Aug 2, 2021

OPELOUSAS – A Celebration of Life will be held for Hattie Trammell Guillory on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas.

Hattie, age 61, a resident of Scott, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.

Hattie...

Aug 1, 2021

OPELOUSAS– A Graveside Service will be held for Mrs. Helen Sylvester at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Bellevue Memorial Park. Fr. Matthew Higginbotham will conduct the service.

Helen, age 83, a resident of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her daughter’s residence surrounded her loving family.

Helen truly cherished...

Jul 29, 2021

A Celebration of life will be held for Laura Fitzgerald on Saturday August 8, 2021 at 1:00PM at First Baptist Church of Port Barre.

Laura, age 70 passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Laura enjoyed reading and attending bible study and prayer group. She loved spending time with her...

Jul 28, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie” Aymond passed away at Opelousas General Hospital on July 28, 2021 at the age of 70.

He was a longtime resident of Port Barre but spent his last years with his son and his family in Krotz Springs, with the Kaisers, who loved him like their own family. Ronnie was an ironworker until the physical...

Jul 27, 2021

Grand Coteau– A Mass of Christian Burial for Bessie L. Smith will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau. Fr. Aaron Melancon will officiate the Mass. A Private Burial will take place at a later date at St. Charles Cemetery.

Bessie, age 85, a resident...

Jul 27, 2021

Opelousas-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Annette Basco Verdino will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 in Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Monsignor Keith DeRouen will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas.

Mrs. Annette was predeceased by her parents, Jesse and Mary...

Jul 22, 2021

LEONVILLE- A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank Lloyd “Bill” Devillier will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. Fr. Mike Arnaud will conduct the Service. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Leo the Great Mausoleum.

Frank, age 92 passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, surrounded by...

Jul 21, 2021

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Joseph Clarence Callahan, Jr., age 75, originally of Bunkie, Louisiana and residing in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Joe passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 12:25 p.m. His family was at his side at the time of his departure from this life.

Joe was...

Jul 21, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held for Robert Dale Devillier Sr. on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Opelousas. Fr Ted Broussard will conduct the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Robert, age 62, a resident of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2021...

Jul 20, 2021

Port Barre- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Bobby “Bobby Ray” Gaudet on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Port Barre. Visitation will be held in the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will follow in the...

Jul 11, 2021

METARIE- A Celebration of Life for Laurie Jean Barker Pigott will be announced at a later date.

Laurie, age 69, a resident of Port Barre and native of New Orleans, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at her residence.

Laurie will be fondly remembered as the life of the party as she marched...

Jul 9, 2021

Grand Coteau– A Funeral Service for Betty Beebe will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David Fultz will conduct the Service. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

Betty, age 87 passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at her home.

Jul 8, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Carol Ann Stephen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, in the Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Greg Simien will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal and Inurnment will be on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery in...

Jul 7, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Duhon Bordelon will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021, at the St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Neil Pettit will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Bellevue Memorial Park.

Frances, age 81, died at her home surrounded by her family. Frances...

Jul 5, 2021

A Service will be held for Joseph “J.V.” Richard at 4 : 00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, in Sibille Funeral Home of Opelousas. Fr. Darren Eldridge will conduct the service. Rite of Committal will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery in Opelousas.

J.V., age 95, a resident and native of Opelousas, entered into eternal rest on...

Jul 2, 2021

Opelousas – Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will reopen on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. until time of service in the Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel.

David...

Jun 28, 2021

LAWTELL- Rufus M. Riggs CSM, USA (Retired), died June 28, 2021, at his home in Cataula, Georgia. The son of Felicien Riggs and Eva Hawkins, he was born, December 25, 1942, in the rural area of St. Landry Parish. After graduating from Carter G. Woodson High School in Lawtell, LA, in 1961, he joined the Army on July 24,...

Jun 28, 2021

Port Barre – A Funeral Service for Laura Way Galloway will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the First Baptist Church in Port Barre. Pastor Benji Richard will conduct the Service. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Port Barre.

Laura, age 58, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021, surrounded...

Jun 28, 2021

Opelousas – A Funeral Service for Patsy Zerangue will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021, in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Dwayne Joubert will conduct the Service. Burial will follow at St. Leo Mausoleum in Leonville.

Readers will be Janice Victorian, Cheryl Stoute and Suzanne Belleau. Music selections will be, “Phone in...

Jun 27, 2021

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial for Janice Ann Berard will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in the St. Bridget Catholic Church in Lawtell. Fr. Ted Broussard will officiate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at the church cemetery.

Janice, age 62, a resident of Church Point, entered into eternal...