Obituaries
Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas
James Clifton Smith
Oct 23, 2026
James Clifton Smith, age 85, passed away at the Rapides Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 23rd, 2026.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carmen Smith; children, Denise Smith, Vanessa Smith, Debra McConnell, and Tabb Smith; his brothers, Roger Smith and Charles Smith. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a special grandchild he held...
Ryan Patrick Ducote
Oct 21, 2026
Visitation will be held for Ryan Ducote of Mansura on Friday, October 23, 2026 beginning at 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.
Ryan Ducote, 57, passed away at Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Maxie Paul Ducote; sister, Lisa Barbry; niece, Wendy Lemoine...
Madalene Ann White
Oct 17, 2026
Funeral Mass for Madalene Ann White will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria, LA on Saturday, October 31, 2026, beginning at 11:00AM. Burial will take place at the St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura, LA.
Madalene Ann White, 88, passed away at her residence in Alexandria, LA on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Those left to cherish her memory...
Gilmore Williams, Jr.
Oct 17, 2026
Private services for Gilmore Williams, Jr., 76, of Simmesport, Louisiana, will be held by the family.
Gilmore Williams, Jr., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home in Dupont.
Gilmore graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School.
Gilmore was married to Diana Marie Dupas Williams on July 20, 1970; they were married for 49 years. Diana preceded him in...
Ruth Fowler Pepiton
Oct 15, 2026
Funeral Mass for Ruth Fowler Pepiton of Hessmer will take place at the St. Mary Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 beginning at 11:00 am with Father Charlie Ray officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Mary #2 Catholic Church Cemetery in Cottonport.
Ruth Fowler Pepiton, age 96, passed away at The Hessmer Nursing Home on...
Lillie Mae Guillory
Oct 14, 2026
Funeral Service for Lillie Mae Guillory of Moreauville will take place at the Grace Community Church on Sunday, October 18, 2026, beginning at 12:00PM.
Lillie Mae Guillory, 75, passed away at Calcutta House Hospice of Acadiana on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Brandon Guillory (Tammy); and a host of nieces and nephews.
Lillie Mae...
Errol James Burke
Oct 10, 2026
Funeral Mass for Errol James Burke of Mansura will begin at 11:30am on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum in Mansura.
Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Yvonne Burke of Alexandria and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
He...
Ronald Jude Plauche, Sr.
Oct 9, 2026
Ronald Jude Plauché, Sr.
June 14, 1942 — October 9, 2026, Lettsworth, Louisiana
Funeral Mass for Ronald Jude Plauché, Sr. of Lettsworth will begin at 10:30am Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Entombment will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mausoleum.
Ronald “Jude” Plauché, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at...
Chief Gerald Mayeux
Oct 7, 2026
Funeral Mass for Gerald Mayeux of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Monday, October 12th, 2026 beginning at 9:00am with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery # 2.
Chief Gerald, age 87, passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home of Hessmer on Wednesday, October 7th,...
Travis Uylessy Francisco, Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Travis Uylessy Francisco, Jr., of Hessmer, LA, who left this world on October 6, 2026, just shy of his second birthday.
Born on October 18, 2024, Travis brought joy and light to the lives of those who knew him. He was full of laughter and wonder. His infectious smile and...
Imogene Gaspard
Oct 5, 2026
Imogene (aka Genie, Nonie) was born on January 25, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to Oscar and Eleanor Ortego. After the war, the family returned to Hamburg, LA where Imogene and her siblings were raised on a family farm. She and her husband, Charles Gaspard, maintained the farm until 2024 when their health declined. Imogene was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Francis J Scallan
Oct 3, 2026
Graveside Service for Francis Joseph Scallan of Pollock, LA will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery #2 in Cottonport on Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginning at 1:00PM.
Francis Joseph Scallan, 78, passed away at Woods Haven Nursing Care on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Crystal Scallan; son, Jamie Scallan...
Joanne Jenkins
Oct 1, 2026
Joanne Jenkins was born on May 5,1955 in Cottonport, Louisiana to the late Frank Jenkins Sr. and Lee Margie Jenkins (Sutton) who preceded her in death.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00AM at Golden Chain Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport, LA.
A Time of Peace:
Joanne Jenkins her number was called to go home to her final resting...
George "Randy" Mobley
Sep 29, 2026
A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of George Randolph “Randy” Mobley of Cottonport will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport, with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., followed by a Rosary prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will...
Hilda Mae Porterie
Sep 20, 2026
Funeral service for Hilda Mae Porterie, resident of Port Arthur formerly of Marksville, will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Blue Town (2766 HWY 1192, Marksville, LA 71351) with Rev. Lawrence Porterie officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Baptist Cemetery in Blue Town.
Hilda Mae Porterie, age 83, passed away on...
Dcn Douglas Mark Moreau
Sep 17, 2026
Funeral Mass for Deacon Doug Mark Moreau of Cottonport will take place at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church on Monday, September 21, 2026, beginning at 11:00AM with Fr. Charlie Ray and the Clergy of the Diocese of Alexandria officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery #2.
Dcn Doug Mark Moreau, 69, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September...
Clay Elmer
Sep 15, 2026
Memorial Mass for Clay Elmer of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Moncla with Fr. Albi Mulloth officiating. Private burial will be held.
Clay Elmer, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his home from a short battle with stomach cancer.
Clay graduated from Marksville High School...
Reginald Blackman, Sr.
Sep 15, 2026
Funeral Mass for Reginald Joseph Blackman, Sr. of Mansura will take place at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, beginning at 11:00AM with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Reginald Joseph Blackman, Sr., 84, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Those left to...
Dillon James Bordelon
Sep 12, 2026
Services for Mr. Dillon James Bordelon will be held on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 1:00pm in Plaucheville, LA at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church with Rev. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will commence immediately following services in the church cemetery in Plaucheville.
Dillon, age 77, was born on February 17, 1949, and passed away at his home on September 12th, 2026, surrounded...
Carl "Sonny" Barton, Sr.
Sep 11, 2026
Funeral service for Carl “ Sonny” Barton, Sr. of Mansura will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul the Apostle Cemetery in Mansura. Visitation will begin at 9:00am on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.
Carl “Sonny” Barton Sr.,...
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