Obituaries

Alzina Mary Matthews

Alzina Mary Matthews

Apr 13, 2015

Alzina M. Matthews, age 79, went home to be with God on Monday, April 13, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Alzina was born in Carencro, LA on February 10, 1936 to her loving parents, Rene Matthews and Lula Mae Arceneaux. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the David J....

Melvin Staten

Melvin Staten

Mar 24, 2015

Mr. Melvin Staten, age 70, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on March 24, 2015. Mr. Staten was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. He was born on May 18, 1944 to the late Frank and Annie Mae Staten. Mr. Staten was self employed as a carpenter. Mr. Staten is survived by three daughters,...

Corrine Tyler Achane

Corrine Tyler Achane

Mar 20, 2015

Funeral services for Corrine "Aunt Co" Tyler Achane (78), will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Antioch Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Michael Williams. Burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. in the Church until time of funeral services. Aunt...

Willie May Dugas

Willie May Dugas

Mar 17, 2015

Mrs. Willie May Dugas was a retired Educator with the Jefferson Davis Parish School System. She went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1922 in Natchitoches, LA., to her loving parents, Henry and Effie (Colbert) Spikes. She was 93 years of age and a resident of...

Junious "Bubby" Woods

Junious "Bubby" Woods

Mar 7, 2015

Mr. Junious Woods, age 84, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on March 7, 2015. Mr. Woods was a native and life-long resident of Elton, LA. He was born on April 7, 1930 to the late Elnora and Ernest Woods Sr. He worked 27 years as a laborer for Local 207. He served his country in...

Alvin Charles Jones Jr.

Alvin Charles Jones Jr.

Feb 27, 2015

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Harry Burton Levy

Harry Burton Levy

Feb 27, 2015

Mr. Harry Burton Levy, age 82, departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Jennings American Legion Hospital of Jennings, LA. Mr. Levy was a native of Opelousas, LA., but lived in Jennings, La. most of his life. He was born on July 18, 1932 to Clarence and Viola Levy Sr.. He retired as the Director of Child Welfare...

Anna Mae Wright

Anna Mae Wright

Feb 23, 2015

Mrs. Anna Mae Wright, age 83, was called from earthly labor to her heavenly reward on Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. She was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. Anna was born on January 9, 1932 to her parents, Willie Davis Jr. and Anna L. Davis. Anna worked in the Laundry with Broussard...

Nelson Wyatt Griffin

Nelson Wyatt Griffin

Feb 6, 2015

Nelson Wyatt Griffin, age 69, was a native of Gloucester, VA. and a long-time resident of Lake Charles, LA., died at his residence. Nelson was called from his earthly home to his heavenly reward on February 6, 2015 with his loving daughter Ashley at his bedside. Nelson was born on August 5, 1945 in Gloucester, VA. to his loving parents,...

Patricia Ann Martin Gobert

Patricia Ann Martin Gobert

Feb 2, 2015

Mrs. Patricia Ann Martin Gobert, age 58, was called from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward while at her residence on February 2, 2015. Mrs. Gobert was a native and life-long resident of Elton, LA. She was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Odessa Martin and J B Martin. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...

Gable Benoit

Gable Benoit

Jan 27, 2015

Mr. Gable Benoit, age 80, departed this life on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, LA. Mr. Benoit was a native and life-long resident Lake Arthur, LA. He was born on October 13, 1934 to Ladise and Agnes Daniels Benoit. He was baptized at an early age at Antioch Baptist Church in Lake Arthur. He worked...

Frankie Lee Williams

Frankie Lee Williams

Jan 19, 2015

Mrs. Frankie Lee Miller Williams, age 74, was called from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward while at her residence on January 19, 2015 with her family at her side. Mrs. Williams was a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA. She was born on November 11, 1940 to the late Alberta Miller and Frank Miller. Frankie was joined...

Anna Marie Pullard Johnson

Anna Marie Pullard Johnson

Jan 8, 2015

Anna Marie Pullard Johnson, 62, died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Anna Marie was a resident of Lake Charles, LA and a native of DeQuincy, LA. She was born on September 26, 1952 to Martha Bell Pete Pullard and Clarence Pullard Sr.. Annie Marie is survived by her four daughters, LaRhonda (Sedric) Harmon, Latonia ((Adrian)...

Herbert Lee Charles

Herbert Lee Charles

Dec 14, 2014

Herbert Lee Charles age 71, a native of Lake Charles, LA., died at his residence in Carson, CA., on December 14, 2014. Herbert was born on March 31, 1943 in Opelousas, LA to his loving parents, Hector & Delsia Charles. He was raised in Lake Charles, LA., where he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church and was a...

Shirley Lee Carrier

Shirley Lee Carrier

Nov 14, 2014

Shirley Lee Carrier, 72 died on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Shirley was a resident of Lake Charles, LA and a native of Lafayette, LA. She was born on March 23, 1942 to Coray Bell Marshall and Leo Carrier. Shirley is survived by her three sons, Kenneth Ray Malone, William Joseph Carrier, and Zackary Greg Carrier;...

Delta Roy Joseph

Delta Roy Joseph

Nov 10, 2014

Delta Roy Joseph, 61, died on November 10, 2014 at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX. Delta was a resident of Houston, Texas and a native of Jennings, LA. He was born on March 3, 1953 to Pearly Joseph and Phillip Wilridge. He was a member of Open Door Community Church in Pearland, Texas, pastored by Pastor Felton R. Joseph....

Joe Alfred Edwards Sr.

Joe Alfred Edwards Sr.

Nov 8, 2014

Mr. Joe Alfred Edwards, Sr. 69, a resident of Jennings, passed away on November 8, 2014 at Christus St. Patrick's Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Joe was born in Lafayette, LA. to Martha Vickers Edwards and Wildon "Willie" Edwards. He was a member of Union Baptist Church of Jennings, pastored by Reverend Gerald W. Perkins Sr. Joe is survived by...

Rosena Davis Lee

Rosena Davis Lee

Oct 18, 2014

Rosena Davis Lee, 91, a native of Patoutville, LA., and a resident of Jennings, LA. passed away peacefully in her home on October 18, 2014. She was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church pastored by Reverend Carl Fontenot Sr. and served as a Deaconess, member of the Mission Ministry, former member of the Finance Committee, and was a former...

Steven Michael Sundblom

Steven Michael Sundblom

Oct 17, 2014

Mr. Steven M. Sundblom, age 50, entered into God's eternal care on Friday, October 17, 2014 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. after a lengthy illness. He was born February 11, 1964 and was the son of Sonny Sundblom and Carolyn Sue Pershifield. Steven was a resident of Vinton, LA., and worked as a truck driver with...

Rodney Ray "Bumb" West

Rodney Ray "Bumb" West

Oct 2, 2014

Mr. Rodney Ray "Bumb" West, 58 Funeral service for Rodney Ray "Bumb" West, age 58, will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 11, 2014 in the David J. and Rosa W. Fondel Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary, 819 N. State Street in Jennings, LA. with Rev. Dr. Kieran D. Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Benovelent Cemetery in Jennings, LA....