Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Noah Hudson

Noah Hudson

May 11, 2025

Funeral service for Noah Hudson of Marksville is currently pending. 

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 Smith; 3 grandchildren, Deondre Guillot, Deja Thomas, and Delaylah Thomas; 1 great-grandson, Jaylen Amir Guillot; 9 siblings, Nora Mae Hudson, Leon Anderson, Shirley...

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...

Diane Hedy Bordelon Skiff

Diane Hedy Bordelon Skiff

Apr 10, 2025

Diane Hedy Bordelon Skiff passed away on April 10, 2025, in Ocean Shores, Washington, after a long battle with breast cancer. 

Committal service will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Cemetery #1, Cottonport, LA.

Diane was 69 years old, having been born in Tacoma Park, Maryland, on November 17, 1955. She lived most...

Alfred "Freddie" McGlory, Sr.

Alfred "Freddie" McGlory, Sr.

Apr 10, 2025

Alfred "Freddie" McGlory, Sr., age 82, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Jackson, LA. 

Alfred was born in Pineville, LA and raised in Eola, LA. Alfred was baptized at the age of twelve. In his younger days, he loved to play and shoot pool, dance to music, and enjoyed eating fried fish. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his...

Huron Joseph Gauthier, Sr.

Huron Joseph Gauthier, Sr.

Apr 6, 2025

Funeral Mass for Huron Gauthier, Sr. of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Charles Ray officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s #2 Cemetery in Cottonport.

Huron Gauthier, Sr., age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence in Plaucheville surrounded by his...

Roosevelt "Ham" Sampson, Jr.

Roosevelt "Ham" Sampson, Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

Visitation for Roosevelt “Ham” Sampson, Jr. of Mansura will begin at 9:00am until 11:00am on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home of Mansrua. Burial will follow at St. Paul the Apostle Cemetery in Mansura. 

Roosevelt “Ham” Sampson, Jr., age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.

Those left to cherish his...

Myles Marie Callihan

Myles Marie Callihan

Apr 1, 2025

Myles Marie Callihan, age 70, passed away at Zachary Manor Nursing Home in Zachary, LA on April 1, 2025.  

Funeral Service will begin at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Hamburg. Burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery. 

Funeral Visitation will begin at 11:00am until time of service on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Shiloh Baptist...

Alvin M. St. Romain

Alvin M. St. Romain

Mar 29, 2025

Funeral Mass for Alvin St. Romain of Mansura will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelles officiating. Burial will follow at the Saint Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Mansura.

Alvin St. Romain, 56, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at his residence in Mansura,...

Sarah Brooks

Sarah Brooks

Mar 27, 2025

Funeral Mass for Sarah Mae Brooks of Mansura will take place at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura on Saturday, April 5, 2025, beginning at 11:00am with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will take place at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Mansura.

Sarah Mae Brooks, 90 years old, passed away at her residence in Mansura on Thursday,...