All Obituaries

Levy M. Brulte passed away peacefully at the Community Living Center in the VA Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 at the age of 79.  His final days were spent surrounded by his family and friends.   He was the beloved father of Barbara B. Guerra and stepfather to the late David L. McQuaig and Kenneth J. McQuaig, Jr.  Son-in-law of Melvin A. Guerra, Jr. Proud grandfather of Collin A. Guerra and Christian A. Guerra. Brother of Geneva B. LaBorde...

Funeral Mass for Earl Descant, Sr. of Hessmer will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Hessmer on Monday, July 4th, 2022 beginning at 10:30am with Rev. Edwin Rodriguez-Hernandez officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum. Earl Descant, Sr., age 77, passed away at the Valley View Nursing Home of Marksville on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 24 years, Roberta Descant; children, Shannon Descant...

Funeral Mass for Josephia St. Romain of Hessmer will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. John Wiltse officiating. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Hessmer.  Josephia St. Romain, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 at Riviere De Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Cleveland St. Romain, Jr. of Hessmer, Patricia Cook of Hessmer, Jeffery...

Funeral Mass for Dianna Mayeux of Simmesport will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport with Fr. Paul officiating. Entombment will be held at the Christ the King Mausoleum. Dianna Mayeux, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022 in Alexandria. Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Joseph Mayeux (Renee), Keith Mayeux (Sandra), Cynthia Gremillion (Abbey), Kenneth Mayeux (Connie), and Melissa Mayeaux (Larry); 13...

Paul Vide passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Ochsner Hospital in Lafayette.   Mr. Vide was 83 years old and a resident of Simmesport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simon Vead, Sr. and Eudolie Graham Vead; brothers, Joseph Vead, Emile Vead, Douglas Vead , Jeffery Vead, and his two sisters, Linda Ortego and Brenda Carlson.   He is survived by his brother Simon Vead, Jr., daughter Casey, two grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.   There...

Memorial Mass for Emile Huesmann of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Monday, June 27th, 2022 beginning at 10:00am with Rev. John Wiltse officiating. Burial will take place at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Mausoleum. Emile Huesmann, age 79, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Aimee Richardson (Edward), Karl Huesmann (Tiffany), Anne Guillory...

Visitation for Debra Ann Frey Dupuis of Moreauville will begin at 5:00pm until 10pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. A private graveside service will be held at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum in Moreauville. Debra Ann Frey Dupuis, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home in Moreauville. Debra was like a momma to everyone in Moreauville and she welcomed everyone’s kids into her home. Her loving and nurturing presence will be deeply...

Funeral service for Arthur Bartholomew of Cottonport will take place at the Escude Funeral Home of Cottonport on Monday, June 27th, 2022 beginning at 4:00pm with Brother Charles Saucier officiating. Arthur Bartholomew, age 91, passed away at his home in Cottonport surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Florinda Phillips, Stephen Bartholomew (Deborah), Arthur Bartholomew (Thelma), John Bartholomew (Lisa), and Farris...

Funeral service for Mrs. Dale Ann Charrier of Hessmer will begin at 12pm on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Burial will be held at St. Genevieve Cemetery in Brouillette. Mrs. Dale Ann Charrier, age 68, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at her home in Hessmer. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 21 years, Joseph W. Charrier, Jr.; daughter, Rachel (Roger) White; sons, Joseph “Joey” Simon and John Glenn (Starla) Gentry; grandchildren: Alora...

Memorial service for Merced Hernandez of Marksville is currently pending.  Merced Hernandez, age 71, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 33 years, Glenda Hernandez; daughter, Marshella Hernandez; step-son, Glenn Guillot; sister, Madelene Caudillo; grandchildren, Miracle Rose Hernandez and Kyra Ducote. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hernandez, Sr. and Ruth Powell...