Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Wilson, Sr.

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...

John Richardson Jopes, Jr.

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...

Don'Tay Dwayne Williams, Jr.

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.

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Effie Mary Gloston-Celestine

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,...

Adren Darnell Parker

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...

John Johnson

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...

Dorothy Mae Charles

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...

Harold Joseph Miller

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...

James Gordon Rhodes

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...

Henry Eugene Cormier, Sr.

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...

Carl Andrew Guillory

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,...

Freddie Marshall Lee

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...

Jacquline Lynn Cole

May 31, 2023

Jacquline Lynn James Cole, 53, passed peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Jacquline was born on February 6, 1970, in Pineville, LA to Clarence Robinson and Beatrice James.  Upon completing her high school education, Jacquline, worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at various nursing homes and also did private duty nursing for...

Ana Lorena Johnson

May 14, 2023

Ana Lorena Johnson, 16, was born in Panama City, Panama on February 2, 2007.  She arrived in the United States of America at the age of 3.  She was a very intelligent, friendly and loving young woman.  Ana always felt proud of her family and of all her parents' friends who have always supported us as part of their...

Darrell Joseph "Pee Wee" Goodwin

May 10, 2023

Darrell J. Goodwin, 64, affectionately known as "Pee Wee" passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings, LA.  He was born on December 2, 1958, in Lawtell, LA to the late Noah Lou Goodwin and Viola Fontenot.  Pee Wee accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age.  He loved people...

Anna Belle Jones

May 7, 2023

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die…a time to mourn, and a time to dance…a time to embrace…a time to love

The family and friends of Anna Belle Jones are mourning the loss of their loved one who...

Margarite Ann Pitre-Riggs

Apr 27, 2023

Margarite Ann Pitre-Riggs, 85, affectionately known as "Maggie" passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.  Maggie was born July 3, 1937, in Iota, Louisiana to the late Lee Pitre, Sr. and Charlotte Anderpart-Pitre.  Maggie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a devoted member of Our...