the...
Kathleen Lejeune
Oct 23, 2019
JENNINGS
Kathleen Godeaux LeJeune, 82, passed away peacefully on October 23,2019 in her home in Jennings surrounded by her loved ones.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a short service directly following in the funeral home Chapel.
Kathleen “Kat” LeJeune was born to Enford...
Gertrude Ann Bonin
Oct 20, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Doucet Bonin, 73, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Sensat Cemetery in Egan.
Funeral home visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Friday until time of services.
Mrs. Bonin passed away at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019 in the...
Derick James Legros
Oct 16, 2019
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial for Derick James LeGros, 31, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2019 in the St. Jules Catholic Church with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery in T-Mamou under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Mr. LeGros passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in San...
Dianne Deshotel Hyman
Oct 14, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Dianne Deshotel Hyman, 60 of Jennings will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Colson officiating. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Hyman will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 and continue...
Brenda Fontenot
Oct 13, 2019
Jennings
Mrs. Brenda Loftin Fontenot, 73, of Jennings passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, October 13, 2019.
Visitation for Mrs. Fontenot will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Fontenot was...
Wilfred "Peewee" Kebodeaux
Oct 12, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Wilfred “PeeWee” Warren Kebodeaux, 79, of Jennings will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Roy Platt officiating. Burial will follow in Andrus Cove Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Kebodeaux will begin on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from...
Dorothy "Memaw" Smith
Oct 11, 2019
Graveside services for Mrs. Dorothy C. “Memaw” Smith, 95, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in the Woods Cemetery in Hickory Valley, TN.
Mrs. Smith died at 4:45 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019 in the Jeff Davis Living Center.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Baldwyn, MS and a resident of Jennings, LA for 10 years...
Melba Dean Holloway
Oct 10, 2019
The family of Ms. Melba Dean Holloway, 59, of Mansfield, sadly announces her passing on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at DeSoto Regional Medical Center in Mansfield, LA. Ms. Holloway will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Holloway was a graduate of Hathaway High School and later...
Helen Rita Bujol
Oct 10, 2019
Helen was born in Estherwood on Aug. 3, 1924, and completed her life journey on Oct. 10, 2019, at the age of 95.
Helen was enrolled in the Baylor Willed Body Program and her participation helped further medical education and research.
She was an amazing and generous woman! Helen loved fresh flowers, cooking, garage sales, traveling and day trips to...
Phyllis Ann Benoit
Oct 9, 2019
Funeral services for Phyllis Ann Benoit, 64, will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 11. 2019 with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Phyllis, known as “Ms. Elvis”, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in...
