Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel CoCo Rachal will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Simmesport with Brother Kenneth Austin officiating. Interment will be at First Baptist Cemetery in Simmesport. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Hazel CoCo Rachal, age 89, of Simmesport, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016 at Bayou Chateau Nursing Home in Simmesport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lance and Hannah Deville CoCo; husband, John O. Rachal; sons, Larry Rachal, John Rachal, Bryan Rachal; daughters, Sharon Avants, Sandra Plauche; sisters, Mildred Knoll, Doris Clark; brother, Bobby CoCo; grandsons, David Rachal and Gregory Plauche.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Simmesport for over 60 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She always sported a smile regardless of any adversities she faced in life.
Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Lula Gaspard of Marksville, Barbara Crawford of Big Bend; brother, Layton CoCo of Big Bend, 13 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Simmesport from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Jude Leon "J.L." Juneau, age 80, passed away on November 4, 2016 surrounded by his family members. J.L. was born on April 19, 1936 to Oscar Juneau and Laura Belle Ducote Juneau. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family. He served in the United States Army and retired after a long career at Exxon. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Loyda Jeansonne Juneau; his children, Dwight and wife Sheila Juneau, Kenta and husband Greg Mancuso, Marty and wife Belinda Juneau, Jody and wife Cassie Juneau, Jeremy and wife Krystal Juneau, Luke and wife Nicki Juneau, and son-in-law, Dr. Michael Quinn; his 24 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Marvin Juneau, Richard Juneau and wife Mary, Carl Juneau and wife Sharon; his sister, MaryAnn Coco and husband Alton; his sister-in-law, Adrine Franks and husband Bobby; and brother-in-law, Arlyn Jeansonne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Juneau and Laura Ducote Juneau, a daughter, Laura Juneau Quinn; and 2 sister-in-laws, Mona Juneau and Elaine Jeansonne. Visitation will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs, LA on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am celebrated by Reverend Michael J. Moroney. Burial at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. The family wishes to thank Dr. Paul Dammers at The NeuroMedical Center, Dr. Michael Rolfsen at the Baton Rouge Clinic, Dr. Kevin Callerame and the staff of Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for their kindness during his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 and the Covenant House, 611 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112.

Clifton Redmon
BUNKIE - Funeral services for Clifton Redmon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the David Haas United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brian Ridgedell and Joe Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Church of the Little Flower Cemetery in Evergreen. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson-Ducote Funeral Home of Bunkie.
Mr. Redmon, age 84 of Bunkie, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Lafayette General Southwest. He was born on January 1, 1932.
He was always a hardworking and devoted father and husband. His hobby was working. He spent 26 years as parts manager at John Deere-Voelker Implement while also operating a janitorial sales and service business. For many years, he drove to Alexandria every Sunday morning at 4 a.m. and purchased 120 dozen donuts and returned to Bunkie to sell them on Main Street, along with the Sunday Times Picayune. Additionally, he distributed daily the Times Picayune and States Item newspapers to his many customers. In 1976, he began selling carpet from a few samples out of the back of his panel van until the business grew and became Redmon’s Carpet and Flooring on Chevy Lane in Bunkie. He continued working there every day until his death.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Frank Thomas and Ozite Galland Redmon.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Eline Gagnard Redmon of Bunkie; daughters, Marilyn R. (Michael) Doucet of Lafayette and Elizabeth Ann R. (Billy) Smith of Bunkie; sister, Edith (Robert) Ossowski of Walker; his grandchildren, Brandy Brewer, Blake Brewer, Justin Doucet, Logan Doucet, Jeremy Smith, Lauren Smith, Olivia Sabottke and Craig Sabottke; and his great-grandchildren, Claire, Garrett, Carter, Davis, and Julia. He was dearly loved and appreciated by his entire family.
Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a rosary being cited at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Hixson-Ducote funeral Home of Bunkie.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hixson-ducote.com

Donnell “Mac” McNeal
MARKSVILLE - Graveside services for Mr. Donnell “Mac” McNeal, age 64 of Brouillette will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2016. Interment will be in St. Joseph #2 Cemetery in Marksville.
Visitation for Mr. McNeal will be Thursday, November 10, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville
McNeal passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born on November 11, 1951. He was an avid hunter. A former employee of Angola State Penitentiary and Avoyelles Correctional Center, and had served in the National Guard for six years.
  Mr. McNeal was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rita McNeal and a grandson, Trinidy Jaxon Maricle.
  He was survived by his fiancé, Mary Bardwell; three daughters and their husbands, Robin (Chad) Dubea of Marksville; Hollie (Chad) Dauzat of Marksville; and Valerie (Trampus) Maricle of Oakdale; one sister, Barbara Gauthier; and extended family, Travis Bardwell, Tracey Bardwell and Felicia Desselle.

Lucille Ducote
Hessmer – A Funeral Mass for Lucille “Lucy” Poirrier Ducote will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Hessmer on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Father Edwin Rodriguez, Celebrant. Entombment will follow in the church mausoleum.
Ducote, age 79 of Hessmer passed away at Avoyelles Hospital on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:20 p.m.
Lucy is a native of Gonzales and was a graduate of Gonzales High School, class of 1955. She relocated to Hessmer after retirement with Chem Spray South with many years of service. During her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, spending time in prayer and always treasured family time. Lucy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Lucy will now be joined in Heaven by her parents, Dewey and Ina Villar Poirrier; sister, Helen Templet; nephew, Don Duplessis; and niece, Monique Ory.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 43 years, Floyd Ducote of Hessmer; children, Sonya Ducote (Charles, Jr.) DuBois of Orange, Texas, and Tony Ducote of Hessmer; brothers, Lionel Poirrier of Gonzales and Landis Poirrier of Gonzales; grandchildren, Nicholas Ducote, Abbie Ducote, Kimberly DuBois and Benjamin DuBois; and one great-grandchild, Carmela Ducote.
The Ducote Family has requested visitation to be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 334 Acton Rd., Marksville on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 8:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. A Rosary will be prayed on Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville, (318-240-7188).

Funeral service for Mr. Jeff D. Keys, Jr., age 93, of Bunkie was Saturday, November 12, 2016, 11:00 AM at Amazon Baptist Church, Pastor Dexter Compton officiated.  Internment was Monday, November 14, in the Cenla Veterans Cemetery Leesville, under the direction of Progressive Funeral Home Bunkie.

Mr. Keys passed away Monday, November 7, at Bayou Vista Manor surrounded by family.

Brother Keys was a member of Amazon Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon and he served his country through the US Army.  He was a licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director for the state of Louisiana displaying his craft at Bunkie Funeral Home for over 40 years and Progressive Funeral Home for 13 years.  He was very active in the city of Bunkie, serving as a member of the Chamber of Commerce; Board Member at Bunkie General Hospital; City Health Inspector; organized and served as President of AARP.

He leaves loving memories to his children, Delores Battiste and Eunice Mouton both of Bunkie; Gwendolyn Peters of Largo, MD; Debra Pacheco of Los Angeles, CA;: Mona Manual of Ponchatoula; Shelia Brooks of Killeen, TX; and Marty Keys of Fort Knox, KY; 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Jason Joseph Dauzat will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Fifth Ward with Father William Gearhead officiating. Interment will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery #1 in Fifth Ward. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.
Mr. Dauzat, age 74, of Fifth Ward, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilary and Mildred Lemoine Dauzat and wife, Diane Dauzat.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Nason P. Dauzat and wife Donna of Fifth Ward; nephew, Jonathan Dauzat; nieces, Amanda Jeansonne, Vanessa Sayer, Bethany Laborde; 2 great nieces and 5 great nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville 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.
A rosary will be recited in the Chapel on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 7:15 p.m.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be Raymond Lemoine, Timothy Lemoine, Irbin DeGrusha, Craig Laborde, Jonathan Dauzat, and Jamie Jeansonne. Honorary pallbearers will be Kris Sayer and Zachary Dauzat.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Tina Louise Wiley Yancey will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, November 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville wit Brother Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Burial will be held in Gravel Hill cemetery in Selmer, TN., at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Tina Louise Wiley Yancey, age 55, of Marksville, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her mother, Daphne Johnson and sister, Tracy Wiley Burcham.

Survivors include her two daughters, Amanda Casey and Cindy Leslie, both of Marksville;father, Max Wiley of Marksville; step-father, Danny “O’Neal” Johnson; one brother, John Wiley of Pineville; two-step sisters, Michelle Wiley and Mary Rachal; step-brother, Michael Wiley; two grandchildren, Rani Leslie and Kaylee Lynn Ryan.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Funeral Services for Sadie Lavalais Abbott, age 83 of Marksville, will be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Marksville on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Lawrence Porterie, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville.
Ms. Abbott passed away at the Hessmer Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 10:47 A.M.
Survivors include her brother, Mayo Lavalais of Marksville, sister, Marjorie (Jeffery) Augustine of Marksville, grandchildren, Jay Jackson, Wanda and Chris Hudson. Also survived by 2 Great grandchildren.
Ms. Abbott is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Lavalais, Sr. and Mary Porterie, sons, Bobbi and Michael Hudson, brothers, Eldridge, Pearly, Horrace and Joseph Lavalais, Jr. and a sister, Geneva Milo.
The Abbott Family has requested that visitation be held at St. Paul’s Baptist Church on Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mary Charlotte Levert McConnell on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bunkie with Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Burial will be in the Pythian Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.

Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 6:00 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.

Mrs. McConnell, age 101, of Lafayette, formerly of Bunkie, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the Cornerstone Village South in Lafayette. Mrs. Charlotte, was born in West Baton Rouge Parish at St. Delphine, the Levert family home on Sept. 19, 1915. After graduating from LSU with a BS Medical Technology degree, she was employed at the "Old Charity Hospital" in Shreveport where she met and married "Dr. Mac". They moved to Bunkie, where he set up his medical practice. In 1993, she moved to Lafayette to be near her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Dr. Hiram Adonis McConnell; her son, Michael McConnell, PhD; parents, Octave Henry and Ada Bernard Levert; sisters, Reine Sauls, Marjorie Sanford, Olga Kennedy and Elaine Faulk; brothers, Marvin Levert, August du Montier "Tay" Levert and Alton Levert.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Shannon and husband, Dick, of Morgan City; her two sons, Dr. Don McConnell and wife, Barbara, of Carencro and Johnny McConnell and wife, Jody, of Scott; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Dale Ducote, Trent Descant, Matt McConnell, Ben McConnell, Michael McConnell and Pat Ryan. Honorary Pallbearers are R.H. "Skipper" Luke, Greg Aucoin, Dickey Biles, Ronnie Trapp, Brent Umstead, Bruce Dischler, Casy Shannon and Jeff Efaw.

Funeral Services for Mr. Randy Paul Lacombe, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 14, 2016 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, with Fr. Wade DeCoste officiating. Burial will be held in Vick Baptist Cemetery in Vick, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Mr. Lacombe, age 55, of Effie, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 12, 206 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Marion Lacombe, father in law, Gerald Beaubouef, paternal grandparents, Leonard Jr. and Aline Lacombe, maternal grandparents, Willard and Lucille Deville.

Randy graduated from Marksville High School in 1979, and then went on to graduate from ULL in 1983 with a B.S. in Industrial Technology. Randy worked eleven years at Shell Oil Company then went on to purchase Quality Lumber. He was a loyal and honorable man of great faith, who lived out his faith on a daily basis and helped others. Randy’s Devotion, loyalty and connection with his wife and children was tremendous and the relationships that he cherished and shared with his family and friends were true, deep, and unwaving.

Randy was an avid hunter who promoted safety of the sport to the youth of Avoyelles Parish. He became a volunteer as a Hunter Education Instructor with the L.D.W.F. He was also a lifetime supporter and member of Ducks Unlimited. Randy was also a Third Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 9294.

We consider ourselves fortunate to have known and loved him and will hold on fiercely to his memory we are clinging to our faith and hope in the promise of being reunited one day with our husband, father, and true friend, Randy.

Randy Paul Lacombe, is survived by his loving wife of 20 Years, Michele Beaubouef Lacombe, three sons, Tucker Lacombe 18, Tyler Lacombe 14, and Tanner Lacombe 10, his mother, Ina Deville Lacombe, mother in law, Eva Rae Beaubouef, three brothers, Gary Lacombe and wife Lynette, Patrick Lacombe and wife Donna, James “Boosie” Lacombe, two brother in laws, Nathan Beaubouef, Adam Beaubouef and wife Donna, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are, Scott Tassin, Craig Laborde, Brent Scallan, Larry Sayes, Alan Williams, and Scott Williams. Honorary pallbearers are Rodney St. Romain, Mike Lemoine, Elster Smith, Sr., and Roy Rabalais.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of Services. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Randy’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. L.J. and Roseada Mayeux and All Saints Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial be made to, The Avoyelles Parish 4-H Shooting Sports, 8592 Highway 1, Mansura, LA., 71350, in memory of Randy Lacombe

Wallace “Oudy” Lemoine   
COTTONPORT - Funeral service for Wallace “Oudy” Lemoine of Cottonport will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at the St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church of Cottonport beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will commence at the St. Mary's Catholic Mausoleum #2.
Visitation will be held at the Escude Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will resume Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.
Oudy, age 79, passed away at the Riviere de Soleil Nursing Home of Mansura on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was born on November 10, 1937.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hampton T. Lemoine, Sr. and Mona Lemoine Bordelon; and his brothers, Cecil Lemoine and Hampton T. Lemoine, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marye Lemoine of Cottonport; children, Paul (Kristie) Lemoine of Cottonport, Dana (Richard) Riggins of Jasper, Texas, Kirk (Jill) Lemoine of Bossier City; sister, Amy Lemoine of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Colten, Meghan, Julia, Daniel, Elise, Zach, Dylan, and Sam.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Cottonport or Christian Family Worship Center in Mansura.

Gaston Francisco, Jr.   
MANSURA - Funeral services for Gaston Francisco, Jr. of Mansura will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Mansura with Fr. Walter Aajero officiating.
Visitation will be held at Escude Funeral Home in Mansura on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Burial and military honors will be held at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Mansura. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Gaston Francisco, Jr., age 51, passed away at his home in Mansura on Sunday, November 13. He was born on December 1, 1964.

Michael "Moggie" Flynn Iles, Jr.
LONGBRIDGE - Funeral services for Michael “Moggie” Iles, Jr. of Longbridge will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 1 p.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church in Longbridge with Rev. Vernon Simon officiating. Burial will commence in the church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at the Little Zion Baptist Church on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Michael Iles, Jr., age 26, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 in Cottonport. He was born on January 27, 1990.

Leon “Goldie” Johnson, Jr.
BORDELONVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Leon “Goldie” Johnson, Jr. will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 11:00 a.m. in St. James Baptist Church in Bordelonville with the Reverend Charlie Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude' Funeral Home of Mansura.
Visitation will take place beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of service in the church.
“Goldie,” 42, a resident of Cottonport passed away November 14, 2016 in Cottonport. He was born on November 23, 1973.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Gwendolyn (Ballard) Johnson.
Those left to mourn his passing and cherish his memory are his daughters, Candace Johnson of Marksville, Kelsey Terrell of Marksville, Leandra Terrell of Marksville, and Jocyln Terrell of Marksville; son, Leon Johnson III of Marksville; sisters, Earnestine Sampson of Dallas, Texas, Samantha Lonzo of Baytown, Texas, and Sandy Reed of Cottonport; and one grandchild, Riley Terrell.

Kendrick Eldridge
COTTONPORT - Funeral services for Kendrick Eldridge of Cottonport will take place at the Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church of Cottonport on Saturday, November 19, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will commence at the Jerusalem Cemetery in Cottonport. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will also be held at the church from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Kendrick Eldridge, age 48, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He was born on August 18, 1968.
He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Williams.
He is survived by his mother, Annie Bell Eldridge of Cottonport; sisters, Michelle Eldridge and Tisha Eldridge; brothers, Mark (Felicia) Eldridge and Lester Eldridge; half-sisters, Natorsha Jones and Erica Perkins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Anne Mayeaux of Moreauville will take place at the St. Peter's Catholic Church of Bordelonville on Monday, November 21, 2016 beginning at 10:00am. Visitation will be held at the St. Peter's Catholic Church Hall of Bordelonville on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm with a rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume Monday morning at 8:00am. Burial will commence at the St. Peter Catholic Cemetery.
Anne Mayeaux, age 57, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Anne enjoyed her time babysitting her grandchildren, tending to her yard, garden, and flowerbeds, spending time camping with her husband and family, watching LSU football and the Christmas holidays.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years Roger Mayeaux of Moreauville; daughters, Amiee Zaunbrecher (Damion) of Hamburg, Kacie Mayeaux (Drew Rabalais) of Bordelonville, Claire Bordelon (BJ) of Simmesport; parents, Henry & Peggy Hess; brother & sister, Jeffrey Hess (Jeanne) of Bordelonville & Joan Tebow (William) of Bunkie; grandchildren, Baylie, Lillie, Kinlie, Aiden, & Gordon; and also her nephews, extended family, friends, and her dog Lexi.
Pallbearers for the service will include: Mason Hess, Luke Hess, Toby Armand, Damian Zaunbrecher, Drew Rabalais, BJ Bordelon, & Devin Valois. The cross bearer will be Baylie Zaunbrecher.
Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.

Philip Vernon Augustine, Sr.
MANSURA - Funeral services for Philip Vernon Augustine, Sr. of Mansura, age 82, will take place at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church of Mansura on Monday, November 21, 2016 beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will commence at the St. Paul Catholic Mausoleum. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Escude Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at the Escude Funeral Home of Mansura that morning beginning at 8 a.m.
Philip Vernon Augustine, Sr. was born on July 24, 1944 to the union of the late Herman Augustine and Laura Barker Augustine of Mansura. He was the sixth of nine children.
Philip accepted Christ at an early age at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. He was a faithful and dedicated member on the church board and the church grounds (the youth baseball field). He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge 89 in Marksville for over 40 years. Vernon was a master at his craft, he worked as a brick layer for 50 years, building many buildings in and around Mansura.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Maria Lofton Augustine on April 16, 1974 and to this union three daughters were born.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 42 years Marian Augustine; son, Vernon (Debbie) Augustine, Jr. of Mansura; daughters, Amanda Deshtelle, Brenda (Daniel) Coleman of Marksville, Beverly Augustine, Bridgette (Troy) Winfield, Sarona (Dondrae) Jacobs, Sheretta (Carl, Sr.) Barton, and Victoria (Derek) Williams of Mansura; raised as his own, Cynthia Lofton, Shanteria (Leroy) Wells, Vanlisa (Billy) Bazert, and Eric (Sumin) Lofton; brother, Lester (Thelma) Augustine; three sisters, Marilyn Pierre of Mansura, Eula (Eldon) Batiste of Cocoville, Mary (Donald) Prier of Katy, Texas; brother-in-law, Clenon (Elizabeth) Lofton of Mansura, and Samuel Lucas, Everette (Shelia) Lofton of Marksville; sisters-in-law, Amy Augustine, Gilda Augustine of Mansura; three aunts, Edna Augustine, Theresa Johnson of Mansura, and Eunice Washington; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Malcolm Joseph McGee, Sr.
Marksville – A memorial service will be held for Malcolm Joseph McGee, Sr. at St. John Community Church-Baptist of Marksville, on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Charles Guillory officiating. Graveside services will be at the St. John Community Church-Baptist Cemetery on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10 a.m. under the direction of Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Marksville.
Malcolm Joseph McGee, Sr., age 73 of Marksville passed away at Avoyelles Hospital on Monday, November 13, 2016. He was a proud Vietnam veteran with the United States Marine Corps and a retired police officer with the Harbor Police Department. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Malcolm will now be joined in Heaven by his wife, Mary Chartion McGee; and his parents, Silton and Gertrude Baker McGee.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Malcolm (Tamika) McGee, Jr. of Houston, Texas, and Merrick McGee of Angletown, Texas; brother, Nelson (Elise) Pierre of Marksville; sister, Yolonda McGee Moon of New Orleans; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

SGTM Richard F. Graham (retired) passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 on his 85th birthday. A native of Simmesport, LA. and resident of Baton Rouge, he retired after over 39 years with the US Army Reserve and National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major with numerous awards including The Meritorious Service Medal, The Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal. He retired from the State of Louisiana as Director of Milk and Dairy Division with over fifty years of service. He was a member of HACCP committee with FDA and has been recognized for his volunteer work to assure the safety of Grade A milk products. He is survived by his wife; India McLin Graham, two daughters and spouses; Colleen and Paul Kron and Theresa and Don Detillier, six sons and spouses; Dennis and Sherry Graham, John Graham, Clifton and Charlene Graham, Henry and Connie Graham, Andrew and Pam Graham and Michael and Carolyn Graham, two step-children and spouses; Darlene and Keri Breland and Teri and Ron Cowart, 25 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his sister and brother-in-law; Charlotte and Hines Austin. He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles Henry,Sr. and Emily Anne Clifton Graham, sister and brother-in-law; Emily and Sidney Ewing a brother; Charles Henry Graham, Jr. and the mother of their children; Shirley Barbay Graham. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East 11000 Florida Blvd. Sunday, November 20, 2016 starting at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visitation will resume Monday, November 21, 2016 at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 am until services in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 pm, conducted by Brother Stephen M. Young II with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his sons and grandsons with the honorary pallbearers are Carl Rushing, Bill Grace and Willie Joe Reynolds. He was a member of Stevendale Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Stevendale Baptist Church Memorial Fund.