Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 23, 2015

Mr. Russell James Lee With the love and grace of God. Brother Russell James Lee was born in Jennings, Louisiana on January 8, 1947. Russell was the youngest child of Joe Lee and Victoria Simon Lee, who preceded him in death. He departed this life in the University Hospital & Clinics in Lafayette, LA. At the age of eleven Russell...

Jul 19, 2015

Mrs. Audrey Jane (Kately) Capdeville was a life-long resident and native of Jennings, LA. She was born to the late Libby Robinson Kately and Rivers Kately on September 27, 1928. Ms. Audrey was employed as a Cook and Insurance Agent before retiring. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church in Jennings, LA., pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins...

Jun 25, 2015

Infant Kennadee L. Alexander, age 10-months was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 25, 2015 in a Lafayette hospital. Kennadee was born in Lafayette, LA on August 15, 2014 to her loving parents, Tarvorious and Kendra Lynn (Hebert) Alexander. She was a resident of Lake Arthur, LA. Visitation will be Monday, June 29, 2015 from 10:30 am to...

Jun 7, 2015

Mrs. Alice Jack Woods, 80 Alice Jack Woods was a native and life-long re3sident of Elton, LA. She was called from earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Lake Charles, LA. Alice was a faithful member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of Elton, pastored by Reverend Freddie Jack. She served as a Sunday School Teacher...

Jun 2, 2015

Mrs. Patsy Jean James, age 52, was called from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward on June 2, 2015. Mrs. James was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA. She was born on December 26, 1962 to Martin Anthony "Bubby" and Martha Lee Simien. She was a faithful member at Greater St Mary Baptist Church. She served...

May 21, 2015

Ms. Lorena Ann Miller, age 68, was called from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward on May 21, 2015. Ms. Miller was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. She was born on August 6, 1946 to the late Frank and Alberta Davis Miller. Ms. Miller was a presser for Broussard Cleaners in Jennings, LA.. She was a...

Apr 27, 2015

Roschelle Nicole "Lottie Bee" Gay, age 24, died peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2015 in Pineville, LA with her mother at her bedside. Roschelle was born on May 15, 1990 in Galveston, TX. She was a resident of Lake Charles, LA and a graduate of La Grange High School. Roschelle accepted Christ at an early age and was a member...

Apr 21, 2015

Mr. Huey Paul Capdeville, age 79, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on April 21, 2015. Mr. Capdeville was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. He was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Acy and Mary Pattum Capdeville. Mr. Capdeville was a owner of his own grocery store in Jennings, LA.. Mr....