Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

"Death Notice & Funeral Details"

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Co-Founder, President, and Manager, Mary Ellen Fondel Semien. Mrs. Semien along with her Husband, Antoine Semien Sr. were the Co-Founders of Semien-Lewis Mortuary, LLC in Jennings, Louisiana in 2009.  She also served as a...

Sep 12, 2020

Raymond Edward Ceasar was born on April 20, 1952 in Elton, LA to the late Sidney Ceasar and Emily Ceasar.  He accepted Christ at an early age and was christened in the Catholic faith and remained a Catholic until his death.

He was employed at LeeVac Shipyard Industries until he retired.  He departed this life Saturday, September...

Sep 4, 2020

Joseph Wayne "Big Joe" Simon was born Mach 24, 1954 to the union of the late John W. Simon, Sr. and Josephine Simon  He  was was a lifelong resident of Roanoke, LA.  He graduated from Welsh High School

Mourning his departure, while cherishing his precious memories are his mother, Josephine Simon of Roanoke, LA; his son Garrett...

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. James Lewis, Sr, passed away in Beaumont, Texas in a local hospital.  James was born Cecilia, Louisiana / St. Martin Parish on September 21, 1934, to the late Clothilde Jones and Addie Lewis.  After completing his education, James moved to Lake Charles, Louisiana, and was employed as a Longshoreman and was a member of I.L.A. Local 2047.  While...

Sep 2, 2020

Mary Louise Smith-Bates , 72, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 2, 2020. She entered this world on November 4,1947, in Lake Charles, LA, born to Henry and Louella Smith. She is survived by her children, Stacy, Karen, Larry and Kimberly Bates; three sisters Beatrice Green, Cheryl Willis (Leonard) and Wanda Bartie;...

Aug 17, 2020

On Monday, August 17, 2020, in the peaceful hours of a new day, Milford Henry Reed, Jr. was elevated to a new status.  He left this earthly existence and took flight to his spiritual reward and life everlasting.

Milford Henry Reed, Jr., affectionately called "Man" by family and friends, was born on March 19, 1956 to the...

Aug 14, 2020

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Dorothy M. Reed was born on January 7, 1937 in Jennings, LA to the late Josephine Brown of Crowley, LA and Isaac Reed of Jennings, LA.  She peacefully departed this life on...

Aug 10, 2020

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28

Edna "Ms. Marie" Vital Simon, the daughter of the late Mary Ann Vital entered into peaceful eternity on Monday, August 10, 2020.  A life-long resident of Welsh, LA. ...

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Eva Tyler Castille, 80 , passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, August 8, 2020 while surrounded by her family.  She was born in Welsh, Louisiana on August 4, 1940 to Luvenia Prudhomme Tyler and Gilbert Tyler, Jr.  She was a graduate of Jeff Davis High in Jennings, LA and attended Grambling College in Grambling,...

Aug 3, 2020

Beulah Louise Evans, 72, passed away at her residence on Monday, August 3, 2020.  She was born in Los Angeles, California on August 17, 1947, to the late Elva Mae Alexander and Morris Evans.  Beulah was a graduate of McNeese State University and was a retired Rehabilitation Counselor with a Women's Shelter in Calcasieu Parish and currently was the...

Jul 22, 2020

Sonya Ital Johnson, 50, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Sonya was born in Houston, Texas on November 17, 1969, to Cassie Lee Johnson and Howard Wright. She was a resident of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, LA,...

Jul 22, 2020

Ernest William Davis

"Mydeddy"

Ernest William Davis, 90, of Jennings, LA, passed away of natural causes on July 22, 2020, at Jennings American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  He spent his final years in the Golden Age Nursing Home in Welsh, LA.  Ernest was a...

Jul 11, 2020

Mrs. Louise Idell Carey-Clarence, 90, was called from labor to reward on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Louise was a native of Plaisance, Louisiana, and a life-long resident of Elton, Louisiana.  She was born on August 7, 1929, in Plaisance, LA to the late Rudolph Carey and Emily Joseph-Carey.  Louise was baptized at an early...

Jul 2, 2020

Reiyoshia Deiyoncia Joseph, 38, a native and resident of Crowley, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Lafayette General Hospital.  Reiyoshia was born on August 2, 1981, in Crowley, LA to Ronald Carmouche and Verna Lee Joseph.  She was a 1999 graduate of Crowley High School, a 2003 graduate of McNeese State University, and a...

Jun 28, 2020

Adele Marie Pete, 54, was a native and life-long resident of Lake Arthur, Louisiana.  Adele was born on September 30, 1965, in Jennings, LA to Thomas Pete, Sr., and Mary Ann Beverly Pete.  She was a graduate of Lake Arthur High School and attended McNeese State University.  Adele accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the...

Jun 24, 2020

Andrus Gobert, 78, was born on September 7, 1941, in Pot Cove, Louisiana.  He departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Andrus was the ninth of ten children born to the late Cameles Gobert and Laurentine Moreau-Guillory-Gobert Bellard.  He was a resident of Lake Charles for most of his life.  He was...

Jun 24, 2020

Harry Joseph Berry, 55, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 24, 2020.  He was born on May 31, 1965, in Jennings, Louisiana to the late Charles Milton Berry, Sr. and Yvonne Leblanc Berry.

Harry was a wonderful dancer. He danced in many, many places.  He will be missed by everyone.  He...

May 21, 2020

Claudia Faye Davis Janice, 64, departed this life on May 21, 2020, at 10:13 a.m. at Jennings American Legion Hospital in Jennings, Louisiana.  She was born in Lafayette, LA. on April 7, 1956, to the late Claude J. Davis, Sr. and Selecia Marie Goodman-Davis.  Claudia united in marriage to Joseph A. Janice, Sr. on August 13, 1977.  Claudia was...

May 20, 2020

Cedric "Black" Anderson, Sr., was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Cedric was born on December 27, 1963, in Oak Grove, LA to the union of John Anderson, Sr. of Winnsboro, LA and Ellen Freeman of Oak Grove, LA.  "Black" was a dedicated Cement Finisher for many years.  he was a devoted, loving father,...

May 20, 2020

Mrs. Thelma Charles Castille, 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at a local Nursing Home in Jennings, LA.  Thelma was a native of Breaux Bridge, LA and a life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on August 24, 1932 to the late Clarence Charles and Cecile Batiste.  Thelma attended Jeff Davis High Training Academy in Jennings,...