Obituaries

Brother John Robert Rubin

Brother John Robert Rubin

Feb 24, 2019

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.  Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into...

Don Kirk Cahee

Don Kirk Cahee

Feb 16, 2019

Mr. Don Kirk Cahee , 62, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Saturday, February 16, 2019 in Gray, Louisiana.  Mr. Cahee was a native of Welsh, Louisiana and was a retired Self-Employed Painter.  He was a former member of New Hope Baptist Church in Welsh, Louisiana. Mr. Cahee leaves to cherish his memories, Children, Donnetta (Travis)...

Rita Ann Mouton

Rita Ann Mouton

Feb 14, 2019

Mrs. Rita Ann Boutte-Mouton, 68, entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2019 Panorama City, California.  She was born on February 28, 1950 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Mary Steward & Preston Boutte.  Mrs. Mouton was a native of Jennings, LA and resident of Newhall, California.  She was married to Mr. William Rayford Mouton, Sr. Mrs. Mouton retired after 25 years...

Darrell Darnell Mitchell

Darrell Darnell Mitchell

Feb 7, 2019

Mr. Darrell Darnell Mitchell, 48, was a native Lake Charles and a resident of Sulphur, LA., passed away at his residence.  Darrell was born on October 14, 1970 to Robert Mitchell and Martha Marie Landry.  He was educated in the Calcasieu Parish School System.  He was married to Erica R. Mitchell and to their union one son was born.  Darrell...

Fonton G. Edwards

Fonton G. Edwards

Feb 5, 2019

Mr. Fonton G. Edwards, 64, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at The Carpenter House of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA.  Mr. Edwards was a resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on November 1, 1954 in Lafayette, LA to Wildon Edwards and Martha Vickers-Edwards.  Fonton worked as a Lapping Technician in the Oil Field Equipment Industry. Fonton is...

Freddie Joseph Lennett

Freddie Joseph Lennett

Feb 4, 2019

Freddie J. Lennett, 79, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, February 4, 2019 while surrounded by his family.  Freddie was born on December 8, 1939 to the late William "Bill" & Lelia Mae Lennett in Jennings, LA.  Freddie moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1963 and worked for General Motors Corporation for ten years.  He met...

Johnnie "B" Briggs-Green

Johnnie "B" Briggs-Green

Jan 29, 2019

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.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:...

James Edward Landry

James Edward Landry

Jan 3, 2019

Mr. James Edward Landry, 76, was a resident of Crowley, LA. and departed this life on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA.  James was born on June 13, 1942 in Jennings, LA to the late Hellen Bossette & Terrence Landry.  James served in the United States Navy from 1961 - 1965...

Louella Mae Rubin

Louella Mae Rubin

Dec 28, 2018

Ms. Louella "LuLu" Mae Rubin 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her family. LuLu was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA.  She was born on September 26, 1956 to the late Alton "Rockin Dopsie" Rubin Sr.; mother, Elvina LeBlanc Rubin in Lafayette, LA. She was a...

Margaret Chavis Richard

Margaret Chavis Richard

Dec 3, 2018

Margaret Chavis Richard, 67, a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA., entered into eternal rest at her son's residence on December 3, 2018.  She was born April 7, 1951 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to the late Steve & Emma LaSalle Chavis.  Margaret accepted Christ at an early age at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Sulphur, Louisiana.  She married...

Martha Jean Boutte

Martha Jean Boutte

Dec 2, 2018

Sister Martha Jean Johnson Boutte, 77 , was born on 1 April 1941 in Morse, LA.  Martha departed this life on 2 December 2018.  Preceding Martha in death were her parents, Narcisse and Mary Johnson; her brother, Norris Johnson; one son, George C. Boutte.  Martha accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Bethel...

Carol Ann Simien

Carol Ann Simien

Nov 30, 2018

Ms. Carol Ann Simien, 75, a resident of Lake Charles, LA., entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 30, 2018 at Resthaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born on February 5, 1943 to Herman & Lillie Belle Simien. Carol leaves to cherish her memories, one brother, Elvin (Sandra) Simien, Sr. of New Orleans, LA; one sister, Kimberly Ann Orphey...

Mary Ann Pete

Mary Ann Pete

Nov 19, 2018

Mary Ann Beverly-Pete, 82 Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Beverly-Pete, 82, will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in the David J. & Rosa W. Fondel Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary, 819 N. State Street, Jennings, LA.  Reverend Jered Thomas, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lake Arthur, LA. will...

Delvecko Vonrees Nixon

Delvecko Vonrees Nixon

Nov 2, 2018

Mr. Delvecko Vonrees Nixon, 46, passed away on peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital.  Delvecko was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  He was born on January 29, 1972 to the late Deacon Cleveland P. Francis, Sr. and Sister Reva Nixon Francis. He was a  a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church...

Deacon Arthur Julius Lewis, Sr.

Deacon Arthur Julius Lewis, Sr.

Oct 17, 2018

Deacon Arthur Julius Lewis, Sr.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

Joan Bernard Rubin

Joan Bernard Rubin

Oct 11, 2018

Sister Joan Bernard Rubin, 66 , was called to eternal rest at Camelot Brookside on October 11, 2018. Ms. Rubin was born in Jennings, LA on May 11, 1952 to the union of Ruby & Claude Bernard. Sister Joan was a faithful and active member of Mount Triumph Baptist Church, where she served...

Welton James Hawkins

Welton James Hawkins

Oct 8, 2018

PFC Welton James Hawkins, Sr.

PFC Welton James Hawkins, 89 , a native and resident of Jennings, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his residence on October 8, 2018.  Welton was born on January 10, 1929 in Jennings, LA to the late Alice Netty Hawkins and Robert Hawkins.  Welton enlisted...

Chance Devon Stewart

Chance Devon Stewart

Oct 4, 2018

Chance Devon Stewart, 33, a native of Jennings, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Houston, Texas.  Chance was born on December 20, 1984 and was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings, pastored by Father Jude Fernando, TOR.  He was employed as a Heavy Equipment Operator with MVP Level. Chance...

Charles Sonnier

Charles Sonnier

Oct 3, 2018

Charles Sonnier, 66, a life-long resident of Jennings, LA., passed away peacefully  in Lafayette, LA. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.  Charles was born on September 5, 1952 in Jennings, LA., to Eldon Sonnier, Sr. and Mary Rosette.  He was educated in the Jefferson Parish School System. Charles leaves to cherish his memories two children, Tyrone...

Deborah Wilson

Deborah Wilson

Sep 12, 2018

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. Psalm 90:10 (KJV)

Sister Deborah Wilson, 97, of Lake Arthur, LA., completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, September...