Obituaries

Rev. Dr. Arthur Ray White

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Precious in the Sight of the Lord is the death of his Faithful Servants.

~ Psalm 116:15

The Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White, pastor of Christ Community Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Penn., died Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was 71 years old.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rev. Dr. Arthur R. White was born July 4, 1948, in Roanoke to the Late Deacon Vandy White and Geraldine Joubert White. He was a fourth-generation preacher in the White Family. Rev. Dr. White was pastor at Christ Community Baptist Church for 39 years.

Ella Mae Richard

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LAKE ARTHUR - Private graveside services for Mrs. Ella Mae Lyons Richard, 81, were held Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Mrs. Richard passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, in her residence.

She was a native of Church Point but spent most of her life in the Lake Arthur/Jennings community. She was a member of Bethel Church. She loved her church. She enjoyed visiting with her family and friends.

Ava Annette Pugh

Funeral services for Ava Annette Pugh, 91, of Welsh will e announced by Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh.Mrs. Pugh died Sunday, March 29, 2020.

Margie Jane Bergeaux Cormier

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Margie Jane Bergeaux Cormier announces her passing from this life on March 27, 2020, at the age of 87.

Graveside services for Margie Jane Bergeaux Cormier, 87, of Jennings were held at Calvary Cemetery in Jennings on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 2 p.m.

A gathering of family and friends was held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Sunday, March 29, from 11 a.m. until the time of her graveside service at 2 p.m.

Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

Janice Brewster Doherty Benoit

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It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Janice Brewster Doherty Benoit announces her passing from this life on March 25, 2020, at the age of 68.

Lane Wesley Owers

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Private funeral services for Mr. Lane Wesley Owers, 57, will be held Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings, with Bro. Lindsey Burns officiating.

Cary Cyril Moore

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Cary Cyril Moore was born Dec. 8, 1927, in Mermentau to Guilliam Moore and Marie Cary-Moore. He went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2020.

Viola Landry

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Viola Landry passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, peacefully in her sleep. Her friends and family will miss her deeply.

‘Coach’ Leto D. Comeaux

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Private Memorial services for “Coach” Leto D. Comeaux, 85, of Egan will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, in Miguez Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Mark Broussard officiating.

Gilbert ‘Joe’ Landry

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Funeral services for Mr. Gilbert “Joe” Landry, 77, will be held at 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Miguez Funeral Home ,with Rev. Susil Fernando officiating.