Jan 6, 2023

Opelousas --"Divine Composer, as the last movement of this symphony of my life closes, please forgive me for the wrong notes which I have sung while attempting to remain in harmony with others. I have tried to stay in tune with your way. I hope that I have played my part in putting a song in the hearts of...

Jan 5, 2023

Opelousas – A Funeral Service will be held for Helen O’Connor on January 10, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington.

Helen, age 88, a native of Ville Platte, and currently living in Lafayette, entered into eternal rest on...

Dec 31, 2022

William Henry Beaugh, age 60, of Fort Worth, TX, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.  He was a native of Opelousas, LA.

William is survived by his wife, Lee Beaugh and son, Alexander, of Fort Worth, TX.

A brother, Edward J. Beaugh, Jr. and wife Cheryl, sisters, Linda...

Dec 30, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Thelma Lanclos announce her passing at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home Facility in Opelousas on Friday, December 30, 2022, when she went to meet her husband, “Blue” on what would have been their 77th wedding anniversary.

Mom was an outdoor person, always digging in her flower...

Dec 29, 2022

Port Barre – A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held for Jerry Scruggins on January 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre.

Jerry, age 76, a resident of Port Barre, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his residence with his family at his side. Jerry served...

Dec 27, 2022

Marlene Myra Beauxis née Nicholson died peacefully on December 27, 2022 at the age of 86. She was born January 1936 to Mildred Kingsbury Nicholson and Gantt Pape Nicholson Jr of Washington Louisiana.

Marlene, a gifted athlete, attended AIC from 1951-1954 (now Opelousas Catholic) where she was captain of the Lady Wildcats basketball team and was named...

Dec 27, 2022

Louella Ann Venable

Opelousas – A Private Graveside Service will be held for Louella Venable at a later date.

Louella, age 82, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Heritage Manor in Opelousas.

Louella is survived by her son, John Venable of Henderson, TN; daughters, Carol...

Dec 26, 2022

Mallet– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Glenn D. Guillory on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Ann Catholic Church of Mallet. Visitation will be held in the church from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. with services to follow. Fr. Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at...

Dec 24, 2022

Opelousas–A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Marguerite Lafleur Hunt (Sis-Sis, Sister, Grandmommy, Grandbunnie) on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Landry Catholic Church of Opelousas. Visitation will be held in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.; the rosary will be recited at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Fr. Clint Trahan will...

Dec 24, 2022

Samuel David Emerson

OPELOUSAS

A memorial gathering and visitation will be held for Samuel “Sammich” David Emerson, age 44, on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 4 PM to 9 PM and will continue on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 8 AM to 3 PM at the Sibille Funeral Home, 2309 George Dr, Opelousas,...

Dec 17, 2022

Port Barre– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jo Ann Guillory Miller on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 12:00 noon in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Visitation will be held in the church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; the rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the...

Dec 14, 2022

Opelousas – A Graveside Service will be held for Amar Gregory on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Landry Catholic Cemetery in Opelousas, Louisiana. Pastor Benny Reppond will conduct the service.

Amar, age 48, a resident of Pinecrest Developmental Center in Pineville entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Rapides Regional...

Dec 9, 2022

Opelousas– A Funeral Service will be held for Adam Courville on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Opelousas Bible Church of Opelousas. Pastor Vinson Tullos will officiate the service.

Adam, a native of Opelousas and resident of Washington, entered into eternal rest at the age of 55, on Friday, December 9, 2022, at his...

Dec 7, 2022

Port Barre– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Dora Taylor Hollier on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will officiate the Mass. Reader will be Bridgette Wyble. Rite of Committal will take place at St. Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville.

Dora,...

Dec 7, 2022

OPELOUSAS- Sr. Brenda Marie Comeaux, MSC was born May 7, 1951, in Arnaudville, LA. She died at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home on December 7, 2022, at 4:40 AM.

Sr. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, Whitney Comeaux, her mother, Vivian Quebedeaux; and by her brothers: Carl and Kenneth Comeaux.

She...

Dec 5, 2022

Port Barre, Louisiana – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mr. John A. Robin on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

John, age 73 and a life-long...

Dec 1, 2022

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Tony Christopher Nezat, on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery.

Tony, age 55, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December...

Dec 1, 2022

OPELOUSAS- It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother, Lorraine Hidalgo Soileau.  She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She went to meet Jesus peacefully on December 1, 2022 at her home in Opelousas, Louisiana.  She was 92 years old and a native of Opelousas. Lorraine was a devout Roman Catholic and...

Nov 23, 2022

OPELOUSAS-A Celebration of Life will be held for Sylvia Sibille on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Pastor Benny Reppond will officiate the service.

Sylvia, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, November...

Nov 21, 2022

Grand Coteau–

A Service of Remembrance for Beloved Zhion Aquarius AKA Charles Ray Forbes will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel of Grand Coteau. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. A rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. by...