Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Alayna Mary Bordelon

Alayna Mary Bordelon

Jul 25, 2025

Memorial Mass for Alayna Mary Bordelon of Marksville will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Church of Bordelonville on Monday, July 28th, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Peter Catholic Mausoleum

Alayna Bordelon, age 41, passed away at the family home in Bordelonville on Friday, July 25th, 2025. 

Those left to...

Brandi Kryslynn Newsom

Brandi Kryslynn Newsom

Jul 25, 2025

Funeral services for Brandi Kryslynn Newsom of Long Bridge are currently pending. 

Brandi Newsom, age 43, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home in Long Bridge.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 22 years, Eric Newsom; daughter, Katie Dauzat (Gavin); sons, Joel Newsom (Natalie) and Martin Donaghey (Cheyenne); 3 grandchildren: Dominick Donaghey, Maverick Donaghey, and...

Tommy McLain

Tommy McLain

Jul 24, 2025

Swamp Pop Legend and Louisiana Music Hall of Famer

Funeral Mass for Tommy McLain of Hessmer will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Monday, July 28th, 2025 beginning at 10:00am. Burial will take place at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery #2.

Tommy McLain, the soulful voice of Louisiana swamp pop and a beloved figure in American...

Randal John Reech

Randal John Reech

Jul 23, 2025

Funeral Mass for Randal J. Reech of Bordelonville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bordelonville. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Randal J. Reech, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home in Bordelonville. Mr. Reech was the agriculture teacher at Mansura Middle School for many years...

Byron Ray Alexander

Byron Ray Alexander

Jul 18, 2025

Funeral Mass for Byron Ray Alexander of Moreauville will begin at 11:00am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart #1 Cemetery in Moreauville. Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 10:45am on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Escude funeral Home in Moreauville. 

“Behold,...

Mark N. Dufour

Mark N. Dufour

Jul 17, 2025

Memorial visitation for Mark Newton Dufour will begin at 10:00am until 1:00pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Interment will be held privately on a future date.

Mark Newton Dufour, age 62, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Moreauville, Louisiana. A native of Moreauville, Mark was known for his heart of...

Beverly Rabalais

Beverly Rabalais

Jul 13, 2025

Beverly Rabalais, age 57, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA.

She always enjoyed playing cards. Phase 10 was her favorite game, but what she enjoyed most of all was being with her family. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 7:00am to 2:00pm, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, LA. 

Funeral Service will begin at...

Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux

Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux

Jul 8, 2025

Funeral Mass for Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux of Mansura will be held on Saturday, July 12. 2025 beginning at 11:00 AM in St. Paul Catholic Church in Mansura with Father Irion St. Romain officiating. Burial wil follow in the St. Paul Catholic Church Mausoleum.

Pamela Mary DeMars Quebedeaux, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Christus St. Frances...

Karen Marie Jeansonne

Karen Marie Jeansonne

Jul 3, 2025

Funeral service for Karen Marie Jeansonne of Mansura will begin at 12:00pm on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at the Our Lady of Lourdes #3 Cemetery in Fifth Ward. 

Karen Jeansonne, age 45, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home in Bunkie.

Those left to cherish...

Nettie Gautreaux

Nettie Gautreaux

Jun 28, 2025

Funeral service for Nettie Agnes Gautreaux of Simmesport will take place at the United Life Church of Simmesport on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Pastor Daniel Lankford officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

“Lil Nettie” Gautreaux, age 78, passed away at her home in Simmesport on Saturday, June 28th, 2025. 

Those left to cherish her memory...

James Tommy Dupont, Sr.

James Tommy Dupont, Sr.

Jun 26, 2025

Funeral services for James Tommy Dupont, Sr of Big Bend will begin at 12:00pm on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Burial will take place at the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Hamburg.

Tommy Dupont, Sr., age 76, passed away at his home in Big Bend on Thursday, June 26th, 2025. 

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Faye Bailey

Faye Bailey

Jun 24, 2025

Funeral Mass for Faye Bailey of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will be at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Plaucheville. 

Faye Bailey, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters,...

Michael John Mayeux

Michael John Mayeux

Jun 22, 2025

Michael Mayeux, age 46, of Lafayette, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 7:55P.M. Michael was born on September 30, 1979, in Lafayette, LA and a life resident of Lafayette. He graduated from Acadiana High School and was a proud Eagle Scout recipient of two additional palms.

Michael enjoyed spending his days at LARC’S Acadian...

Nelson Laborde

Nelson Laborde

Jun 21, 2025

Nelson Peter Laborde, age 82, of Hessmer passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Hessmer Nursing Home.

Nelson had a love for farming cattle, sweet potatoes, soy beans, and crawfish in Hessmer for over 40 years. He retired from Angola Prison after 19 years of work. He loved and cherished his family the most they were always by each others...

Marvin Ray Guillot, Sr.

Marvin Ray Guillot, Sr.

Jun 19, 2025

Funeral services for Marvin Ray Guillot, Sr. “Smurf” of Hessmer will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 beginning at 1:00 pm in Escude’ Funeral Home of Mansura with Pastor Eric Descant officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Alphonsus Mausoleum in Hessmer.

Marvin Guillot, Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria....

Kevin Michael Laborde

Kevin Michael Laborde

Jun 17, 2025

Funeral Mass for Kevin Michael Laborde of Long Bridge will begin at 11:00am on Monday, June 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery.

Kevin M. Laborde, age 25, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri. Kevin worked so hard and enjoyed his life on the tugboat....

Betty "Love" Johnson

Betty "Love" Johnson

Jun 15, 2025

Funeral services for Betty “Love” Johnson of Mansura will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. John Community Church-Baptist in Marksville with Rev. Charles Guillory officiating. Burial will follow at the St. John Community Church-Baptist Cemetery in Marksville. Visitation will begin at 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at St. John Community Church-Baptist in Marksville....

Jimmy Wayne Bordelon, Jr.

Jimmy Wayne Bordelon, Jr.

Jun 15, 2025

Funeral Mass for Jimmy Wayne Bordelon, Jr. of Plaucheville will begin at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr. Martin Laird officiating. Burial will follow at the Mater Dolorosa Catholic Cemetery in Plaucheville.

Jimmy W. Bordelon, Jr., age 57, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in...

David Bruce Marchand

David Bruce Marchand

Jun 13, 2025

Funeral Mass for David Bruce Marchand of Cottonport will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial will be held at the St. Mary’s No. 2 Cemetery in Cottonport.

David Bruce Marchand, age 75, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Valley View Nursing Home...

Jacob Lawrence Spears

Jacob Lawrence Spears

Jun 9, 2025

Jacob Lawrence Spears, age 42, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Melanie Hurst Spears; children, Trevar (Gabbi) Spears, Hayden Wright, and Tanner Spears; step-children, Gavyn Hurst, Jaydon Hurst, and Egyn Hurst; parents, Henry and Delilah Spears; brother, Courtney (Jessica) Spears; sister, Nicole (Nathan) Leonards; grandchildren, Ryder, Oaklynn, and Maverick; nephew, Austin;...