OBITUARIES
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...
Gary Robinson
Apr 26, 2025
Elton-Celebration of Life services honoring Gary Robinson 71, will be held at 10 o'clock a.m. on Friday morning, May 2, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Rev. Dustin Miller will officiate. Gary will be laid to rest at St. Peter's Cemetery in Elton immediately following his services.
Gary's family will receive friends and visitors at...
Della Faye Douget
Apr 26, 2025
Oakdale-A Memorial gathering honoring Della Faye Douget, 81, will be held from 6-10 o'clock p.m. on Saturday evening, May 3, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale. Della Faye's family will host private inurnment services in her memory at a future date. All of Della Faye's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home...
Steve Randall Soileau Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Kinder-Celebration of Life services honoring Steve Randall Soileau Jr., 54, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, 2025, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Rev. Glen Dusharm will officiateRandall's family will host private inurnment services in his memory at a future date.
Steve's family will receive friends and visitors at Ardoin/Allen...
Aline Fontenot Marcantel
Apr 19, 2025
Kinder-Funeral services for Aline Fontenot Marcantel, 76, will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home. Â Rev. Wallace Kraemer will officiate. Â Burial will follow at Green Oak Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.
The family will receive visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral home of Kinder...
Kevin Jude Hebert
Apr 14, 2025
Kinder-Kevin Jude Hebert, 43, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025. Kevin's family will host private memorial and inurnment services in his memory at a future date. All of Kevins's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder.
Kevin was born on September 10,1981 in Abbeville, Louisiana. His early years...
Toby E. Tolbert
Apr 12, 2025
Oakdale-Toby E. Tolbert, 71, of Elizabeth, LA. passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Christus St Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA. surrounded by his family. Per Toby's wishes his family will host a private inurnment service at the Veteran's Cemetery in Leesville, LA. at a future date. All of Toby's arrangements have been entrusted to the care...
Geraldine (Jerry) Guillory
Apr 10, 2025
Geraldine (Jerry) Guillory, 88, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025. The Rosary will be said at 10:00 am and funeral service will start immediately after at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton on April 12, 2025. Father Jom Joseph will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Fenton, Louisiana. All of Geraldine's arrangements...
Marjorie Yvonne Banks
Apr 8, 2025
Oakdale-Graveside services honoring Marjorie Yvonne Banks, 78, will be held on Sunday morning, April 13, 2025 at 11 o'clock a.m. at Davis Crossing Cemetery in Glenmora. All of Marjorie's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Oakdale.
Marjorie Yvonne Banks was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved...
Alfred Ware Jr.
Apr 7, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Alfred Ware Jr., 82, will be held at 2 o'clock p.m. on Friday afternoon, April 11, 2025, at Christ Church in Oakdale. Rev. Bro. Greg Willis will officiate. Alfred will be laid to rest at Oakhill Cemetery in Oakdale immediately following his services.
Alfred's family will receive friends and visitors at Christ...
Monica Johnson Welch
Apr 2, 2025
Oakdale-Celebration of Life services honoring Monica Louise Welch, 71, will be held at 1 o'clock p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Christ Church in Oakdale. Rev. Bro. Greg Willis will officiate. Monica will be laid to rest at Willis Flatts Cemetery in Plainview immediately following her services.
Monica's family will receive friends and visitors at Christ...
Kathy Ware Thrasher
Mar 28, 2025
Kathy Ware Thrasher, aged 75, passed away on March 28, 2025. A devoted mother and grandmother, Kathy was known for her dedication to her family and her love for cooking and hosting family gatherings. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Kathy is survived by her three sons, Terry Ware and wife,...
