Obituaries

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Genevieve Gloston-Francis, 69, affectionately known as "Mo Moo", completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at her niece's home in Ocean Springs, MS.  Genevieve was one of ten children born to Joseph Cosar Gloston and Angie Bias Gloston in Lake Charles, LA.  She lived most of her life in Jennings, LA and worked as a Certified...

Aug 6, 2022

Cleveland Nixon, 59, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  Cleveland was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Sulphur, LA.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Jul 26, 2022

Ian Phillip Arceneaux, 30, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  Ian was born In Jennings, Louisiana on May 5, 1992 to Phillip and Lelia Nixon Arceneaux.  He accepted Christ at an early age and entered the waters of baptism at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Ian was a 2010 graduate of Jennings High...

Jul 17, 2022

Leonard Charles Willis, 69, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Landmark of Lake Charles.  Leonard was born in Lafayette, Louisiana to Isaac Israel Willis and Audrey Mae Duplechain-Willis.  Leonard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  Leonard was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School where he was a member of...

Jul 13, 2022

Jessica Marie Eaglin, 44, entered into eternal rest at her mother's residence on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.  Jessica was born on July 5, 1978 in Jennings, LA to Mable M. Eaglin and Darrell Drake, Sr.  Jessica accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  She was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church in Welsh, LA pastored by...

Jun 27, 2022

Phillip Joseph Lyons, Sr., 45, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Jennings, LA.  Phillip was born on October 14, 1976 to Junius Lee Lyons, Sr. and Rachel Annette Lyons Jones-Lyons.  Phillip was baptized at an early age by the late Reverend Jeff Peterson at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA.  He was a 1996...

Jun 25, 2022

Janice Gale Chagois, 66, passed away peacefully at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA on Saturday, June 25, 2022.  Arrangements are pending.

Jun 24, 2022

Manuel Provost, 28, of Jennings, LA, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Jennings, LA. Manuel was born in Galveston, Texas on October 11, 1993, to Larry Joseph Provost, Jr. and Angela Lorene Wilson-Provost.  He was raised in Port Arthur, Texas, and later moved to Jennings, Louisiana where he met and married the love of his life, Charnella...

Jun 22, 2022

Jamesetta Lea Davis, 70, a native and resident of Jennings, LA passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  Jamesetta was born on July 16, 1951 to the late James Barker and Mildred Alice Rochelle-Barker.  She was a graduate of Jefferson Davis High School in the Class of 1969 and later graduated from Southern University...

Jun 12, 2022

Patsy Ruth Ragget passed away at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Lake Charles, LA on June 12, 2022.  Patsy was born on September 20, 1934 in Jennings, LA and had lived most of her adult life in Beaumont, TX.  She was united in holy matrimony with Paul Ragget and worked many years as a Custodian at the Taylor Career and...

Jun 10, 2022

It is with sadness that the family of Amos Beverly, Jr., 60, announce his passing.  Amos was a resident of Jennings, LA and a native of Lake Arthur, LA.  He was a United States Army Veteran and received and honorable discharge.  He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.  Amos accepted Christ in his...

Jun 2, 2022

Georgiana (Anna) Lavergne-Manuel, 87, passed away at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.  Georgiana was a native of Lawtell, LA, and a resident of Lake Charles, LA.  She was born November 8, 1934, to her loving parents, Bernard and Louise James Lavergne. Georgiana was married to the love of her life, Walter J. Manuel for 63 years....

May 28, 2022

Jacquelyn Ann Kennedy Wilridge  was born on August 17, 1966 in Rayne, La. to the late Elton Kennedy and Inez Babineaux-Kennedy. Jacquelyn "Jackie" (as she was known by all who knew and loved her) was a resident of Crowley, La. until she transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2022, during a day of laughter, fun,...

May 22, 2022

Joanne Majoretta Cormier-Malveaux, 71, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with her family by her side.  Joanne was born on October 23, 1950 in Lake Arthur, Louisiana to Willa Cormier and Ernest Davis.  After completing high school, she lived briefly in Tyler, Texas and Chicago, Illinois.  Upon moving back home, she resided in Jennings, Louisiana...

May 9, 2022

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that...

Apr 28, 2022

Walterine Capdeville was born in Jennings, Louisiana, to the late Walter Joseph Capdeville and late Audrey Kately Capdeville on August 25, 1958. She was baptized at an early age by the late Reverend G.C. Chaney at Union Baptist Church. She was a dedicated member that loved the Lord, her pastor and her church.

Walterine began her early...

Mar 17, 2022

Precious Jonice Etienne, 30, was born on December 11,1991.  She was fun loving and loved being around her family. Precious spent her time dancing and singing.  She loved butterflies and flowers. Precious leaves to cherish her memories, her Mother, Kizzy Etienne: her father, Eric Pierre; grandmother, Pricilla Segura; great-grandmother, Joyce Etienne; her siblings, Daphane, Frankie, Jessica, Sarah, Brian, and Ronnie;...

Mar 5, 2022

Mary Nell Gobert 90, was born in Woodlawn, Louisiana on November 2, 1931, and passed away peacefully in her sleep in Austin, TX on March 5th, 2022.  She was a dedicated wife, aunt, sister and friend. Those who knew and loved her called her "Jig" because she loved to dance. She was never afraid of hard work being one...

Mar 5, 2022

Howard Lance Simon, 65, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Howard was born in Jennings, LA on December 19, 1956 to the late Lawrence Homer Simon, Sr. and Margaret Obey Seeley Simon. Howard was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was later employed by the Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury and Mosquito Control....

Feb 12, 2022

Elliott Brecher (El Dog) Withers was born on January 12, 1967, in San Jose, 321California. He was born to Werner Withers Carr and the late James Jerry Abraham.  Elliott was adopted by his grandparents the late Dr. Rev. Harry Withers, Sr., and Jestine O'Brien Withers, and his name changed to Elliott Brecher Withers. He accepted Christ at an early...