Obituaries

Dec 29, 2020

Viola Bhim, 89, transitioned from Earth to Glory early Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020 at Camelot Brookside Senior Living Center in Jennings, Louisiana.  Viola was born on February 20, 1931 to the late Mary Harrison Mitchell.  Viola was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.  She was self-employed as a homemaker...

Dec 24, 2020

Joseph Lee LaFleur, Sr, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Lake Charles, LA.  Joseph was born on November 29, 1940, in Eunice, Louisiana to the late Mary Bellard and Houston LaFleur.  He was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict.  While in the Army, he received the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense...

Dec 18, 2020

IN EVERY SUNSET AWAITS THE PROMISE OF A SUNRISE

Ms. Ella Mae Cormier , 89, was born on August 26, 1931, in Elton, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained an active member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, Louisiana.  Ms. Ella was a loving, compassionate mother,...

Dec 10, 2020

Howard Lee Patton, 69, passed away at Allen Parish Hospital in Kinder, Louisiana.  Howard was born on October 18, 1951, to the late Edna and Dennis Patton Sr. of Church Point and Eunice, Louisiana.  After graduating high school, Howard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972 and received an honorable discharge.  Howard worked for Supreme Rice Mill...

Dec 9, 2020

Richard Celestine Jr., 81, transitioned from this earthly place to his heavenly home on December 9, 2020, at Camelot Brookside Nursing Home.  Richard was born on December 7, 1939, in Jennings, Louisiana to the late, Mazel Evans and Richard Celestine Sr.  Before his illness, he worked as a Farmer and Handyman.

Richard leaves to cherish his memories,...

Dec 5, 2020

Ray Anthony (Charlie) Woods, 57, departed this earthly life at his residence and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 5, 2020.

Ray Anthony Woods, was born one of eight children to the late Earl Woods, Jr. and Mary Evelyn Woods on July 20, 1963, at Moss Regional Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Ray Anthony...

Nov 29, 2020

Larry Andrew Haley, 53, passed away peacefully at his residence in Jennings, Louisiana.  Larry was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 27, 1966, to the late Elizabeth Haley.  He was a loveable man and will be truly missed.  Larry is now resting in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A memorial service to...

Nov 18, 2020

Andrew Lemelle, Sr., 73, a native of Oberlin, Louisiana and a resident of Fenton, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family.  Andrew was born to the late Wilson Lemelle and Catherine Bushnell Lemelle.  He worked as an Iron Worker in the Construction Industry and was a faithful member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton, LA....

Nov 15, 2020

Cory James Marks, 42, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Jennings, LA.  Cory was born on October 12, 1978, in Lake Charles, LA to Cornell Marks and Connie Clark.  He was self-employed as a Licensed Barber and also worked as a Fork Lift Operator.

Cory leaves to mourn his passing, five children, Deon'Janae Lewis, Chanyree Lewis,...

Nov 10, 2020

Daron Markeith Jones, 29, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020, in Nederland, Texas.  Daron was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on January 29, 1991, to Clifford Jerome Edwards and Tritina Evette Jones.

Oct 15, 2020

Ivan Kim Johnson, 54, a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away suddenly in Alexandria, Louisiana.  Ivan was born in Sandston, Virginia to Alfin Johnson, Jr. and Betty Lois Savage Johnson.  He worked for Wal Mart Corporation as a Maintenance Worker.  Ivan loved fishing & hunting and enjoyed going to the local casinos.  Ivan enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 15, 2020

Lee Ray Duhon, 60, was a resident of Jennings, Louisiana, passed away on October 15, 2020, in Jenning American Legion Hospital.  Lee was born on February 23, 1960, in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Howard L. Duhon, Sr. and Carolyn Gray Duhon.  Lee was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later enlisted in the United States...

Oct 15, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brennan Jace Hebert, 20, announce his untimely death following a motorcycle accident.  Brennan was born in Jennings, LA, and attended school at Jennings High School, graduating a year early at the age of 16.  He had an energy that brightened any room and he left so many wonderful memories in...

Oct 14, 2020

Linda Marie "Sis" Bias, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ while surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was a native of Ville Platte, Louisiana and lived most of her life in Lake Charles, LA.  Linda was born on May 7, 1949, to her loving parents, Morris Dicks and Joyce Anderson Dicks.  She was...

Oct 13, 2020

Ronald Glenn "Guinny" Simien passed away on October 13, 2020. He was born November 27, 1955 in Welsh, Louisiana to his late parents Lily Mae Simien and Clement Jones. Guinny was a lifelong resident of Welsh and an active member in his community. For over 30 years Guinny operated his own salvage and hauling business, servicing Welsh and the...

Oct 4, 2020

Maxine Harris, 77, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020, in Iowa, LA.  Maxine was a native and resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She was born on February 9, 1943, to the late Joe Harris II and Willie Mae Andrus Harris.  Maxine worked as a personal caregiver.

Maxine leaves to cherish her loving memories, one son, Morris...

Sep 30, 2020

Ms. Jessica Willette Noel Mitchell, 37, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  Visiting will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, October 07, 2020, at Semien-Lewis Mortuary.  Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 pm at Semien-Lewis Mortuary with Minister Betty Etienne officiating.  Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery on Thursday, October 8,...

Sep 23, 2020

Alice Dean Mayfield, (83), of Roanoke, LA, passed away on September 23, 2020, in Jennings, LA.

Alice Charles-Mayfield was born in Roanoke, LA to the late Oliver and Laura Livingston-Charles on October 3, 1936.  She attended school at Roanoke elementary.  Thereafter, she united in holy matrimony to the late Martin Mayfield in Roanoke, LA. Out of this...

Sep 17, 2020

Ricky Joe Leday, Sr. was born on September 18th, 1953 in Beaumont, Texas to his proud parents, Alvert and Ella Leday.  He was the youngest of four children.  He was a graduate of Hebert High School in Beaumont, Texas.  He continued this formal education by attending Lamar State University, majoring in Engineering and graduating Summa Cum Laude.

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Sep 17, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Loretha Jones announces her passing at the age of 93.  She was called from this earthly life by our Heavenly Father on September 17, 2020.  Loretha was born to Louis Bernard and Euphemie (Fannie) Boudreaux Bernard on April 19, 1927. A Rite of Christian Burial Services will be officiated by Father...