Obituaries

Jul 4, 2018

Mary Margaret Richmond, 63, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family and friends.  Mary was born on February 17, 1955 to Joseph Richmond and Mary Magdalene Richmond.  Mary was a graduate of Westlake High School and Baytown Technical College as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  Mary loved her family and enjoyed helping others in any way...

Jul 3, 2018

Lovenia "Mo Tin" Pattom-Thibodeaux, 73, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 3, 2018.  Lovenia was a native and life-long resident of Welsh, Louisiana.  She was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Welsh, LA. pastored by Reverend Jude Fernando.  She was born...

Jul 2, 2018

Willie Dean Jones, Jr., 44 passed away at his residence on Monday, July 2, 2018.  Willie was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, Louisiana.  He was born on September 12, 1973 to his loving parents, Joyce Jones and the late Willie Dean Jones, Sr.  Willie was educated in he Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a 1991 Graduate...

Jul 1, 2018

Mrs. Maudry Mae Duhon Simon, 87 , passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2018 in the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings, LA.  Maudry was a native of Mermentau, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on January 7, 1931 to her loving mother, Cora Lee Barker & father,...

Jun 14, 2018

Mrs. Amelia Simon-Brown, 88 passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the Jeff Davis Living Center.  Amelia was a born in Lacassine, Louisiana on February 26, 1930 to Lilly and Eddy Simon.  She was a resident of Jennings, LA and a faithful member of Union Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr.  She served on the...

May 16, 2018

Connie Michelle Strauss, age 59, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  Connie was a native and resident of Jennings, Louisiana.  She was born July 19, 1958 to her loving parents, Robert and Louise Rubin in Jennings, Louisiana.  Connie was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a graduate of Jennings High School. ...

Apr 13, 2018

Reverend Melton Alfred, born on May 28, 1930, left his earthly vessel and entered eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 13, 2018.  As a young, country boy born to the late Cleo and Mattie Tizeno Alfred, Melton knew his dreams were much larger than his home, Fenton, LA, and birthplace, Opelousas, LA.  Thus, he began his...

Apr 11, 2018

Duane Drake, 42, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA.  Duane was born in Lake Charles, LA. on December 6, 1975 to Walter Drake and Lucrtia Ann Nixon. Funeral services will he held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Semien-Lewis Mortuary in the David J. & Rosa W....

Apr 5, 2018

Verma Ann LaFleur-Gloston, 68, a native and life-long resident of Welsh, LA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Golden Age Nursing Home of Welsh.  Verna was born on February 22, 1950 in Welsh, LA to her loving parents, Delbert LaFleur and Velma Lewis-LaFleur.  She was a graduate of Bethune High School in Welsh, LA., Class of 1968...

Mar 22, 2018

Lee Allison "QweeK" Bias, 63, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2018.  Lee was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  He was well known in the community and loved helping people and local businesses.  Lee was a 1972 graduate of Jennings High School where he excelled in academics, baseball and basketball.  He attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA...

Mar 9, 2018

Denise Vitatoe Palmer, 64, a resident of Lake Charles, LA. passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.  Denise was born on February 15, 1954 in Beaumont, Texas to her loving parents, Jessie Wallace Sheridan Vitatoe and Hillery Vitatoe.  She later moved to Lake Charles, LA in 1964 and was a 1972 graduate of Washington High...

Feb 28, 2018

Evangelist Enola "Reed" Stevens, 76, a native of Grand Prairie, LA and resident of Lake Charles, LA. departed her earthly home and entered her heavenly home on February 28, 2018.  Evangelist Stevens was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Barry Thomas.  She was a 1995 graduate of Charles Harrison Mason System of Bible Colleges. Evangelist Stevens...

Jan 17, 2018

Mr. Gerald W. Simon, 67, entered eternal rest on January 17, 2018 in a local care Center.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Union Baptist Church.  Rev Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. will officiate. Burial will be in Peterson Cemetery, under direction  of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings. Visitation will be in the church...

Jan 16, 2018

Christine Deville, 80, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.  Christine was born on December 25, 1937 in Shreveport, LA to Piccola Harris Lewis and Elbert Lewis, Sr.  She was married to the late Larry Deville.  Christine was self-employed as a Beautician and she truly enjoyed her profession for over 40 years. Christine was a devoted...

Jan 15, 2018

Rozelia Lewis LaVan, 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Jennings Living Center. Rozelia was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. She was born on October 13, 1930 to her loving parents, Antoine (Babe) and Mary Joubert Lewis. She employed at Heywood Oil Syndicate for five years. She was a member of Union Baptist...

Jan 15, 2018

Mr. Howard Roy Lee, 80, transitioned from his earthly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 15, 2018 while at his residence.  He was a resident of Jennings, LA.  Mr. Lee was a member of Union Baptist Church in Jennings, LA. pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins and he was a member of the...

Jan 11, 2018

Ericka Renee Mitchell, 28, a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA. departed her earthly home to be with Jesus Christ.  Ericka was born on October 20, 1989 to her mother, Clorinda R. Mitchell and father, Kevin Ray Howard.  Ericka was educated in the Calcasieu Parish School System and was a graduate of LaGrange High School.  She later became...

Jan 7, 2018

Samuel "Sam" Phillip Lewis, Sr.  57 Funeral services for Mr. Samuel (Sam) Phillip Lewis, Sr., 57, of Welsh, LA. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at New Hope Baptist Church, 205 Prudhomme St, Welsh, LA. with Pastor Jessy Jackson officiating.  Visitation will be  held in the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral. ...

Jan 5, 2018

Alexander Prudhomme, Jr., 93, a native and life-long resident of Welsh, LA.  Alex was born on June 3, 1924 in Welsh, LA to the late Alexander Prudhomme, Sr. and Sylvania Prudhomme.  He lived his life serving God, his country and fellow man.  Alex departed his earthly home to be with the Lord on January 5,...

Dec 31, 2017

Reverend Darius LeMalle, Sr., 68

On December 31st, 2017, Angels descended from Heaven to the home of Reverend Darius LeMalle, Sr., 68, to bring him home to his Heavenly Father. Darius a twin (Dorothy) was born on the beautiful day of August 10, 1949, in Ville Platte,...