Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2022

Patricia Ann George, 71, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  She was born October 8, 1950, in Crowley, Louisiana to Susie Mae Trahan and Willie Curtis Trahan Sr.  Patricia was raised by her maternal grandmother, Sarah Guidry.  She was a lifelong member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church.  Her passion of caring for the elderly led...

Feb 4, 2022

Lesby "Pinko" Lewis, 89, transitioned peacefully from earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Friday, February 4, 2022, with her son Michael at her side.  She was born in Lake Charles, LA on August 9, 1932, to the late Isaac Lewis & Thelma Shorten Lewis.  Lesby accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the Late Rev....

Jan 29, 2022

Harold "Lucky" Jones was born in Frankfurt, Germany on December 10, 1956, to Rita Mae Guillory Jones and the late Harold M. Jones, Sr.  Harold went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

He was a resident of Galveston, TX for over 20 years. His early years were spent in Jennings, LA, Lake...

Jan 28, 2022

Kandace Danae Perossier-Carrell, 34, passed away at Jennings American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA with her family by her side.  Kandace was born to Terry Lynn Perossier and Eric Bernard Weeks on August 13, 1987 in Jennings, LA.  Kandace was an honor graduate of Midland High School and went on to earn an Associate Degree.  She attended the University...

Jan 26, 2022

Tiffany Racquel Gordon, 40, passed away at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA after a brief illness.  Tiffany was born on February 2, 1981 to Debra Goodman and the late Floyd Goodman.  She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School system and later worked as a waitress in local restaurants.  Tiffany was a fun, outgoing, and loving...

Jan 18, 2022

Mr. Melvin Iles, Sr. 95, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  Melvin was born on May 11, 1926 in Iowa, Louisiana to Virginia Alfred Iles and Henry Iles, Sr.  Melvin served in the US Army during the Korean War.  He retired from Trinity Baptist Church after 52...

Jan 18, 2022

Dorothy "Susie" Willis, 81, transitioned from her earthly home to her eternal home on January 18, 2022, at Maison Du Monde Living Center in Abbeville, Louisiana.  Dorothy was born on November 4, 1940 to the late Mary Jacko-Willis and Clarence Willis.

Dorothy leaves behind two sons, Reginald Willis and Brian Keith Willis; one grandson, Roland Willis, four...

Jan 13, 2022

James Earl Boutte, 40, a resident of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  James was born on January 19, 1980, to Carlis Redeaux Boutte and John Berchman Boutte.  James was a well-known Disc Jockey "DJ" in the Jennings area and worked for Dunham Price Group as a truck driver. James was...