Obituaries

Mansura, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Mansura, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Andrekia Jackson

Andrekia Jackson

Dec 26, 2025

Andrekia Latrelle Jackson

September 10, 1976 ~ December 26, 2025

Moreauville, LA



Andrekia Jackson age 49, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Rapides Hospital in Alexandria, LA. 

Funeral Mass for Andrekia Latrelle Jackson will begin at 3:00PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Our lady of Sorrow Church in Moreauville, LA, with Fr. Joshua Burch officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart...

Chris Gerard Guillory

Chris Gerard Guillory

Dec 26, 2025

Visitation for Chris Gerard Guillory of Plaucheville will begin at 8:00am until 11:00am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Moreauville. Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Cemetery in Plaucheville. Immediately following the burial a reception will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall in Dupont. 

Chris Gerard Guillory, age 63, passed away on December 26, 2025,...

Ike Jenkins, Jr.

Ike Jenkins, Jr.

Dec 23, 2025

Funeral service for Ike Jenkins, Jr. of Evergreen will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Golden Chain Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport.

Ike Jenkins, Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Baton Rouge. Ike was a man of many passions,...

Donald Jenkins Sr.

Donald Jenkins Sr.

Dec 18, 2025

Donald Jenkins Sr., age 69, of Jackson, LA passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura, LA.

Visitation will begin at 8:00AM until time of service, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home...

Millie Marie Norman Bump

Millie Marie Norman Bump

Dec 16, 2025

Funeral service for Millie Marie Norman Bump of Jonesville will begin at 2:00pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the Wesley Chapel of Simmesport. Burial will follow at the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Simmesport.

Millie, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Jonesville.

Those left to cherish her memory are a host of nieces and nephews;...

Rodney Jude Tassin

Rodney Jude Tassin

Dec 16, 2025

Funeral Mass for Rodney Jude Tassin of Pineville will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville with Fr. Joshua Burch officiating. Entombment and Military Honors will follow at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

Rodney Jude Tassin, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Hessmer Nursing Home. Rodney proudly served in the...

Gerald Mark Roy

Gerald Mark Roy

Dec 15, 2025

Gerald Mark Roy, passed away at his residence in Hessmer, Louisiana on December 15, 2025 at the age of 89.

Gerald was a proud retiree of the US Airforce and Army. He proudly served in the Vietnam War. Gerald dedicated over 12 years of his life to serving in the United States Air Force where he made a significant impact as...

Malachi E. Eldridge

Malachi E. Eldridge

Dec 10, 2025

Funeral service for Malachi Ezekiel Eldridge of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura with Rev. Chris Augustine officiating. Burial will follow at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Cottonport.

Malachi E. Eldridge, age 8, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.

Those left to cherish his...

Wayne “Joey” Chesne, Jr.

Wayne “Joey” Chesne, Jr.

Dec 8, 2025

A private memorial service will be held for Wayne “Joey” Chesne of Simmesport.

Wayne Joseph Chesne, Jr., age 57, passed away at his home in Simmesport on Monday, December 8, 2025. As a dedicated Veteran and EMS professional, Joey devoted his life to protecting, serving, and caring for others in every role he undertook. An avid fan of heavy metal music,...

Larayne Ann Bordelon

Larayne Ann Bordelon

Dec 7, 2025

(November 28, 1942 – December 7, 2025)

A Family Memorial Service for Larayne Ann Bordelon was held on Friday, Dec. 26 at Escude Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment of her ashes will occur at a later date under the direction of Escude Funeral Home, Mansura, La.

Larayne, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Rapides General Hospital, surrounded by her loving...

Alberta Bowman Moreau

Alberta Bowman Moreau

Dec 6, 2025

Mary Alberta Bowman Moreau, a resident of Yellow Bayou, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was 80 years old.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, beginning at 2:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church of Simmesport, with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Burial will...

Ned Bert Joesph Moreau

Ned Bert Joesph Moreau

Dec 3, 2025

Ned Bert Joseph Moreau, age 65, passed away at his home in Simmesport on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Kenneth Moreau (Rhiannon); grandchild, Kenzie Ann Moreau; his siblings, Clint Moreau and Roxanne Bilodeau; and his nieces and nephew, Holli Moreau, Danielle Thibodeaux, and...

Carter Paul Chesne

Carter Paul Chesne

Dec 2, 2025

Funeral service for Carter Paul Chesne of Angola, LA will take place at the Tabernacle Baptist Church of Simmesport on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor James Wynn officiating.

Carter Chesne, age 19, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. 

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Donnie Chesne (Blaine) and Vanessa Purpera (Dwayne);...

Glynn Joseph Firmin Sr.

Glynn Joseph Firmin Sr.

Nov 30, 2025

Glynn Joseph Firmin Sr., age 71, passed away on November 30, 2025, at his residence in Simmesport, LA. 

Funeral Mass for Glenn Firmin Sr. will begin at 11:30AM, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Simmesport on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Burial will follow at Christ the King Mausoleum. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00PM to 9:00PM, at Escude...

Roy Michel Gremillion

Roy Michel Gremillion

Nov 29, 2025

Funeral Mass for Roy Michel Gremillion of Mansura will begin at 11:30am on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Entombment & Military Honors will follow at the St. Paul Mausoleum in Mansura.

Roy Michel Gremillion, age 94, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home in Mansura...

Linda Kay Graham

Linda Kay Graham

Nov 26, 2025

Funeral Mass for Linda Kay Marie Graham of Hessmer will take place at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Monday, December 1st, 2025 beginning at 10:30am with Rev. Kenneth Michiels officiating. Entombment will follow at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Mausoleum.

Linda Graham, age 81, passed away at The Carpenter House of Lafayette on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025. 

Those left to cherish her memory...

Thomas Nicholson, Sr.

Thomas Nicholson, Sr.

Nov 23, 2025

Thomas Nolan Nicholson, Sr., age 79, died on November 23, 2025, at his residence in Cottonport.

Tommy, as he was known to most, was born on January 3, 1946, in Plaucheville, Louisiana. One of five children of Nolan and Audrey Nicholson, Tommy was the only son and kept his sisters entertained. He married his wife of 58 years, Peggy Ann Armand,...

Marie Jackson Barker

Marie Jackson Barker

Nov 21, 2025

Funeral service for Marie Jackson Barker will take place at the Shiloh Baptist Church of Hamburg on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 beginning at 11:00am with Rev. Gayle Carter officiating. Burial will take place at the Shiloh Baptist Cemetery.

Marie Baker, age 77, passed away at the Valley View Nursing Home of Marksville on Friday, November 21st, 2025. 

Those left to cherish her...

Kenneth John Juneau

Kenneth John Juneau

Nov 19, 2025

Memorial Mass for Kenneth John Juneau of Cottonport will begin at 11:00am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport with Fr. Charlie Ray officiating. Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Innis.

Kenneth J. Juneau, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Bordelonville.

Those left to cherish his memory are...

Kenneth Joseph Mayeux

Kenneth Joseph Mayeux

Nov 18, 2025

Kenneth Joseph Mayeux, born September 24, 1961, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Kenneth was a kind and gentle soul whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew him.

A lifelong resident of Mansura, Kenneth devoted 30 years of his life to Paragon Casino Resort, where his dedication and strong work ethic earned him the respect and admiration of his...