Oct 12, 2020

Funeral Mass for Dora Andress of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Thursday, October 15th, 2020 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. John Wiltse officiating and assisted by Rev. Anthony “Fr. Raj” Dharmaraj. Burial will take place at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Dora Andress, age 93, passed away at her...

Oct 12, 2020

Funeral Mass for Marice G. Frederick of Cottonport, LA will begin at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport.  Visitation precedes the Funeral Mass from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Friday, also at the church. Entombment will be held in the St Mary’s Assumption Mausoleum in Cottonport.

Marice passed...

Oct 10, 2020

Due to Covid mandates, face masks are required to be worn in the funeral home and only 75 people are allowed in at a time. Face masks are required for entry in the church and mausoleum and following the 75% capacity mandates.

Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond Joseph Villemarette of Alexandria will begin at 3:00pm on...

Oct 9, 2020

Funeral Mass for Michael Patrick Burke of Deville will begin at 11am on Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Michael Burke, age 50, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 in...

Oct 7, 2020

Due to Covid mandates, only 75 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time. We ask that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Funeral services for Neil Joseph Mose of Hessmer will begin at 11:00am on Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Mansura.

Neil Joseph Mose, age...

Oct 7, 2020

Due to Covid mandates, only 75 percent of capacity in the facility at a time. Face masked are required before entry. We please ask that you practice social distancing.

Funeral Services for Norma Jane Jones, of Lettsworth, will begin at 10:00am on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Latanache Baptist Church in Batchelor, LA. Burial will...

Oct 4, 2020

Due to Covid mandates, only 75 people are allowed in the funeral home at a time. Face masks are required before entry. We please ask that you practice social distancing and please be brief to allow for others to pay their respects.

Funeral services for Chadwick David Pepiton, formerly of Bordelonville resident of Deridder, will begin at...

Oct 1, 2020

Funeral Mass for Mona Armand of Cottonport will begin at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. John Wiltse officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery.

Mona Armand, age 65, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. Mona had...

Oct 1, 2020

Graveside service for Jimmy Kelly, Sr. will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church in Bordelonville. Burial will be in St. James Baptist Cemetery.

Jimmy Kelly, Sr., 68, resident of Marksville, departed this life on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte....

Sep 30, 2020

The celebration of life for Jerry Alan Barnes of Deville will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 10:00am-7:00pm, located at the Deville Volunteer Fire Station (1244 HWY 115 Deville, LA 71328).

Jerry Alan Barnes, age 45, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife...

Sep 30, 2020

Due to Covid mandates, face masks are required to be worn in the funeral home and only 75 are allowed in at a time. Please practice social distancing.

A visitation for Dale Juneau of Mansura will begin at 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. A rosary...

Sep 27, 2020

Memorial services for Presley James Bordelon of Simmesport will begin at 6:00pm on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Life Point Baptist Church in Mansura.

Presley Bordelon, age 58, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 20...

Sep 27, 2020

Funeral services for John M. Lewis will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the St. Richard Catholic Church in Hickory Hill. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

John Lewis, age 79, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at his daughter’s home in Pineville.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Sep 25, 2020

Due to Covid Mandates, the funeral home will be limited to 75 at a time and the church will be limited to 75% capacity. Face mask will be required before entering.

Funeral Mass for Carol Ann Jeansonne of Plaucheville will begin at 1:00pm on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in Plaucheville with Fr....

Sep 25, 2020

Memorial mass for Donny Andress of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Anthony “Fr. Raj” Dharmaraj officiating. Inurnment will take place at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.

Donny Andress, age 61, passed away at the Riviere de Soleil Nursing Home of...

Sep 22, 2020

Due to Covid Mandates, the funeral home will be limited to 75 people at a time and the church will be limited to 75% capacity. Face mask are required before entry. The family ask that visitors please be swift and brief to allow for other visitors to pay their respects.

Memorial Mass for Christian Romero will begin at...

Sep 22, 2020

Funeral Mass for Mable Bordelon of Moreauville will begin at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville.  Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Mable Bordelon, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home in Dupont.

Those left to cherish...

Sep 20, 2020

Funeral Services for Marine Dupas of Moreauville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Moreauville.

Marine Dupas, age 92, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Freddie Porterie of Marksville, La.

She was the oldest daughter...

Sep 19, 2020

Funeral services for Olla Mae Matthews of Plaucheville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Escude Funeral Home in Cottonport. Burial will follow at the Morning Star Cemetery in Plaucheville.

Olla Matthews, age 92, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Riviere De Soleil Nursing Home in Mansura.

Those...

Sep 15, 2020

Graveside services for Audrey Perry of Marksville will begin at 11:00am on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 of Marksville.

Audrey Mayeaux Perry, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at the Valley View Nursing Home of Marksville.

Those left to cherish her memory are her step-daughter, Cynthia Bueto;...