Obituaries

Willie Dean Jones

Willie Dean Jones

Aug 4, 2013

Mr. Willie Dean Jones, 71 a native and life-long resident of Jennings, LA., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. Willie was born on June 6, 1942 to the late Edith Mae Jones and Herman Jones. He retired as a greeter from Bubba Oustalet Sales Center in Jennings, LA., after...

Mark Anthony Simien

Mark Anthony Simien

Jul 30, 2013

Mr. Mark Anthony Simien, 44, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his residence. Mark was born on January 12, 1969 to Martha Joseph Harrison and Martin "Bubby" Simien. He was a native and life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA. and a member of Greater Saint Mary Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Dr. Samuel C. Tolbert Jr....

Hayden Art Malbrough

Hayden Art Malbrough

Jul 25, 2013

Funeral services for Hayden Art Malbrough (Infant), will be at 11:30 AM Wednesday, July 31,2013 in Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Rev. Samuel Tolbert will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until time of service at Greater St. Mary Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents; Brandon...

Wonner Batiste Denton Jr.

Wonner Batiste Denton Jr.

Jul 20, 2013

Mr. Wonner "Lee Lee" Batiste Denton Jr. age 32 was born on July 12, 1981 in Evangeline Parish to Annette Ethel Mae Batiste and Wonner Lee Denton Sr. Wonner departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. He was a resident of Lake Charles, LA and is survived by two children, Elijah Norman Batiste...

Rev. Rogers Charles Jr.

Rev. Rogers Charles Jr.

Jul 9, 2013

Reverend Rogers Charles Jr., 62, of Texas City, TX., passed from this earthly labor to heavenly reward on Monday, July 9, 2013 at his residence. Rev. Charles was a native of Jennings, LA., and a resident of Texas City, TX. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church with Rev....

Eddie Mae Copeland Paul

Eddie Mae Copeland Paul

Jul 1, 2013

Mrs. Eddie Mae Copeland Paul, 83, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Christus St. Patrick's Hospital. She was born in Mansfield, LA. on December 18, 1930 to the late Annahias Boot Copeland and Georgia Mae Johnson. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Paul Sr. Eddie was a life-long resident of Lake Charles, LA. and a...

Raymond Marvin Fondel Sr

Raymond Marvin Fondel Sr

Jun 4, 2013

Raymond M. Fondel Sr., 72 Funeral services for Mr. Raymond M. Fondel Sr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 300 North Blake Street in Lake Charles, LA Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services. A wake will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at...

Florrie Hollins Andrus

Florrie Hollins Andrus

May 30, 2013

Mrs. Florrie Briscoe Andrus 73, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Lafayette General Hospital. She was a native of Jacksonville, TX. and lived in Jennings, LA. Florrie was a graduate of Wiley College, and worked a Case Worker for Assist Agency. She was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Gerald Perkins, where she was the Administrative...

Marie Audrey Meno

Marie Audrey Meno

May 7, 2013

Marie Audrey Meno, 83 was a native of Indian Bayou, LA and a resident of Jennings, LA. Marie went home to glory on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 3:36 PM, while in the arms of her youngest daughter, Velta. She was a member of In Jesus Name Ministries. Marie recently returned home to Jennings, LA after years of retirement from...

Shirley Marie Batiste

Shirley Marie Batiste

May 1, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Marie (Francis) Batiste, 65 Shirley Marie Batiste was born on May 12, 1947 in Roanoke, Louisiana to Willie Francis and Josie Lee. God in his infinite wisdom called Shirley from labor to eternal rest on May 1, 2013 at the Jennings American Legion Hospital. Shirley was married to Leroy John Batiste Sr. and lived most of her life...

Deacon Earnest Lee (Mott) Robinson Sr.

Deacon Earnest Lee (Mott) Robinson Sr.

Apr 25, 2013

Deacon Earnest Lee Robinson Sr., 87 was called by God from labor to heavenly reward on Thursday, April 25, 2013. Deacon Robinson was a native of New Iberia, LA., and a life-long resident of Lake Arthur, LA. He was born on March 6, 1926 to the late Sidney Robinson and Amy Lucille Jackson-Robinson. Deacon Robinson was a devoted servant of...

Alvin Edward Haley Sr

Alvin Edward Haley Sr

Apr 22, 2013

Memorial Service for Mr. Alvin Edward Haley Sr., 83 will be Saturday, April 27, 2013 in Semien-Lewis Mortuary Church Chapel. Rev. Johnell Haley will officiate. Alvin Edward Haley Sr. was called to eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born on October 6, 1929 in Jennings, La. to Mattie Green Haley and George Haley. Haley worked many years...

Des'Zaria A'More Diggs

Des'Zaria A'More Diggs

Apr 19, 2013

Funeral services for Des'Zaria A'more Diggs (Infant), will be at 11:00 AM Friday, April 26,2013 in Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Rev. Howard Bernard will officiate. Burial will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until time of service at Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ. Survivors...

Herbert Daniel

Herbert Daniel

Apr 14, 2013

Mr. Herbert Daniel, 73 Mr. Herbert Daniel was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Crowley, LA. Herbert was called to eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2013. He was born February 13, 1940 in Jennings to Alfred Daniel and Ernestine West. Herbert worked many years as a laborer in the construction industry. He is survived by six...

James Ronald Lee

James Ronald Lee

Apr 3, 2013

Funeral Services for James Ronald Lee, 68, will be Saturday, April 13,2013 in Mt. Triumph Baptist Church located in Jennings, Louisiana. Visitation will be in Mt. Triumph Baptist Church on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 9:00 AM until time of service. Rev. Samuel West Jr. will officiate. James "Ronald" Lee was born in Lafayette,La on September 8, 1944 to Rosena...

Audrey Louise O'Brien Green

Audrey Louise O'Brien Green

Mar 30, 2013

Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Louise O'Brien Green, 99, will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 6,2013 in Union Baptist Church. Rev. Gerald W. Perkins will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of service at Union Baptist Church. Before her illness, she participated in various...

Margie Morell Coleman

Margie Morell Coleman

Mar 1, 2013

Funeral services for Mrs.Margie Coleman, 89 will be at 12 noon Saturday, March 9 in St. Paul Baptist Church. Rev. Pernell Trent will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery, under direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sat. in the church. Mrs. Coleman entered into eternal rest Friday March 1, in a Sulphur...

Charles Ondra Williams Ll

Charles Ondra Williams Ll

Feb 22, 2013

Mr. Charles Ondra Williams II, age 25, was born March 24, 1987 in Lake Charles to Shontele and Charles O. Williams Sr. He passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 in his residence. Charles received his G.E.D. from Sowela - Morgan Smith Campus and earned his Commercial Driver's License from Coastal Truck Driving School. He was employed as a Professional...

Katrenna Segura Williams

Katrenna Segura Williams

Feb 22, 2013

Mrs. Katrenna Segura Williams, age 30, was born on October 22, 1982 in Jennings, LA to Emelda Duplessis Henry and the late Junius Segura. She was married to the late Charles Williams II. Katrenna excepted Christ into her heart at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend Peterson. Her talent is Praise Dancing. She was an inspirational...

Norma J Abraham

Norma J Abraham

Feb 15, 2013

Mass of Christian burial, celebrating the life of Mrs. Norma J. Abraham, will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings, LA., at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, with Reverend Celcius Offor, Pastor officiating. Norma was 73 years old and a resident of Jennings, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00...