Danita Lenora LeBleu

7/18/1939 - 11/25/2021

​

Danita Lenora Long LeBleu was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at the age of 82.  

​

Born and raised in Moss Bluff, LA, Danita was the daughter of Bill and Sabra Long. She was a resident of Ragley, LA. Danita was lovingly known as “Nanny” not only to her grandchildren, but to most that knew her.  She had a big heart and spoke kindly of everyone. Despite her own battle with Parkinson’s disease, she always put other’s needs in front of her own.  Nanny loved spending time with her grandchildren; in her eyes, they could do no wrong.  She also loved to travel and spent many years camping and making memories with her siblings. Some of her favorite past times were shopping and getting her hair done.  

 

She is preceded in death by her father, Bill, her mother, Sabra, her brothers, Robert Long, Cedric Long, her sisters Veta Hutches, and Brenda Loftin. She leaves her husband of 33 years, Jerry Lynn LeBleu; sons, Michael Alan Alvey (Jean Marie), Scott Dwayne Alvey; daughters, Vickie Alvey Armistead, Sabrina Alvey McCoy; stepdaughter LaDana Howard (Lewis); brothers Otis Long (Patsy), W.R. Long (Arline), Russell Long; sisters, Joyce Schmitz, Shirley LeDoux , Sybil Haymon (Bill), Connie Rose, Judy Eccles Rogers, and Ruth Fruge (Ray); grandchildren, Alayna Jones, Miranda Vinson, Cody Alvey, Josee Barousse, Ali Oswald, Blaise McCoy, Walker Alvey, Daniel Hodges, Benjamin Hodges, Lauren Hodges; and 12 great grandchildren. 

​

Her visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, from 5-9pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 2, at 11am at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Bird Nest Cemetery in Gillis. Rev. Auzie Haymon Jr. will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Cody Alvey, Blaise McCoy, Cayden Vinson, TJ Duhon, Trevor Duhon, and Daniel Hodges.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Cade Oswald, Abel Hawk Barousse, Barrett Alvey, Weston Jones, and Ethan Jones.

Nicholas James Pohl

8/20/1979 – 11/26/2021

 

Nicholas James Pohl, 42, of Moss Bluff, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2021.  His memorial service will be Thursday, December 2, at 11:00am, with a time of visitation from 9-11am at First Moss Bluff Worship Center in Moss Bluff.

 

Nick is survived by his wife of nine years, Jessica Pohl; three sons, Doug Pohl, Garrison Settle, and Mason Settle & fiancée Chloé Shuff; mother Beverly Pohl, step-mother Sue Pohl; two brothers, Benjamin Pohl & Kimberly and Michael Pohl & Jenelle; and a host of family and friends.

 

He is preceded in death by his father, Doug Pohl; maternal grandparents, Wilbur “Bill” & Lawana Kohnle; and paternal grandparents, Alvin & Marie Pohl.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Moss Bluff Children’s Ministry.

Jeffery “Grumpy” Lanclos

6/09/1947 - 11/24/2021

 

Jeffery "Grumpy" Lanclos, 74, of Washington, LA, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Opelousas. Services were conducted by Heritage Funeral Home.

 

He was proudly employed in the petroleum industry for over 45 years. After retirement, he enjoyed spending all of his time with granny, his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving, caring wife of 54 years Connie Marie Kidder Lanclos, daughter Jennifer and Derek Nichols of Milam, Tx ; son Jeffery Louis Jr and Kim Lanclos of Sulphur, La, grandchildren Ashley and Matthew Benoit, Lakyn and Dallas West, Alyson and Travis LeGros, Louis Thompson, McKenzie and Adam Brown, and Trey Lanclos; step-grandchildren Ambria Simmons, Caleb Carr, and Camille Nichols; great-grandchildren Ayla, Brie, and Evie Benoit and Harper Brown; step great- grandchild Salem “Samuel” Nichols; and, last but not least, his fur baby Touché.

 

Preceded in death by his parents Louis and Clorita Lanclos ; Brother Donald Lanclos ; Godchild James D. Lanclos ; and his beloved Bella.

Peter Michael DeRoche

11/21/1952 – 11/23/2021

 

Peter Michael DeRoche, 69, of Moss Bluff, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in Lake Charles.  Services are being conducted by Heritage Funeral Home.

 

Peter was loved by his wife of 35 years, Roxanne DeRoche; four daughters, Rachael DeRoche, Melissa Richardson & Chris, Sarah Tranter & Collin, and Kelly DeRoche & Ethan Davis; son-in-law Jonathan Landry; seven grandchildren, Wendy Landry, Claire Landry, Maxine Richardson, Marceline Richardson, Liam Tranter, Lilian Tranter, and Henry Tranter; and three siblings, Gary DeRoche & Karen, Gerald DeRoche & Sharon, and Carol Piediscalzo.

 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Irene DeRoche; and brother-in-law John Piediscalzo, Jr.