All Obituaries

Robert Francis DeJean, Jr. Opelousas- Robert Francis DeJean, Jr. (Bobby) was born September 18, 1945, in Opelousas, LA to Loretta Theresa Richard DeJean and Robert Francis DeJean, Sr. and passed away on March 28, 2020.  Bobby was a loyal LSU fan, an avid duck hunter and greatly enjoyed the beauty of the gulf coast beaches.  He never met a stranger and was always willing to tell a humorous story.  He was preceded in death by his father, The Honorable Robert F. DeJean, Sr.,...

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for Christine Burleigh after the COVID 19 restrictions have been lifted. Ms. Burleigh, age 65, who was a native and resident of Opelousas, died at her residence on March 27, 2020. With a heart of gold and a gypsy soul, Christine was a loving mother and grandmother. Never meeting a stranger, she was the true definition of someone that would give the shirt off her back. From those in need to the stray cat found on the side of the road, she...

Sherby Joseph Skrantz Krotz Springs- Private Graveside services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery in Krotz Springs. Sherby was a native of Cecilia, lived most of his life in Krotz Springs, and was currently residing in Port Barre.   He passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Opelousas General Health System at the age of 89. Sherby served his country honorably in the United States Army 1st Calvary Division as a Sgt. during the Korean Conflict. He was also...

Due to the current gathering restrictions, private graveside services will be held for Ada Lee Martin in the Melville Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Samuel Ham, Pastor of the First Pentecostal Church of Melville will conduct the service. Mrs. Martin passed away March 25, 2020 at the age of 80. She was a resident of Melville and Heritage Manor Nursing Home after her crippling arthritis required constant care. She is survived by her spouse of 60 years, Charles Martin (daddy) who was the love of...

Services are pending at this time. Patricia was a native of Opelousas, a longtime resident of New Orleans, and was currently residing in Opelousas for several years.  She died on March 16, 2020, in Opelousas, LA, at the age of 84. 

Washington - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James "Jimmy" Hershall Bertrand on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington.  Reverend Matthew Higginbotham will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal will follow in the Cedar Hill Cemetery.  Readers will be Brandy Bertrand and Shelbi Baham.  Gift bearers will be Jacob Kelly, Jordan Kelly and George Dupre. Mr. Bertrand, age 75, a resident of...

A Memorial Service will be held for Elaine Bertrand Mayeux on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Skip Montet Chapel at Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Opelousas.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM. Mrs. Mayeux, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Opelousas General Health System. Elaine graduated in 1968 from Lawtell High School.  She was a wonderful homemaker and a loving wife and mother.  She loved her "Ladies Luncheon...

Krotz Springs - Funeral services will be held for Connie Sue Ardoin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Krotz Springs.  Burial will be held at the First Baptist Church Cemetery.  Reverend Allan Myers will conduct the service.  Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home in Krotz Springs from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM.   Connie Sue Ardoin, age 60, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at her...

Funeral services will be held for Eva Eloise Reviere Jarrell at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the First Pentecostal Church in Melville, LA (112 Fontenot Street, Melville, LA  71353). Reverend Samuel Ham and Reverend Leon Hickman will conduct the service.  Burial will take place at First Pentecostal Church of Melville Church Cemetery.  Mrs. Jarrell, a resident of Melville, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020. Eloise was a pastor's wife, a...

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Landry Catholic Church.  Elaine Louise Voitier Fields was born on September 20, 1928 and passed away on February 23, 2020 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Armand Fields, her daughter Claudia Lyn Fields and her son Robert Christopher Fields. After graduating from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Elaine’s first teaching position was at Port Barre High School....