Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2021

Patrick Guillory, 57, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA.  Patrick was born on August 30, 1963, to the late August & Edith Guillory, Sr.  He was a life-long resident of Welsh, LA.

Patrick is survived by his wife of 28 years, Natalie Guillory; together they have four children,...

Mar 18, 2021

" The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  Psalm 23:1-3 KJV

David Banks, 80, entered into eternal rest at his residence...

Mar 15, 2021

Linda Gail Mouton-Bush, 66 , entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 15, 2021.  She was born on Monday, March 14, 1955, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Leroy Mouton and Dolores Chevis. She graduated from Jennings High School in 1973 and went on to attend McNeese State University. Through the years she had a career in...

Mar 11, 2021

Homegoing Celebration Services for Sherman Roy Cloman, Sr., 73, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021, at New Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 4211 Opelousas St., Lake Charles, LA.  Apostle Amos Horton, Jr., will officiate.  Visiting will be in the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of celebration services.  Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery...

Mar 9, 2021

Doraphene Washington Boudreaux, 82, departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Doraphene was born to Willis and Rosa Washinton, Sr. on December 23, 1938, in Jennings, LA.  She accepted Christ at an early age at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings.  She was a graduate of Jeff Davis School on May 23, 1958.  Doraphene...

Mar 7, 2021

"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."

Psalm 121:1-2

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, "The eyes of the Lord were on Bessie and He delivered her out of all of her afflictions!"(Psalms 34: 15 and...

Feb 28, 2021

Leonard Malveaux, 81, a native and resident of Jennings, Louisiana, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his residence.  Leonard was born on September 6, 1939, in Jennings, LA to the late Norland and Australia Netty Malveaux.  Upon completing his education, Leonard worked for the City of Rayne as a Truck Driver in...

Feb 27, 2021

Latricia Shawn Gant, 57, transitioned and left her earthly body on February 27, 2021.  Latricia was born on April 6, 1963, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was a graduate of Jennings High School.  Latricia accepted Christ at an early age and attended Union Baptist Church Pastored by Reverend Gerald S. Perkins, Sr. until her death.

Latricia leaves...

Feb 25, 2021

Antoine Semien, Sr., 93 , affectionately known as "Pop," was called from earthly labor to heavenly reward on February 25, 2021, while in Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Antoine was a native of Opelousas, LA and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA.  During the past thirteen years, he resided in Jennings, LA and was the Co-founder...

Feb 19, 2021

Deacon Ellvin "Mickey" Louis Love, 72, made his transition from earth to glory to be with his Lord and Savior on February 19, 2021, at his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family.  Mickey was born in Florence Alabama on January 17, 1949, to Wyle and Mable Macklin Love.  After graduating in 1969 from West End High School, Mickey...

Feb 17, 2021

Joseph, known as "Tangy" was born to Joseph and Julia Zachary Clark, Sr., on July 29, 1965 in Jennings, Louisiana.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Dr. Jeff Peterson at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA.

Joseph worked for over 20 years as a Master Chef for Union International...

Feb 12, 2021

Shaneka Ann Williams, 43, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, February 12, 2021, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.  Shaneka was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on January 26, 1978, in Jennings, LA. to Morgan Williams Sr. and Jeanette Pattum Williams.  Shaneka was educated in the Jefferson...