Obituaries

Sep 25, 2024

Sister Erma Lee Thomas, 86, of Lake Arthur, LA.,  transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward  on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  Sister Erma was born on December 5, 1937, in Lake Arthur, LA to the late Joyce Lee and Rodney Collins.  Sister Erma was baptized at an early age and currently...

Sep 19, 2024

Jimmie was born April 18, 1948, in Mobile Alabama to the union of Jimmie Lee Sr. and Deloris Carmichael. Jimmie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at St John First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. Jimmie passed through this life on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the age of 76. He has joined his...

Sep 16, 2024

Paulino López Nicasio, de 64 años, entró en descanso eterno el lunes 16 de septiembre de 2024 en Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Paulino nació el 22 de junio de 1960 en León Guanajuato, México.  Era hijo de Eulogio López Ríos y Felicitas Nicasio.  Paulino estaba casado con Antonia Gómez-Díaz.  Fue un gran trabajador y amigo, pero más importante aún,...

Sep 15, 2024

Funeral Service Will Be Livestreamed Via Facebook At 12:45 p.m.  Please Use The Link Below:

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Wayne Dale Wilridge, Sr. took his first breath on July 4, 1955, in Crowley, LA, born to the late Atkin Wilridge, Sr. and Freddie "Helen" Wilridge. He was the fourth of 13 children,...

Sep 11, 2024

Wiley Lee Hawkins, 61, of Jennings, LA entered eternal rest at his residence on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.  Wiley was born on December 25, 1962, to Amanda Marie Hawkins and Jessie Guidry.  Wiley received the sacrament of Baptism as an infant and was a life-long member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic...

Sep 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Sidney Jack, Jr. September 19, 1951 – September 7, 2024 U.S. Air Force Veteran

Mr. Sidney "Lemme" Jack, Jr., 72, peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Deridder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Deridder, LA, where he resided.

Sidney was born on...

Sep 5, 2024

Byron "Chad" Jones was born on August 23, 1973, to Patsy Ann Jones Mczeal.  He was the first of two sons.  He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Byron was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Jones Mczeal; grandfather, Dallas Jones; grandmother, Marjorie Jones; daughter, Alyssa Campbell.

Those left to...

Aug 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elton Montel Freeman, 32, affectionately known as "Snoop" of Jennings, LA announce his passing.  Elton was born in Jennings, LA to Rosalyn Marie Freeman and Everett Major Williams.  Elton was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System.  He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. ...

Aug 25, 2024

Shawn Jay Maris Sr., 49, a native of Mermentau, LA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Shawn was born on October 13, 1974, to Dianna Maris-Miller and Roy Mayfield.  He was raised by his parents, Harold Jay and Shelby Godeaux-Maris of Mermentau, LA. Shawn is known to most as "Grip."  He never met a stranger, he...

Aug 22, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for Lionel Clifford Charles, 94, will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 920 South Broadway St., Jennings, LA.   Pastor Jude Fernando will be the Celebrant.  Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Church Chapel at Semien-Lewis Mortuary,...

Aug 17, 2024

Cyrus D. Duncan, 49, affectionately known as "CD" passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina.  "CD" was born on January 20, 1975, to the late Gwendolyn Daniel Duncan and Benny F. Duncan.  "CD" was baptized at an early age, accepting Christ as his Lord and Savior.

"CD" is survived by his children, Ebony...

Aug 15, 2024

Jessie Lee Morris , 88, was born on January 19, 1936, to the late Sarah Griffin of Legionier, Louisiana.  He departed his life on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Lane Memorial Hospital in Zachary, Louisiana.

Jessie was baptized at an early age in Shreveport, Louisiana and was a faithful member of the Tree...

Aug 11, 2024

John Guillory, Jr., 54, entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2024.  John was born February 17, 1970, in Jennings, Louisiana to Willie Mae Monroe Tyler and John Guillory, Sr.  John was a resident of Beaumont, Texas and grew up in Welsh, Louisiana.  On October 2, 1991, John met the love of his life, Andrea and they united in...

Aug 11, 2024

Mr. Amos Holmes, 92, of Jennings, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 11, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.  Amos was born on November 16, 1931, in Wildsville, Louisiana to the late Bessie Beard Holmes and Eugene Holmes.  At the age of 21, Amos enlisted in the United States Army, serving two years and received...

Aug 8, 2024

Mr. Charles Ray Clark, 68, of Welsh, LA, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Clark was born on August 12, 1955, in Lafayette, LA, to the late Ernest Clark and Lillie Mae Carrier Clark.  Charles served his country in the United States Army and was honorably...

Aug 4, 2024

Mr. Elijah Sanders, 88, of Jennings, LA entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at his residence in Jennings, LA, while surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Sanders was born on October 27, 1935, in Thornwell, LA, to the late Alfred Sanders and Gladys Lavalier.  Mr. Sanders was well known for his mechanic work and was considered...

Aug 2, 2024

Dedrick Leron Zackary, 44, a resident of Jennings, LA., passed away peacefully at his residence while surrounded by his family on Friday, August 2, 2024.  Dedrick was affectionately know by many as Plum.  He was born on July 16, 1980, in Lake Charles, LA to his loving parents, Alfred Zackary & Beatrice Nixon Zackary.  Plum was baptized at the...

Jul 21, 2024

Vabriel "Vabby" Minette Gray Henry, 30, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Oschner Lafayette General hospital.  Vabby was a resident of Lake Charles, LA.  She was a Traveling Nurse and Pharmacy Technician.  Vabby was baptized in the lovely name of Jesus and received the Holy Ghost at a very young age at the Jennings Greater First...

Jul 20, 2024

Ms. Donya Kaye Jones, 42, of Jennings, LA, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  Donya was a native and resident of Jennings, LA.  She was born on September 26, 1981, to Sheila Kaye Williams-Jones and Carle Dale Jones Sr.  Donya accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Immanuel Worship Center.  Donya had...

Jul 12, 2024

Robert Da'Ron Strauss, 45, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.  Robert was a resident of Jennings, LA.  He was a Maintenance Supervisor with Farmer's Rice Mill.

Robert is survived by his sons, Robert Da'Ron Strauss, Jr. and Da'Ron Rashad Strauss; sister, Maegan Jackson of Baton Rouge, LA; his aunts,...