Obituaries

Brayden Anthony Leblanc

Brayden Anthony Leblanc

Nov 4, 2013

Infant Brayden Anthony LeBlanc was called to Heaven at birth on November 4, 2013 in Pensacola, FL. Little Brayden is survived by his mother, Brittany LeBlanc of Pensacola, FL; his grand-parents, Anthony Philip and Beverly LeBlanc; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am Saturday, November 9, 2013 in the David James &...

Donna Gay Nash

Donna Gay Nash

Nov 2, 2013

Donna Gay Nash, 49 died in her residence on Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Jennings, LA. Donna was born in Flagstaff, AZ., to her parents, Carlton Johns, Sr., and Corene Johns. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Pernell Trent Sr. Donna was a member of the church choir and loved singing a praising God....

Curley Simon Sr

Curley Simon Sr

Oct 24, 2013

Curley Simon Sr., 94, died Thursday, October 24, 2013, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He was born in Freetown, LA., and was a resident of Jennings, LA. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church, pastored by Reverend Pernell R. Trent Sr. Mr. Simon served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge. He is a retired...

Landry Joseph (London "Bob Cat") White

Landry Joseph (London "Bob Cat") White

Oct 18, 2013

Landry Joseph (London "Bob Cat") White, 68 passed away on Friday, October 18, 2013 at his residence He was a life-long resident of Jennings, LA. Landry was a member of Whites Temple Church of God in Christ, pastored by Irving James Mouton Sr. in Jennings, LA. Funeral services have been scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:00 am in...

John Vorris Harmon Jr.

John Vorris Harmon Jr.

Oct 18, 2013

Mr. John Voris Harmon Jr, 40 passed away at his residence on Friday, October 18, 2013. John was a native and resident of Jennings, LA., and a 1992 graduate of Jennings High School. Currently, John holds an unbroken record in Track and Field at his Jr. High School. John loved playing basketball in his spare time and was known for...

Rogena Marie Pete

Rogena Marie Pete

Oct 7, 2013

Rogena Marie "Boe" Pete, 63 passed away Monday, October 7, 2013 at her home in Texas City, TX. Rogena was a native of Jennings, LA and a resident of Texas City, TX. She was born on November, 26, 1949 to her loving parents Rogers and Celestine Charles. She is survived by her daughter, Linzette (Clarence) Red; one son, Roderick/Shanice (Jay)...

Levola Ann Barker-Edwards

Levola Ann Barker-Edwards

Oct 5, 2013

Mrs. Levola Ann "Put" Barker-Edwards passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at age 78, in Baton Rouge. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Mermentau and lived in Jennings most of her life. She was a teacher's aide, and a secretary, who enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling, meeting people, shopping. She loved children and enjoyed nicknaming people. Levola is survived by...

Dorothy Ellen Paddio

Dorothy Ellen Paddio

Sep 20, 2013

Ms. Dorothy E. Paddio , 67 Funeral service for Mrs. Dorothy E. Paddio will be at 11 A.M. Friday, September 27,2013, at Union Missionary Baptist Church, Reverend Gerald Perkins, will officiate. Burial will be in Benevolent Cemetery under direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary. Visitation will be in the church from 8:00 am until time of service. Ceremony by the Rosebud #45...

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...