Local Obituaries
Richard Darce
Jul 15, 2019
Richard Anthony Darcé, 86, a long-time resident of Jennings, La., died July 15, 2019, in Jennings American Legion Hospital following a brief battle with cancer. He moved to the southwestern Louisiana city in 1967 with his family to work as a draftsman at Zigler Shipyard (now Gulf Island Shipyards) in Mermentau, where he helped design countless supply boats, tug boats,...
Evelyn D Vincent
Jul 12, 2019
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Vincent, 85, of Lake Arthur will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Vincent will begin Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. and...
Sirdayland "Cat" Miller
Jul 8, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Mr. SirDayland “Cat” Miller, 77, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. Tuesday until 9:00 p.m.; and 8:00 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.
Mr. Miller died Monday, July 8, 2019 in Encore...
Robert "Bobby" Richard
Jul 4, 2019
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts our family announces the passing of the first man we ever loved, our dad, Robert Richard on July 4, 2019 at the age of 79.
A celebration of his life will begin on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m....
Kenneth J Mclean
Jul 3, 2019
Jennings
Mr. Kenneth James McLean, 68, passed away peacefully in The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice on Wednesday July 3, 2019.
The family is honoring his wishes to be cremated.
Mr. McLean’s family would like to express their gratitude to STAT Home Health Staff, Volunteers of America, His personal Care Assistants (PCA’s), St. Joseph Hospice/Carpenter House, Acadian Ambulance, Medical...
Ave Suire
Jul 3, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Miss Ave Suire, 94, will be held at 11:00 a.m, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Our Lady Help of Christians with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Monday until 10:45 a.m. with a rosary being recited at 10:00 a.m.
Miss Suire died at 8:10 a.m., July...
Michael Ray Gary
Jun 28, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Mr. Michael Ray Gary, 70, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home chapel with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. Sunday until time of services on Monday.
A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m....
Margaret Anne Schlesinger
Jun 24, 2019
Jennings
Margaret Ann Schlesinger, born March 13, 1942, passed peacefully from this earth during the morning hours of June 24, 2019 at Camelot Brookside in Jennings, LA. Margaret Ann was affectionately known as “Nanny” to two generations of children in the family and they loved her dearly. She resided in Elton, LA for most of her life and was a...
Francis Foster
Jun 23, 2019
JENNINGS
Mr. Francis Adolph Foster, 79, died on Sunday, June 23, 2019 in the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings.
He will be cremated under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home and the family will have a private service later.
Mr. Foster was a native of Arkansas and a resident of Jennings. He was a retired deck hand in...
Melissa Istre
Jun 22, 2019
LAKE ARTHUR
Melissa Broussard Istre, 58, was born April 8, 1961 in Gueydan, LA to Henry Broussard, Jr and Sandra Broussard. Mrs. Istre passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:35 a.m. in a local hospital.
Mrs. Istre was a lifelong resident of Lake Arthur. She loved and adored her husband of 25...
Kodah Z Chevallier
Jun 21, 2019
JENNINGS
Funeral services for Kodah Zackary Chevallier, 2 months, will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 24, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Jared Thomas officiating.
Visitation will begin at 10 A.M. and continue until time of service.
Kodah is survived by his parents, Zackary and Josie Duplechin Chevallier; sisters, Paige and Emily Chevallier; Paternal Grandparents,...
Effie M Benoit
Jun 21, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Benoit, 89, of Alexandria, formerly of Jennings will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Daniel and Rev. Kirk Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Benoit will begin at 12 noon...
Elie Stutes, Jr
Jun 20, 2019
Graveside services for Elie Stutes Jr., 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at Calvary Cemetery in Jennings under direction of Miguez Funeral Home. Pastor Carroll Dunn will officiate.
Mr. Stutes went home to his Heavenly Father at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019.
He was born December 4, 1940 in Mermentau Cove to...
Clifford Demary, Jr.
Jun 20, 2019
Jennings
Clifford Joseph “C.J.” DeMary Jr., 64, was born Dec. 12, 1954, and passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home.
C.J. was a native of Hathaway, La., and a long-time resident of Crowley, La.
He loved to dance.
He is survived by his sister, Elsie Gann of Schriever, La.; brothers, Jerrell DeMary of Pontotoc,...
Marion Hanks-Semar
Jun 15, 2019
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Marion B. Hanks-Semar, 95 of Jennings will be held on Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Shell Beach Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mrs. Hanks-Semar will begin on Tuesday, June 18, 2019...
Hubert "Red" Gotte
Jun 14, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Hubert “Red” Gotte, 82, of Iota will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kevin Colston officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Community Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Gotte will be from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until time of...
Ethan Luke Leckelt
Jun 13, 2019
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Ethan Luke Leckelt, 29, of Evangeline will be on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Paul LaFleur officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time...
James "Jimmy" Broussard
Jun 6, 2019
Lake Arthur
Funeral services for Mr. James H. “Jimmy” Broussard of Lake Arthur will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Broussard will...
Zanaria Marie King
Jun 6, 2019
LAKE ARTHUR
Zanaria Mae King, infant daughter of Joshua King and Nicole Benoit of Gueydan gained her angel wings on June 6, 2019. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Natalie and Piper King and three brothers, Peyton and Braxton King and Gunner Vincent.
A memorial service for Zanaria will be announced at a later date.
Bernice M Kibodeaux
Jun 1, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Kibodeaux, 91, will be held at 2:00 p.m.,Tuesday, June 4, 2019 in the Miguez Funeral Home with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating.
Burial will be in the Mermentau Memorial Cemetery.
Funeral home visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.
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