All Obituaries

Funeral arrangements for Felton A. Sampson of Mansura are currently pending with Escude Funeral Home. Felton A. Sampson, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020.    

Funeral services for Rita Jeansonne Bergeron of Cottonport will begin at 10am Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport with Rev. Ronnie Bergeron officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Cottonport.   Rita Bergeron, age 89, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at the Colonial Nursing Home in Marksville.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Ronnie Bergeron (Kathy) of Cottonport, Drue Bergeron (Mattie) of Carencro, Justin...

Visitation services for Mr. Will James Clark will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bordelonville on Saturday, July 11, 2020, beginning at 8:30 am until 11:00am. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church and graveside services will follow at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Rexmere.   Will Clark, a native of Big Bend and a resident of Walker, age 53, passed away in Big Bend on Friday, July 3rd, 2020. Those left to cherish his memory are...

Due to current mandates because of Covid19, current capacity of the Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville will be limited to 40 people. We please request that attendees wear a mask and practice social distancing during visitation and funeral.  Funeral services for Gwendolyn “Gwenn” Marie Patton resident of Alexandria native of Hamburg will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Burial will be held at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in...

Funeral Mass for Cleveland J. Daigrepont, Sr. resident of Prairieville native of Bordelonville will begin at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Rexmere. Burial will be held at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Rexmere. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home. Cleveland J. Daigrepont, Sr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at his home in Prairieville. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Annette...

“Forever in our hearts” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful and now the prize awaits me_ the crown of righteousness which the Lord will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing. Private services for Lee Ester Gibson Veal will take place on...

Funeral Mass for Keith Taylor of Plaucheville will begin at 12pm on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Entombment will be in the Mater Dolorosa Mausoleum. Keith Taylor, age 60, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Joanna G. Taylor of Plaucheville; daughter, Brittany Taylor of Plaucheville; son, Bryce Taylor of Plaucheville;...

Memorial services for Lynn Byers of Hessmer will begin at 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Rev. Louis Charrier officiating. Burial will be held on a future date.  Lynn Byers, age 59, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at her home in Hessmer. Ms. Lynn worked as a nurse for many years and known for being very kind and caring. Overall, she was a wonderful nurse. She had a beautiful voice and was very generous to others. Her family will miss her...

Memorial Services for Clark Roy will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church of Mansura with Fr. Irion St. Romain officiating. Inurnment will take place at the St. Paul Catholic Mausoleum. Mr. Clark Charles Roy, age 66, of Marksville, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 28th, 2020 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center. Clark was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and son. He attended LSU where he studied history, was also a...

Private Funeral Services for Gertie Lee Michel of Cottonport will be held according to the families wishes. Burial will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Cemetery No. 2.   Gertie Michel, age 80, passed away on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at her home in Cottonport. Those left to cherish her memory are, daughters, Kathy Lacombe (Michael “Pea”), Sharon Chenevert (John), and Pamela Crawford (Randall), all of Cottonport; son, Ricky Michel (Vicki) of...