OBITUARIES
Jessie Williams
Jul 25, 2026
Kinder-Celebration of Life services honoring Jessie Williams, 94, will be held at 11 o’clock a.m. on Saturday morning, August 1, 2026, at the Chapel at Creel Memorial Gardens at Camp Pearl in Reeves, LA. Jessie will be laid to rest at Creel Memorial Gardens at Camp Pearl immediately following his services.
Jessie’s family will receive friends and...
Russell John Meaux
Jul 24, 2026
Oberlin-A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Russell John Meaux, 78, will be held on Thursday morning, July 30, 2026, at 10 o’clock a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin, LA. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Russell will be laid to rest at Durio Cemetery in Oberlin, LA. immediately following his services.
Russell’s family...
Teddy Ray Gorman
Jul 24, 2026
Teddy Ray Gorman, 53, originally of Grant, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026.
Born on September 22, 1972, Teddy was known for his quick wit, unwavering determination, and deep love for family, friends, and sports. In 1988, at the age of 15, a swimming accident left him a quadriplegic. Although his...
Tim Allen Butterfield
Jul 23, 2026
Kinder-Funeral services honoring Timothy Allen Butterfield, 66, will be held on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, at 11 o’clock a.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Timothy will be laid to rest at Westlake Cemetery in Westlake, Louisiana at 2 p.m. following his funeral service.
Tim’s family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral...
Cheryl Lynn Karam
Jul 21, 2026
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Cheryl Lynn Karam, 73, will be held on Friday morning, July 24, 2026, at 10 o’clock a.m. at Christ Church in Oakdale, La. Pastor Joshua Sampey will officiate. Cheryl will be laid to rest at Cryer Cemetery in Oakdale, La. immediately following her services.
Cheryl’s family will receive friends and visitors at...
Larry Gene Spears
Jul 18, 2026
Oakdale-Graveside services honoring Larry Gene Spears, 87, will be held at 3 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Dry Creek Cemetery. All of Larry’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Larry Gene Spears, 87, passed away on July 18, 2026, in Sugar Land, Texas. He was born...
Margery Annie Frances Chambley Mellon
Jul 17, 2026
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Margery “Annie Frances” Chambley Mellon, 97, will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 12 o’clock noon at Christ Church in Oakdale, La. Revs. Greg Willis and Greg Texada will officiate. Margery will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale, La. immediately following her services.
Margery’s family will receive...
David Anthony Perales
Jul 17, 2026
Oakdale- David Anthony Perales, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026. David’s family will host private memorial and inurnment services in his memory at a future date. All of David’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale.
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived....
Wilma Dee DeVore Sweat
Jul 15, 2026
Pitkin-Homegoing services honoring Wilma Dee DeVore Sweat, 94, will be held at 1 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026, at Six Mile Pentecostal Church. Rev. Bro. L.E. Robertson will officiate. Wilma will be laid to rest at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, LA immediately following her services.
Wilma’s family will receive friends and visitors at...
Patricia Ann Davis
Jul 14, 2026
Elton-Homegoing services honoring Patricia Ann Davis, 83, will be held at 10 o’clock a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Elton United Pentecostal Church. Revs. Chauncey Davis, Scott Benoit, and Billy Johnson will officiate. Patricia will be laid to rest at Bayou Rouge Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Patricia’s family will receive friends and visitors at Elton United Pentecostal...
Dovie Irene Buxton
Jul 14, 2026
Oakdale-Funeral services honoring Dovie Irene Buxton, 70, will be held on Friday morning, July 17, 2026, at 11 o’clock a.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Chad Longino will officiate. Dovie’s family will host a private inurnment service at a later date.
Dovie’s family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of...
Tony Maricle
Jul 5, 2026
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Tony Maricle, age of 68, will be held at 1 o’clock p.m. on Saturday afternoon, July 11, 2026, at Westport Friendship Baptist Church in Pitkin, LA. Rev. Jeff James will officiate. Tony will be laid to rest at Occupy #1 Cemetery in Pitkin, LA immediately following his services.
Tony’s family will receive friends and visitors at...
Paul Dillon Fontenot
Jul 3, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial for Paul Dillon Fontenot, 87, will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakdale, LA on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 1 o’clock p.m. Rev. Fr. Vijaya Peddoju will officiate. Burial service at Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale, LA with full military honors to follow.
Family will receive friends and visitors...
Wanda L. Lambright Eaves Thompson
Jul 3, 2026
Glenmora-Graveside services honoring Wanda L. Lambright Eaves Thompson,83, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 10 o’clock a.m. at Union Hill Cemetery. In accordance with her wishes, the graveside service will be held for immediate family only.
Wanda’s family will have a private visitation at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale on Wednesday, July 8,...
Terrance Joseph Domingue
Jun 27, 2026
Kinder-Terrance Joseph Domingue, 48, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Terrance’s family will host private memorial and inurnment services in his memory at a future date. All of Terrance’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.
Terrance was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Albert David "Bubba" Messer Jr.
Jun 26, 2026
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Albert David “Bubba” Messer Jr., 60, will be held on Thursday morning, July 2, 2026, at 11 o’clock a.m. at West Baptist Church in Oakdale. Rev. Robert Jordan will officiate. “Bubba” will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale, La. immediately following his services.
“Bubba’s” family will receive friends and...
Edward Ray Anding
Jun 26, 2026
Pitkin-Celebration of Life services honoring Edward Ray Anding, 84, will be held at 10 o’clock a.m. on Wednesday morning, July 1, 2026, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Pitkin, LA. Rev. Andrew Johnson will officiate. Ray will be laid to rest at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin, LA immediately following his services.
Ray’s family will receive friends...
Cledius "Tanny" Ann LaFleur
Jun 25, 2026
Kinder-Mass of Christian Burial honoring Cledius “Tanny” Ann Lafleur, 77, will be held at 2 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2026, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Alan Trouille will officiate. Tanny will be laid to rest at Kinder McRill Cemetery in Kinder, LA immediately following her services.
Tanny’s family will receive friends...
Charles Bryant Kountz II
Jun 24, 2026
Charles Bryant Kountz II, 51, of Youngsville, Louisiana passed away on June 24, 2026. Born on October 12, 1974, in Kinder, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Charles Bryant Kountz and Diane Kountz of Youngsville. He was known as “Bubba” to friends and family.
Charles graduated from Lafayette High School and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and...
James "Danny" Soileau
Jun 22, 2026
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring James “Danny” Soileau, 77, will be held on Wednesday afternoon, June 24, 2026, at 2 o’clock p.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Brian Johnson will officiate. James will be laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery in Oakdale, La. immediately following his services.
James’s family will receive friends and visitors...
