Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

E. Gaon Escude'

E. Gaon Escude'

Jun 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Ethan Gaon Escude’, former co-owner and funeral director of Escude Funeral Home.

Mr. Gaon, age 87 and life-long resident of Mansura, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.

Memorial services are currently pending for Mr. Gaon Escude. Interment will be held at St. Paul Mausoleum in...

Bennie Ray Anderson

Bennie Ray Anderson

May 28, 2025

Funeral service for Bennie Ray Anderson of Simmesport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Simmesport. Burial will be at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Simmesport.

Bennie Ray Anderson, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport. He was born April...

Terry Collins Simmons

Terry Collins Simmons

May 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Terry Collins Simmons (September 1, 1955 – May 19, 2025)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Collins Simmons, age 69, who peacefully departed this life on May 19, 2025, at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital after a gradual decline in health. Surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caregivers, Terry’s gentle...

Terry'ondra Deon Brown Augustine

Terry'ondra Deon Brown Augustine

May 15, 2025

ATTENTION: Please No photography. In respect of the family.

Terry’ondra Deon Brown Augustine of Simmesport, Louisiana transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Terry’ondra was born on August 7, 2002, he entered this world as a twin, he came in this world gracing the lives of his parents, Nicole Augustine and Wendell Terry Brown, Jr.

He was always a joy...

Launa Maria Lacour

Launa Maria Lacour

May 14, 2025

Launa Maria Lacour passed into the arms of Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025, at Belle Maison Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Hammond, Louisiana, with her loving daughter Dana by her side. She was 84 years old.

Launa was born on August 16, 1940 in the Village of Moreauville, Louisiana as the 11th of 12 children of Edward Albin...

Shirley Jean Chesné

Shirley Jean Chesné

May 14, 2025

Funeral Mass for Shirley Chesné of Moreauville will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Visitation will take place at 8:00am until 10:45am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Rosary prayer will be held before the funeral mass. Interment will...

Jermaine Joseph Pierre, Jr.

Jermaine Joseph Pierre, Jr.

May 11, 2025

Out of respect for the family and the solemnity of the occasion, we kindly ask that no photographs be taken during the visitation or funeral services for Jermaine. We thank you for respecting the wishes of the family during their time of grief. 

Visitation for Jermaine Joseph Pierre, Jr. of Moreauville will begin at 9:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, May 24,...

Noah Hudson

Noah Hudson

May 11, 2025

Funeral service for Noah Hudson of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Congregational First Baptist Church in Marksville. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Marksville.

Noah Hudson, age 69, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Mansura.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Erica...

Diana Howard Prier

Diana Howard Prier

May 7, 2025

Funeral Service for Diana Howard Prier of Mansura will begin at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Abram Temple Church of God in Christ with Bishop Denson officiating. Burial will follow at Simpson Cemetery in Eola.

Mrs. Diana Howard Prier, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved sister, and faithful servant of God, passed away, leaving a legacy of compassion, strength,...

Donald Ray "Duck" Armand, Sr.

Donald Ray "Duck" Armand, Sr.

May 5, 2025

Funeral Mass for Donald Ray “Duck” Armand, Sr. of Bordelonville will begin at 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Bordelonville.

Donald Ray “Duck” Armand, Sr., age 80, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at The Broadway Nursing Home in...

Charles Lane Bordelon

Charles Lane Bordelon

May 3, 2025

Memorial service for Charles Lane Bordelon, resident of Simmesport formerly of Amite, will be held on a future date.

Charles Lane Bordelon, age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Amy Bordelon of Amite; his sister, Linda Bordelon of Jefferson, and brother, Foster Jonathan Bordelon...

Grace Mae Coleman

Grace Mae Coleman

May 1, 2025

Grace Mae Coleman, age 92, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital In Marksville, LA.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:00AM at St. James Baptist Church in in Moreauville, LA.  Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery. 

Visitation will begin from 9:00AM to 10:00AM, Friday, May 16, 2025 at St. James Baptist Church in...

Glenn David Brochard

Glenn David Brochard

May 1, 2025

Glenn David Brochard, 69, of Cottonport passed away at his home May 1, 2025.

Glenn was a devoted father and loving husband. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julie Brochard; his daughters, Danielle Brochard of Alexandria, Aimee Bourque of Cottonport, and Angel Ponthier of Lake Charles; his grandchildren Kaden, Brayden, Jayden, Drayden, Milliani, Brynlee, and Chloe; along with...

Flora "Deecie" Ducote Juneau

Flora "Deecie" Ducote Juneau

Apr 28, 2025

Funeral Mass for Flora “Deecie” Juneau of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery in Cottonport.

Flora Juneau, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Hessmer Nursing Home. She graduated from...

Ursula M. Escude

Ursula M. Escude

Apr 26, 2025

Ursula Miller Escude’, age 86, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Hessmer Nursing Home.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Stephanie Escude’ Brochard (Chad) of Mansura, David Robert Escude’ (Caroline) of Baton Rouge, Stephen Charles Escude’ (Amilyn) of San Antonio, Texas, and Wayne Christopher Escude’ (Tina), of Wichita, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Christina Escude’ Thornton (Robb...

Gwendolyn Laurent Simon

Gwendolyn Laurent Simon

Apr 24, 2025

Funeral Service for Gwendolyn Laurent Simon of Marksville will begin at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Starlight Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Starlight Baptist Cemetery in Marksville.

Visitation will begin at 9:00AM until 11:00AM, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Starlight Baptist Church.

Gwen Laurent-Simon was born August 18, 1953, to the union of the late Edwina and Nathan...

Janet Elizabeth Leach

Janet Elizabeth Leach

Apr 21, 2025

Janet Elizabeth “Liz” Leach, age 73, of Lafayette La., passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Visitation will be at Escude Funeral Home, Cottonport, LA , 4 P.M. - 8 P.M. Thursday, April 24th, and Friday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Assumption Church. A Funeral Mass will be held in her honor beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Friday...

Ray Rabalais

Ray Rabalais

Apr 19, 2025

Memorial services for Calvin “Ray” Rabalais of Simmesport will begin at 7:00 PM on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Escude’ Funeral Home of Simmesport with Pastor Daniel Lankford officiating.

Ray Rabalais, age 62, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville.

Ray retired from Angola after 20 years of service. He was also a Commercial fisherman and owner-operator...

Johnell Babino, Sr.

Johnell Babino, Sr.

Apr 17, 2025

Funeral Mass for Johnell Babino, Sr. of Mansura, LA will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will take place at the Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Avondale, LA on Monday, April 28th, 2025 at 12:00pm with military honors.

Johnell Babino, Sr., 85, passed...

Donald Helminger

Donald Helminger

Apr 15, 2025

Donald Helminger, age 81, of Mansura, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria.

A Funeral Mass will be held in his honor beginning at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura, with Fr. Irion St. Romain officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00 AM until time...