Linda Coco Bishop, 63, passed away on August 14, 2016. She was born on February 7, 1953 in Moreauville, LA. Linda proudly retired from Louisiana State Police with nearly 30 years of service. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by her daughter, Jenny Bishop Phenald and husband Brad; son, Joseph "Joey" Bishop and wife Ashlee; step-children, Michelle Bishop Fontenot and husband Chris and Charles "Chuck" Bishop, Jr.; grandchildren, Jacob and Noah Fontenot, Brittany Brothers, Courtney Deese, Emily Bishop, Hannah Lopez, Claire Phenald, Brody and Aubree Bishop; great-grandchildren, Nora and Jude Deese and Oaklen Brothers; sisters, Jan Coco Lemoine, Susan Coco Arnouville; and her dog and best friend, Millie Grace Bishop. Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Charles "David" Bishop, Sr.; parents, Eldred and Mamie Coco; sister, Matena Coco Armand; and brother, Jerry "Buddy" Coco. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA, Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The graveside service and burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Garden.

Paul Vincent 'Pop' Mayeux died August 18, 2016 at the age of 80. He was a native of Moreauville and a long time resident of New Roads, Louisiana. Pop was a well known mechanic and equipment operator who retired from Big Cajun II. Visitation will be held at Niland's Funeral Home in New Roads, Louisiana on Monday, August 22, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church of False River from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with religious services immediately following, conducted by Rev. Msgr. Robert H. Berggreen, burial will follow at False River Memorial Park. Pop is survived by two daughters, Christine Guidroz Drago (Jeff), Lisa David (John Keith); son, Dale Mayeux (Becky); brother, Greg Mayeux, Sr. (Andrea); sisters, Alida "Dot" Armand and Margaret Lemoine (Mike); five grandchildren, Ryan Guidroz (Stacie), Blake Guidroz (Rebecca), Shea Guidroz Landry (Dustin R.), Aaron David and Alexis Mayeux; four great grandchildren, Olivia and Ramie Claire Guidroz and Brogan and Bryson Landry and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Hipolite "Bud" Mayeux and his mother, Hilda Rose Katz; one sister; four brothers; son-in-law, Joseph "Gene" Guidroz, Jr. and granddaughter, Brooklyn Alida David. Pallbearers will be Ryan Guidroz, Blake Guidroz, Dustin R. Landry, Tommy Leonard, J.W. Leonard and John Landry. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron David, Greg Mayeux, Sr. and Ian, Mason and Grant Landry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Aaron David to The Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Orleans, Louisiana. The family would like to thank the staff at Pointe Coupee Healthcare and Pointe Coupee Hospice for the care they rendered to Pop since January 2016. Pop was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Donna Jane Ducote on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen with Fr. Bartholomew Ibe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie from 4:30 pm - 10 pm with a Rosary Service at 6 pm and resume on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 from 8 am - 9:45 am.

Mrs. Ducote, age 73, of Baton Rouge and formerly of Hessmer, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Ducote; her parents, Elizabeth and Sam Ducote and four brothers, Donald Ducote, Jessie Ducote, Henry Ducote and Wilfred Ducote.

Survivors include her two daughters, Tammy Salassi and husband,Chuck, of Central and Connie Fitch and husband, Mike, of New Port News, Virginia; her five sons, Craig Ducote, Sr. and wife, Alice, of Fifth Ward, Ricky Ducote of Hessmer, Michael Ducote and wife, Charmagne, of Evergreen, Ronnie Ducote and wife, Lisa, of Zachary and Brian Ducote and wife, Lisa, of Gonzales; her sister, Ann Welch of Central; eleven grandchildren, Tiffany Fitch, Craig Ducote, Jr., Donald Ducote, Jake Ducote, Taylor Salassi, Cody Salassi, Emily Ducote, Chandler Ducote, Sindy Bordelon, Heidi Marcotte and Laci Richard and two great grandchildren, Malancy Fitch and Kirk Perry.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Craig Ducote, Sr., Ricky Ducote, Brian Ducote, Donald Ducote, Craig Ducote, Jr. and Jake Ducote. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Ducote, Ronnie Ducote, Cody Salassi, Chandler Ducote, Kirk Ducote and Chuck Salassi.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bill Ferguson will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with the Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino, V.G. officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.

Mr. Ferguson, age 67 of Bunkie, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his residence.

He is preceded in death by his wife; Sallie P. Ferguson; his daughter, Crystal Ann Ferguson; sisters, Anton Norris, Winnie Ann Ducote and Merille Belt; and brothers, Rufus Lee, Leo and R.L. Ferguson.

Survivors include one son, William Lee Ferguson and his wife Sarah of Evergreen; daughter, Michelle Pasquier of Bunkie; sisters, Joyce Deville of Bunkie, Ruthie Mae Wiggins of Cottonport and Susie McKnight of Hot Springs, AR; four grandchildren, Emily Doucet, Jace, Tucker and Tanner Ferguson.

Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday until 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.

A rosary will be cited by Rev. Edwin Rodriguez at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Funeral services for Linda M. Desselle of Moreauville will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:00a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jose Pallipurath officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 5:00p.m. 10:00p.m. with a Christian Wake Service to be held at 7:00p.m. Wednesday night. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart #2 Mausoleum.
Linda Desselle, 72 passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey Desselle, Sr.; parents, Fredrick and Laura (Gaspard) Milligan and a sister Genevive Saucier. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Daigrepont (Robert, Sr.) of Moreauville, Jennifer Bernard (Mark) of St. Francisville; sons, Scotty Watts, Sr. (Laurie) of Pineville, Audrey Desselle, Jr. (Angel) of Arkansas; three step children, Gloria Couvillion of Moreauville, Faye Lemoine of Moreauville and Shari Bordelon of Simmesport; 9 grandchildren Kelly Juneau, Scotty Watts, Jr., Robin Watts, Derrick Daigrepont, Robert Daigrepont, Jr., Richard Bernard, Hunter Desselle, Chase Desselle and Rachel Bernard; and 8 great grandchildren.
Escude Funeral Home of Moreauville is in charge of arrangements will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:00a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jose Pallipurath officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 5:00p.m. 10:00p.m. with a Christian Wake Service to be held at 7:00p.m. Wednesday night. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart #2 Mausoleum.
Linda Desselle, 72 passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in the Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey Desselle, Sr.; parents, Fredrick and Laura (Gaspard) Milligan and a sister Genevive Saucier. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Daigrepont (Robert, Sr.) of Moreauville, Jennifer Bernard (Mark) of St. Francisville; sons, Scotty Watts, Sr. (Laurie) of Pineville, Audrey Desselle, Jr. (Angel) of Arkansas; three step children, Gloria Couvillion of Moreauville, Faye Lemoine of Moreauville and Shari Bordelon of Simmesport; 9 grandchildren Kelly Juneau, Scotty Watts, Jr., Robin Watts, Derrick Daigrepont, Robert Daigrepont, Jr., Richard Bernard, Hunter Desselle, Chase Desselle and Rachel Bernard; and 8 great grandchildren.
Escude Funeral Home of Moreauville is in charge of arrangements

Funeral services for Jenne Le'Ann Prier of Mansura are currently pending.

Jenna Le'Ann Prier departed her life at the age of 31 years old on Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home in Mansura with her family. Jenna was born to Charlotte Ann Prier Jenkins and James Pete Jenkins on August 8, 1985. She was one of three kids. Jenna graduated from Avoyelles High and worked at the Paragon Casino in Marksville. She is preceded in death by two nephews, her maternal grandfather, Lyman Prier, her paternal grandparents, Ika, Sr. & Olla Jenkins.

Those left to cherish her precious memory are her daughter Tearia Prier; two sons, Xavier and Trevonne Prier all of Mansura; parents, James & Charlotte Prier Jenkins of Mansura; brothers, Dondericke J.C. Prier of Mansura and Jamal James Jenkins (Brandi Murray) of Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Lady Jean Murray Prier of Mansura; nine aunts: Sara Lou Prier, Bernadette Pierite both of Mansura, BellaRuby (Alex) Griffins of Alexandria, Melissa Ana Prier of Detroit, Michigan, Stephanie Augustine of Tyler Texas, Cathy Ford of Shreveport, Bonnie (Frankie) Sampson, and Sally Shuller of Houston, Texas and Ophelia Duranda of Marksville, and one uncle, Ike Jenkins Jr. of Cottonport. Jenna also had five nephews, one niece, & two godchildren; godparents, Alvin Augustine, Jr. and Vilitta Batiste; and a host of cousins, extended family & friends who loved her unconditionally.

A ceremony celebrating the life of Georgia Jean Young will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, Louisiana. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Rush Funeral Home.

Mrs. Young was born May 10, 1929 in Selma, Louisiana and passed from this life Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

Georgia was a longtime resident of Centerpoint, LA where she enjoyed her family, friends, animals and her relationship with God. She was retired from the Rapides Parish School Board where she spent many years teaching and molding the minds of tomorrow. This was an accomplishment she cherished with great pride.

Georgia is preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Alcine Nugent; her husband, Richard Young; her brothers, Walter Vernon Nugent (Betty) & Dickey Ray Nugent.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Geri Clinton (Mike) of Pollock; her sister, Judy Nell Johnson of Centerpoint; her brother, Gary Dale Nugent of Centerpoint; her sister-in-law, Sherry Nugent of Alexandria; four grandsons, William, Jonathon, Kameron & Connor Clinton; two great grandchildren, Michael Clinton, III & Allyson Clinton; and a host of nieces & nephews.

A Viewing and visitation with the family will be Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Rush Funeral Home in Pineville, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will resume on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be William Clinton, Jonathon Clinton, Kameron Clinton, Connor Clinton, David Nugent & Gary Thomas Nugent. Honorary pallbearers will be Sonny Nugent & Jason McKeithen.

Funeral Services for Newman Joseph Baudin of Bordelonville will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Rexmere beginning at 11a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25,2016 at St. Peter Church Hall beginning at 3p.m. until 10p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00p.m. And will resume Friday morning at 8:00a.m. Burial will commence in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Newman Baudin, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Colonial Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Baudin, his parents Irby Jospeh Baudin of Big Bend and Ida Juneau of Fifthward.
Those left to cherish his memory are his two daughters Paige Rachal of Bordelonville and Monique Baudin of Bunkie; grandchildren, Buddy Brassette, Jr., Jade Mayeux, Justin Rachal & Ashton Rachal; and also his six great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Donna Jane Ducote on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Church of the Little Flower in Evergreen with Fr. Bartholomew Ibe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie from 4:30 pm - 10 pm with a Rosary Service at 6 pm and resume on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 from 8 am - 9:45 am.

Mrs. Ducote, age 73, of Baton Rouge and formerly of Hessmer, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas O. Ducote; her parents, Elizabeth and Sam Ducote and four brothers, Donald Ducote, Jessie Ducote, Henry Ducote and Wilfred Ducote.

Survivors include her two daughters, Tammy Salassi and husband,Chuck, of Central and Connie Fitch and husband, Mike, of New Port News, Virginia; her five sons, Craig Ducote, Sr. and wife, Alice, of Fifth Ward, Ricky Ducote of Hessmer, Michael Ducote and wife, Charmagne, of Evergreen, Ronnie Ducote and wife, Lisa, of Zachary and Brian Ducote and wife, Angelle, of Gonzales; her sister, Ann Welch of Central; eleven grandchildren, Tiffany Fitch, Craig Ducote, Jr., Donald Ducote, Jake Ducote, Taylor Salassi, Cody Salassi, Emily Ducote, Chandler Ducote, Sidney Bordelon, Heidi Marcotte and Laci Richard and two great grandchildren, Malancy Fitch and Kirk Perry.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Craig Ducote, Sr., Ricky Ducote, Brian Ducote, Donald Ducote, Craig Ducote, Jr. and Jake Ducote. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Ducote, Ronnie Ducote, Cody Salassi, Chandler Ducote, Kirk Ducote and Chuck Salassi.

Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Goudeau Desselle will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Reverend Gary Jones officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 in Marksville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mrs. Desselle, age 88, of Marksville, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Valley View Health Care Facility in Marksville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly and Litia Ponthieux Goudeau; husband, Wilson Desselle, Jr.; sons, Nathan Desselle, Wilson “Sonny” Desselle, III; brother, Willie Goudeau; sisters, Marjorie Quartermont, Nellie Layfield, Della Goudeau, and Marie Goudeau.
Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Geraldine Rabalais of Marksville, Susan Desselle Bordelon of Marksville; one brother, Kelly Goudeau, Jr. of Slidell; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in the Parlor of Hixson Brothers Funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and will resume on Monday at 8:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Funeral services for Mr. Perry J. Grivette will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 in the Chapel of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana with Curtis Williams officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Esler Field, Louisiana, under the direction of Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana.

Mr. Grivette, age 69, of Alexandria, Louisiana, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his residence.

Perry was a long-time resident of Alexandria. He was a welder by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to fish and hunt. He loved having cookouts with his family and friends.

Mr. Grivette is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Aaron (Bud) and Agnes Marie Bordelon Grivette; step-father, Michael Ducote.

He is survived by his wife, Elsie Grivette of Alexandria; three daughters, Melissa Grivette (Curtis) of Pineville, Sandy Grivette (Roderick) of Mansura and Kimberly Grivette (Ellis) of Cottonport; grandchildren, Destaney Dyson (Dustin) of Pollock, Lindsey Fleenor (Christian) of Lafayette, Amber DeSoto of Pineville, Stacy Laborde of Cottonport, Tracy Laborde (Josh) of Cottonport, Brittany Grivette of Alexandria and Chasity Gagnard of Cottonport; six great grandchildren and his faithful dog, Diesel.

Pallbearers will be Rodney DeSoto, Christian Fleenor, Harry Wayne Desoto, Jr., Johnny Lee Cole, Ellis Gagnard and Robert Edmonds; honorary pallbearers, will be Harry Desoto, Roderick Laborde, Bubba Bordelon, Malcom Dezendorf and Harry Wayne DeSoto, Sr.

Friends may call at Gallagher Funeral Home, Ball, Louisiana on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, August 26, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mr. Gaston L. Couvillion passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the age of 86 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Couvey, as he was known to his many friends and family, was born on April 14, 1930 in Simmesport, Louisiana, to Jervais Forrest Couvillion and Leontine Rabalais Couvillion. In addition to his 28 years of service to our Nation as an Air Traffic Controller with the Federal Aviation Administration, Couvey also proudly served his country in the early days of the United States Air Force from 1948-1952.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, the former Lilia Imelda Garcia of Benavides, TX. They were married on February 15, 1958 in San Antonio, TX and had four children: Ron Couvillion (also a US Air Force veteran) and his wife Kelli of Huntingtown, MD, Dee Dee Couvillion Dretke and her husband Doug of Huntsville, TX, Colonel Jerry Couvillion (USAF, ret) and his wife Anita of San Antonio, TX, and Mike Couvillion and his wife Kimberly of El Campo, TX. His sister Narcille Couvillion Lorio of Alburquerque, NM, also survives Couvey. Couvey and Lily’s 15 grandchildren are: Rhonie Long, Terri Hamilton, Jason Denlinger (a Marine Corps veteran), Cameron Couvillion, Claire Couvillion, Evan Couvillion, Lara Dretke Clark & her husband Shawn, Ryan Dretke & his wife Calli, Senior Airman Patrick Couvillion, USAF & his wife Senior Airman Brittany Couvillion, Kristyn Couvillion, Jeremy Couvillion, Anthony Couvillion, Korie Couvillion, Kyler Couvillion, & Kenedy Couvillion. Their 10 great-grandchildren include Ava Clark, Briggs Clark, Alyza Dretke, Noah Couvillion, Tyler Denlinger, Aspen Denlinger, Lincoln Denlinger, Ethan Long, Izabela Long, & Rhaymie Long. Couvey is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and was predeceased by his parents and ten brothers and sisters.
Visitation and Rosary will be held at Putnam Funeral Home in Kingsland, TX on Sunday, August 28, 2016 beginning at 5:30 pm with Rosary to follow at 6:30 pm. The Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated by Monsignor Doug Fader of San Antonio, TX, will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Kingsland TX on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 10:00 am. The committal service, with military honors, will follow at 2:30 pm at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX. In addition to the many friends and family who helped Lily and Couvey, they would like to especially thank Couvey’s Nurse, Mr. Ed Decerna of Gentiva Hospice (www.gentiva.com/hospice), his Healthcare Aide, Ms. Susane Figueroa of A Comfort Care Home Care Services (www.acomfortcare.com), Mr. Chris Putnam of Putnam Funeral Homes (www.putnamcares.com), and the Men’s and Women’s Club of St. Charles Borreomo Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Couvey’s name to one or more of the following organizations: St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Knights of Columbus, The Men’s Club or the Ladies Club (www.stcharleskingslandtx.org), The American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), or the Gentiva Hospice Foundation (www.gentivahospicefoundation.org).

Funeral services for Nolon Turner will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 1:00p.m. in Escude' Funeral Home of Mansura with Rev. Vernon Simon officiating. Visitation will take place Saturday morning beginning at 9:00a.m. until time of service in the funeral home. Burial will take place in the St. Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Mansura.
Nolon Turner, 85 and a resident of Mansura passed away on August 24, 2016 at the Riviere de Soliel Community Care Center in Mansura.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Vinella (Wilson) Turner; two sisters, Lee Esther Dauzat and Kathleen Smith.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Iris Ann James of Kent, Washington and Bernadette Pieriett of Mansura; a son, Lawrence Bruce Turner of San Antonio; sisters, Marjorie Alexander of Alexandria, Mary Nell Ford of Marksville, Sandra Jean Lavalais of Marksville, Mildred Greenhouse of Marksville and Connie Marie Greenhouse of Marksville; brother, Earl Lavalais of Lawrenceville, GA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Louise Marie Mayeux, faithful follower of Jesus, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 72. Loving mother of Missy Mayeux Guitterrez. Best friend of James Dickie Mayeux. Daughter of the late Bessie Marie Chenevert Mayeaux and Rilan Joseph Mayeaux. Sister of Marion Mayeaux, George L. Mayeaux and Marvin Mayeaux. Proud grandmother of Emma Elizabeth and Ava Grace Guitterrez. Ms Mayeux was a native of Avoyelles Parish and resident of Covington where she was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Louise lead many to Jesus by her faith and example. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother was unwavering. She honored her commitment to God by devoting countless hours to helping many recover from alcohol and drug abuse. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Holy Trinity Dr., Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM with visitation at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM and AT CHURCH ON FRIDAY beginning at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Louise Mayeux to be made to Covenant House, 611 North Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70112-3505. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Pierre J. Descant “Cajun Fiddler” passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 3 pm. Husband of the late Ura V Armand Descant. Father of Denny P. Descant (Carol) and Darla Descant McNamara. Son of the late Celestine Mary Armand and Pierre J. Descant. Brother of the late Lenora Riche, Lizera Baron, Clophine Dugas, Larma Descant, Isabel Rabalais, Edgar Descant, Elise Trump, Louise Rachel, Leo Descant, Cecilia Rachel, Murry Descant, Marvin Descant and Eura Ortego. Pierre was the last survivor of the 14 Descant children. Grandfather to Amy Bonnaffons (Bill), Christopher Pierre Descant (Jodi), Erin Mouledous (Scott) and Kaitlin McCaulley (Bryan). Great Grandfather of Bryce, Ashley and Brooke Bonnaffons, Cullen Pierre Descant, Owen Pierre and Emma Louise McCaulley, and Jolie Mouledous.
Pierre was 90 years old and a resident of New Orleans and Kenner for the past 50 years and a native of Evergreen, Louisiana (Avoyelles Parish). He served 20 years in the U S Coast Guard, with his last duty station being Commander of the Coast Guard Station at West End on the Lakefront in New Orleans. He served during World War II. He was a member of the CFMA and American Legion 377. He was a parishioner of St. Philip Neri Church and served as an usher. Pierre was the founder, along with his wife, Ura V of the “CAJUN FIDDLER BAND”. He loved performing and singing his Cajun French songs. He performed all over Louisiana including Jazz Fest. Pierre was a wonderful husband and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Pierre loved life, his family, GOD and Cajun music.
Thank you to all the staff at Noveau Marc. And especially to Nancy’s Private Care. And special thanks to to Trudy Mercantel for being a true and loving friend to dad and his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, 2607 Williams Blvd., Kenner on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) or St. Anthony Church Food Pantry 116 S Knoll Bunkie LA 701322 (318)346-2739.

Our precious Sandy went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Monday August 22,2016.
Sandy was born July 5,1968, in Greensburg, La., raised in Livingston Parish and a resident of Marksville, La. Survived by: husband, Keith Nugent; son, Devin Rachal; stepson, Joshua Nugent; mother, Stella Ballard Portier; mother & father in-law, Barbara & Jimmy Nugent; brothers and sister-in-laws, Tommy & Debbie Portier; Robert & Judy Portier; Clay & Mellisa Portier; sisters and brothers in-law, Betty & Ken Stafford; Debbie & Huey (Jr.) White; Linda Portier & Ernest Guidry; Vickey Turner; Susan & Mike Lauret; Brenda & Mike Alexander; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by: father, Thomas Bernard Portier, Sr.; brother, Sidney Anthony Portier, Sr.; grandparents, Clay & Estellina Ledet Portier; Willie Oscar (Bill) & Elmer Hood Ballard. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Livingston on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 8 a.m. till service at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Ray Johnson. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Eldred Joseph Desselle on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Rev. Scott Chemino officiating. Entombment will be in the Pythian Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM.

Mr. Desselle, age 71, of Bunkie, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Bayou Vista Community Care Center. He was a retired deputy with the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Theresa Aymond Desselle and a brother, Gerald Paul Desselle.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Sabia Juneau Desselle of Bunkie; his step-daughter, Marilyn Bowman Cockerham and husband, Tim, of Prairieville; his step-son, Ted Bowman of Bunkie; his two sisters, Betty Dauzat and husband, Robert, of Marksville and Mary Fontenot and husband, Gerald, of Lawtell; his brother, Anthony Desselle and wife, Fredrika, of Arnaudville; three step-grandchildren and three step great=grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cecilia James Holmes ''Cecil'' will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Mansura. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura. Burial will commence in the St. Paul Catholic Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Cecilia James Holmes passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Leroy James and Mary Anne Francios. Those left to cherish her memory include, her husband Gene Holmes, Sr., her children; Cassandra Lee and her late husband Jeffery, Kenneth Holmes (Kina) of Mansura, Tyrone James (Ramona) of Houston, TX, Cathy Holmes of New Orleans, Keith Holmes (Lea) of Atlanta, GA, Kendrick Holmes (Rasheeka) of Dallas, TX, and Gene Holmes, Jr. (Judy) of Mansura; her sisters Mary Lee (Norwood) and Judy James, and one brother Walter James (Larhonda); seventeen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. She leaves several nieces, nephews, extended family, her best friends, and her God-Children.

Funeral services for Anna Lee Johnson will be Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11 AM in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with FRev. Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke Cemetery in Lemoyen under the direction of Melancon Funeral, Bunkie.

Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 9 AM - 10:45 AM.

Mrs. Johnson, age 77, of Bunkie, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the Hessmer Nursing Home. She was a retired housekeeper at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Rectory, having been employed there for over thirty-four years.

She is survived by her daughter, Debra Arvie of Bunkie; three sons, Levi Johnson of Bunkie, Kenneth Johnson of Rayne and Jamel Dixon of Bunkie; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service for Anatole Dupre, Jr. will be Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 2 PM at the St. Landry Baptist Church with Pastors Blake Houffpauir, Jerry Adams, Josh Adams and Joe Jenkins officiating. The celebration of his life will continue after the service with family and friends until 4 PM.

Anatole "T-not" Dupre Jr., age 81, a long time resident of St. Landry entered eternal rest on August 28, 2016 at Rapides Regional Mediucal Center. He was born on January 1, 1935. He was a retired Crane / Heavy Equipment Operator for Bayou Sale. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He loved to attend church, praying for and with others, spending time with family, laughing and always having a smile on his face. He was such a loving, caring man helping anyone he could. He always put others first. He was an inspiration to everyone that knew him. “To know him was to love him.”

In addition to his parents, Anatole & Ovelia Dupre, he was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony and Patrick; four brothers, Weston, LD, Norman and Preston and two sisters, Margie and Winnie Mae.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Dupre of St. Landry; four children, Ricky Dupre (Violet) of Pollock, Kerry Dupre (Janet) of St. Landry, Annette Moses of Franklin and Joey Dupre of Geismer; two step-daughters, Kathy Price of Bunkie and Wendy Normand (Earl) of Cottonport, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; three brothers, Weldon Fruge (Jane) of Mamou, Ben Dupre (Loretta)of Eunice and Glen Dupre (Carolyn) of Franklin and one sister, Gaynel Manuel of Mamou. He is further survived by many nieces & nephews