Obituaries

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,...

Jun 12, 2024

Skyler Kent Gatte, 39, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  Skyler was born on May 15, 1985, in Jennings, LA to Susan Daigle and Michael Cloud.  He was educated in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System and was later self-employed as a Carpenter for the past 15 years.  Skyler was a loving father, son, brother,...

Jun 9, 2024

Ernest James Garrick, 55, a resident of Iowa, Louisiana entered into eternal rest unexpectantly at a Lake Charles hospital on Sunday, June 9, 2024.  Ernest was educated in the Calcasieu Parish School System and was a 1988 graduate of Lake Charles Boston High School in Lake Charles, LA.  Ernest accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early...

Jun 7, 2024

Diana Marie Dartez, 62, transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She was born January 24, 1962, in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Frank Lyons and Letha Francis. Diana attended public school. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Immanuel Christ Sanctified Holiness...

May 18, 2024

Sister Lucy Bilbo, a devoted mother and grandmother, a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at the age of 90 years on Saturday, May 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  Sister Lucy Bilbo was born on December 3, 1933 to Alex and Gertie Jones Haley.  She...

Apr 22, 2024

Kinsley Che'Reese Winfrey, infant passed away on April 22, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Women and Children's Hospital in Lafayette, LA.  Kinsley was born on April 9, 2024 in Lafayette, LA to Chereese Thibodeaux Winfrey and Kenneth Winfrey, Jr.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 am Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the Church...

Apr 22, 2024

Sister Joyce Cormier Dugas Andrus was born on April 18, 1923, in Ellis, Louisiana to the late Henry Cormier, Sr. and Mary Louise Daigle Cormier. She was the last of the ten siblings to depart this world. While she was with us, she lived by two basic principles; "Walk Humbly Before The Lord" and "Love Everyone."

She...

Apr 13, 2024

Eric Louis Simeon, 64, a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence with his loving wife and family by his side.  Eric was born in Lafayette, LA on February 29, 1960, to Eula Mae Lee Simeon and Willie Simeon.  After completing his high school education, Eric worked as a Security...

Apr 11, 2024

On August 18, 1930, in Lacassine, Louisiana, Phillip and Octavia Dugar were blessed with a daughter who they named Adeline Dugar. She gained her heavenly wings on April 11, 2024. She was affectionally known as "Sister". She grew up accepting Christ at an early age, and was baptized by Rev Jackson, and became a member of Lambert Chapel CME....