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Carole Jo "Cj" White
Nov 4, 2025
Youngsville - Loving Memory of Carole Jo "CJ" White November 6, 1954 – November 4, 2025 Carole Jo "CJ" White, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, in New Iberia, Louisiana, just two days shy of her 71st birthday. Born on November 6, 1954, in Okay, Oklahoma, CJ was surrounded by the love of her family in her...
Amanda Michelle Boudreaux
Nov 2, 2025
Amanda Michelle Tabb Boudreaux Sunrise October 10, 1983 to November 2, 2025 sunset. Amanda unexpectedly passed on November 2, 2025. Though she was only here for 42 years on Earth she created a lifetime of love and laughter for everyone she met in her time here. Born in Lafayette Louisiana to Father Steve Wynne Tabb Sr and 18 months later...
Darville "Joe" Jolivette
Nov 1, 2025
Lafayette - Darville Jude Jolivette, was a native of Lafayette, LA, born December 23, 1956. He passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age 68 surrounded by family. He was also known as "Joe" because people in the military couldn't pronounce his last name. He attended Immaculate Heart of Mary and a graduate of Northside High School. He enlisted...
Wanda Gale Prather
Oct 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Wanda Gale Prather formerly of Opelousas, LA and most recently residing in Lafayette, announces her passing on October 31, 2025. Gale was born on May 19, 1950 in Eunice, LA to Shelby and Oneida Barham Prather. After graduating with the Class of 1968 from Eunice High School, she went on to...
Elizabeth Ann Boutte
Oct 29, 2025
New Iberia - Elizabeth Boutte age 66. Elizabeth was born March 29, 1959, on an Easter Sunday. Elizabeth was survived by her two sons, Shannon Paul Keck and David Wayne Keck; three grandsons, Cylas Drake Vidrine, Keyden Kent Keck, and Reven Wayne Keck; two granddaughters Amarrah Jade Keck and Sylvie Rose; her sister Mary Catherine Boutte; and one niece, Meryl...
Michelle Romero
Oct 29, 2025
Michelle Romero, Was born on December 29,1975. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Michelle gained her wings on October 13, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General. She will forever be remembered for her warm heart, creative spirit, and the love she shared so freely with everyone she truly loved. Michelle had a lifelong passion for art, writing,...
Wanda Lee Leblanc
Oct 23, 2025
Breaux Bridge - Wanda Lee LeBlanc, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 4:00PM in the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. Born in Opelousas, Louisiana, Wanda spent most of her life in Breaux Bridge,...
Michael Gaston Schexnayder
Oct 22, 2025
Arnaudville - Michael Gaston Schexnayder, age 62, passed away on October 22, 2025, at his home in Arnaudville, Louisiana. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Michael lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and love for the outdoors. He was an avid hunter who found peace and joy in the quiet of nature. As an experienced carpenter, he took...
Shirley Ann Schexnaider
Oct 20, 2025
Youngsville - Shirley Ann Schexnaider, age 64, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, in Abbeville, Louisiana. A beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley shared her life with her devoted husband, Ricky, for over 45 wonderful years. Together, they built a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She...
Charles Joseph Rogers
Oct 14, 2025
Rayne - Charles Joseph Rogers, age 69, passed away on October 14, 2025, at the Heart Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Charles served his country with honor and carried that same discipline, loyalty, and courage throughout his life. Known for his easygoing spirit, he found peace in listening to music to relax...
Estrellita Clarice Hudson
Oct 11, 2025
Scott - Estrellita Clarice Hudson, age 63, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Estrellita was a woman of strong faith and devotion — a proud woman of God who touched many lives with her kindness, determination, and joy. She was deeply passionate about bringing awareness to cancer, often participating...
Rosaline Lanclos Dupre
Oct 9, 2025
New Iberia - Rosaline Lanclos, affectionately known as "Moon" to all who cared for and loved her, passed away after a life filled with creativity, warmth, and faith. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at The Community Church Center in New Iberia, La. from 11:00am-1:00pm. Moon was best known for her vibrant personality and many...
Dorothy Cormier Madeley
Oct 9, 2025
Youngsville - Dorothy Cormier Madeley, age 87, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Colligan Crematory & Funeral Services in Broussard, Louisiana. Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration...
Ricky Wayne Anderson
Oct 6, 2025
Lafayette - Ricky Wayne Anderson, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Originally from Stephens, Arkansas, Ricky made Lafayette, Louisiana his home for the past 35 years. During that time, he built a life filled with faith, family, and friendship. A devoted member of Riverside Church of Christ, Ricky's...
Bessie Lucille Grossie
Oct 4, 2025
Lafayette - Bessie Lucille Grossie, age 70, passed away peacefully at her residence in Lafayette, Louisiana, on October 4, 2025. A Memorial Service honoring her life will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Christian Life Center in Lafayette. Bessie was a devoted Catholic who lived her faith through service, compassion, and...
Laura Louise Oliver
Oct 3, 2025
Breaux Bridge - Laura Louise Oliver, age 64 passed away peacefully at her home on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Laura was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother whose gentle heart and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her. Her greatest joy was her family, and she spent her life nurturing them with kindness, laughter, and...
Eddie Roland Dixon
Sep 29, 2025
Lafayette - Eddie Roland Dixon was born on August 12, 1948, in Lafayette, Louisiana to Earl & Leona Dixon, Sr. He peacefully passed away on September 29, 2025. He leaves behind his sisters, Lottie Guidry & Marilyn George (Edwin) both of Lafayette, LA. Goddaughter, Tonya Joseph of Parks, LA. A special nephew, Quintin L. Dixon of Lafayette, LA and a...
Kristen Marlin Smith
Sep 29, 2025
New Iberia - Kristen Marlin Smith. On 9/29/2025 Kris Smith went home to be with our Lord and His angels. He is greeted in heaven by his mother and father, Winston and Mary Smith. He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Connie Smith. Sons Cody Lafleur and Christopher Smith and their wives April and Brianna. Sister Shawn Shirey...
Demetra Janell Jones
Sep 27, 2025
Lafayette - Demetra Janell Jones. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Christian Life Center in Lafayette for Demetra Jones, 46, who passed away peacefully on September 27th 2025 at 10:25 AM. Demetra was born from the union of Jelester and the late Deborah J. Jones on October 7, 1978. She...
Priscilla Marie Carithers
Sep 25, 2025
French Settlement - Priscilla Frederick Carithers passed away on September 25, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lakes Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA and is now with the Lord our Father. Priscilla was born in New Orleans, La on April 25, 1961 to Bruce & Helen Frederick. She attended O. Perry Walker High School in Algiers, LA. She went on...

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