Obituaries

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,...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...