Obituaries

Sandra Marie Matthews

Sandra Marie Matthews

Dec 31, 2017

Sandra Marie Matthews, 56, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her residence.  Sandra was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on January 21, 1961 to her loving parents, Rosa Parker and Rogers Mathews.  Sandra was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was a graduate of Jennings High School. ...

Arnold Wade Charles, Jr

Arnold Wade Charles, Jr

Dec 27, 2017

Mr. Arnold Wade Charles, Jr. 38 Funeral services for Mr. Arnold Wade Charles, Jr., 38, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, 219 E. G. C. Chaney Street, Jennings, LA 70546, Rev. James Fontenot will officiate.  Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Semien -Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.  Visitation...

Brenda Ann Hebert

Brenda Ann Hebert

Dec 25, 2017

Ms. Brenda Hebert, 48 Funeral service for Ms. Brenda Hebert will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at True Light Baptist Church, 1518 Gerstner Memorial Drive, Lake Charles, LA., Reverend Joseph Noel will officiate.  Burial will be in Perkins Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.  Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. in the church until time...

Fannie Hill Barnes

Fannie Hill Barnes

Dec 20, 2017

Fannie Hill Barnes, 86 Native of New Iberia, LA and long-time resident of Jennings, LA passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, in a local hospital. Fannie was born on January 31, 1931, in New Iberia, LA.  Fannie earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grambling State University and a Master's Degree from Texas Southern University.  She was a...

Mary Jane Kamara

Mary Jane Kamara

Dec 19, 2017

Mary Jane Mackey-Kamara , 74, was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.  Mary was born August 30, 1943 in Grant, Louisiana.  She and her family later moved to De Ridder, LA. Where she attended and graduated from George Washington Carver High School.  Mary later relocated to Lake...

Grace Daniel

Grace Daniel

Nov 18, 2017

MRS. GRACE DANIEL, 84 Funeral service for Ms. Grace Daniel will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Union Baptist Church, 1014 S Main St ., Jennings, LA., Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. will officiate.  Burial will be in Peterson Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.  Visitation is from 10:00 a.m. in the church until...

Yvonne Savoie Edwards

Yvonne Savoie Edwards

Nov 14, 2017

YVONNE SAVOIE EDWARDS Funeral service for Ms. Yvonne Savoie Edwards will be at 12 noon on Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Union Baptist Church, 1014 S. Main Street, Jennings, LA., Reverend Gerald W. Perkins, Sr. will officiate.  Burial will be in Silverwood Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Saturday...

Lorena Monroe Malveaux

Lorena Monroe Malveaux

Nov 10, 2017

Lorena Monroe Malveaux, 75 Mrs. Lorena Monroe Malveaux, a life-long resident of Jennings, LA., departed her earthly life on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Jennings American Legion Hospital.  She was born on October 19, 1942 to Loren Aplon Monroe and Joseph Irvin Monroe.  She is married to the love of her life, Mr. Ervin Malveaux, Sr.  Mrs. Lorena...

Kenneth Lee Herbert

Kenneth Lee Herbert

Nov 9, 2017

Kenneth Lee Herbert, Sr. Funeral service for Kenneth Lee Herbert, 56, will be at 12 noon Tuesday, November 14, at Jennings' Greater First Apostolic Church, 1708 W.  Division Street in Jennings, LA.  Pastor Brother Davis Anderson, will officiate.  Visitation will be in the church from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service.  Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Jennings,...

Nola Ann Jones

Nola Ann Jones

Oct 24, 2017

Mrs. Nola Ann Jones, 66 entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at her residence.  She was a native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA.  She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Nola leaves to cherish her memories, three sons, Brian Keith (Terry) Ason of Mermentau, LA., Jason...

David Lee Hampton

David Lee Hampton

Oct 6, 2017

Mr. David Lee Hampton , 55 entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  David was a resident of Lake Charles and was employed with Wal Mart Corporation as a Custodian.  He was a graduate of Spring Hill High School in Spring Hill Tennessee where he was a member of the Basketball...

Detra Lynn "Candy" Tyler

Detra Lynn "Candy" Tyler

Oct 4, 2017

Ms. Detra Lynn "Candy" Tyler age 54, entered into eternal rest at her residence.  Detra was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Lake Charles, LA.  She was employed as a Teacher with Lake Charles Charter School.  She was a member of Immanuel Worship Center in Jennings, LA and...

Herman Singleton, Jr

Herman Singleton, Jr

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Herman Singleton, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by family.  Herman was born on August 30, 1958 in Lebeau, LA to his parents, Herman Singleton, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Simien-Singleton.  Herman was a resident of Iowa, LA and had worked as a Operator with the Port of Lake Charles.  He was a member...

Clyde Thomas Sr.

Clyde Thomas Sr.

Sep 13, 2017

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Edward Tremaine Sanders

Edward Tremaine Sanders

Sep 9, 2017

Edward Tremaine Sanders age 24, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. Edward was born on August 30, 1993 in Clear Lake, Texas and resided in Dickinson, Texas. Edward was the son of Monical Denise Simon and Elijah Jermaine Sanders, Sr. He was employed as a...

Barbara Lyon Lewis

Barbara Lyon Lewis

Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Lyon-Lewis age 80, entered into eternal rest on September 8, 2017 in her residence.  She was a native of Jennings, Louisiana and accepted the Lord as her savior early in life and was a member of Power House Church of God In Christ in Jennings, LA. pastored by Pastor Johnny Davis & First Lady Bertha Davis. ...

Edward "Conrad" Beverly

Edward "Conrad" Beverly

Aug 30, 2017

Mr. Edward "Conrad" Beverly entered into eternal rest on August 30, 2017 in Shreveport, LA. Funeral services are scheduled for September 9, 2017, with Rev. E.C. Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery located in Jennings, LA.

Horace James Berry, Sr.

Horace James Berry, Sr.

Aug 29, 2017

Mr. Horace James Berry, Sr. 75 was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  Mr. Berry passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System.  Horace retired as a Custodian with UPS and was a faithful member of Mount Triumph Baptist Church and...

Rose Matthews

Rose Matthews

Aug 20, 2017

Mrs. Rose Pattum Matthews age 86, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, August 20, 2017.  Rose was born on July 9, 1931 in Pine Island, LA to the late Wilfred Pattum and Elizabeth Achane-Pattum.  She was a devoted member of Power House Church of God in Christ in Jennings, LA., pastored by Pastor Johnny Davis where she served...

John Allen, Iii

John Allen, Iii

Aug 3, 2017

John Allen, III passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA.  John was born in Lafayette, LA. to his parents, John Allen, Jr. and Josephine Blair Allen.  He was a retired employee of the city of Jennings, LA. and was a member of Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, LA.,...