Nathan (Nate) John Normand on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Age 83 years. Son of the late Lamar and Florence Normand from Bordelonville, LA. Survived by his loving spouse of 57 years, Gloria V. Normand. Father of Newell (Shawn) Normand, Debbie (Corey) Robins and Nate (Kimberly) Normand. Brother of the late Amos Normand, Dallas Normand, Lamar "Bob" Normand, Amy Bordelon, Hazel Desselle and Eunice Brouillette. Grandfather of Corey (Ryan Vauk) Robins, Taylor (Madyson) Normand, Sarah Normand, Elise Normand, Emily Normand and Garrett Normand. Great grandfather of Olivia Kate Normand. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Nate served in the Korean War in the U. S. Army. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette with a Bachelor of Arts. He was a retired pharmaceutical sales representative and a member of St. Ann Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, please donate to La Fondation Louisiane, in memory of: Nathan "Nate" John Normand for the purpose of preserving and advancing the French language in Avoyelles Parish.

Funeral services for Una Marie Juneau of Cottonport will take place at the St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 beginning at 10:00am. Visitation will be held at the Escude Funeral Home of Cottonport on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 5:00pm to 9:00 and will re-open the following morning at 8:00am. Burial services will commence at the St. Mary's Catholic Mausoleum #2.
Una Juneau, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. She retired from the Avoyelles Parish School Board System. She was a member and past President of the American Legion Auxillary Unit 186, member of the Catholic Daughters, Ladies Altar Society and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Cottonport. She was also active in Bingo every Thursday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Juneau; parents, Herbert & Lula Bell Firmin; brothers, Marvin Firmin & Edwin Firmin; sister, Grace Edmonds. She is survived by her daughters, Charlene Lemoine of Cottonport, Margaret Lachney (C.J.) of Cottonport, Phyllis Dickinson (Virgus) of Denham Springs; brothers, Arnold Firmin of Cottonport, Herbert Firmin, Jr. of Prairieville, Lillie Ducote of Cottonport; step-son James Juneau (Yvonne) of Lafayette; her eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, & two great-great-grandchildren.
Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Jackie Saucier 78 passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Heart of Georgia Hospice Center in Perry, Georgia. She was surrounded with her loving family.

Jackie was born to the late Alfred and Bessie Goudeau, Goudeau, LA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Kearney Saucier and daughter, Diane Lynn Burton.

The funeral service for Jackie Saucier will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie, LA., her nephew, Billy “Sparkie” Goudeau officiating.
Visitation is 10:00 AM until time of service at 12:00 noon. Burial immediately following in the Bayou Rouge Baptist Cemetery of Evergreen, LA

Jackie was known for her great sense of humor and she was dearly loved by all of her family and friends.

Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Sherry Guerin of Napoleonville, LA and Belinda Reese (Bobby) of Kathleen, GA, her 6 grand-children, Danielle (Brian), Taryn (Matt), Brandi, Justin (Holly), Evan (Tori), and Dylan and her 4 great-grandchildren, Diane Lynn “Dee-Dee”, Tyler, Claire and Jaxon.

She is survived by one sister, Marceline Jackson, Big Cane, LA and two brothers, Alfred Goudeau, Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK, and Clyde Goudeau, Osyka, MS.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie. Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com

Funeral services for Gene Joseph Ponthieux were held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Pastor Sonny Wahl officiating.

Gene Joseph Ponthieux passed away peacefully, entering into eternal rest on November 16, 2016 at the age of 77 years. He was born on January 16, 1939 in Marksville, Louisiana. Gene was predeceased by his father, Edgar Ponthieux; his mother Dorothy Couvillion Ponthieux; his sister, Janet Ponthieux Normand; his niece, Nona Normand Dubea, and his nephew, Blaine Joseph Normand. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Marie Ponthieux and Elizabeth Ponthieux Jones; his granddaughter, Sarah Beth Wahl and his former wife, Carolyn Broussard Ducharme.

Gene graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1961 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education. He continued his advanced education by receiving his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Louisiana State University (LSU) at Baton Rouge in 1965. He began his career in Iberville Parish as a Teacher, Coach and Principal of White Castle High School. In 1980, he continued his career as an Administrator at the Louisiana State Department of Education and then worked in Sales and Marketing with McGraw Hill Publishing Company. In 1995, he returned to the field of education for the newly established Baton Rouge Community College where he was a Dean of Arts and Sciences. He later taught Mathematics at Baton Rouge Community College and River Parishes Community College, where he retired as a Professor in Mathematics.

Those who knew Gene and were close to him experienced his compassion, resilience, tenacity and love of life that touched the lives of so many people during the course of his lifetime. He was a loving father, teacher, mentor and confidant who always encouraged others to reach for the top, pursue their dreams, and never give up on climbing the mountain to achieve success. Because of his positive influence, he helped to change the course of many lives.

Donations may be made to the LA Heart Association at 901 Sheridan Ave., Springhill, LA 71075 or to the National Parkinson Foundation at 200 SE 1st St. Suite 800, Miami, FL 33137 in memory of Gene Ponthieux.

Funeral services will be held for Donald Lachney,Sr. on Wednesday November 23, 2016 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, La. with Rev. Jacob Crawford officiating. Interment will be in Cushman. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Mr. Lachney, age 64, of Marksville, passed away at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. On Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He was preceded in death by his Parents Cilton and Mae Dauzat Lachney, two brothers J.C. Lachney and Bufford Lachney, two sisters Lolita Hariford and Ruth Fountain.

He is survived by his wife of 15 years Kim Lachney, son Donald Lacney, Jr. and his wife Skyla of Opelousas, daughter Susan Mary Lachney of Youngsville, sister Vivian Littleton and husband Ezra, 3 step-sons Kevin Gaspard and wife Sara of Mansura; Justin Gaspard and wife Ashley of Fifth Ward; Cody Gaspard and wife Maranda of Marksville 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 7 step-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will Donald Lachney, Jr., Brandon Lachney, Gabriel Lachney, Kevin Gasprd, Justin Gaspard, Cody Gaspard. Serving as honorary will be Keith Gaspard.

Mr. T-Don was the owner of Don’s Mechanic Shop in Fifth Ward.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 22, 2016 in the chapel from 5:00pm until service time Wednesday.

Floyd Soileau
BIG CANE - Funeral services for Floyd Soileau will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the chapel of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie with the Bros. Danny Broussard and David Broussard officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Bayou Jacque Church of Christ Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Mr. Soileau, age 78 of Big Cane, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 19, 1938.
He is preceded in death by a son, Robin Soileau; his parents, Fabius and Edna Boudreaux Soileau; sister, Doris Soileau Johnson; and a half-brother, Fabius Soileau.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Marie Hammond Soileau of Big Cane; his children, Keith (Elaine) Soileau of Baton Rouge, Terrance (Missy) Soileau of Gonzales, and Debbie Soileau of Oakdale; a brother, Leo Soileau of Valdosta, Georgia; sisters, Genevieve O’Neal of Dallas,Texas, Yvonne Yokes of Rochester, New York, Amelia Goldberg of Houston, Texas and Emily Beard of Waxia, Texas; grandchildren, Becky Dantin, Marshall Dantin, Anthony Soileau, Alejandra Soileau, Ryan Soileau, Kristen Soileau, Kelli Soileau, Allison Soileau and Sarah Soileau; and five great-grandchildren.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com

Ambrose Woodson
DEVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Ambrose Woodson will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Deville Pentecostal Church, Deville with the Reverends Randy Harper and Robert Daniel officiating. A private family graveside service with full Military Honors will be held at the Belgard Family Cemetery, in Deville under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home of Ball.
Mr. Woodson, age 82, of Deville entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Colonial Nursing Home in Marksville.
Ambrose Woodson was born to Monroe and Tressie Woodson. He was a loving father, devoted husband and faithful Christian. He cherished time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. After proudly serving in the United States Air Force, he was employed for 52 years at Huey P. Long Memorial Hospital where he retired as the Clinical Chief of Pathology. He served faithfully for many years as a board member and Sunday School Superintendent for the Deville Pentecostal Church. In his spare time he was an avid gardener.
He is preceded in death by his son, Gregory A. Woodson; one daughter-in-law, Pam Woodson; one sister, Corrine Vail; and one brother, Hilton E. Woodson.
Those left to cherish his memory include, his loving wife of 58 years, Margie Woodson; one son, Larry A. Woodson; one daughter, Lisa (Randy) Neal; two brothers, Alvinel (Betty) Woodson and Elbert Wayne (Shirley) Woodson; three sisters, Charlie Dean (Harmon) Belgard, Mary (John Junior) Price and Janis (Darrell) Jolly; seven grandchildren, Amber, Georgianna (Gabe), Clint, Sam, Aaron, James and Hayden; two great grandchildren, Mia and Ava; and also survived by a host of family and friends.

Delories Elmira Bell Lanehart
LETTSWORTH - Funeral services for Delories Elmira Bell Lanehart of Lettsworth will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport. Burial will be held at Tree of Life Baptist Cemetery in Lettsworth. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Escude Funeral Home in Simmesport.
Delories Elmira Bell Lanehart, age 54, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal home on the afternoon of Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home. She was surrounded and supported by her loving husband and family. While we are uncertain of why she departed this life, we are confident that when God says, ''Old thy good and faithful servant well done, come now and enter unto they rest, we who believe on Him know we will see her again. 
She was born on November 10, 1962.
Mrs. Lanehart was a life-long resident of Lettsworth, Louisiana, but periodically lived in New Orleans only to return to her home town. She was baptized at an early age in 1969 by the late Reverend Henry of the Tree of Life Baptist Church. She was honored to serve as the church’s secretary and lived a life as a devout Christian. She was a graduate of Pointe Coupee High School where she developed her talents as a pianist. She attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, but soon realized her calling was in nursing. She graduated from Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans but brought her skills and talents to her home community where she worked as a registered nurse in geriatric psych, pediatrics and long term care. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmira Reynolds Bell, and John Paul Bell.
Mrs. Lanehart is survived by her soul mate and love of her life for the last 32 years, her husband, Mr. Samuel Lanehart, Sr.; her step-children: Tongila Lanehart (Calvin) Jones, De’Oandra (Latisha) Lanehart and Theron (Nichole) Lanehart; her best friend, confidant and sister, Shawna Bell Mitchell; step-brother, Minister Gregory Brooks; step-sister, Kasandra Adams; her beloved God children: Nadia Elizabeth Turner (niece), Xavier Elijah Mitchell (nephew), Nytavis Beco (nephew) and Alaydea Serf (cousin); great aunt, Judy Mae Rachel; uncles, Joseph Francois and Roosevelt Hatford; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends to celebrate her homegoing.

Lillian Prier
MANSURA - Funeral services for Lillian Prier of Hessmer, formerly a resident of Mansura, will take place at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura on Saturday, December 3, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. with Father Irion St. Romain officiating. Burial will commence at the St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held that morning at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura beginning at 8 a.m.
Lillian Brooks Prier, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at the Hessmer Nursing Facility in Hessmer. Lillian was born on March 24, 1933 to the late Harry and Louisiana Sampson Brooks.
Lillian was a member of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, member of the St. Peter Claver Court 174, and member of the Altar Society. She worked and retired from the Garan Manufacturing Clothing and Textile Plant in Marksville. Lillian married the late Allen J. Prier in February of 1950 and to this union, six children were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, three sisters, one brother, and her son-in-law.
Lillian leaves to cherish her precious memories, two daughters, Gilda Prier Augustine of Mansura, Marcia Demouy (Mike) Jones of Fifth Ward; three sons, Allen J Prier, Jr. of Mansura, James (Janice) Prier of Mansura, and Kenneth Prier of Mansura; and one step-son, Ernest (Alice) Prier of Richmond, California; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Michael (Sarah) Brooks of Mansura and Charles (Patricia) Brooks of Mansura; one sister, Antoinette Brooks of Kansas City, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dianne Marie Cooper
MANSURA - Funeral services for Dianne Marie Cooper of Mansura are currently pending. Burial will be held at the St. Paul Cemetery in Mansura. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Dianne Cooper, age 71, passed away at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Dianne was born on May 9, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to the late Edward Lee Nicholas and Phyllis Ann Williams. She was united in holy matrimony to the late Billy Ray Cooper, where she moved to Louisiana in 1996. Throughout her time in Louisiana, she worked for Avoyelles Sheriff’s Office where she earned the title of Sergeant for so many years. Diane was preceded in death by her father, Edward Nicholas; sister, Elaine Davis; and husband, Billy Ray Cooper.
Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Phyllis Williams of California; sons, Anthony Lee Brown of California and Brian Lemont Brown of California; sister, Susan Lee Hall of California; three sister-in-laws; four brother-in-laws; and seven grandchildren: Amber Brown of California, Ebony Brown of California, Titanna Cole Brown of California, Avianna Brown of California, Kianna Brown of California, Bernard Brown of California, and Brian McKnight, Jr. of California; and three special friends, Demple Prater, Anitra Prater, and Ola Zone.

Coy Rodgers
SIMMESPORT - Funeral services for Coy Rodgers will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Simmesport with Bro. James Wynn officiating. Burial will follow in the Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery in Simmesport under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
Visitation will be at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Simmesport on Friday, November 25, 2016 beginning at 5 p.m. and on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 7 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m.
Mr. Rodgers, age 82, of Lettsworth, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1934. He was a retired farmer and sawmill owner.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Bennett Rodgers; son, David Lynn Rodgers; his parents, Will and Della Rogers; his sisters, Catherine Eldridge, Idabell Causey, Ollie May Scherrer and Dellamay Keys; and his brothers, Roy Rodgers, Jessie Rogers and Rawleigh “Rollie” Rodgers.
He is survived by five daughters, Elizabeth Rodgers (Jerry) Mitchell of Mansura, Rosemary Rodgers (Patrick) Rabalais of Simmesport, Brenda Rodgers (Brent) Barr of Simmesport, Pamela (Earl) Adams of Simmesport and Sherry Rodgers (Eric) Carver of Plaucheville; three sons, Phillip (Susan) Rodgers of Hamburg, Boyd Dewayne (Melissa) Rodgers of Lettsworth and Coy (Michelle) Rodgers of Lettsworth; one brother, Dale (Sharon) Rogers of Lettsworth; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and two great, great-grandchildren.

Mary Ellen Lemoine Hutchinson
BATON ROUGE - A Memorial Mass for Mary Ellen Lemoine Hutchinson will begin at 11 a.m. at St Pius X Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 officiated by Father Frank Bass. The graveside service and inurnment will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at St Pius X Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, from 9 a.m. until the rosary at 10:30 a.m.
Mary Ellen Lemoine Hutchinson, 77 years old, was called to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully on November 22, 2016. She entered this world on November 3, 1939 in Plaucheville born to Howard and Frankie Lemoine.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Arthur Hutchinson; son, Shane Michael Hutchinson; and parents, Howard and Frankie Lemoine.
Mary is survived by two sons, Jeffery Joseph (girlfriend, Aurora) Hutchinson and Mark Steven (Kerrie) Hutchinson; three grandchildren, Christian, Morgan and Luke Hutchinson; sister; Nancy Rabalais; three brothers, Paul Lemoine, Ernie Lemoine and Duke Lemoine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Lemoine, Ernie Lemoine, Duke Lemoine and Bruce Rabalais.
In lieu of flowers the family would prefer that masses be offered in her memory. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook by visiting www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com.

Funeral services for Ms. Nickie Lynn Ponthieux will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville. Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery #2. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Nickie Lynn Ponthieux, age 34 of Marksville, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2016 at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mitchell Ponthieux, paternal grandfather Clarance Ponthieux, Jr., maternal grandfather, Nolan Lachney.

“As I came on this earth with great suffering, I leave it with great suffering. My gift to the world, God and Family are my four children. Now I go to be restored, body and soul, to my father in the Heavenly Realm.” In the name of Jesus and his precious blood. Amen.

Survivors include one son, Gannon Myers of Marksville, three daughters, Ally Buxton of Centerpoint, Allison Myers of Marksville, Candance Myers of Marksville, parents, Christine Ponthieux and Mark Ponthieux of Marksville and one brother, Patrick P. Ponthieux of Marksville, paternal grandmother Betty Barbin of Marksville, maternal grandmother, Sylvia Wiley of Marksville.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, on Sunday, November 27, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of services on Monday.

Martin "Coudean/Buff" Joseph Villemarette
MANSURA - Funeral services for Martin “Coudean/Buff” Villemarette of Mansura will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Irion St. Romain officiating.Entombment will be in the St. Paul Mausoleum. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 beginning at 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with rosary at 7pm at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura and will resume Tuesday morning at 8 a.m.
Martin Villemarette, age 84, passed away at Grace Home Hospice in Alexandria on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born on March 2, 1932.
Martin was honorably discharged from U.S. National Guard and was a carpenter by trade for most of his life. He was a family man, enjoying get-togethers with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Stories of his childhood and his life lessons were often told to his children and grandchildren. Music was a pass-time for Buff constantly whistling, singing, or occasionally playing the harmonica. His favorite hobby was fishing for gar on the bayou. His personality was a comical one; and if he was teasing or making fun of you, it was because he truly loved you. He will be missed dearly by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theogene and Eugenia Villemarette; sister, Marjorioe Normand; and brothers, Roland Villemarette, Huron Villemarette, Louis Villemarette, Rodney Villemarette, and Paul Villemarette.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Lorena Villemarette of Mansura; son, Dale (Vicky) Villemarette of Alexandria; daughters, Mona (Aaron) Willford of Deville, Charla (Bill) Logan of Lafayette, Terry (Ricky) Armand of Mansura, and Ashly (Blaine) Brouillette of Marksville; brother, Warren Villemarette of Laplace; sisters, Ramona Bordelon of Hessmer and Virginia Lemoine of Laplace; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers: Colby Armand, Derek Chesne, Payton Logan, Ricky Armand, Blaine Brouillette, and Parker Logan. Honorary pallbearers, will be Bill Logan and Aaron Willford.

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Eugene "Gene" James LaBorde
BOSSIER CITY - Funeral services celebrating the life of Eugene “Gene” James LaBorde will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Bossier City at 10 a.m. with Father Pike Thomas officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be on Monday, November, 28, 2016 from 5 p.m. until a rosary service at 7 p.m. at Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton.
Eugene “Gene” James LaBorde, 85, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in Bossier City. was born on December 17, 1930 in Marksville but Gene moved to Bossier City in 1950 to start his family. He was a lifelong member of Christ the King Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He was a Master Cabinet Maker for 46 years. He began his career at Bossier Millworks where he worked for 27 years.
In 1976, he opened and ran his own business, LaBorde's Custom Cabinets until he retired. Gene enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling with his family. He will be remembered as a kind, generous and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his father Cloger LaBorde and mother Lorinda Bonnette; brothers, Nolan and Rosemond; sister, Lirel; and grandson Christopher Taylor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Audrey Dupuy LaBorde; his sister, RaeAnna LaBorde; children, Glenn LaBorde, Ann LaBorde (Chester) Simpson, Randall (Mary Sue) LaBorde, Celeste LaBorde (Dan) Foster, Clare (Steve) Gordon, Monica LaBorde, Cecilia (Bobby “Von”) Berry, Stephanie (Paul) Webb and Yvonne (Kelly) Walker; grandchildren, Sharon LaBorde, Jean Paul LaBorde, Roger LaBorde, Renée Mitchell, Abigail James, Penny DeTello, Madeline Naquin, Matthew Olinde, Reade Webb and Lucas Webb; and great-grandchildren, Valerie Naquin and Nathan Mitchell.

Louis Patrick Gaspard (PG, Patch, Grumps), age 60, peacefully passed away November 19, 2016 at Ochsner Main Campus Hospital in Jefferson, LA. Patrick was born in Marksville, LA to Allen and Amy Gaspard on March 1, 1956. He married Tanya Clement Gaspard on April 21, 2000 in LaPlace, LA.

Patrick is survived by Tanya Gaspard, Vincent Gaspard (Mechelle), Barrette Trosclair, Jr. (Kristy), Austin Trosclair (Erika) and Destiny Trosclair, Paul Gaspard, David Gaspard (Rhonda), Edwina (Sis) Deselle (Mickey), Allen Gaspard (Denise), Karsyn Trosclair, Nola Trosclair, and Callan Trosclair along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Patrick is preceded in death by Allen Gaspard, Sr., Amy Gaspard, Amy (Cotine) Gaspard, Joseph (Joey) Gaspard and Dale A. Clement, Sr.

A memorial service with visitation will be held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in LaPlace on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Joseph Jacobs
HICKORY HILL - Funeral services for Earl “Dunnie” Joseph Jacobs, Sr. will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. in the Starlight Baptist Church in Hickory Hill. Burial will take place in the Starlight Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Escude' Funeral Home of Mansura.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 beginning at 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. Saturday morning until time of service.
“Dunnie,” age 72, resident of Marksville, died November 23, 2016 at the Oakhaven Community Care Center in Centerpoint. He was born on April 25, 1943.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clardy and Clara (Desselle) Jacobs; brother, Alfred Jacobs; and a grandchild, Enjolie Jones.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Dawn Pendergraff Jacobs of Marksville; daughters, Nichole Jacobs of Alexandria, Jasmine Jacobs of Marksville and Rosalie Grant of Kansas City, Missouri.; sons, Preston Jacobs of Marksville, Earl Jacobs, Jr. of Overland Park, Kansas, and Paul Jacobs of Colorado; sisters, Anita Jacobs Holley of Flint, Michigan, Christine Gilbert of Flint, Michigan and Florence Jacobs of Flint, Michigan; brothers, Gilbert Jacobs, “Suman” Jacobs of Flint, Michigan and Clardy Jacobs, Jr. of Flint, Michigan; and 15 grandchildren.

Paul Johnson
MOREAUVILLE - Funeral services for Paul Johnson of Moreauville will take place at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Moreauville on Friday, December 2, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will commence at the Sacred Heart Catholic Mausoleum. Funeral services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will also be held that morning at the Escude Funeral Home of Moreauville from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Paul Johnson, age 90, passed away at the Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital of Alexandria on Monday, November 28, 2016. He was born on May 18, 1926.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loyola Johnson; parents, Henry and Vergie Martin Johnson; siblings, Joseph Johnson, Lenora Celestine, Ebenezer Johnson, Mamie Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Helen Kyle, and Gertie Kyle.
He is survived by his children, Sherry Johnson of New Orleans, Senta Johnson of New Orleans, Sibyl Johnson of Shreveport, Bonnie Johnson of Shreveport, Althea (Luther) Grissom of Bossier City, Leasia Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia, Randy Johnson of Marksville, and Farrell (Carolyn) Johnson Moreauville; brother, Johnny Johnson (Mary) of Cottonport; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Linda Gagnard
DUPONT - Funeral services for Linda Gagnard of Cottonport will take place at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Dupont on Thursday, December 1, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will commence at the Immaculate Conception Mausoleum. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held that morning at the Immaculate Conception Church Hall from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Linda Gagnard, age 73, passed away at the Avoyelles Manor Nursing Home of Dupont on Monday, November 28, 2016. She was born on August 15, 1943.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlotte Gagnard; and parents, Clebert and Ethel Guidry.
She is survived by her husband, Alvin Gagnard of Cottonport; sons, Russell Gagnard of Plaucheville, and Rene Gagnard of Sulphur; daughter, Rebecca Gagnard of Independence; five grandchildren; and her sisters, Sharon, Fay, Jessie, Wanda, and Susie.