Obituaries

Nancy Ann Augustus

Nancy Ann Augustus

Mar 13, 2016

NANCY ANN AUGUSTUS, age 30 was a native of Crowley, LA and a resident of Dallas, TX.  Nancy passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Dallas.  She was a graduate of Crowley High School, Grambling State University and Paul Quinn University.  She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and Christian Chapel Temple of Faith in Dallas, TX....

Joseph Pearlis Hall

Joseph Pearlis Hall

Mar 10, 2016

Deacon Joseph Pearlis Hall , age 61 passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Deacon Hall was born in Lafayette, LA on September 13, 1954 to the late Ella Mae Hall and Joseph Pearlis Boxie.  He was a graduate of Jennings High School, a veteran of the...

Pastor Roy Dean Harmon

Pastor Roy Dean Harmon

Feb 19, 2016

Pastor Roy D. Harmon was called from his earthly life at Jennings American Legion Hospital and went home to join his Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  Reverend Harmon was born in Lake Charles, LA to his loving parents, Dorothy Berry & Daniel Harmon.   He was a resident of Kinder LA and a 1979 graduate of Oakdale Vo-Tech School. ...

Barbara Ella Simien

Barbara Ella Simien

Feb 16, 2016

Ms. Barbara Ella Simien passed away at her residence on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.  Barbara was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA.  She was self employed as a sitter. She leaves to cherish her memories, three sisters, Mrs. Barbara A. (Alton) Weatherspoon of Jennings, LA., Mrs. Linda (William) Joseph of Jennings, LA., and Mrs. Verna (Norris) Woods of...

Gerald Wayne Fondel Sr.

Gerald Wayne Fondel Sr.

Feb 11, 2016

Mr. Gerald Wayne Fondel, Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at East Houston Hospital in Houston, TX.  He was born in Lafayette, LA on December 23, 1961 and lived most of his life in Lake Charles, LA.  Gerald was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where he serves as a member of the Male Chorus. Gerald attended...

Shirley Marie Gloston

Shirley Marie Gloston

Feb 4, 2016

Shirley Marie Gloston, 70 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at a local hospital.  She was a native of Elton, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA. Shirley is survived by her mother, Annie Mae Levy of Roanoke, LA; four sisters, Marie Rubin of Roanoke, LA, Helen Levy of Roanoke, LA, Brenda...

Deacon Douglas Charles

Deacon Douglas Charles

Jan 25, 2016

Deacon Douglas Charles was born in Lake Arthur, Louisiana on January 17, 1933 to the late Marchell and Beulah Charles.  He departed this life on January 25, 2016 at Jennings American Legion Hospital.

He was a resident of...

Doris Marie Simon

Doris Marie Simon

Jan 6, 2016

I can do all things through

Christ which strengthened me.

-Philippians 4:13

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Pamela Elizabeth Cormier

Pamela Elizabeth Cormier

Dec 27, 2015

Pamela Elizabeth Cormier, age 57, was born in Liberty, Texas on May 31, 1958.  She departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2015 at Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.   She was a member of the Legion of Mary and the Saint Joseph Society. She leaves to cherish her memory; her sisters, Mary Annette Landry & spouse James of...

Trey J'Won Gant

Trey J'Won Gant

Dec 22, 2015

Trey J'Won Gant age 19 passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Jennings American Legion Hospital.  He was a resident of Jennings, LA and a student at Jennings High School.  Trey was a member of Love of Christ Ministries pastored by Reverend Roy Harmon. Trey is survived by his Father, Melvin Boxie of Jennings, LA; brothers, Melvin Gant and...

Brently Xenophone Arbo

Brently Xenophone Arbo

Dec 1, 2015

Mr. Brently Xenophone Arbo, 68, died on December 1, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was born in Lake Charles, LA and lived in Panama City, FL.  Brently served our country in the United States Army and retired from the military.  He was a 1965 graduate of W. O. Boston High School in Lake Charles and was a former member...

Ila Mae "Mackey" Lewis

Ila Mae "Mackey" Lewis

Nov 18, 2015

Mrs. Ila Mae "Mackey" Lewis, age 73, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her husband and family.  Ila Mae was born in Grant, LA on December 6, 1941 to her loving parents, Ivory Vetor Mackey and Relevia V. Mackey.  She was a Deaconess and devoted member of Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship Church, pastored by Reverend Clyde Lewis.  She retired after...

Bessie Lee Curry

Bessie Lee Curry

Nov 14, 2015

Bessie Lee Curry, 88, died November 14, 2015, with her family by her side in Sugarland, Texas.   Bessie was married to the love her life, the late Mack Curry Jr. on May 5, 1948.  She was one of three children born on May 21, 1927, in Lake Charles, LA. to the late Robert Drake and the late Beatrice Goins-Green...

Charles Grice

Charles Grice

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. Charles Grice, age 80, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on November 13, 2015. Mr. Grice was a native of Welsh, LA., and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. He was born on August 15, 1935 to Henry and Edolia Small Grice. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Grice was self employed as...

Horace James Lafleur

Horace James Lafleur

Nov 12, 2015

Funeral services for Horace James LaFleur , 72, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015, in David J. and Rosa W. Fondel Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Rev.Carl Fontenot, chaplain, will officiate. Burial will be private.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel until time of...

Eulena Lewis Price

Eulena Lewis Price

Nov 7, 2015

Mrs. Eulena Lewis Price, age 88 passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Jennings American Legion Hospital. Eulena was born in Elton, LA to the late Antoine & Mary (Joubert) Lewis. She was a resident of Jennings, LA and a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, pastored by Father Celsius Offor. Eulena served with the Ladies...

Nathaniel "Buster" Allen Smith

Nathaniel "Buster" Allen Smith

Oct 10, 2015

Nathaniel "Buster" Allen Smith, age 65 was a native and resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was born on June 27, 1950 to the late Henry & Louella Smith. Nathaniel passed away on October 10, 2015 in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Nathaniel was a graduate of Washington High School and later worked in the construction industry for...

Lula Katherine Perkins

Lula Katherine Perkins

Oct 8, 2015

Lula K. Perkins, age 66 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Lula was a retired CNA. Lula is survived by her children, Deidra (Melvin) Johnson, Monica (Prentice) Ross, Kippie (Angelia) Watson and Unwon Watson of Orange, TX; four sisters, Ethel Dixon of Port Arthur, TX, Patricia (Edgar) Manuel of...

Horace Wayne "Batt" Lafleur

Horace Wayne "Batt" Lafleur

Aug 28, 2015

Mr. Horace Wayne "Batt" Lafleur, age 46, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on August 28, 2015. Mr. Lafleur was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was born on January 10, 1969 to Horace Lafleur and Priscilla Washington. He was a member of Old Emanuel Baptist Church. Horace worked as a laborer...

Clinetta Ann Jones

Clinetta Ann Jones

Aug 24, 2015

Mrs. Clinetta Ann Jones, 59, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 24, 2015 in her residence. A native of Jennings, she was employed at Walmart for 20+ years. She was a member of Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, August 29th,at Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father Celsius...