Obituaries

Aug 28, 2021

Mr. Audley Janice, 73 passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 in a Lake Charles Hospital.  Audley was a native of Pointe Blue, Louisiana and a resident of Fenton, Louisiana.  He was born on March 22, 1948 to the late August and Hester Janice.  Audley was employed by the Port of Lake Charles (BT1) for 33 years.  After...

Aug 28, 2021

Mike Steven, 67, a resident of Beaumont, Texas and former resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana until Hurricane Laura in August of 2020.   Mike was born on March 17, 1954 in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Rena Myers Steven and Wallace Steven, Sr.  Mike passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021, at Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital in...

Aug 16, 2021

Willie Jean Jones, 67, passed away peacefully at the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings, LA.  Willie was a life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on April 28, 1954, in Lafayette, LA to the late Eva Jones Alexander.  Wille was a Self-Employed Painter and he enjoyed writing.  Special thanks to his nephews, Desmoines Alexander and George Pattum,...

Aug 5, 2021

Derrick James Prudhomme, Sr., 42, of Welsh, Louisiana, affectionately known as "Big D" passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.  Derrick was born on October 5, 1978, in Jennings, LA to Cynthia Prudhomme and Dexter Simon.  Derrick worked as a laborer in the construction industry in the states of California and Louisiana.  He was a member of New Jerusalem Baptist...

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Edward "Nick" Nixon, 59, a life-long resident of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021, at The Carpenter House in Lafayette, LA.  Edward was born on August 19, 1961, to the late Joseph L. Sinegal, Sr, and Rose Marie Bias Sinegal.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System.  Upon completing his education,...

Jul 26, 2021

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On Monday, July 26, 2021, Kenneth E. Milton, a loving husband, and dedicated father answered to the voice of God and transitioned from Earth to Heaven, at the age of 61.  He was being cared for at Kindred Hospital located in Houston, Texas at the time of his death.

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Jul 18, 2021

Michael James Brown, 62, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.  Michael was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on November 23, 1959, to Albert Brown and Emily Simon Brown.  Michael was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System.  After completing High School, Michael enlisted...

Jul 7, 2021

Gvokia Demald Manuel, 45, passed away peacefully at his residence after a brief illness in Jennings, Louisiana.  Gvokia was born in Jennings, LA., on November 26, 1975, to Reginald Manuel and Renella Sinegal Manuel.  He completed his education in Jennings, LA., and later was employed as a Cement Finisher in the Construction Industry.  He later worked for Walmart Corporation. ...

Jul 3, 2021

Paul Dennis Matthews, 79, of Welsh, LA., passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 3, 2021.  Paul was born in Elton, LA on November 28, 1941 to Artelus Matthews and Thelma Thomas Matthews.  Upon completing his high school education, he enlisted in the United States Army in August of 1961 and received the Expert Rifle Medal.  Paul...

Jun 23, 2021

Clifton Joseph Hollier, 64, passed away peacefully in Ringgold, LA on June 23, 2021.  Clifton was born in Crowley, LA on October 27, 1956, to Gloria Mae Oneal and Neg Charles.  After graduating from Crowley High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge.  Clifton was later employed by the Acadia Parish School Board and...

May 28, 2021

Orelia Marie Richard-Augustus, 76, a native of Lake Charles, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday. May 28, 2021, at Flannery Oaks Guest House in Baton Rouge, LA.  She was born on February 19, 1945, to Joseph Berchman Richard and Mathilda Victorian Richard.  Marie was baptized at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...

May 25, 2021

Malcolm Kendrick Jamal Redeaux, 32, a life-long resident of Rayne, LA passed away peacefully at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  Malcolm was born in Lafayette, LA on June 2, 1988, to Broderick Wayne Redeaux, Sr. and Connie Lenora Landry-Redeaux.  Malcolm had formerly worked as a Laborer in the Rice Mill Industry before becoming permanently disabled.  He was a member...

May 14, 2021

Wanda Faye Smith-Bartie, 62, a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana was called from labor to reward on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA.  Wanda was born on February 25, 1959, to Henry Smith, Sr. and Louella Hughes-Smith.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age...

May 9, 2021

Troy Douglas Clark was the baby boy to the union of Cynthia Marks and the late Joseph Clark, Jr., born October 26, 1994 in Jennings, Louisiana.  Troy lived most of his life in Jennings, LA., until recently moving to Monroe, LA., to better himself.  He was happy and proud of his transition as he'd seen the changes in his...

May 8, 2021

Tracy Jones, 59, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  Tracy was born in Lake Charles, LA and was a life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on July 26, 1961 to the late Wilton Jones, Sr. and Elizabeth Alexander Jones.  Tracy married the love of his life, Hattie Morrow Jones who preceded...

May 2, 2021

Casey Charles Mitchell, 32, a native of Jennings, Louisiana and resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at his residence.  Casey was born on March 4, 1989 to the late Norwen Francis, Sr. and Bridgette Marie Mitchell.  Upon graduating High School, Casey worked as a Rigger in the Oil Field Industry.  He was married...

Apr 18, 2021

Mr. Doris Francis, Sr., 89, departed his earthly life on April 18, 2021.  Doris was born February 20, 1932, in Jennings, Louisiana to Andrew Francis and Emma Breaux Francis.  He attended Jefferson Davis High School and worked as an Orderly at Jennings American Legion Hospital for 20 years and later at St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.

Apr 14, 2021

Earl Huey Perkins, 82, entered eternal rest at Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.  Earl was born, March 10, 1939, in Hathaway, Louisiana to the late Irene Cormier-Perkins and Lee Perkins.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later worked as a Cement Truck Driver for Industrial Facilities.  He also...

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Robert Rubin , of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 03, 2021, at the Jennings American Legion Hospital at the age of 93. The Homegoing Services for Mr. Robert Rubin will be held on Thursday, April 08, 2021 at Union Baptist Church, 1014 South Main Street, Jennings, Louisiana 70546. The Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr.,...

Apr 2, 2021

Joan "Nanny" Simon, 87 , a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 2, 2021.  Joan was born on December 3, 1933, in Jennings, LA to the late Early Simon Sr. and Courtney O'Brien-Simon.  She was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System.  Joan was baptized at an early...