Local obituaries for Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes

Nov 25, 2023

Elton-Celebration of Life services for William "Billy" Manuel Jr., 67, will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. at Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton. Rev. Fr. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Billy will be laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery in Elton immediately following his services.

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

Nov 24, 2023

"I have fought the good fight. I have done my best, but in the end we all must go this way if you want to see King Jesus!"

-Pastor Wilbert Kirklin

Kinder-Celebration of Life services for Wilbert James Kirklin, 78, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. at Ardoin Memorial...

Nov 24, 2023

Oberlin-It is with heavy hearts the family of Donald Raymond Rider, 78, announce his passing on Friday, November 24, 2023, at a local care facility. A Mass of Christian Burial in honor of Donald will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Jom Joseph will...

Nov 24, 2023

Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Donald Eugene Shows, 78, will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 2 o'clock p.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Charles Seal and Richard Polk will officiate. Donnie will be laid to rest at Butters Cemetery in Forest Hill immediately following his services.

Donnie's family will receive friends...

Nov 20, 2023

Oakdale - Celebration of Life services for Ruth Sheltman, 92, will be held on Saturday,November 25, 2023, at 1 o'clock PM at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Pastor Danny Broussard, Bro. Charles Seal, and Joel Johnson will officiate. Ruth will be laid to rest at Pecan Grove Cemetery, Cypress Creek, immediately following her services. Ruth's family will receive...

Nov 20, 2023

Elton-Celebration of Life services for Donna Marie David Bertrand, 63, will be held at Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 10 o'clock a.m. Deacon Mike Guillory will officiate. Donna will be laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery in Elton immediately following her services.

Donna's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin...

Nov 19, 2023

Kinder-Celebration of Life services for Delores Williams 83, will be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Creel Memorial Gardens. Rev. Kurt Williams will officiate. Delores will be laid to rest at Creel Memorial Gardens immediately following her services.

Delores's family will receive friends and visitors on Wednesday, November 22, 2023,...

Nov 13, 2023

Kinder-Homegoing services honoring Ronald "Ronnie" Glen Smith, 58, will be held at The Breaux Bridge Pentecostals on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 6 o'clock p.m. Revs. Bro. Jonathan Haygood, Bro. Jon Crum, Bro. David Smith, and Bro. Don Snider will officiate. Ronald will be laid to rest at Creel Memorial Gardens at Camp Pearl on Friday, November 17, 2023,...

Nov 9, 2023

Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Kevin Hayden 60, will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church in Oakdale.  Dr. Jimmy Nelson will officiate. Kevin will be laid to rest at Cryer Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.

Kevin's family will receive friends and visitors on Saturday evening November...

Nov 8, 2023

Kinder-A Memorial Mass for Theophile "Theo" LaFargue will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder. Rev. Fr. Alan Trouille will officiate. Theo's inurnment will be held at Kinder McRill Cemetery immediately following his services.

Theo's family will accept friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral...

Nov 8, 2023

Oakdale-Homegoing services honoring Karen Coker 70, will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10 o'clock a.m. at Light House Church of Oakdale. Rev. Jerry Odom, Rev. Robbie Rollins and Rev. Shannon Buxton will officiate. Karen will be laid to rest at Hopewell Cemetery in Pitkin immediately following her services.

Karen's family will receive friends and...

Nov 6, 2023

Oakdale-Homegoing services honoring Carl Eugene McBride, 81, will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2 o'clock p.m. at The Light House Church in Oakdale. Rev. Jerry Odom will officiate. Carl will be laid to rest at Oakhill Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.

Carl's family will receive friends and visitors at The Light House...

Nov 4, 2023

Elton-Celebration of Life services honoring Evonia "Van" Williams Francis will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Elton. Rev. Freddie Jack will officiate. Evonia will be laid to rest at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Elton immediately following her services.

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

Nov 3, 2023

Oberlin-Celebration of Life services honoring Loriena January 84, will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Progressive Church of God in Christ in Oberlin at 11 o'clock a.m. Pastor David Wolfe will officiate. Loriena will be laid to rest at St. John Cemetery in Kinder immediately following her services.

Loriena's family will accept friends and visitors...

Nov 2, 2023

Oberlin-A Mass of Christian Burial for Elese Hass Hoover, 81 will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. Rev. Fr. Jom Joseph will officiate. Elese will be laid to rest at Oberlin Cemetery immediately following her services.

Elese's family will receive friends and visitors...

Oct 31, 2023

Elizabeth-Celebration of Life and Masonic Services honoring Phillip Turner 79, will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Methodist Church in Pitkin. Revs. Glenn Turner, Bill Earl, and Rosanne Osborne will officiate. Phillip will be laid to rest at Turner Cemetery immediately following his services.

Phillip's family will receive friends and visitors...

Oct 30, 2023

Kinder-Celebration of Life Services honoring Phillip "Phil" James Langley, 72, will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1 o'clock p.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Rev. Fr. Roland Vaughn will officiate. Phillip will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery in Hecker immediately following his services.

Phillip's family will receive friends and visitors...

Oct 29, 2023

Kinder- Celebration of Life Services honoring Gloria Dean Rougeau 79, will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 10 o'clock a.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Deacon Roy Nash will officiate. Gloria will be laid to rest at Liberty Cemetery in Elton immediately following her services.

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

Oct 23, 2023

Oakdale-Memorial Services for Rita Beth Perry, 68, will be held at First Baptist Church in Oakdale on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1 o'clock p.m. Rev. Robbie Rollins, Bro. Terry Terry, and Bro. John Campbell will officiate.

Rita's family will receive visitors at First Baptist Church in Oakdale on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 11 o'clock a.m....

Oct 23, 2023

Oberlin-A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Wayne Fuselier, 61 will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 11 o'clock a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Kenneth will be laid to rest at Oaklin Springs Cemetery immediately following his services.

Kenneth's family will receive friends and...