Obituaries

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...

Charles E. Smith, Sr.

Charles E. Smith, Sr.

Sep 2, 2018

Mr. Charles "Boilermaker Black" Smith, Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 2, 2018.  Charles was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 24, 1949 to the late Munson Smith, Sr. and Mahalia Johnson-Smith.  He was a resident of Church Point, Louisiana and was married to Lisa J. Daniels-Smith.  Charles worked for...

Floyd Smith

Floyd Smith

Aug 26, 2018

Mr. Floyd Smith, 78, a resident of Lake Charles, LA entered into eternal rest in a local hospital on August 26, 2018. Floyd was born in Pascagoula, Ms. on July 15, 1940, and lived in Lake Charles, LA. Floyd was self-employed as a Painter. Floyd also served his country in the United States Army.

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Walter James Manuel

Walter James Manuel

Aug 5, 2018

Walter James Manuel, 89, passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  Walter was a native of Mowata, Louisiana and a resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana.  He was born on March 10, 1929 to his loving parents, Mary Manuel and August Manuel.  Walter was married to the love of his life, Mrs. Georgiana Manuel of 63...

Lee Andrew Willis

Lee Andrew Willis

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Lee Andrew Willis, 59, passed away peacefully at his residence in Jennings, Louisiana on Friday, August 3, 2018.  Lee was a native of Tallulah, Louisiana and resident of Jennings.  He was born on September 7, 1958 in Tallulah, Louisiana to his proud parents, the late Cremolia Levy-Willis and Samuel Willis, Sr.  Lee accepted Christ at an...

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Curley Ray Thomas

Curley Ray Thomas

Jul 22, 2018

Mr. Curley Ray Thomas, 52, a native of Lake Charles, LA and resident of Sulphur, LA passed away at his residence on July 22, 2018.  Curley was born on June 19, 1966 in Lake Charles, LA to his loving parents, Wilton Thomas and Veozia Berdell.  He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church...

Ethel Semien Sam

Ethel Semien Sam

Jul 21, 2018

Ethel Semien Sam, 84, a resident of Lake Charles, LA., was born on August 13, 1933 and passed away on July 21, 2018 at a local hospital.  Ethel was a faithful and devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church until the time of her passing.  She was a member of the Lady Auxiliary Court Number 141, Christian Mothers,...

Constance Lorraine Charles-Savoie

Constance Lorraine Charles-Savoie

Jul 4, 2018

" 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 me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV) Mrs....