Local Obituaries
Laurice A. Hanks
Jul 6, 2024
Funeral services for Mrs. Laurice A. Hanks, 72, will be held on Wednesday, July10, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Mike Tramel officiating. A burial will follow in the Estherwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of services...
Patrick "Mike" Briggs
Jul 6, 2024
JENNINGS Funeral services for Patrick Michael Briggs, 72, will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Immaculate Conception Catholic church at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Anil Alexander officiating. A burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a...
JB Winn
Jul 5, 2024
Mr. JB Winn, 91, of Basile, passed away on July 5, 2024.
A gathering of friends and family will be held on Wednesday July 10, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur, LA, beginning at 2:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday July 11, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. which will be...
Howard Ellis Owers
Jul 3, 2024
Jennings
Funeral services for Mr. Howard Ellis Owers, 82, will be held on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Miguez Funeral Home in Jennings, beginning at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Gene Vincent and Bro. Brian Wells officiating. The burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitations will begin on Monday at 9:30 a.m. and...
Creed Joseph Crader
Jul 2, 2024
Creed Joseph Crader, baby boy of Mary and Hunter Crader, of Jennings, gained his angel wings on July 2, 2024.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Mary Guidry Crader and Hunter Crader; brother, Marshall Eli Crader; sister, Ivy Grace Crader; maternal grandmother, Julie “Boobie” Guidry; paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Denis Brady; and a host of extended family and...
Eva Derks Landry
Jul 2, 2024
Jennings
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Eva Derks Landry, 97, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic church on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Father Keith Pellerin and Father Marshall Bouley officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
The family will receive visitors at Miguez Funeral...
Gregory P. Arabie
Jun 22, 2024
The family of Mr. Gregory Paul Arabie, 50, of Iota, sadly announces his passing on June 22, 2024.
The family has chosen cremation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Mr....
Betty Autin
Jun 21, 2024
Jennings
Betty Autin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on June 10, 1929, in Egan, LA, to Joseph and Adez Meche Oliver.
Betty resided in Jennings, LA for most of her life. She dedicated herself to her family as a loving and devoted homemaker....
Cynthia Broussard Bannister
Jun 21, 2024
The family of Ms. Cynthia Broussard Bannister, 69, of Hathaway, LA, passed away peacefully in her home on June 21, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Her family has chosen to honor her wishes of cremation. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday June 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, with Rev. Bill Miller officiating. Following...
John E. Guinn
Jun 17, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for John Eddie Guinn, Sr., 71, of Jennings will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Pellerin officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00...
David Paul Savoie
Jun 16, 2024
David Paul Savoie, 52, a devout Christian of Jennings, Louisiana returned to God on June 16, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 2 PM in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Tadlock officiating.
Visitation will begin at 10 AM and continue until the time of service.
Burial will take place in the...
Clara Bell Shoemake
Jun 10, 2024
Lake Arthur
Mrs. Clara Bell Verrett Shoemake, 82, of Lake Arthur, passed away in the early morning hours of June 10, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral services for Mrs. Shoemake will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Clyde Thomas officiating. Burial will...
Jarvis "Buck" Parker
Jun 6, 2024
Jarvis Lavelle “Buck” Parker, 84, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away peacefully on June 06, 2024, with his wife by his side.
The family has honored Buck’s wishes of cremation under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
He was born on February 21, 1940, to Alton Parker and Carol Whatley Parker. He worked as a Chemical Engineer, and was proud...
John Phillip Trahan
Jun 4, 2024
Mr. John Phillip Trahan, 73, of Jennings, LA, passed away on June 4, 2024.
He was born on January 13, 1951, in Abbeville to JB and Ida Vidrine Trahan. He was a high school graduate and worked as a Tool Pusher in the Oil and Gas industry. Phillip enjoyed the outdoors, especially when riding his Harley. He also loved fishing...
Linda Ann Richard
Jun 3, 2024
Ms. Linda Ann Richard, 65, of Welsh, LA, passed away on June 3, 2024.
She was born on December 24, 1958, in Welsh to Louis and Aurelia Bouley Richard. Linda chose to be a “stay at home” Mom. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren, brought her great joy...
Anita Trahan Legros
Jun 1, 2024
Anita Rose Trahan LeGros, 60, of Jennings, passed away following a long battle from cancer on June 1, 2024, at Resthaven Facility in Lake Charles.
Anita was born on February 20, 1964, in Jennings, to Allie Roy Trahan and Lillie Mae McClelland Trahan. She was a very loving and giving person who found great satisfaction in serving those around her....
Howard Peter Smith Sr.
May 29, 2024
Mr. Howard Peter Smith, Sr., 77, of Lake Arthur, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024, at his residence.
He was born on February 2, 1947, in Gueydan, LA to Jules and Mary Smith. He worked as an automotive mechanic. Howard enjoyed boats and being on the water, especially if he was shrimping, and being around his family. He could...
Richard I. Fontenot
May 29, 2024
Richard I. Fontenot, 70 of Ville Platte passed away following a short illness on May 29, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, LA.
Mr. Fontenot was born on October 7, 1953, in Ville Platte to Irving J. Fontenot and Eva Lou Mounier Fontenot. He worked as a technician in the oil and gas industry.
Those left to...
Charles K. Higginbotham Sr
May 28, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Charles Kenneth “Hick” Higginbotham, Sr., 78, of Evangeline will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12 Noon at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Trey Ange officiating. Entombment will follow in the Cavalry Mausoleum under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Higginbotham will begin on Wednesday, May 29, 2024,...
