All Obituaries

Port Barre-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Dianna C. Barron will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Port Barre. Fr. Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Dianna, age 74, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Opelousas General Health System surrounded by her family. Dianna is survived by her husband of 54 years, Joseph “Tiki” Barron of Port Barre;...

WASHINGTON- Lyle Atwood Soileau, a lifetime resident of Washington, LA, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Lyle passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Lyle was born to Raynold Soileau and Sara Buller Soileau on June 6, 1960. He worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 years, most recently for Flow Services out of Lafayette, LA. Lyle was an avid outdoorsman, spending his spare time during childhood and as an adult deer hunting, bass fishing, and...

OPELOUSAS – Sharon Y. Green passed away at home on Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by friends and loved ones at the age of 74.  A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Hope Presbyterian Church in Opelousas She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert James Brice, Jr. and her mother, Mohotah DuBois Brice.  Sharon was beloved by those who knew her. She was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas and grew up in Ashland,...

Mary Richard Stroud   Port Barre-A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Stroud will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Of Jesus in Port Barre. Fr Clint Trahan will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington, LA. Mary, age 81, a resident of Port Barre, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Opelousas General. Mary is survived by her 2 daughters, Amber Mac Eachern (David) of Michigan, Tammi Rutledge; 2 sons, Bryan...

OPELOUSAS – It is with heavy hearts that the family of Scotty James Cormier, Jr. announces his untimely death at the age of 23.  A memorial service will be held to honor his life on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas at 3:00 PM. Scotty James Cormier, Jr. was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on January 13, 1999.  This bright young man loved to work on any type of motor that needed fixing.  Although his life ended too soon, he was a joy in so...

Deanna Joy Soileau Nezat entered eternal rest on June 15, 2022, passing away peacefully at the age of 80 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Facility in Opelousas, Louisiana. Deanna was treasured by her five sons and beloved grandchildren. She was always ready to show her boundless love by cooking a favorite meal or dessert. Her pets and plants grew healthy and strong under her watchful eye, and her paintings and flower arrangements displayed her talent and creativity. Deanna’s...

OPELOUSAS – It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Aubrey Lee Thibodeaux announces his passing on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at the age of 66.  Services and rosary will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Sibille Funeral Home in Opelousas with Deacon Joubert conducting services.  Burial will follow in the St. Bridget Cemetery in Lawtell. Aubrey Lee Thibodeaux was born on January 21, 1956 in Lafayette, Louisiana to T.J. and Mary Lou...

Grand Coteau– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Mills Joseph Vautrot on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau. Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery. Mills, age 87, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence in Sunset surrounded by his loving family. Mills served for 23 years at St. Ignatius School as P.T.A. President, School Board President, and an advisor to the school board....

Opelousas– A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Elsie “Momee” Mae Papillion Bellow on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas. Fr. Gregory Simien will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Mallet. Elsie, age 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence in Swords. Elsie enjoyed being outdoors working in her garden and playing cards with her family and...

Opelousas– A private service and burial will be held for Franklin Courville who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence in Opelousas surrounded by his loving family at the age of 88. Franklin served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Opelousas where he served a term as State President, The American Legion and The 40&8 club. Franklin loved spending time with family, he enjoyed BBQ’ing and...