OBITUARIES

Edward Eugene "Ted" Hernandez, Jr.

Edward Eugene "Ted" Hernandez, Jr.

Nov 7, 2026

United States Navy veteran, Edward Eugene "Ted" Hernandez, Jr., passed away on November 7, 2026 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  He was 75 years old.

Ted is survived by his wife, Joanie Hernandez;  his son, Edward Eugene "Trey" Hernandez, III;  his step-daughter, Mandy Schadegg; one grandson, Lukas Hernandez; and his sister, Joanne "Tuttie" Walker.

He was preceded in death by his...

Lance Pontiff

Lance Pontiff

Nov 5, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in the Live Oak Room at Walters Funeral Home for Lance Pontiff, 71, who passed away from frontotemporal dementia on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Visitation hours will be observed at Walters Funeral Home on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at...

Mary "Maugie" Pastor

Mary "Maugie" Pastor

Nov 3, 2026

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Walters Funeral Home for Mary Marguerite “Maugie” Landry Pastor, 89, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Father Andrew Killeen will officiate. Her son, Jim Pastor, and the St. Pius X Choir will provide music. Interment will take place at Calvary...

Goldie V. Mays

Goldie V. Mays

Nov 3, 2026

Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Goldie V. Mays, 95, who passed away November 3, 2026. Deacon Art Bakeler will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow the service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held Friday between the hours of 10:00 am - 1:00...

Oliver Thomas Dean, Jr.

Oliver Thomas Dean, Jr.

Oct 29, 2026

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Oliver Thomas “Tommy” Dean, Jr., 79, who passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Father Brian Taylor, Pastor at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony and conduct graveside services. Interment will take place in Greenlawn Memorial...

Thomas "Tommy" Richard

Thomas "Tommy" Richard

Oct 21, 2026

Funeral services will be held at a later date for Thomas "Tommy" Richard, 74, who passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in Many, Louisiana.

Walters Funeral Home, (337) 706-8941, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Patrick "Pat" Lewis

Patrick "Pat" Lewis

Oct 19, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church for Patrick “Pat” Lewis, who died October 19, 2026 at The Carpenter House. He was 69 years old. Reverend Peter Emusa, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, will celebrate the Mass and conduct the funeral...

Kathleen "Kathy" Pellerin

Kathleen "Kathy" Pellerin

Oct 19, 2026

Services will be held at a later date for Kathleen "Kathy" Pellerin, 77, who passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at her residence in Baton Rouge.

Kathy is survived by two daughters, Margaret Pellerin, and Mary Pellerin Pyfrom and her husband Christopher;  two sisters, Susan Irwin Langston and her husband David, and Carolyn Irwin Courville and her husband Tony;  one...

Leroy J. Broussard

Leroy J. Broussard

Oct 17, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice for Leroy J. Broussard, 87, who passed away October 17, 2026 at his residence. Father Paul Bienvenu, pastor of St. Alphonsus, will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Gift bearers for...

Brooke Bercier Fishback

Brooke Bercier Fishback

Oct 16, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Brooke Bercier Fishback, 53, who passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026.  The Reverend Honey Becker, Deacon at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, will officiate the ceremony.  Inurnment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately...

Glenn Jude Webb

Glenn Jude Webb

Sep 26, 2026

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Glenn Jude Webb, 79, who passed away peacefully at his home in Lafayette on September 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Father Brian Taylor, Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will conduct the funeral services, along with...

Dr. J. Hugh Larriviere

Dr. J. Hugh Larriviere

Sep 17, 2026

Dr. J. Hugh Larriviere, a beloved physician and cherished friend, passed away on September 17, 2026 at the age of 91.

Hugh often said, “Love is paid by love alone” and these words beautifully reflected the way he lived. He loved life, he loved people, and he treasured the friendships and moments that brought laughter and joy to his days.

Hugh graduated...

Lilly Mae Fontenot

Lilly Mae Fontenot

Sep 11, 2026

Lilly Mae Fontenot, 91, of Scott, LA, went peacefully to her heavenly home on September 11, 2026. Funeral services will be on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home. Interment will be immediately following the service at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery in Scott.

Visitation hours will be observed on Monday, September...

Timothy Venable

Timothy Venable

Sep 9, 2026

Timothy Joseph Venable, known to most as Tim, was born on December 16, 1969, in Lafayette, Louisiana. At just 56 years old, he left this world far too soon on September 9, 2026, but the stories, smiles, and love he gave to the people around him will remain forever.

Tim was a hardworking man who devoted more than 30 years to...

Sheila Wilson

Sheila Wilson

Sep 5, 2026

Celebration of LifehonoringSheila Ross WilsonSeptember 19, 20262:00 pm100 Thomas OakChurch Point, LA 70525

Sheila passed away on September 5, 2026. She was 78 years old.

Survivors include her children, Pam Andrus of Lafayette, Amy Frantom of Monroe, and Henry Burns of Church Point; two sisters, Shirley Rogers of Broussard and Kathy Krummel of Kenner; five grandchildren, Lauren Burns of Nashville, TN, Parker...

John D. Silvetti, II

John D. Silvetti, II

Sep 3, 2026

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for John D. Silvetti II, 69, who peacefully passed away on September 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

John was a devoted father, proud grandfather, beloved son and brother, and loyal friend. He is survived by his three children, Marianne Silvetti-Voorhies and her husband, Kim Jr.; Christina Silvetti-Short; and...

Milton Lynn Stevens

Milton Lynn Stevens

Aug 14, 2026

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Milton Lynn "Milt" Stevens, age 82, who passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at his residence. Father Glen Meaux will officiate the service. Shawn Roy, organist and vocalist, will perform, "Amazing Grace", "On Eagle's Wings", "The Lord is...

Direanda Lormand

Direanda Lormand

Aug 1, 2026

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Direanda Lormand, 72, who passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Deacon Art Bakeler will officiate the ceremony.  Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.

Visitation hours will be observed on Thursday, August 6, 2026...

Shannon Faye Simon

Shannon Faye Simon

Jul 28, 2026

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 3, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Shannon Theriot Simon, 58, who passed away July 28, 2026. Deacon Frank Cormier will conduct the funeral services. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Simon; two daughters, Aimee (Carl) Frisby and Rachael (Alec) Turner; one...

Gregory Gene Case

Gregory Gene Case

Jul 25, 2026

A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Gregory Gene Case. Gregory passed away July 25, 2026 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He was 69 years old.

The family requests that visitation be held between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm prior to...