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Elizabeth Ann Augustine - August 16, 1922 - April 29, 2024

Departed: 04/29/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Mass of Christian burial for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Augustine will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Marksville, LA. 11:00 a.m. with Father Abraham Varghese officiating. Interment will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. Augustine, age 101, of Marksville, LA. passed away on Monday, April 29th, 2024 in Marksville, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Augustine; parents, Gustave and Clophine Luke Day; sons, Michael Cole and Peter Johnson; one brother, Frank Joseph; two step sons, Joseph Augustine and Donald Augustine; sisters, Leazima Patterson, Rosalie Blake, Agnes Keys and Le Esther Joseph.

Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Ruth Day Bazile of Marksville and Anne Day Blade (James) of Alexandria; step children, Rose Barron, Patricia Milton, Mary Augustine, John Augustine, Jim Augustine, Allen Augustine; seven grandchildren, Julian Cole, Michelle Cole, Shannon Gonzales, Ryan Day, Carlos Dominick, Victoria E. Ford and Clifton M. Dominick; twelve great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:40 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:00 a.m.

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Stanley Eric Sprinkle - October 01, 1955 - April 23, 2024

Departed: 04/23/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Stanley Eric Sprinkle. Funeral Services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29th, 2024 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 with military honors conducted by the United States Army, Fort Johnson.

Mr. Sprinkle, age 68, of Marksville, passed away on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Stan was born on October 1st, 1955 in Monticello Illinois. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed spending his time hunting, barbecuing, being with his family, time in the woods, giving advice, and always had numerous projects going on. Anyone that knew Stan, knew how much he loved to work. He was an electrician and mechanic by trade, but there wasn’t much that he could not do. Stan spent years in the oilfield, many of them overseas. He owned multiple businesses over the years, and eventually retired from Hillcorp Energy in 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father John Sprinkle and his Mother Elizabeth Sprinkle. His brother Rick Sprinkle. His granddaughters Cara Descant and Cierra Bordelon.

He is survived by his wife, Monique Sprinkle; sisters, Kathy Bordelon and Joyce Koshinski (Dale Koshinski); daughters, Erica Strohman, Ali Laborde (Lane Laborde), and Cassie Bordelon; son, Samuel Sprinkle (Jennifer Thomas). He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Kane Strohman, Camryn Strohman, Luke Settle, McKinley Sprinkle, Sawyer Sprinkle, Chelsey Laborde, Carson Laborde, Cambrie Laborde, and Jaymen Bordelon.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be, Kane Strohman, Lane Laborde, Matthew Koshinski, Joey Bordelon, Oscar Flores, and Benjamin Maddie.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Monday, April 29th, 2024 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services. To extend online condolences to the Sprinkle family, please visit us online at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Shirley Dauzat McNeal - January 09, 1945 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Dauzat McNeal will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers in Marksville, LA. at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Keith Lamartiniere officiating. Interment will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Mausoleum in Moncla, LA. under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. McNeal, age 79, of Marksville, LA. passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Avoyelles Hospital. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerrel Lee McNeal; parents, Hurley and Allie Guillory Dauzat; one infant brother, Earl Dauzat; and sister, Elaine Couvillion.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Rhonda Bonnette (Craig) of Fifth Ward and Gaye Guillot Jones of Charlotte, NC.; one brother, Harold Paul Dauzat (Hilda) of Gonzales, LA.; six grandchildren, Heather Holloway, Michelle Bonnette, Bryan Bonnette, Brandon Guillot, Zachary Guillot and D.J. Jones; and ten great grandchildren plus one on the way.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 26th, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and resume on Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. until time of services in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers. A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Craig Bonnette, Bryan Bonnette, Brandon Guillot, Austyn Holloway, Joseph Hilton and Bryce Guillot. Honorary pallbearers are Brayden Holloway, Jacob Pringle, Corben Holloway, Parker Holloway and Brandon Holloway.

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Carol Bordelon Boyd - August 26, 1942 - April 20, 2024

Departed: 04/20/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Carol Bordelon Boyd, age 81, went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was a resident of Bogalusa, LA, and a former resident of Avoyelles Parish.

Mrs. Boyd was born to the late Edwin and Elouise Bringol Bordelon of Belledeau, LA. She graduated in 1959 from Fifth Ward High School and was crowned Queen of Avoyelles Parish Festival. As the recipient of this title, she was able to visit Washington, DC, and was able to bring her mother, Ms. Elouise, who accompanied her on the trip. While walking up the stairs of the Capitol, Mrs. Boyd recognized Senator John F. Kennedy and when taking a second glance at him, he turned around and came back up the stairs to shake her hand. This is a story she loved to tell. Mrs. Boyd loved sewing, gardening, reading, and cooking. She was the co-owner of “Quality Cake Shoppe” with her best friend, Audrey Chelette, and “Terry’s BBQ” with her ex-husband, Mr. Terry Brouillette, Sr.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 30 years: Mr. Philip Boyd; one daughter: Suzanne Brouillette (Mills Onellion, III); three sons: Terry Brouillette, Jr. (Janice), Kyle Brouillette, and Scott Brouillette (Stacy); three step-daughters: Sandi Boyd Ball, Kelly Boyd Stewart (Boady), and Pattie Boyd McKenzie (Jason); nine grandchildren: Emily LaBorde, Kristin Brouillette, Tyler Brouillette, Kyle Laine Brouillette, Hunter Brouillette, Lauren Ball Fox (Zachery), Preston Ray Ball (Mickaela), Carter McKenzie, and Caty McKenzie; eight great-grandchildren: Lillie-Anne LaBorde, Kyle Laine Brouillette Jr, Reece Brouillette, Huck Brouillette, Noah Ray Ball, Lane Joseph Fox, Amelia Grace Ball, and Madalyn Rae Ball; one sister: Angie Lee Bettevy; ex-husband and father of her children: Terry Brouillette, Sr.; and a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Boyd was preceded in death by her parents; one brother: E.L. Bordelon (Laura) and one sister, Joanne Weaver.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospice and her caregivers: Mindy, Carry, and Annie for their professional help during her time of need. Also, a special thanks to: Will and Leslie Galloway, Brad Duncan, and Walter O’Berry.

Pallbearers are as follows: Preston Ball, Noah Ball, Hunter Brouillette, Tyler Brouillette, Eric Bettevy, and Dwight Bettevy.

Brown-McGehee Funeral Home and Hixson Brothers Funeral Home were entrusted with final arrangements. On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, visitation will take place at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa, LA, from 6 PM until 9 PM. On Thursday, April 25, 2024, visitation will take place at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, LA, from 11 AM until 2:30 PM. Following visitation, a funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Echo at 3 PM with Fr. Dwight DeJesus officiating. Entombment will follow in the St. Francis De Sales Mausoleum.

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Betty Desoto-Lachney - January 09, 1946 - April 19, 2024

Departed: 04/19/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral Services for Betty DeSoto-Lachney will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at The Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Burial will be in Cushman Cemetery, Marksville.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with The Recitation of Holy Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m., until the time of service.

Betty, 78, of Boyce, passed from this life, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at home.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Betty dedicated her life to her family, finding immense joy in hosting gatherings filled with laughter and love. As a homemaker, Her warm presence was felt by all who entered her home.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lachney; son, Mark Lachney; parents, Edwin DeSoto and Yvonne Ducote DeSoto, and sisters, Emily Juneau, Geraldine Juneau, and Leona Ducote.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Dain Guillot (Jerry Lachney), Carolyn Champion (Arthur Champion), Patricia Torres (Buck Torres), Adam Lachney, Brian Lachney, Brad Lachney (Trina Lachney), Abel Lachney and Louanna Ledbetter; sisters, Elladean Bryant, and Frances Moses; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

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Brandon Kyle "Bubby" Hathorn - November 03, 1995 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Brandon Kyle “Bubby” Hathorn will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Journey Church in Pineville, Louisiana at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor James Greer officiating. Interment will be held at the French Cemetery, Effie, Louisiana. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., until the time of service.

Brandon Kyle “Bubby” Hathorn age 28, of Effie, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Avoyelles Hospital. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John “Milton” Hathorn, III, and his paternal grandmother, Pat Bonnette.

Bubby was a sweet and loving son, grandson and uncle. His nieces and nephews were his life. They loved “Bubby” as much as he loved them. He had a special place in his heart for his brother John.

His passion was cooking. Just give him a black pot and he was a happy man. What really made Bubby happy was boiling and eating crawfish.

Before Bubby’s neck injury accident, hunting; hanging out with his friends; and working out at the gym was what he enjoyed the most. The accident took a lot away from Bubby, but his determination to get better and his will to never quit helped him defy the odds. He was a real inspiration to many. He woke up each day with the mind set to do what made him happy even though on most days, he lived in pain. Never once did his family hear him complain. He was a true fighter and was not ready to leave this world, but God had other plans…Plans for Bubby to rejoice with God in heaven.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, John Milton Hathorn, IV and Angie Bonnette Hathorn of Effie; brother John Milton Hathorn, V of Effie; paternal grandmother Gerry Hathorn of Effie, maternal grandfather Walter Bonnette of Marksville, Louisiana.; niece Kori Dugas; nephews Isaiah Aloni and John Milton Hathorn, VI.

Pallbearers honored to serve are John Milton Hathorn, V; Waylon Mayeux; Raymond Guillory; Hunter Fuqua; Christopher Cole; Mikael Bonnette and Christian Bass.

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Artris Searle Kelone - December 24, 1932 - April 18, 2024

Departed: 04/18/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Artris Searle Kelone will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Burial with military honors will be conducted at French Cemetery in Effie, under the direction of the United States Air Force, Barksdale. Arrangements are entrusted to Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Artris Searle Kelone passed away at age 91 on April 18th, 2024 at his daughter's home in Texas.

Artris was born in 1932 in Effie, Louisiana. After highschool graduation, he joined the Air Force and set out to see the world, serving as a plane mechanic in Korea and Japan with the 95th Bomb Squadron. On his return to the U.S., he trained to be a telegraph operator at Midwest College of Commerce. He was working in Arkansas at one of his first postings with the Rock Island railroad, when he met a pretty waitress serving him his lunch -- He and Mary Lee were married on June 28th, 1958, and spent the next 63 years together until Mary passed away in 2021.

While raising their children Paul David, Larry, and Jadenda, they moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma to Louisiana, finally settling down in Pine Prairie. Over the next decades, Artris and Mary designed a home inspired by the historic Cajun building styles of the region. From custom milling the cypress lumber to adding in 'secret' passageways for the grandkids, Artris just about built the house himself from the ground up. Creating this 'home place', where family came together and kids roamed the house and woods, was one of Art and Mary's most cherished accomplishments.

Artris was curious. He was always in motion, mind and body, tinkering with something whether it be brewing his own wine, making yogurt, planting something unusual in the garden, treating his own honey allergy (yes really!), creating a Frankenstein style lawn mower, or doing some digging that inevitably got the tractor hopelessly bogged down. There wasn't a thing he couldn't build, make, or fix.

Art loved being in nature and always felt sorry for the poor 'city folks' who didn't get to live like he did. He found beauty in places where other people might overlook it. He once rescued orphaned baby possums from the roadside and hand fed them so they could be released. He enjoyed picking up a handful of plain looking rocks, putting them in the rock tumbler and wondering what might come out. His happy place was going fishing, although it sometimes seemed it was never about catching fish as much as it was about looking out at the water, being quiet for a little while, and listening.

Art loved people -- He never met a person he wasn't genuinely interested in getting to know. He had enduring friendships from his Air Force days that lasted for the next 60 years. And he never walked past someone in need of help, be they family, friend, or stranger.

At the end, after years of dementia's insidious erosion had worn away almost everything else, Artris still loved Mary and refused to remove his wedding band. So, although we will deeply miss him as our friend, neighbor, family member, Dad, and Papa, we take comfort that through their faith in Christ, Art and Mary are now reunited in a happier place.

Artris was preceded in death by his mother Pearl Miller, his father Kermit Kelone, his siblings Velena McGuffin and Donna Bird.

Artris is survived by his children Paul David Kelone (Denise Kelone), Larry Kelone (Gigi Obren), Jadenda Prochaska (Joel Prochaska); his grandchildren Amanda Strong (Maarten Cappaert), Brandon Kelone, James Prochaska (Lexi Kjorlien), Dustin Kelone; and his great-granddaughter Nova Cappaert.

The family requests that visitation be observed on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of chapel services at Hixson Brothers, Marksville.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Paul David Kelone, Larry Kelone, Joel Prochaska, James Prochaska, Bobby Towne, and Steve Bird. Honorary pallbearers will be Maarten Cappaert and Richard Bird. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Lewey Body Dementia Fund, athttps://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/lbd To extend online condolences to the Kelone family, please visit us online at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Jessie Joseph Goudeau - June 09, 1942 - April 16, 2024

Departed: 04/16/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Mr. Jessie Joseph Goudeau will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Dodge Family Cemetery in Vick, LA. 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Grady Dodge officiating. Interment will be held at Dodge Family Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Goudeau, age 81, of Mansura, LA. passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, Provesty and Josephine Lachney Goudeau; brothers, Lansing Goudeau and Austin Goudeau; sisters, Ollie Mae Dodge, Domilese Paulk, and Elizon Dauzat.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Lessie Hayes of Vick, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Dodge Family Cemetery. Extended online condolences to the Goudeau family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Shirley Carmouche McCann - June 15, 1946 - April 15, 2024

Departed: 04/15/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mrs. Shirley Carmouche McCann will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville with Pastor Ken Moore officiating. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery #2. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. McCann, age 77, of Marksville, LA passed away on Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 11:27 p.m. at her residence in Marksville surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hilton “Mac” McCann, Jr; parents, Landry Carmouche, Sr and Gladys Fontenot; brother, Landry Carmouche, Jr. and sister, Eva Mayo.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, David Wayne McCann (Velma) of Center Point; two daughters, Jessica McCann and Melody McCann Scallan of Marksville; brother-in-law, Bobby Mayo; three brothers, Terrell Carmouche Sr., Daniel Carmouche Sr., Davis Carmouche Sr. (Angie) all of Marksville; sister, Martha Moras (Abraham) of Hessmer, seven grandchildren, Karlie McCann, Hailey Scallan, Brayden Brossette, Avarie Nunez, Isabella Brossette, Blanche Fisher and David Bachman; great grandchildren, Karter Alsup, Amelia and Bradley Pruitt, and also an additional seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Chris Carmouche, Terrell Carmouche, Jr., Carl Belgard, Eric Carmouche, Bennett Brouillette, and Conway Pruitt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville.

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Cilton Paul Lemoine - January 12, 1937 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be celebrated for Mr. Cilton Paul Lemoine on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville, LA. with Father Dwight De Jesus officiating. Entombment will be held in St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 with Military Honors. Services are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Lemoine, age 87, passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family in Alexandria, LA.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Gonzalez Lemoine; parents, Otis and Juliette Bordelon Lemoine; and one brother, Sidney Lemoine.

Mr. Lemoine proudly served and retired from the United States Air Force. He is also a veteran of the Vietnam War and the Korean War.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Gavin Lemoine (Chrisy) of Echo; daughter, Dr. Ladale Bernard (David) of Alexandria; and three grandchildren, Gabrielle Bernard, Aundria Eirls and Addison Clark.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Father Dwight DeJesus.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Esteban Mendez, Jordan Brouillette, Dwight Mayeaux, Jeremy Gonzalez, Ascension Gonzalez III, and Jonathon Bordelon.

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Roger Dale Mathews - February 13, 1948 - April 14, 2024

Departed: 04/14/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Roger Dale Mathews will be held on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville with Reverend Dobie Perkins and Brother Grady Dodge officiating. Burial will follow in the Vick Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Mathews, age 76, of Vick passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elashey and Lou Ella Cole Mathews.

Those left cherish his memory are his wife, Eunice Clark Mathews of Vick, LA; sons, Bradley Dale Mathews and Eric Lynn Mathews, both of Vick, LA; brother, Paul Glenn Mathews (Carmela) of Alexandria, LA. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Clark Mathews, Cody Mathews, Sarah Mathews and Selene Mathews; great grandchildren, Coltyn Matthews and Rosalie Leqoc.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Clark Matthews, Cody Matthews, Alan Williams, Tommy Dunn, Wendell Wiley, and Robert John Cole.

The family requests visitation to be held on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Visitation will reopen the following day at 8:00 a.m. until time of service at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

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Jerry Jackson Gagnard - March 21, 1948 - April 13, 2024

Departed: 04/13/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Jerry Jackson Gagnard will be held on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville with Pastor Danny Hargrove officiating. Burial services will be private and held at a later date.

Mr. Gagnard, age 76, of Marksville passed away on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lemmie and Cora Williams Gagnard; son Jerry Gagnard; grandsons, Tran Bush and Austin Cole.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Stella Lachney Gagnard of Marksville, LA; son, Kevin Gagnard of Marksville, LA; daughters, Jackie Smith of Marksville, LA, Ashley Gagnard of Marksville, LA, and Rita Gagnard of Alexandria, LA. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and, 19 great grandchildren.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers will be Kevin Gagnard, Edward Carter, Mike Juneau, Pete Rachal, Larry Jackson, Troy Setliff, and David Dauzat.

The family requests visitation to be held on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

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Judy Guillot Gagnard - February 15, 1949 - April 10, 2024

Departed: 04/10/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mrs. Judy Guillot Gagnard will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. Gagnard, age 75, of Marksville, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Riviere de Soleil Community Care Center in Mansura, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordy Guillot, Sr. and Mae Bell Terrell Guillot.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 56 years, John E. Gagnard of Marksville, LA.; daughter, Dr. Rhonda Gagnard Leopold (Regan) of Metairie, LA.; sisters, Linda Gordon of Effie, LA., Dorothy Deville and Betty Deville both of Deville, LA.; grandchildren, Parker Leopold, Rollins Leopold, and Marion Leopold.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Visitation will reopen on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home. Extended online condolences to the Gagnard family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Jonathon Lamont Perry - September 16, 1976 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services celebrating the life of Mr. Jonathon Lamont Perry will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Teryl Pierite, Sr. officiating. Interment will be held at Barbry Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Perry, age 47, of Marksville, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024 in Ochsner LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Perry, Sr; brother, Richard Perry, Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Doris Payne Harrell and step-father, Lonnie L. Harrell, Sr. of Marksville; daughter, Jontaisa Roy of Mansura; brothers, Brandon Perry (Alisha) of Hessmer, Randy Perry of Alexandria; step-brother, Tabauchgrick Harrell of McKinney, TX.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Brandon Perry, Tabauchgrick Harrell, William Mattox, Don Daniels, Jr., Sebastian Hernandez, and Nicholas Hayes.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Extended online condolences to the Perry family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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David Lee Bordelon - September 20, 1948 - April 08, 2024

Departed: 04/08/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mr. David Lee Bordelon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville with Reverend Dwayne Irwin officiating. Interment will be held at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Ruby, LA. under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Bordelon, age 75, of Pineville, passed away on Monday, April 8th, 2024 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel “Sam” J. and Viola Lonidier Bordelon; and one sister, Elaine Bordelon McCartney.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Priscilla Lagrange Bordelon of Ruby, LA.; sons, Bryan David Bordelon and Brady Lee Bordelon both of Ruby, LA.; three sisters, Bessie Mae Alwell of Mansura, Mildred Newman of Effie and Velma Gail Bernard of Pineville; three grandchildren, Savannah Bordelon of Ruston, LA., Payton Bordelon of Kolin, LA. and Triston Bordelon of Kolin, LA.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. To extend online condolences to the Bordelon family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Dean Joseph Brouillette - December 09, 1934 - April 07, 2024

Departed: 04/07/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services celebrating the life of Mr. Dean Joseph Brouillette will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2, Marksville, LA. at 11:00 a.m. with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Mausoleum #2 Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Brouillette, age 89, of Marksville, passed away on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 in Colonial Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wagner and Alberta Deville Brouillette; brother, Ken Brouillette.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Noreen Ann Brouillette of Marksville; son, Cory Brouillette (Brandi Scandridge) of Hickory Hill; daughters, Rhonda St. Romain (Gerard) of Dry Prong and Sondra Tindell (Barry) of West Monroe; brother, O.J. Brouillette (Penny) of St. Francisville; 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Extended online condolences to the Brouillette family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Justin Paul DeSoto - July 29, 1987 - April 04, 2024

Departed: 04/04/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Mr. Justin Paul DeSoto will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Interment will be held at a later date under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. DeSoto, age 36, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, formerly of Marksville, LA passed away on Thursday, April 4th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James and Ruby DeSoto and Rena Knoll; maternal grandparents, Ellis Juneau and Norbert Courville, Jr.; one nephew, Gabe Dillon Villemarette.

Justin graduated from Marksville High School in 2005. He enlisted in the United States Army in 2007 and proudly served 9.5 years for our country. He was deployed twice to Afghanistan and Africa while serving in the Army. He dedicated a major part of his life serving his country with honor and courage. He served as a Communications Staff Sergeant in Special Forces and earned his Green Beret, as well as numerous decorations, medals, badges, and citations. After his retirement in 2016, he went continued to earn his Master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Cyber Security in 2024.

Justin was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend who enjoyed living life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting on his off time, rock climbing, carpentry, and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by his family all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kellie Johnson DeSoto of New Mexico; son, Joshua of New Mexico; parents, Johnny and Martha DeSoto of Marksville; brother, Jamie DeSoto (Tina) of Marksville; sister, Stacy Villemarette (Craig) of Marksville; nephew, Garret Villemarette of Marksville; niece, Alexis Curtis (Rishanno) of FL; great nephews, Rayden and Liam Curtis of FL.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Extended online condolences to the DeSoto family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Roger Dale LaBorde - June 02, 1951 - March 25, 2024

Departed: 03/25/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Memorial Funeral Mass for Mr. Roger Dale LaBorde will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moreauville at 11:00 a.m. with Father Brian Seiler. Services are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. LaBorde, age 72, passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2024 in Marksville in his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Joseph and Laverne Iris LaBorde; brother, Michael Lee LaBorde.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jackie Leger of Marksville; daughter, Tiffany LaBorde (Lionel) of Dupont; son, Shawn Gaspard (Sommer) of Pineville; step-daughter, Cindy Rachal (Troy) of Cottonport; brothers, John T. LaBorde of Marksville and Earl Patrick LaBorde (Dena) of Thibodaux; sisters, Betty Jean Schmill of Thibodaux and Carlean LaBauve (Dwight) of Vick; grandchildren, Hannah Dukes, Jacob Dukes, Connor Bardwell, Aleigh Dukes, Gabrielle Dauzat, Brice Rachal; great grandchildren, Izabella Bass, Ava Lynn Bass, Asher Dukes. He also leaves behind two special friends, Lynette Crain and Connie Mounce both of Marksville. Extended online condolences to the LaBorde family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Lila Guilot Dupuy - August 22, 1935 - March 25, 2024

Departed: 03/25/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mrs. Lila Guillot Dupuy will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Wade DeCoste officiating. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery #2 under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. Dupuy, age 88, of Hessmer, passed away on Monday, March 25th, 2024 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, La. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Dupuy, Sr.; parents, Florian and Ellie Guillot; son, Elson Dupuy; two brothers; one sister.

Those left to cherish his memory are her sons, Sterling “Dooney” Dupuy, Jr. of Marksville, Eugene Dupuy (Sharon) of Marksville, and Jason Dupuy of Hessmer; two grandchildren, Kimberly Dupuy, Meagan Sherman; one great grandchild, Dawson Sherman.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville from 4:00 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Visitation will resume at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 until time of service.

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Agnes Andrews Batiste - March 04, 1939 - March 14, 2024

Departed: 03/14/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mrs. Agnes Andrews Batiste will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 at St. Richards Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Father Abraham Varghese officiating. Interment will be held at St. Richards Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mrs. Batiste, age 85, of Marksville, passed away on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 in Houston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Batiste; parents, Fredrick Andrews, Sr. and Agnes Lavalais; one son, Allen Batiste; three brothers, Joe Andrews, Fredrick Andrews, Jr., Willie Andrews; four sisters, Josie Mae Lee, Elsie Austin, Martha Guillory, and Mary Holmes.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Timothy Batiste of Marksville, LA., Tony Batiste (Debrah) of Frisco, TX, Carl Batiste of Dallas, GA.; one daughter, Annette Lyons of Rosenberg, TX.; two sisters, Josline Jacob of Louisville, KY. and Carrie Prier of Toledo, AL. She also leaves behind thirteen grandchildren, Charessa (Victor), Donald, Raychel (Tristan), Quentin, Cory (Kelsey), Matthew, Asia (Nicholas), Briana (Bijon), Christian, Andrew, Elizabeth, Jayla, and Joshua; seven great grand-children, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

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Prentiss Paul St. Romain, Sr. - May 04, 1955 - March 06, 2024

Departed: 03/06/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mr. Prentiss Paul St. Romain, Sr. will be held on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes in Marksville, LA. with Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. St. Romain, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 at Lafayette General Hospital. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Shelly St. Romain; parents, Paul Mobey Sr. and Shirley Bordelon St. Romain; brother, Paul Mobey St. Romain, Jr.; and one sister, Edna St. Romain.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Shelia St. Romain of Marksville; son, Prentiss Paul St. Romain, Jr. of Marksville; daughters, Cynthia St. Romain and Kasey St. Romain both of Marksville; two sisters, Stacy Cooper of Marksville and Agatha Rabalais (Ernest) of Marksville; seven grandchildren, Gavyn Bordelon, Eythan Bordelon, Jilliyan Lemoine, Noah McCullough, Maggie Marcotte, Lillie Marcotte and Jaxyn Marcotte.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville.

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Henry Darvel Roberts - September 07, 1960 - March 03, 2024

Departed: 03/03/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Funeral services for Mr. Henry Darvel Roberts will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 in the chapel of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville with Rev. David Wilson officiating. Interment will be held at the Vick Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Roberts, age 63, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at his residence after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Doris Beaubouef Roberts; brother, Roy Dwayne Roberts; niece, Jessica Bullard.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Carolyn Ann Roberts Bullard (Beau); brothers, Michael Nolan Roberts (Cathy), and Jerry Wayne Roberts (Lorelie); aunts, Marilyn Beaubouef Sayes, and Eva Ray Beaubouef; nieces, Meghan Bullard, Lacey Haywood (Tommy), Melissa Kozikowski (Lee), and Kacey Roberts (Marcus Roy); nephew, Brent Roberts; great nieces, Jaiden Blanchard, Kylie Blanchard, and Sydni Whitten; great nephews, Jacques Landry, Brady Little, Wesley Little, Nolan Roberts, and Reid Roberts.

Darvel, as he was lovingly known, grew up on Angola and later moved to Vick. He graduated high school from Lafargue High in Effie, and went on to earn his BA from Louisiana State University. He was an avid LSU Tiger fan, and will be remembered for his great sense of humor. Darvel loved pulling pranks, and he kept his humorous spirit right up to the end of his life.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Tucker Lacombe, Tyler Lacombe, Tanner Lacombe, Daniel Beaubouef, Wyatt Beaubouef, Brent Roberts, and Daryl Gerald.

The family would especially like to thank his friends (especially Dawn Bergeron) and caregivers (Amanda, Mona, Emaleigh, and Miranda) who made it possible for him to live out the end of his life comfortably at home. We are forever grateful.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

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Lemule "Bo" Rex Nesbit - April 25, 1936 - February 27, 2024

Departed: 02/27/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services for Mr. Lemule “Bo” Rex Nesbit will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 in Marksville, LA. with Pastor Jeff Ingram officiating. Entombment will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery #2 under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Mr. Nesbit, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 in his residence in Marksville, LA. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Fred Nesbit and Martha Delaney Nixon; son, Alan Keith Nesbit; brothers, James (Hoss) Nesbit, Paul Nesbit, Porter Nesbit; sisters, Stella May Hill, Hallie Ermadean McHale, Leota Wiggins.

He drove a lumber truck for 23 years and was a salesman for Midstate Distributing for many years. In his younger days, he loved being with his family, hunting and fishing at the clubhouse.

He was a great storyteller, he loved to make people laugh and never met a stranger. He also loved working in his yard.

He served 50 years as a master mason in the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years,

Naomi JoAnn Nesbit of Marksville; one daughter, DeNeica Ikerd (Greg) of Mansura; one son, Lemule Richard (Rick) Nesbit of Hessmer; one sister, Evelyn Faye Rogers; five grandchildren, Alan Keith Nesbit, Jr. (Jennifer) of Marksville; Mandy Hawkins (Timmy) of Shreveport; Misty James (Brady) of Hessmer; Summer Hvasta (Lucas) of Conroe, TX.; April Book (Josh) of Bunkie; Rikki Deaville (Coy) of Plaucheville; nine great grandchildren, and one on the way.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Marksville. Extended online condolences to the Nesbit family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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Sheryl Danielle Juliana Fuselier - August 30, 1988 - February 27, 2024

Departed: 02/27/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Ms. Sheryl Danielle Juliana Fuselier will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marksville with Father Wade DeCoste and Deacon Ken Primeaux officiating. Interment will be held at the St. Genevieve Church Cemetery, Brouillette under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville.

Ms. Fuselier, age 35, of Harrison, Arkansas and formerly of Deville, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother and stepfather, Evelyn Moras Johnson (Kelvin) of Marksville, LA; father, Michael E. Fuselier of Tioga, LA; brother, Dustin Biggs of Shreveport, LA; sister, Sandy Biggs Cox of Harrison, AR; grandparents, Paul and Shirley Moras.

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 11th, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Marksville. Visitation will resume the following day from 8:00 a.m. until time of services.

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Richard "Ricky" Couvillon, Jr. - May 07, 1952 - February 25, 2024

Departed: 02/25/2024 (Marksville)

Obituary Preview: Ricky was born in Marksville, Louisiana son of Richard A Couvillon Sr. and Vivian Theresa Chatelain. He attended Presentation Catholic School, Marksville Middle School and Leesville High School. His best friends were the graduating class of 1970 Marksville High School.

Ricky’s personality is best described by his Chatelain cousins: “He had a personality much larger than his physical size and we were blessed to have him in our lives; He could always find a humorous angle to just about any situation and lightened the mood for all; He could begin a conversation with a lamp post. He played the drums at one time and always had that infectiously famous laugh that you had to join in, no sadness or self-pity”. He was called Lulu sur l’eau (bug on the water) by his great uncle, Leo Moreau because of his jittery movement.

Ricky joined the Air Force after graduating from High School. He saw combat duty as a fireman during the Vietnam War. At NKP Thailand, he had the terrible duty to extinguish flames erupting from bombers and fighters making emergency landings. He cross-trained to flight duty, becoming a Loadmaster on C-141 cargo aircraft. He served overseas in Kuwait during Desert Storm. He logged thousands of hours flying as a crewmember and instructor. He traveled the world and claimed New Zealand was his favorite place (after USA). Master Sergeant Ricky retired from the Air Force after 21 years of active duty.

While on active duty, Ricky married Maria Higgins from Manchester, England. They have a son, Richard “Boo” Couvillon III, a special person now living at St. Mary’s Training Center in Alexandria. After a military career, Ricky worked a few years for Goodwill Corporation as a teacher.

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Catherine, and his brother Robert. He is survived by his wife, Maria, and their son Ricky III, and his brother George (Nancy), sister-in-law Julie, and many nephews and nieces, and hundreds of friends.

Ricky was a devout Catholic; serving as an usher at St Joseph Church in Marksville. When he was in good health, he was active with the Knights of Columbus, being a Fourth Degree member. His Brother Knights will serve as honorary pallbearers at his funeral and burial.

Special thanks to house keepers Sharon and Rachel Carmouche, and aid Carla Bazile and support by Renee Jennings for excellent care during Ricky’s final days.

Visitation at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Marksville, Friday, March 8, 2024 from 8:30 AM. Recitation of Rosary at 10:30. Funeral Services by St. Joseph’s clergy at 11:00. Burial and internment at St. Joseph Cemetery #2.

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