Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Opelousas-Funeral services for Carol Faye Goutro will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA.  Interment will be at the First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Melville, Louisiana. Pastor Samuel Ham will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be held at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home...

Jul 27, 2021

Private services for Donna have been scheduled at a later date. The family requests that their wishes for privacy be respected.

Jul 26, 2021

Church Point - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas "Tommy" Shane Wimberly, age 44, a resident of Church Point, LA, on Monday, July 26, 2021.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in...

Jul 26, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mr. Roy Joseph Guidry, age 69, on Monday, July 26, 2021. He lived his life for his grandson and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Roy is survived by his step-son, Carlos Delcambre; daughter, Casey Guidry; sister, Linda Guidry; and grandson,...

Jul 24, 2021

Opelousas-A Mass of Christian Burial for Claire Veillon Landry will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Msgr. Keith DeRouen and Fr. Paul Bienvenu will concelebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas, LA.

Claire Veillon Landry...

Jul 24, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for John Malcolm Melancon at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas.  Father Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, La.

It is with heavy hearts...

Jul 21, 2021

A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Kathy Louise Frady Nealy, a 25-year resident of Opelousas, will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.Visitation will begin at 9:00am until the time of service. Rite of Committal and burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery....

Jul 21, 2021

Opelousas – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Rose Marie Deville Burleigh at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Opelousas.  The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Jul 20, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services for Harold L. Langlois will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel in the Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will officiate the service.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville, LA....

Jul 19, 2021

Lawtell - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Lacie Marie McMillan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell, La. Father Darren Eldridge and Father Ted Broussard will concelebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow at St. Bridget Church Cemetery.

It is with heavy hearts we...

Jul 15, 2021

Krotz Springs - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mary Beth Soileau Morton at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Krotz Springs, LA.  Father Michael DeBlanc and Deacon Clayton Hollier will officiate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in St. Anthony of Padua Church...

Jul 14, 2021

Melville - Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mrs. Myrtle Ray Circello at 1:00pm on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at St. John's Catholic Church in Melville, LA.  Father Stephen Ugwu will officiate the service.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Melville, LA.

Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Jul 14, 2021

Dr. Rodney “Jason” Hatfield, resident of Washington, LA passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, while hiking up the Bright Angel Trail in The Grand Canyon National Park.

Jason was born in Shreveport on December 6, 1976, to Rodney and Susan Hatfield. He attended Hall Summit High School and graduated in 1994. He attended college at...

Jul 10, 2021

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Oliver Dean Artigue at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre, LA.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre.  Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass.  Readers are Renee Fontenot and Andrew...

Jul 10, 2021

Anne Marie Hollier succumbed to illness recently. A native of Opelousas, this lifelong educator had an indelible influence on the lives of thousands of students, student-athletes, competitors, admirers, and colleagues. Her love for family, friends, and faith was unparalleled among those who had the great pleasure of knowing her. To know her was to love her. Her passion for...

Jul 10, 2021

Opelousas- Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas Clifford Darbonne, age 95, will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.  in the Skip Montet Memorial Chapel at Lafond Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas.  Deacon Jermone Collins will officiate the services.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Visitation will...

Jul 5, 2021

Opelousas - Funeral services for Pamela Anne Bellow will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas, La.  Deacon Jerome Collins will conduct the service.  Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 10:00 a.m....

Jul 5, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Edward Langlois at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Opelousas, La. The Very Reverend Monsignor Keith J. DeRouen will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held in...

Jul 5, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Willie Mae "Billie" Perry Dossmann Mackey will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 at St. Landry Catholic Church.  Reverend Neal Petitt will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, from 9:00...

Jul 4, 2021

Funeral services for Ms. Mildred “Millie” Whipp will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the services.

Millie bore her lifelong cross of suffering with great faith and dignity, and on Sunday, July 4,...