Mar 16, 2023

Funeral service for Helen Ann Fitzgerald of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport with Pastor Waylon Trahan officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s No. 2 Cemetery in Cottonport.

Helen Ann Fitzgerald, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital...

Mar 14, 2023

George Buie, Jr. of Simmesport, age 72, passed away at the Rapides Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, March 14th, 2023. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Shanel Morgan-Jackson (Felix); sister, Deborah Weathers (Lloyd); and brother, Sam Buie. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Tyrone Morgan, Tyrin Morgan, Diara Jackson, and Zaji Jackson; his great-grandchildren, Tyreion Morgan,...

Mar 13, 2023

Memorial service for David Pierre Vead of Simmesport will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 beginning at 11:00 am in Escude’ Funeral Home of Simmesport. Military honors will be held immediately after the service.

Mr. Vead, 70 passed away March 13, 2023 at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.

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Mar 13, 2023

Jeanette Prevost Robideaux, 84, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home in Lafayette with her loved ones.

Jeanette is survived by her devoted husband, Wayne Robideaux; daughter, Amanda Reed (Steve); step-children, Jason Robideaux (Peggy), Joel Robideaux (Bobette), Jeanmarie Robideaux Gisclair (John), and John Robideaux (Stephanie); siblings, Jacqueline Poret (Stanley), Kathleen Layfield (Richard), Mark Prevot...

Mar 12, 2023

Funeral service for Lessie Mae Jacob Johnson of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the St. Richard’s Chapel in Hickory Hill. Burial will follow at St. Richard’s Catholic Cemetery in Hickory Hill.

Mrs. Lessie departed this earthly life on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Valley View Nursing Home in Marksville, LA, surrounded...

Mar 10, 2023

Funeral service for Lakisha Don’yel Davis of Cottonport will begin at 3:00pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery in Cottonport.

Lakisha Davis, age 44, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 in Lafayette.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Shanecia...

Mar 8, 2023

Funeral Mass for Themus “Timmy” Jeansonne, III will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church of Simmesport on Monday, March 13th, 2023 beginning at 1:00PM with Fr. Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will be at the Christ the King Mausoleum of Simmesport.

Timmy Jeansonne, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

Those left to...

Mar 7, 2023

Memorial Mass for Jo Ann Marcotte of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Friday, March 10, 2023 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Interment will follow at the St. Paul Cemetery.

Jo Ann Marcotte, age 73, passed away at her home in Mansura surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March...

Mar 4, 2023

Funeral Mass for Jane Mayeux "Jean Anne" of Moreauville will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church in Bordelonville on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Louis Sklar officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery of Bordelonville.

Jane Mayeux, age 85, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Saturday, March...

Mar 1, 2023

Memorial Gathering for Mary Faye Larcart will begin at 11:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.  The memorial service will be held at 12:00pm.

Mary Faye Larcart was born in Cottonport, Louisiana to the Late Odeal Larcart and the late Florence Johnson Larcart on March 4, 1942. She departed this life...

Feb 26, 2023

Memorial service for Shareel Lionel Washigton will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 beginning at 11:00 am in the Christ Missionary Full Gospel Church in Marksville, LA.

Shareel Lionel Washington, age 47, passed away on February 26, 2023 at his residence in Marksville.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Sharrail Jones...

Feb 25, 2023

The funeral service for Ed Stirgus of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at St. John Community Church-Baptist with Pastor Charles Guillory officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Community Church-Baptist Cemetery in Marksville.

Ed Stirgus, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Feb 23, 2023

Funeral service for Ethel Mae Bacon of Simmesport will begin at 11:00am on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at Christ the King Cemetery.

Ethel Mae Bacon, age 91, passed away in Denham Springs on Thursday, February 23, 2023. She was a loving mother &...

Feb 22, 2023

Funeral Mass for Hannah Gauthier of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 beginning at 10:30am with Rev. Louis Sklar officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Joseph Catholic Mausoleum #2 in Marksville.

Hannah Gauthier, age 31, passed away at her home in Cottonport surrounded by...

Feb 22, 2023

Funeral Mass for Earline Mary Ducote of Hessmer will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Hessmer on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 beginning at 1:00pm with Rev. Edwin Rodriguez-Hernandez officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum.

Earline Ducote, age 90, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023....

Feb 20, 2023

Memorial visitation for Tina Marie Descant of Hessmer will begin at 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. The interment will be held on a future date.

Tina Marie Descant, age 58, passed away at her home in Hessmer on Monday, February 20, 2023. Those left to cherish her memory...

Feb 20, 2023

Funeral service for Monroe Forbe, Jr of Big Bend will take place at the Bayou des Glaises Baptist Church on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 beginning at 10:00am. Burial will take place at the Bayou des Glaises Baptist Church Cemetery.

Monroe Forbe, Jr. “The Legend”, age 84, passed away at his home in Big Bend surrounded by his loved...

Feb 15, 2023

Funeral Mass for Anna Claire Mayeux of Moreauville will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Anna Claire Mayeux, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville. Anna was a devout...

Feb 9, 2023

Funeral Mass for Donald Lavalais of Mansura will take place on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 11:00am at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will commence at the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Cemetery.

Donald Lavalais, age 62, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Avoyelles Hospital...

Feb 6, 2023

Funeral Mass for Maggie Mae Clark Bordelon of Big Bend will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church of Bordelonville on Friday, February 10th, 2023 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Louis Sklar officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery.

Maggie Bordelon, age 90, passed away at the Bayou Chateau...