Local obituaries for Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes

Jan 31, 2024

Vicki Dianne Roach, also known as "Nai Nai Ji", passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 67 in Kinder, Louisiana. She was born on August 27, 1956, in Jennings, Louisiana. Vicki was a kind, sweet, and thoughtful person who will be deeply missed by her loved ones.

Vicki is survived by her son, James...

Jan 29, 2024

Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Faith Harper Brooks, "Nonnie," 81, will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Tom Leggett will officiate. Faith will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery immediately following her services.

Faith's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish...

Jan 27, 2024

Oberlin-A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Rosa Belle Rider Carrier, 93, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Rosa will be laid to rest at Durio Cemetery in Oberlin immediately following her services.

Rosa's family will receive...

Jan 26, 2024

Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Elizabeth Gayle "Betty" Smith, 88, will be held at 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Danny Broussard and grandson Cameron Byrd will officiate. Mrs. Smith will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery immediately following her services. The family will receive friends...

Jan 25, 2024

Oakdale-A Mass of Christian Burial honoring James "Jimmy" E. Fontenot, 86, will be held at 2 o'clock p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakdale with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 1:30 p.m.  Rev. Fr. Jose Vattakunnel and Deacon Brian Soileau will officiate. "Jimmy" will be laid to rest with military honors at...

Jan 18, 2024

Oakdale-Lois Thompson Maricle Wiley, 90, entered eternal rest on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at a Beaumont care facility. Celebration of Life services honoring Lois will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Freedom Baptist Church in Pitkin. Rev. Jeff James and Rev. Greg Hillman will officiate. Lois will be laid to rest at Occupy...

Jan 18, 2024

Kinder-A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Rosemond Gerald Bushnell, 54, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder. Rev. Fr. Allan Trouille will officiate. Gerald's family will host a private inurnment service at St. Michael Cemetery in Kinder at future date. Gerald's family will receive friends and...

Jan 15, 2024

Kinder-Celebration of Life services honoring John Wayne Richey, 32, will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11 o'clock a.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Rev. Alfred Gibson will officiate. John will be laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery in Elton immediately following his services.

John Wayne's family will receive friends and visitors at...

Jan 13, 2024

Kinder- Deacon Roy T. Nash, 68, of Kinder, LA, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial for Deacon Roy T. Nash will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Alan Trouille will officiate. The Rite of Committal will...

Jan 12, 2024

Kinder-A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Lula Marie Cole Prudhomme will be held at 2 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder. Rev. Fr. Alan Trouille will officiate. Lula's family will host a private inurnment service at St. Michael's Cemetery in Kinder at a future date.

Lula's family will...

Jan 11, 2024

Oakdale-A private Memorial Service will be held for the family of Michael Ray Smith, 67, who passed away in Baton Rouge on Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home has been entrusted with all arrangements.

Michael is survived by his mother, Elizabeth (Betty) Gill Smith; three sisters, Sara Smith Byrd and husband, Tim, Ginger Smith Kumler...

Jan 1, 2024

Kinder-Mark Stephen Karam, born June 29, 1958, passed to his eternal home from complications of a stroke on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving brother, sisters and many members of his family. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Mark will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11 o'clock a.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in...

Dec 31, 2023

Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Lonnie L. Walker, 78, will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 12 o'clock noon at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Greg Willis will officiate. Lonnie will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.

Lonnie's family will receive friends and visitors at...

Dec 29, 2023

Oberlin-Celebration of Life services honoring Alton McDaniel 81, will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Oberlin Baptist Church. Revs. Gary Evers and Pasial Stowell will officiate. Alton will be laid to rest at Durio Cemetery in Oberlin immediately following his services.

Alton's family will receive friends and visitors at Oberlin Baptist...

Dec 27, 2023

Elton-Celebration of Life services honoring Dwyne S. Doise, 75, will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Elton. Rev. Fr. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Dwyne will be laid to rest at China Cemetery in Elton immediately following his services.

Dwyne's family will accept friends and visitors at...

Dec 26, 2023

Charlotte Jantz Scheel, 75, of Oakdale entered eternal rest on December 26, 2023, at

Oakdale Community Hospital. Charlotte was a loving mother, grandmother, and faithful

believer of the Apostolic Pentecostal faith.

Charlotte was born in DeRidder, Louisiana, and moved to Oakdale, Louisiana, at the

age of three. She loved her family,...

Dec 25, 2023

Kinder-Beverly LeBlanc Thomason 79, passed away peacefully in a local hospital with her family by her side.

Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She and her husband Jerry were married for 55 years.  She loved her family and all the memories she made with them Beverly enjoyed watching videos and television, playing games...

Dec 23, 2023

Oberlin-Celebration of Life services for David L. "Popeye" Young, 71, will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 2 o'clock p.m. at Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Mittie. Rev. Joshua Eubanks will officiate. David's family will host private inurnment services at a future date.

David's family will accept friends and visitors at Cherry Grove Baptist Church...

Dec 21, 2023

Oberlin-Memorial services honoring the life of James "Jim" E. Riley, 98, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Thursday December 28, 2023, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate, and family friend Steve Manuel will deliver Jim's eulogy.  Private family services will be held at Consolata Cemetery. Jim will be laid to...

Dec 18, 2023

Oakdale-Homegoing services honoring John Roxy Yates, 86, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church in Oakdale. Rev. Tim Kelley will officiate. John will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.

John's family will receive friends and visitors at First United Pentecostal...