Obituaries

Mary D. Lavan

Apr 20, 2023

The Legacy of Mary Ann Douglas Actlis Lavan

Mary Ann Douglas Actlis Lavan, 65 born December 29, 1957, to Laura Bell Woods Thierry and the late Willie Lee Douglas and raised by the late Rose and Earl Woods.

Mary was a long-life resident of the town in Elton, LA. Mary was...

Tammela Antoinette Perry

Apr 5, 2023

Tammela Antoinette Perry, 52, transitioned from this earthly life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital.  Tammela was a life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on March 08, 1971, to Claudia Perry and Michael Pete.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of Our Savior's...

Devon Bernard White

Mar 21, 2023

Devon Bernard White, 47, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Devon was born on February 12, 1976, in Jennings, LA.  Devon accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Whites Temple Church in Jennings, LA.  Devon loved spending time with family and friends.  He enjoyed fishing, raising...

Doris Marie Willis-Kelly

Mar 15, 2023

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." – John 11:25

On March 15, 2023, the Lord called home, Doris Marie Willis-Kelly.  Doris was born in Jennings, LA to the late Clarence Willis, Sr. and...

Kadijah Renee Massey

Mar 4, 2023

Kadijah Renee Massey, 28, passed away at her residence in Jennings, LA on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Kadijah was born on July 12, 1994, to Libbey Nicole Day and Anthony James Massey Sr.  Kadijah accepted Christ at the early age of 9 years and was baptized by Pastor Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. at Union Baptist Church in Jennings, LA. ...

Navy Simon

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. Navy Simon passed away during the early hours on the morning of February 19, 2023, at Lake Charles Care Center after a lengthy illness.  Mr. Simon was born on March 27, 1927, in Bell City, Louisiana to the late Tarlton Simon and Lizzie Allison Simon.  Navy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Hayes, LA....

Herman James Berry, Sr.

Feb 18, 2023

Mr. Herman James Berry Sr., age 55, was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Lake Charles, LA.  He departed this life on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his residence.  Herman was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA. for many years.  He joined Traveler's Rest Baptist Church in Lake Charles, LA. under the leadership...

Debra Angela Goodman

Feb 17, 2023

Ms. Debra Angela Gordon-Goodman, 62, a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. passed on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital.  Debra was born on March 6, 1960, to the late, John Stafford Gordon and Edolia Richard-Gordon.  Debra was baptized at an early age and was a member of Immanuel Worship Center in Jennings, LA. pastored...

Rachel Annette Lyons

Feb 4, 2023

On February 4, 2023. the Lord called home his daughter, Rachel Annette Lyons.  Rachel was born in Jennings, Louisiana to the late Herman and Edith Jones on January 29, 1944.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Mount Triumph Baptist Church, where she served as an usher for many years.  She was joined...

Kaizen Elijah Ceaser

Feb 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family Kaizen Elijah Ceaser announce his passing at birth on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA. to rest in the arms of Jesus.

Kaizen is survived by his parents, Taelor Chanel Broussard and Kendrick Earl Ceaser; four sisters, Maleah Broussard, Acelynn James, Kylee Ceaser,...

Damien Joseph Williams

Feb 1, 2023

The family of Damien Joseph Williams, 42, announce his unexpected passing on February 1, 2023, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA. Damien was born on July 17, 1980, in Jennings, LA to Ralph Williams and Connie Simeon. Damien was baptized at an early age and was a member of Union Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Gerald W....

Mar'Quarius O'Torion Au'Trelle Harmon

Jan 28, 2023

The family of Mar'quarius O'torion Au'trelle Harmon, 17, announce his passing on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 927 W. 7th Street, Crowley, LA 70526.  Pastor Rev. Sherard M. Joseph will officiate. ...

Theresa Cain Fondel

Jan 27, 2023

I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the Righteousness Judge, shall give me at that last day.—II Timothy 4:7-8.

Sister Theresa Cain Fondel, 83, a native of Teche, Louisiana, and resident of Lake Charles,...

Willard Jenkins, Sr.

Jan 26, 2023

Williard Jenkins, Sr., Technical Sergeant Retired U.S. Air Force went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 26, 2023, while at his residence with his wife by his side. Willard was born on February 10, 1940, in Dossman, Louisiana to the late Joseph Jenkins and Esthey Spencer. Upon completing High School, Willard enlisted...

Linda Diana Alfred

Dec 31, 2022

Linda Diana Alfred passed away peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by her family, on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. Linda was born on March 25, 1949, in Jennings, Louisiana to Ervin Jackson and Lillie B. Simon. She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School...