Obituaries

Walter James Batiste Sr.

Walter James Batiste Sr.

Oct 1, 2014

MR. WALTER JAMES BATISTE SR., 80 WALTER J. BATISTE SR WAS BORN TO MILTON AND EDNA WHEELER BATISTE ON MARCH 5, 1934 IN LAWTELL, LA., WHERE HE GREW UP AND ATTENDED SCHOOL. WALTER ACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HE WAS A MEMBER OF ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR MANY YEARS. WALTER WAS UNITED IN HOLY MATRIMONY TO THE LATE...

Jovetta Marie Parker

Jovetta Marie Parker

Sep 25, 2014

Jovetta Marie Parker, age 50, was a life-long resident of Jennings, LA. Jovetta went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was born to the late Willie Mae Parker-Berry and Joseph Jones. Jovetta was a member of our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, pastored by Father Celsius Offor. She enjoyed visiting other ministries. She...

Nolia Matthews

Nolia Matthews

Aug 20, 2014

Mrs. Nolia Matthews, 99 Nolia Matthews went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in her residence. She was a native of Mamou, LA and lived in Jennings, LA most of her life. Nolia was married to the late Adam Matthews and she was member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, pastored by Father Celsius...

Joyce Mathieu

Joyce Mathieu

Aug 18, 2014

Mrs. Joyce Mathieu, 79 Joyce Mathieu was a resident of Jennings, LA., passed away at her residence on August 18, 2014. She was born on April 2, 1935 in Elton, LA. Joyce was a devoted member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church pastor by Father Celsius Offor. She served with the Grandparent Program of Head Start and was...

Harold Murphy Jones

Harold Murphy Jones

Aug 3, 2014

Mr. Harold Murphy Jones, 82 Mr. Harold M. Jones was a native and resident of Jennings, LA. He was born on December 3, 1931 to the late Lorena Davis and Clinton Jones. Harold was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School system and was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Carl M. Fontenot Sr. He served...

Charles Andre Durio

Charles Andre Durio

Jul 26, 2014

Honoring Charles Andre Durio Charles Andre Durio was born on December 30, 1951 in Jennings, Louisiana. He passed away at his residence on July 26, 2014 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Charles was a native of Jennings, Louisiana and was raised in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. He was a loving son and brother. Education and religion was an...

Betty Sue White

Betty Sue White

Jun 26, 2014

Mrs. Betty Sue White, 62 Mrs White entered into eternal rest Thursday June 26 in a Lafayette hospital. She was a member of Whites Temple COGIC. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Alfred Lee White of Jennings, two daughters; Anna(Tracy) Pickett and Yolanda Henry of Jennings, four sons; Alfred (Tonya) White, Timothy (Trulena) White, of Houston, TX., Devon...

Donald Shafter Premo

Donald Shafter Premo

Jun 4, 2014

Donald Shafter Premo 63 Funeral services for Donald Shafter Premo, 63 will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 7, 2014 in State Room - A of Semien-Lewis Mortuary in Jennings. The Reverend Dr. Stacy S. Poullard, Chaplain of the Funeral home will officiate. Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. in the chapel until time of funeral services. Mr. Premo entered...

Tyrone James Rubin

Tyrone James Rubin

Jun 3, 2014

Tyrone James Rubin, 37 Tyrone James Rubin, 37, was called from his earthly labor to his heavenly reward on June 3, 2014 at Christus St. Patricks Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. Tyrone was born on June 11,1976 in Jennings, LA. to Joan Bernard Rubin and Robert Rubin. He was a graduate of McNeese State University, where he served as President...

Lesley Kent Barker

Lesley Kent Barker

Jun 1, 2014

Lesley Kent Barker, 53 Lesley Kent Barker, a resident of Mermentau, LA., died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1960 to Anna Belle Cormier-Barker and Crawford Barker. Lesley was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Mermentau, LA., pastored by Reverend Dr. Stacy S. Poullard. Lesley is survived by...

Joyce Janice Rooks

Joyce Janice Rooks

May 18, 2014

Joyce Janice Rooks, 63 Mrs. Joyce J. Rooks went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014 while at her residence. She was a native of Jennings, LA., and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Joyce is survived by two daughters, Joya Rooks (Jeffrey) Southall of Jennings, LA., and Jamye Rooks of Baton Rouge, LA; her ex-husband,...

Glen Francis Inabinett Jr

Glen Francis Inabinett Jr

May 7, 2014

Glen Francis Inabinett Jr., 38 Glen F. Inabinett Jr., died on May 7, 2014 at his residence in Lubbock, TX. He was born on December 8, 1975 in Beaufort, SC., to Glen & Jocelyn Inabinett Sr. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM in the David J. & Rosa W. Fondel Sr. Church Chapel at...

Lena Stevens Victorian

Lena Stevens Victorian

May 7, 2014

Mrs. Lena Stevens "Sis" Victorian, 81 Lena Stevens "Sis" Victorian, entered into eternal rest on May 7, 2014 at her daughter's residence in Dallas, TX. She was a native of Chataignier and lived in Lake Charles most of her life. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Ernest Victorian Jr., of Lake Charles; three...

Allen June Achane

Allen June Achane

May 7, 2014

ALLEN JUNE "BUBBA MAN" ACHANE, 66 Allen J. Achane, a resident of Jennings, LA. died on May 7, 2014 in the Jennings American Legion Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1947 in Thornwell, LA to his loving parents, Clarence and Odeal Achane Sr. Allen was a member of Jennings Mallalieu Methodist Church where he served on the Trustee Board...

Lutisha R. Gordon Deville

Lutisha R. Gordon Deville

May 3, 2014

Lutisha R. Gordon Deville, of Sulphur, LA., died on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Lutisha was born in Westlake, LA., on September 2, 1937 to her loving parents, Murrel and Marcella Rigmaiden. Lutisha was a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church located in Lake Charles, LA., pastored by Reverend Dr. Alvin Joseph Noel. She belonged to the Mission Ministry, Love-N-Action...

Lawrence Dicks Jr

Lawrence Dicks Jr

Apr 28, 2014

Lawrence Dicks Jr., of Lake Charles, LA., died on Monday, April 28, 2014. Lawrence was born in Lafayette, LA., on November 11, 1959 to his loving parents, Ella Mae and Lawrence Dicks Sr. Lawrence was self-employed as a mechanic and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Lake Charles. He is survived by two children, Lawndale Washington...

Gerald Jerome Davis

Gerald Jerome Davis

Apr 15, 2014

Mr. Gerald Jerome Davis, 50 Funeral Services for Gerald Jerome Davis, 50 will be at10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father FelixAnyikwa,will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual HelpChurch Cemetery, under direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings. Visitation will befrom 8 a.m.until time of service. Mr. Davis entered into eternal...

Joseph Lee Lefleur Jr.

Joseph Lee Lefleur Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Funeral service for Joseph Lee LaFleur Jr., 49, will be at 11 A. M. Monday, April 21, 2014 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Father Celsius Offfor will officiate. Burial will be in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 A. M. until time of services, under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of...

Warren Michael Washington

Warren Michael Washington

Apr 8, 2014

Warren Michael Washington Sr., 63 Warren M. Washington Sr., was a native and resident of Lake Charles, LA. He was born on July 25, 1950 to Wilson and Margaret (Sonnier) Washington. Warren entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in a local hospital. Warren served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman and received an honorable...