Obituaries

Cleveland "Big Daddy" Guillory

Cleveland "Big Daddy" Guillory

May 19, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Cleveland Joseph Guillory mourns his passing into the eternal love of God on Tuesday May 19 2020, at the age of 60.  Cleveland was born March 10, 1960, to the late Cleveland Mouton and Mary Mouton Guillory

Cleveland was a long time cook and business owner of Big...

Remona Jean Davis

Remona Jean Davis

May 10, 2020

The final curtain has been drawn, but all of our lives are much richer because we were touched by the life and death of Mrs. Remona T. Davis on May 10, 2020.  The death angel came and bore the bright spirit of Remona T. Davis away to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, pain, and death.  Remona T....

Walter Joseph Batiste, Iii

Walter Joseph Batiste, Iii

May 9, 2020

Walter Joseph Batiste III, 23, of Iota, was called home on May 9, 2020, surrounded by his family.  Walter was known as "Tu Tu" to his family and friends. He was born April 30, 1997, in Jennings, LA, the son of  Walter Jr "Popeye" and Karen Batiste. He graduated from Iota High School Class of 2016, where he was...

Elliot James Simon

Elliot James Simon

Apr 16, 2020

Elliot James Simon, 60, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Columbus, OH.  Elliot was born on October 28, 1959, to the late Willie Fred Simon and Maudry M. Simon in Jennings, LA.  He was a 1978 graduate of Jennings High School and enlisted in the...

Ethel Louise Celestine

Ethel Louise Celestine

Apr 15, 2020

Ethel Louise Celestine was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 15, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1956 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Narcisse and Mabel Celestine. She is preceded in death by her brother Narcisse "Butch" Celestine Jr.

Ethel Louise Celestine confessed to Christ at an early age and...

Vital Edward John

Vital Edward John

Apr 13, 2020

Mr. John Edward Vital, 75, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, in Jennings American Legion Hospital.  John was a native of Welsh, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on September 23, 1944, to the late Adam Joseph Vital and Mable White-Vital.  He was a graduate of Bethune High School, Welsh, LA.  John was a...

Alvin D. Andrus

Alvin D. Andrus

Apr 12, 2020

Mr. Alvin Davis Andrus, Sr., passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020.  He was born on April 5, 1935, to the late Gilbert Andrus, Sr. and Pearl Andrus.  After retiring as an Offshore Cook of 40 plus years, he settled in Jennings, LA., where he was called home.

Alvin is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert...

Paul Carroll "Nick" Pattum

Paul Carroll "Nick" Pattum

Apr 5, 2020

Paul Carroll "Nick" Pattum, 75, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Jennings American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Paul was born on January 14, 1945 to the late Jessie and Ida Mae Pattum.  He was a native and lifelong resident of Jennings.  He was a devoted member of Greater Freeman Church of God in Christ in Lake Charles,...

Delbert Lafleur, Jr

Delbert Lafleur, Jr

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Delbert LaFleur, Jr., age 65, passed away on April 1, 2020.  Delbert was born in Beaumont, TX, to Delbert and Velma LaFleur on February 13, 1955.  He was preceded in death by both parents; brothers, Donald LaFleur and Darrell LaFleur; sister, Verma Thibodeaux Gloston.

Services for Mr. Delbert LaFleur will be announced by the family at...

Carolyn Ann Carter

Carolyn Ann Carter

Mar 25, 2020

Carolyn Ann Mouton-Carter, 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Jennings American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Carolyn was born on April 3, 1950 in Jennings, LA, to the late V. H. Mouton and Gertie Norman.  Carolyn completed her High School Education and graduated from McKinney Job Corps and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. ...

Lawrence Jack "Pappy" Woods

Lawrence Jack "Pappy" Woods

Mar 3, 2020

Lawrence Jack "Pappy" Woods, 86. passed away at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  Lawrence was born in Elton, LA., on January 12, 1934, to the late Earl Woods Sr. and Rose Jack-Woods.  Lawrence united in holy matrimony with Malene LeDay Woods and to their union, seven children were born.  "Pappy" was a retired Carpenter and School...

Clarence Pete

Clarence Pete

Feb 26, 2020

With sadness but with joy, Clarence Pete, at the age of 84, made a life transition at Medical City of Arlington Hospital on February 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in Arlington, TX.  Clarence, the oldest of seven children, was born on August 20, 1935, to the late Cleveland & Della Johnson Pete in Port Barre, LA.

Clarence...

Keturah Alyiah Williams

Keturah Alyiah Williams

Feb 21, 2020

Miss Keturah Alyiah Williams "Tweedy Bird", 24, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Friday, February 21, 2020.  Keturah was born on July 23, 1995 to Daniel Lee. Richard, Jr and Nicholl Williams.  Keturah was 2014 graduate of North Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas.  She was later employed with McDonalds as a manager...

Doretha Guillory

Doretha Guillory

Feb 14, 2020

Doretha Stevens Curtis Guillory, 84, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was unexpectedly called to her eternal resting place on February 14, 2020. She was the youngest of six children born to the union of the late Minor and Eva Stevens.

She was born on December 18, 1935, in Sweetlake, LA. She later married William Curtis and to this...

Ollie M. Guillory Brown

Ollie M. Guillory Brown

Feb 13, 2020

Ollie Marie Guillory Brown, 83, departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Memorial Herman - Pearland, Texas.  Ollie was a native and resident of Jennings, LA until the passing of her husband and moving to Houston, TX to be with children in 1997.  She was born on May 28, 1936, in Jennings, LA to the late, Louis...

Irene Tyler Achane

Irene Tyler Achane

Feb 7, 2020

Mrs. Irene Tyler-Achane, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Camelot Brookside Retirement Home in Jennings, LA.  Irene was a life-long native and resident of Lake Arthur, LA.  She was baptized at an early age and was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA., where she served as an Usher and a Mission...

James Reginald Edwards, Sr.

James Reginald Edwards, Sr.

Jan 31, 2020

James Reginald Edwards, 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020, at Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh, LA.  James was born on August 19, 1957 in Jennings, LA.  He was a graduate of Jennings High School and later enlisted in the United States Army National Guard.  After serving six years, he received an honorable discharge.  James worked...

Ida Mae Pitre

Ida Mae Pitre

Jan 30, 2020

Mrs. Ida Mae Prudhomme-Pitre, 91, passed away peacefully at Jennings American Legion Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family.  Ida was born on December 28, 1928, in Welsh, Louisiana to the late Alex Phrdhomme and Sylvania Mitchell-Prudhomme.  She was a faithful and loving wife to the late James Pitre. Ida was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Dalton Sinegal, Sr.

Dalton Sinegal, Sr.

Jan 18, 2020

Dalton Sinegal, Sr., 79, entered into eternal rest at The Heart Hospital of Lafayette on January 18, 2020, with his loving family by his side. Dalton was a native and resident of Jennings, LA. He was born on September 4, 1940, to the late Joseph Douglas Sinegal and Anna Willie Mae Sinegal. For 34-years, he was a devoted husband...

Blake D'Quon Simien, Sr.

Blake D'Quon Simien, Sr.

Jan 8, 2020

Blake D'Quon Simien, Sr., 25, was a native and resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Blake departed this life on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  He was born on June 1, 1994, in Lake Charles, LA.  Blake was a member of Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr.  Blake...