Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Jerald Keith Handy, 64, transitioned from earth to heavenly reward on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home.  Jerald was born in Jennings, LA on November 28, 1958, to Ida Mae Simon-Handy and Allen Handy Sr.   Jerald was educated in Jefferson Davis Parish School System and later was employed as a laborer in the Industrial...

Oct 8, 2023

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 8:48am the Lord called Mrs. Jean Ethel Leopold Stevenson home to Glory.  She was the daughter of Lou Wilda and Phillip Leopold in Jennings, Louisiana.  She was a member of Our Lady Perpetual Help Catholic Church.  Jean worked as a beautician and nurse aid for many years.  She resided with her daughter Bennie...

Oct 6, 2023

Sister Barbara Ann Wright, 63, a long-time resident of Jennings, LA entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Lake Charles, LA.  She was born on September 10, 1960, to Anna Mae Davis-Wright and Earl Wright.  Barabara accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of Mt. Triumph Baptist...

Sep 27, 2023

Margaret Jolene Reed, a long-time resident of the Jennings area, passed away Wednesday, the 27th of September 2023 at the Acadia Extended Care Hospital in Crowley, LA.

Born in 1960 in Lafayette, Margaret loved good food and socializing with friends and family.  In her early years she enjoyed going to plays with friends and church revivals and...

Sep 25, 2023

Life Story

Arthur White Jr. was born on May 16, 1953, to the late Arthur White Sr, and Ethel Cretchan White in Lafayette, LA.  Arthur resided in Jennings, LA.  He departed life on September 25, 2023, at Ochsner University Hospital in Lafayette, LA.  Arthur was introduced to Christ at a young age at New Hope...

Sep 17, 2023

Pamela "Pam" Marie Vital was born September 8, 1963, in Welsh, LA to the late Roberta Lowdins and Russel Vital.  Pam attended school in Welsh, LA.  In 1992 Pam moved to Lake Charles.  Pam worked many jobs as a Caretaker.  She was even a Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor at St. Martin de Porres.  In 2010 Pam moved to Panama...

Sep 15, 2023

Lula Mae Sanderford, 97, was born to the late Elix McZeal and Elvenia Leopaul McZeal on November 12, 1925 in Silverwood, LA. She departed this life on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Lula Sanderford was married to the late Felix Sanderford, Sr.  Lula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was a lifelong member...

Sep 8, 2023

Andrea Jean Robinson, 70, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, in Slaughter, LA.  Andrea was born in Galveston, Texas and later moved to Jennings, LA.  She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.  Upon completing High School, she attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA and the University Southwest Louisiana in Lafayette, LA.  Andrea...

Sep 4, 2023

Jerry Wayne Wilson, Sr. 74, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Monday, September 4, 2023.  Jerry was born on October 15, 1948, in Gueydan, LA to Alma Hebert Wilson and Doris Wilson, Sr.  He was the 6th child of 13 children and enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family and friends.  Jerry was a hard worker...

Aug 21, 2023

Mr. John Richardson Jopes Jr., 55, passed away peacefully on Monday August 21, 2023 in Greenfield, Indiana. John Jopes was a native of Fenton, LA. and resided in Bryan, TX.  He was born March 02, 1968 to Annie Janice and the Late John Jopes Sr.  John was always a hard worker being the oldest of the grandchildren he had...

Aug 13, 2023

Don'Tay Dwayne Williams, 24, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023.  Don'Tay was born on January 17, 1999, to Trudy Denise Miller and Don'Tay Dwayne Williams, Sr. in Crowley, LA. He attended school in Acadia Parish and was a Bus Boy at a restaurant in Lafayette, LA. Don'Tay enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends.

Jul 29, 2023

Effie Mary Gloston Celestine passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023, at age 79 into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ while surrounded by family at her home in Crestview, Florida.

She was born to Angie Bias and Cosead Gloston on July 6, 1944, in Welsh, Louisiana. She was a caring and loving mother, grandmother, sister,...

Jul 24, 2023

On Monday, July 24, 2023, our beloved Adren D. Parker, departed this world at the age of 35. He was born November 5, 1987, in Pineville, Louisiana, the son of Loretta and Gary Parker Sr.  Adren grew up attending New Light Missionary Baptist Church in Pineville, Louisiana where he was baptized at an early age.

Adren was...

Jul 18, 2023

John "Boo Cat" Ethridge Johnson, 83, was born on March 17, 1940, in Opelousas, LA to the late George Ethridge and Mary Johnson. He was raised in Jennings, LA, and received his formal education in the Jefferson Davis Parish School System. He enlisted in the US Army on May 3, 1966, as a Light Weapons Infantryman and was Honorably...

Jul 18, 2023

Dorothy Mae Charles, age 84, was a native of Thornwell, Louisiana. She was born June 24, 1939, to the late Joseph and Nora LeBlanc. Dorothy passed from this life and entered eternal glory on July 18, 2023, at Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital.

Dorothy resided in Lake Arthur and was married to the late Douglas Charles for...

Jul 13, 2023

Harold Joseph Miller, 53, gained his heavenly wings on July 13, 2023.  Harold was born in Jennings, LA on December 1, 1969.  He was the son of Adella and Leonard Miller of Lowery, LA.

Harold worked in the Oil Field for many years however, he was the definition of a self-made entrepreneur.  Each season he was selling...

Jul 2, 2023

Mr. James Gordon Rhodes, 70, entered into eternal rest on July 2, 2023, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home in Welsh, LA.  James was born in New Iberia, LA on January 9, 1953, to his loving parents, Otis Joseph Rhodes and Anna Belle Gordon Rhodes.  James will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  James was a...

Jun 18, 2023

Our dear, Henry Eugene Cormier Sr., transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Henry was preceded in death by his father and mother, McKinley Cormier and Annie Mae Jones; his siblings, Hesper Rose Simien and Raymond Jones; his eldest son, Henry Eugene Cormier Jr., whom he loved and missed deeply every day.

Henry...

Jun 10, 2023

Carl Andrew Guillory, 42, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, after a brief illness at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA.  Carl was born on November 3, 1980, to Patricia Ann Guillory and Carver Green.  Carl was baptized on October 10, 1981, by Rev. George Betzenhauser, SSJ at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Jennings,...

Jun 9, 2023

Freddie Marshall Lee was born on August 19, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama.  He departed his life on June 9, 2023, at the Jeff Davis Living Center Nursing Home.  Freddie was the fourth child of his parents, Victoria and Joe Lee.

Freddie attended a Trade School in Jennings, LA, known as Morgan Smith Campus, where he received his...