Obituaries

Mar 6, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that the family of little Journee Johnae Prudhomme, announces her passing.  Little Journee was born on March 28, 2025, and passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Church...

Feb 23, 2026

Lillie Mae Davis Black was born April 5, 1936, to the late Matthew Davis and Josephine Lewis Davis.  Lillie accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a young age. Lillie worked as a Wal-Mart receiving manager until she retired. Lillie loved to help other people and most of all, she loved her family and church family. Lillie leaves to cherish...

Feb 18, 2026

Arnold Wade Charles, Sr., affectionately known as "Hots", 70, of Jennings, Louisiana, entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence on February 18, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1955, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the late Leonard Charles and Ira Bell Jones-Charles. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Jennings, Louisiana, by the...

Feb 15, 2026

Anna Lee Cretchen-Duplechan, 73, a former resident of Silverwood, LA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was born in Lake Charles, LA, to Margie Leopold-Cretchen and Douglas Cretchen Sr.

Anna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she especially loved reading and singing. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,...

Feb 14, 2026

David Lartrell Daniel, 26, a native and resident of Jennings, LA  passed on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at a local hospital.  David was born on July 31, 1999 in Jennings, LA to Sharon Capdeville-Daniel and Larry Daniel.  David was a 2017 graduate of Jennings High School where he was a member of the Football and Baseball Teams.  David loved...

Feb 8, 2026

Nichole Raye Levi, 51, a resident of Iowa, LA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  She was born in Lake Charles, LA to Sheila Levi and Joshua Levi Jr.  Nichole enjoyed spending time with her family and friends; she especially enjoyed spending time with her father and grandchildren.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.  She...

Feb 1, 2026

Moses Paul Poullard, 65, a resident of Jennings, LA entered in eternal rest on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Moses was born in Elton, LA to the late Calvin Poullard and Hazel Balket-Poullard.  Moses was a Professional Truck Driver and enjoyed working on cars and would lend a helping hand to anyone, no matter what. ...

Jan 26, 2026

Mr. Joe Nixon, 89, a life-long resident of Jennings, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Jennings, LA.  Joe was born on March 3, 1940, to the late Nathan Nixon and Edna Marie Bias-Nixon.  He was educated in the Jeff Davis Parish School System and later worked as Fork Lift Operator.  He was married to...

Jan 25, 2026

Born on Christmas Eve in 1936 to John Henry and Ruby Burgess Givens in Pulaski, Tennessee, Cozette Renee Givens was a woman of bright spirit and keen intellect.  After earning her bachelor's degree in Tennessee, she wed her lifelong companion, Sherman Wilson, Sr. Together, they established a home in Crowley, Louisiana, where Cozette dedicated her professional life to the...

Jan 3, 2026

Cora Belle Washington, 75, affectionately known as "Nanny Belle" entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026.  Cora was born in Welsh, LA on September 11, 1950, to the late Edith Keys Guillory and August Guillory.  She was baptized at an early age at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Welsh, LA. and was a faithful member of Our Lady...

Nov 21, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Rosie Lee Barr-Massey, 96, of Jennings, LA announce her passing.  Rosie was born on December 17, 1928, in Brewster, Florida to the late Lugine Young and Elbert Wade Barr Sr.  She was formerly employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant until her retirement.

Rosie is survived by her...

Nov 17, 2025

Alonzo Tyron Pattum, born on November 21, 1968, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to the late Willie O. and Lovenia "Tin" Pattum Thibodeaux. Tyron passed away in his home on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend and was known for his "stubbornness", warm & gentle spirit, continual generosity...

Nov 16, 2025

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:...