Obituaries

Mark ‘Little’ Stewart, Jr.

Funeral services for Mark Stewart, Jr., 4, of Lake Charles will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings today, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Betty officiating.   

A gathering of family and friends will be held at the funeral home beginning today, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of his service at 10:30 a.m.

Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Anne Levonne Perkins Duhon

On the morning of Saturday, June 22, 2019, God in his infinite wisdom summoned a faithful servant, sister Anne Levonne Perkins Duhon, from labor to reward.

Visitation will be held today, Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 10-11 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, located at 1014 S Main St. in Jennings, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m.  

Burial will be in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Cemetery under the direction of Fondel Memorial Chapel.

Carol Ann Hebert

LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Carol Ann Hebert, 65, of Lake Arthur will be held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 3 p.m., with Reverend Charles McMillin officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home today, Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from noon until 10 p.m., with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. by Donna Guidry. Visitation will resume Wednesday at 8 a.m. until the time of her funeral service. Carol will be laid to rest in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. On Dec.

Effie Benoit

Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Benoit, 89, of Alexandria, formerly of Jennings, was held Sunday, June 23, 2019, at 3 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Robert Daniel and Rev. Kirk Jones officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Clifford Joseph ‘C.J.’ DeMary Jr.

Clifford Joseph “C.J.” DeMary Jr., 64, was born Dec. 12, 1954, and passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Golden Age of Welsh Nursing Home.

C.J. was a native of Hathaway and a longtime resident of Crowley. He loved to dance.

Elie Stutes, Jr.

Funeral arrangements for Elie Stutes, Jr., 78, of Jennings will be announced by Miguez Funeral Home. Mr. Stutes died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2019.

 

Matthew Frank Dossman

Matthew Frank Dossman, 61, passed away in his home peacefully into the arms of his Father, his Savior, on Father’s Day, June 16, 2019, after a week of service to the Father at his church’s vacation Bible school.

In keeping with the schedule of the Friday night Bible study, a Celebration of Life in memorial to Matt will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019, at his church, Roanoke Baptist Church.

The church will open at 3 p.m. and service will begin at 6 p.m., with Pastor Darrell Hieronymus and Evangelist Al King officiating.

Zula Marie McFarlain

A Mass of Christian burial for Zula Marie McFarlain, 75, of Jennings will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 10

Verle Munkres

Mr. Verle Munkres, 90, of Jennings passed away at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2019, in Jennings American Legion Hospital.

Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings has been entrusted with arrangements. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday and continue until time of service.

Mr. Munkres’ final resting place will be in his birthplace of Ames, Okla., as per his wishes.

Marion B. Hanks-Semar

LAKE ARTHUR - Funeral services for Marion B. Hanks-Semar, 95, of Jennings will be held Wednesday June 19, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at 1 p.m., with Rev. Jay Alexius officiating.

Visitation will begin today, Tuesday, June 18, 2019, from 3-9 p.m. in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur and will resume Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited today, Tuesday, at 6 p.m.

Burial will follow in Shell Beach Cemetery.