Services for Mrs. Patricia Dianna Lacombe will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville with Brother James Greer and Brother Grady Dodge officiating. Burial will be in Tyler Cemetery, Center Point.

The family requests that visitation be observed Wednesday at Hixson Brothers, Marksville from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mrs. Lacombe, 54, of Center Point passed from this life, Monday, October 17, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Russell Walston and L. R. Lacombe; father, Dalton Dauzat; brother, Jim Dauzat; step-father, Alvis Gagnard.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Vallie Gagnard; her niece she thought of as her own daughter, Tiffany Dauzat; sisters, Sharon Jones and Jewel Dupuy; brothers, Edward Gagnard, Harvey Gagnard, Jimmy Gagnard, Belton Gagnard; step-mother, Corrine Dauzat; and a host of other family members and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Warren Clinton, Kyle Jones, Dustin Littleton, Jeff Dupuy, Clay Chevallier, Lance Jeansonne, Curtis Littleton and Brandon Gagnard.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. age 84, of Marksvill St. Romain will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Father Rusty Rabalais officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 in Marksville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mrs. St. Romain, age 84, of Marksville, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Valley View Nursing Home in Marksville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonis and Dora Dubroc Guillory.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 64 years, John St. Romain of Marksville, one son, Keith St. Romain (Deborah) of Baton Rouge, one daughter, Linda Roy of Marksville, one sister, Jenny Avery of Mansura, two grandchildren, Alexis Greenbaum (Scott), Leslie Doyle (Christopher), five great grandchildren, Ainsley, Abigail, Alex Greenbaum, Hollis and John Fletcher Doyle.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers and will resume at 8:00 a.m. until shortly before funeral service on Thursday.
A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Mr. Harold Bennett Guillory will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Brother Mike Wilkinson officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Effie. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mr. Guillory, age 66, of Effie, passed away at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Cora Sayes Guillory and sister, Maxine Guillory Baker.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Renee Dauzat Guillory of Effie; two daughters, Denise Guillory (Steven McIntyre), Beth Jenkins (David) of Pineville, three grandchildren, Clay Guillory, Justin Guillory, and Sabrina Jenkins, one great grandchild, Dianna Guillory.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume at 8:00 a.m. until shortly before funeral service on Saturday.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be David Jenkins, Clay Guillory, Herman Brevelle, Cleveland Lachney, Gary Dauzat, and Keith Juneau.

Funeral service for Oscar "Big O" Friels, Sr., age 85, of Bunkie will be Saturday, October 22, 2016, 11:00 AM at Salem Baptist Church Bunkie, Pastor Greg Jackson officiating. Internment in Salem Cemetery, under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Brother Friels passed away from this life on Monday, October 17, at Bayou Vista Manor surrounded by family.

He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Served his country 8 years through the U.S. Army, and worked as a local Automobile Salesman until his health began to fail. He served as Worshipful Master of Progressive Lodge #217 for 20 years.

Oscar was united in holy matrimony on October 5, 1952, to Dorothy Mae Daniels. To this union six children were born. Ronnie Friels, son preceded him in death.

He leaves a lifetime of precious memories to his loving wife of 64 years, Dorothy M. Friels of Bunkie; two sons, David Friels of Bunkie; Oscar Friels, Jr. of Hawaii; three daughters, Linda Quinney and Sandra Bassett both of Bunkie; JoAnn Sanders of Baton Rouge; one brother, Matthew Friels of Bunkie; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Private Graveside Services for Geraldine Engeron Hebert were held on Friday, October 21, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Bayou Rouge Cemetery in Evergreen. Burial and funeral arrangements were under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Mrs. Hebert, age 83, of Cottonport, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in her residence. She was a homemaker who loved the Lord and her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-six years, Hoover Hebert of Cottonport; one daughter, Margaret Robar of Cottonport; three sons, Marvin Paul Hebert and wife, Beryl, of Cottonport, Virgil Anthony Hebert and wife, Dorinda, of Amelia, LA and Jay John Hebert and wife, Sherri, of Marksville; one sister, Marilyn Tardo of Metairie; six grandchildren, Joseph Robar, Stephanie Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Michael Hebert, Melissa Moore and Journi Hebert and six great grandchildren, Gabrielle, Trinity, Dave, Patrick, McKinley and Londyn.

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Funeral Services for Nolan Winifred Pierce will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery in Port Barre, LA.

Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until service time.

Mr. Pierce, age 88, of Angleton, TX, formerly of Bunkie, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Angleton Hospital. He was a US Navy veteran. He was a retired oil rig supervisor. After his retirement he worked for seventeen years for the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office, a job he really enjoyed. He was a kind, loving husband and father and a very gentle soul. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Stelly Pierce; two sisters, Billy Joyce Pierce and Lucille Gonsalves and two sons, Bobby Higdon and Mike Smith.

He is survived by by five daughters, Pam Sheehan and husband, Jimmy, of Silt, CO, Paula Kay Spicer and husband, Jimmy, of Carrollton, TX, Faye Walker and husband, Sam, of Amite, LA, Gwen Slocum and husband, Bobby, of St. Landry and Gayla Murphy and husband, Luther, of Lake Jackson, TX; one son, Toby Pierce and wife, Peggy, of Victor, Idaho; three sisters, Jolene Johnson of Angleton, TX, Bessie Boone and husband, Bobby, of Angleton, TX and Peggy Sullivan of Corpus Christi, TX; twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

Memorial services for Allison Greenhouse of Marksville are currently pending.

Allison Greenhouse, age 43, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in New Orleans.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Greenhouse & Audrey Lewis Greenhouse and her brother, Donald Ray Greenhouse.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter; Audreyanna Greenhouse of Marksville; three sons, Kamar Greenhouse, O'Keshion Greenhouse, and Malik Greenhouse, all of Marksville; her fiancé, Lee ''Farrell'' Johnson; her sister, Rhonda R. Smith of Marksville; two brothers, Fabian Greenhouse of Pineville, and Glenn McGhee of Bunkie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Funeral services for Una Virgie Lacombe Laborde Kimball will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 10:00am in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hessmer with Father Edwin Rodriguez officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 beginning at 5:00pm until 10:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm in Escude' Funeral Home of Mansura. The funeral home will reopen Thursday morning at 8:00am until departing for service.
Una Virgie Lacombe Laborde Kimball, 94, a resident of Council Bluffs, IA formerly of Plaucheville, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs, IA. She was a member of the St. Alphonsus Altar Society and a member of the Woodmen of the World.
Una Virgie Lacombe Laborde Kimball was born October 13, 1922 in Dora Louisiana to the late Leonard and Anita (Andress) Lacombe. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Fabian Laborde; husband, Wilbert Kimball; daughter, Carla Sue Laborde and a brother, Elson Lacombe.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Travis Ted Laborde and his wife Mathilda ''Tillie''; daughter, Lois Turner and her husband Jack; many step children with one special step daughter, Mary Kalantari; grandchildren Travis Paul Laborde (Jessica), Roxanne Couvillion (Jared), Rachel Satterfield (Aaron), Brody Laborde (Alana), Miranda Dennis (Keith), and Chase Richard. She was also survived by 5 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Travis Paul Laborde, Jared Couvillion, Rachel Satterfield, Brody Laborde, Miranda Dennis and Chase Richard

Funeral services for Mr. Benjamin Franklin Parker will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Brother Ken Hudson officiating. Interment will be in French Cemetery in Effie. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mr. Parker, age 83, of Center Point, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Oak Haven Community Center in Center Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boone and Nezzie Jones Parker.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Jimmie P. Parker of Center Point; two sons, James Keith Parker of Marksville, Timothy Franklin Parker and wife Donna of Benton, LA; two daughters, Vickye Elizabeth Breaux of Houma, Christie Lynn Retiff of Fifth Ward; one sister, Nettie Pearl Giainninni of Redding, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald Ducote will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonport with the Rev. Walter Ajaero officiating. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.

Mr. Ducote, age 79 of Cottonport, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Jules and Myrtle Rabalais Ducote; and his siblings, Victor Ducote, Nelson Ducote, Russell Ducote and Benita Ducote Roule.

Survivors include his nieces and nephew; Laurie Roule Ducote, Torie Roule Leon, Stephanie Roule, Cathy Lutz, and Brian Roule; and numerous great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Marjorie Gullett
COTTONPORT - Graveside services for Marjorie “Margie” Gullett of Cottonport will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 4 p.m. at Bayou Rouge Baptist Cemetery in Evergreen. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 31, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Bayou Rouge Baptist Church in Evergreen.
Margie Gullett, age 90, passed away at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She was born on October 8, 1926.
Margie enjoyed tending to her garden, cooking and enjoying her favorite meals, and the pleasure of shopping. She kept her Bible close at all times and had a close relationship with God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Y.D. Gullett; grandson, Kipp Gullett; parents, Elgy Pierre and Marie Louise Ortego; sisters, Earlene, Teresa, Olean, and Rucy; brothers, Elson, Franklin, Webster, Joe Delaney, and Marian Delaney.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Pete (Georgiann) Gullett of Alexandria and granddaughter, Leigh Anne Gullett of Frisco, Texas.

Charles C. Myers
PINEVILLE - Funeral services celebrating the life of Charles C. Myers were held at 12 Noon, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers in Pineville with Brother Lou Gordon officiating. Burial followed at 3 p.m. in Hebron Cemetery in Sikes.
  Charles Myers, 72, of Center Point, passed from this life on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1944.
  Charles was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church, Center Point. He was a long haul truck driver by trade and a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.
  He is survived by his wife of almost 51 years, Judy Jones Myers; daughter, Tammy Myers (Chris) Franks; daughter of his heart, Dianne (James) Girlinghouse; grandchildren, Justin (Brooke) Michiels, Logan Franks and Katie Franks; grandchildren of his heart, Emily Girlinghouse and Ben Girlinghouse; sister, Gail Myers; and a host of other family members and friends.

Ruby Smith
MARKSVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Ruby Jean Bourgeois Smith were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Reverend Rusty Rabalais officiating. Entombment was in St. Joseph Cemetery #2 Mausoleum in Marksville.
Ms. Smith, 89, of Marksville, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the home of her niece, Dawn Mathews, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1927.
  She was retired from Piggly Wiggly in Marksville. She was a life-long member of the choir at St. Joseph Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Juneau, Prentise Bourgeois and Carl Smith; daughter, Cheryl Ann Juneau; parents, Cilton Gremillion and Cora Jeansonne; brothers, Venix Gremillion and Alfred Gremillion; sister, Rosemary Adams; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Morrow.
  Those left to cherish her memory include her nieces, Dawn (Terry) Mathews, Cindy (Allen) James, Lynell (Robert) Foret, Janet (Jeff) Steffenauer, Darnell (Dickie) Dean, Cheryl (A. J.) Chicola, and Lisa Gremillion; nephews, Virgil (Paula) Adams, Kirk (Judy) Adams, Kenny (Linn) Gremillion, Marvin “Moe” Adams, and Bruce Gremillion; cousins, Gary (Priscilla) Morrow, Maureen (Doyle) Malone; and numerous nieces, nephews, step-children, and step grandchildren. Her family lovingly knew her as “Auntee.”
  Pallbearers honored to serve include Kenny Gremillion, T.J. Mathews, Eric Adams, Marvin “Moe” Adams, Glen Leger, and Craig LaBorde.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery Section #1 Maintenance 141 South Washington Street, Marksville, Louisiana 71351.

Paul Joseph Moreau
MARKSVILLE - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Paul Joseph Moreau will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Father Thomas Paul officiating. Entombment will be in St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 in Marksville. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until shortly before funeral service.
Mr. Moreau, age 90, of Marksville, passed away at Avoyelles Hospital in Marksville on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born on January 9, 1926.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Estelle Michot Moreau; brothers, Eugene Moreau, Jules Moreau, Alvin Moreau, Mervin Moreau; sister, Neddie M. Gormsen; and his twin sister, Pauline Fontaine.
Those left to cherish his memory include numerous nieces and nephews.
To extend online condolences to the Moreau family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

Vernon Lewis Batiste
MARKSVILLE - Memorial services for Mr. Vernon Lewis Batiste will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Church for Deliverance Outreach in Marksville with Pastor June Barton officiating. Interment will be at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mr. Batiste, age 52, of Marksville, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. He was born on July 22, 1964.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Ellen Corner Batiste.
Those left to cherish her memory include his brother, Curtis Alton Batiste of Alexandria, numerous family and many friends.
To extend online condolences to the Batiste family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

FIFTH WARD - Funeral services for Izzabella Lynn Wilson will be at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Kramer of Fifth Ward, with Rev. Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Interment will follow in Lamartiniere Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Kramer of Fifth Ward beginning on Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.
For certain little ones among us, God does not hesitate before gathering up into his bosom.
Their souls are too dear to him to be allowed to endure further suffering. He wraps them in his unending love, heals them of all pain and deformity, wipes every tear from their eyes and assures them of his love and the love of their parents here on earth. Someday, we as parents, will join those dear little ones who have gone before us. That day will surely be the dawn of an endless time of great joy.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these."
Our precious angel, Izzabella --affectionately known as Izzie -- passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the age of 7 weeks. Izzie was a beautiful little girl with a smile that would make everyone happy. She was dearly loved by her parents, her big brother, her Momo and PawPaw Terry, Memaw, her Nanny, and by so many others.
Those left to mourn her loss and cherish her memory include her parents Tyler and Shelby Vead Wilson; big brother, Tyler Lee Wilson; maternal grandparents, Terry and Renee Vead; paternal grandmother, Donna Fontenot; maternal great grandmother, Gladys Guillot; paternal great grandmother, Mercedes Fontenot; her aunts and uncles, Jill Gaspard, husband Timmy, Terry Vead Jr. (Bubba) and his wife Kayla, Joshua Wilson, and Dyllan Wilson; along with numerous cousins.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Keith Wilson; maternal great- grandfather, Clebert Guillot, maternal great-grandparents, Normand and Mary Tina Vead; paternal great-grandmother Anita Bell; and paternal great- grandfather, Edward Fontenot.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be her uncles, Timmy, Bubba, Josh and Dyllan.
In lieu of flowers, please considering helping the family with donations to the Go Fund Me account, under Funeral Expenses for baby Izzy; or by mailing donations in honor of Baby Izzy, to Kramer Funeral Home at 2905 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71351.
The family wishes to thank everyone who has helped them in anyway during this most difficult time.
To extend online notes of condolence to the Wilson Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.

Stephanie Reason Dauzat
FIFTH WARD -Funeral services for Stephanie Dauzat will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the Fifth Ward Baptist Church with the Rev. Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum in Fifth Ward. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Mrs. Dauzat, age 37 of Hessmer, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Grace Home in Alexandria after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born on October 23, 1979.
She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Her boys were her world and her belief in God was her strength.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Vesta “Toot” Robson; and her paternal grandparents, Dora and Celina Reason, Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Bradley Dauzat of Hessmer; her twin boys, Bryce and Bradyn Dauzat of Hessmer; her beloved fur baby, Boudin; her parents, Wade and Brenda Robson Reason of Bunkie; one brother, Chad (Nicole) Reason of Lafayette; two sisters, Rebecca Breaux of Zachary and Lindsey (Jared) Floris of Youngsville; her maternal grandfather, Marvin Robson of Evergreen; her in-laws, Robert and Yvonne Dauzat of Hessmer; sister-in-law Melissa (Clark) Coleman of Baton Rouge; two nephews, Collin Breaux and Dane Coleman; and five nieces, Laiken Breaux, Jayden Breaux, Lexi Reason, Quinn Reason and Alexis Coleman.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com

Juanita Foster Zeno joined her heavenly communion of saints on Friday, October 28, 2016. Juanita was born in Simmesport, LA on January 15, 1931, the first child of Susan Firmin and George Wellington Foster. From humble beginnings- her crib was a dresser drawer-to graduating valedictorian of the Simmesport High School Class of 1948, this beautiful, intelligent, dedicated, compassionate woman strived for excellence in every endeavor. She earned the RN from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing, New Orleans, LA, in 1951. Her nursing career spanned decades, from Labor and Delivery nurse at "the old Our Lady of the Lake by the State Capitol" to the "new OLOL" where she was floor and charge nurse. Juanita continually studied to earn a BS in Nursing and taught nursing classes for a time, as well as working in various local nursing homes. After she "retired" from nursing, she became the Acute Care administrator with the JH Lee Kidney Center. An active member of St. George Catholic Church, she was Eucharistic Minister and volunteered in many capacities including nursing home ministry. This classy woman was named Mrs. Baton Rouge in the 1960's and competed in the Mrs. Louisiana contest. Juanita is predeceased by her adoring best friend and husband of 63 years, Carl Zeno, Jr., her parents, a sister, Gladys Bourgeois Canal, and son-in-law, Dexter Leake Rollins. Survivors include her brother, Dr. Thomas H. Foster and his wife, Maxie Cade; daughters, Suzanne Zeno Rollins, Carla Zeno John and husband, Dr. Thomas M. John. She was Nana to Justin Foster Garner and wife Jenny, Falan Gabrielle Guy and Chelsea Andre' Booth as well as GrandNana to Deacon Stiles Blalock and Caroline Elizabeth, George Thomas, Samantha Regina and Joseph Foster Garner. Locksley Rushworth was her dedicated assistant and friend. Celebration of Juanita's life will be held Monday, October 31st at St. George Catholic Church. Visitation begins at 10:00 am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in St. George Mausoleum. Officiant is Fr. Mike Schatzle. Friends and family are invited to a reception following the services in the Kleinpeter Activity Center. The family wishes to thank the staff of Lake Sherwood Village Retirement Community and Nursing Care Connections, Inc. especially Effie, Jean, Nikki and Brittany for their tender, loving care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Juanita's memory be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge, 9063 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810 (hospicebr.org). Rabenhorst Funeral Home East in charge of arrangements.

Landry Aaron Dupuy, a native of Marksville and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital at the age of 83. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served honorably in the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Lab Technician for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. He was a member of VFW Post 7017. Landry was preceded in death by his son, Dwayne Dupuy; parents, Landry Dupuy and Clema Mayeaux; sisters, Emmalee Deere and Grace Hernandez; and brothers, Buvens, Albert, and Mac Mayeaux. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally Harris Dupuy; sons, Ronald and Charles (Kelly) Dupuy; brother, Lucien Dupuy; two granddaughters, Brittney and Shelby Dupuy; and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation which will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 8:30 am until funeral services begin at 10 am. Burial with military honors will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Funeral services for Barbara Laborde of Hessmer will take place at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church of Belledeau on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 beginning at 10:30am. Visitation will be held at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm with rosary prayer service at 8pm. Visitation will resume Tuesday morning at 8:00am until 10am at Escude Funeral Home. Burial service will commence at the St. Martin of Tours Catholic Cemetery.

Barbara Laborde, age 71, passed away at her home in Hessmer on Friday, October 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Newland Laborde; her parents, Edwin & Vivian Mayeux; and her brother, Freddie Mayeux & Floyd Mayeux.

She is survived by her children, Carol ''Tut'' Dauzat (Tommy) of Brouillette, Leonard Laborde, Sr. of FifthWard; sister, Bernadine Laborde of Belledeau; brothers, Gerald Mayeux (Barbara) of Cottonport and Donald Mayeux of Cathoula. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and her close-friend, Mr. Lopez.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers: Gerald, Leonard, Lopez, Ryan, Lenny, & Jerry.