OBITUARIES
Beatrice R. Hall
Jun 25, 2025
Oakdale- Beatrice Hall went to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Celebration of Life services honoring Beatrice Hall, 88, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Monday morning, June 30, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church in Glenmora. Revs. Bro. Johnny Miller, Bro. Brad Perkins, Bro. Justin Miller, and Bro....
Jona Dena Sharp
Jun 21, 2025
Oberlin-Mass of Christian burial honoring Jona Dena Sharp, 53, will be held on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Jona will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Soileau, LA immediately following her services.
Jona's family will receive...
Marty David Courville
Jun 21, 2025
Kinder-Marty David Courville, 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held on 5 o'clock p.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Watersedge Church in Lake Charles. Family will host a private inurnment service at a future date.
Marty's family will receive friends and visitors at Watersedge Church in Lake Charles on...
Donnie Ray Willis
Jun 20, 2025
Oakdale-Donnie Willis, 81, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Summer House of Alexandria following a long illness. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Zach Anderson will officiate. The family will host a private inurnment at a future date.
Donnie's...
Richard "Ricky" Bolt
Jun 18, 2025
Elton-Memorial services honoring Richard "Ricky" Bolt, 66, will be held at 3 o'clock p.m. on Friday afternoon, June 27, 2025, at Ardoin Funeral Home in Elton.
Ricky's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin Funeral Home in Elton on Friday evening, June 27, 2025, from 3-7 o'clock p.m. All of Ricky's arrangements have been entrusted to...
Linda Faye “Lin” Ceasar May
Jun 17, 2025
Elton-Linda Faye Ceasar May, 68, was born on August 30, 1956, in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Audrey "Des" Cezar and Leola "Yula Mae" Guillory Ceasar, and entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Paul's Catholic Church of Elton. ...
Gregory Keith Deshotel
Jun 12, 2025
Elton-Gregory Keith "Pop" Deshotel, 67, was born on November 30, 1957, and entered our Father's kingdom on Thursday, June 12, 2025. His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church of Elton. All arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin Funeral Home of Elton.
The...
Carol Marie Duhon
Jun 5, 2025
Kinder-Carol Marie Duhon, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Carol's family will host private memorial and inurnment services in her memory at a future date. All of Carol's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.
Those left to cherish Carols's memory include her daughter, Erica Glass; brother,...
Edward "Ed" Viscardis
May 28, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Edward "Ed" Viscardis, 78, will be held at 3 o'clock p.m. on Saturday afternoon, May 31, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Bro. Hardy Estes will officiate. Edward will be laid to rest at Beaver Creek Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.
Edward's family will receive friends and...
Paul Wright
May 24, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Paul Wright, 87, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Bro. Charles Seal will officiate. Paul will be laid to rest at Blue Branch Cemetery in Pitkin immediately following his services.
Paul's family will receive friends and visitors...
William Mcdaniel
May 23, 2025
William McDaniel, 69, was born on December 21,1955 and passed away on May 23, 2025. His funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Hopewell Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Odom will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.
The family will receive...
Rita Gail Gordon
May 23, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Rita Gail Gordon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Oakdale, La., with Father Vijaya Peddoju officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Allen Parish Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held...
Cathryn "Cat" Savant
May 22, 2025
Cathryn Elaine Sonnier Savant, a sweet soul with a servant's heart, was born on December 26, 1938, and left for sweeter shores surrounded by her family on May 22, 2025.
Her loving parents, Desota Sonnier (Shorty) and Reatha Williams Sonnier (Tiny), both deceased, welcomed her first as the eldest of six siblings: Judy Sonnier (deceased), Glenn Sonnier...
Billy Ray Marshall
May 17, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Billy Ray Marshall, 61, will be held on Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at 10 o'clock a.m. at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Rev. Charles Seal will officiate. Billy will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Oakdale, immediately following his services.
Billy's family will receive friends and visitors...
Alton Lee "A.L." James
May 16, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Alton Lee "A.L." James, 78, will be held at 12 o'clock noon on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Gravel Hill Baptist Church in Pitkin. Rev. Bro. Arlen Smith will officiate. Alton's family will receive friends and visitors at Gravel Hill Baptist in Pitkin on Monday evening, May 19, 2025, from 5 o'clock p.m. until...
Cody Blake Darbonne
May 13, 2025
Kinder-Cody Blake Darbonne, 37, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. Cody's family will host private memorial and inurnment services in his memory at a future date. All of Cody's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.
Cody's pride and joy was his son Carter. He always said...
Vera Belle Joubert Stewart
May 11, 2025
Elton-A Mass of Christian burial honoring Vera Belle Joubert Stewart, 86, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Saturday May, May 17, 2025, at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Elton. Rev. Fr. Jose Vattakunnel will officiate. Vera will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery in Elton immediately following her services.
Vera's family will receive...
Margie Lynell Welch
May 7, 2025
Oakdale-Homegoing services honoring Margie Lynell Welch, 82, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the First United Pentecostal Church in Oakdale. Rev. Tim Kelley and Rev. Greg Willis will officiate. Margie will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following her services.
Margie's family will receive friends and visitors...
Darlene Roush Butterfield
May 5, 2025
Kinder-Celebration of Life services honoring Darlene Roush Butterfield, 65, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Darlene will be laid to rest at Indian Village Cemetery in Kinder immediately following her services.
Darlene's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home...
Vernice R. Taylor
May 3, 2025
Oberlin-A Mass of Christian burial honoring Vernice Taylor, 81, will be held at 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin. Rev. Fr. Pradeep Gali will officiate. Vernice will be laid to rest at Durio Cemetery in Oberlin immediately following her services.
Vernice's family will receive friends...
