Obituaries

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....

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,...