Obituaries

Published in Jennings Daily News February 8, 2026

Published in Jennings Daily News February 4, 2026

The family of Miriam Moore Dougherty Kahl announces her passing from this life on Jan. 22, 2026.

Published in Jennings Daily News January 28, 2026

Published in Jennings Daily News January 21, 2026

Nov. 14, 1946 — Jan. 5, 2026

Published in Jennings Daily News January 14, 2026

Esther “Esta” L. LeMaire, daughter of Ada Trahan Vincent and Amos LeJeune, died on Jan. 1, 2026. She was a resident of Lake Arthur for the majority of her life; she was proud to call it home. Growing up alongside her brother, Robert LeJeune, the two developed a life-long relationship. Esther loved her family and raised four children (Carla, Clint, Rick, Julie). Esther was also very fond of her work for the Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury, where she dedicated over 40 years of service.

Elizabeth (Liz) Fern Harris Mack went Home for Christmas Dec. 24, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and the host of heaven. The service to celebrate her life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at the Lake Arthur Camp Tabernacle. She lived in Jennings and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lake Arthur. Reverends Craig Davis, Jean Sanders and Susan Ferguson will officiate. A noon reception will follow in the dining hall.

March 18, 1968 December 17, 2025 TEMPLE, Texas — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Darren Wade Trahan, 57, of Temple, Texas on Dec. 17, 2025 at the San Gabriel Care Center in Round Rock, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer.