OBITUARIES

Helen Propst

Helen Propst

Sep 19, 2016

Helen Eloise Propst passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at her residence in Scott. She is survived by one daughter, Kathryn Brooks and her husband Andre’ of Scott;  two sons, Kenneth Sipes and Robert Sipes of Hickory, NC;  two sisters, Juanita Eastwood of Tavares, FL,  and Ruby Womack of Statesville, NC;  one brother, Doug Brown of Lenoir, NC;  four grandchildren, Kenneth Gouge, Ethan Brooks,...

Maxime Grossie, Jr.

Maxime Grossie, Jr.

Sep 17, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Maxime Grossie, Jr., 85, who passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016.  Father Brian Taylor, Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the funeral ceremony.  Interment will take place immediately following the services at Calvary Cemetery....

Brian Tucker

Brian Tucker

Sep 16, 2016

Brian Arthur Tucker, 59, passed away at his residence in Lafayette, LA on Friday, September 16, 2016. He is survived by one daughter, Briana Vignone and her husband Justin of St. Louis, Missouri;  one step-son, Robert Childers and his wife Allison of Peoria, IL;  one sister, Judy of St. Petersburg, FL;   and two brothers, David Tucker of Toronto, Canada, and Bruce Tucker...

Gladys "Dee Dee" Blanc

Gladys "Dee Dee" Blanc

Sep 15, 2016

Lafayette- A Mass of Christian Burial for Gladys Slidell Busby Blanc, known to many as “Dee Dee” will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 19, 2016, in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home in Lafayette. Rev. Fr. Chester Arceneaux and Msgr. Ron Broussard will concelebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow at Indian Bayou Methodist...

Roger Brown

Roger Brown

Sep 11, 2016

Graveside services for Roger Brown, 66, will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Lafayette, LA on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.  His friend, Buddy Tanner, will officiate the service. Survivors include wife, Karen Wingate Brown of Channelview, TX;  two daughters, Tracie Coker and her husband Jeff of Channelview, TX, and Jennifer Sumbera and her husband Curtis of Channelview, TX;  two...

Lynda Duhon

Lynda Duhon

Sep 10, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Walters Funeral Home in the Sunrise Chapel for Lynda Sue Duhon, 69, who passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2016.  The Reverend Gary Schexnayder, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony.  Interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following...

Sylvia Briscoe

Sylvia Briscoe

Sep 9, 2016

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Philadelphia Christian Church for Sylvia Briscoe, 65, who passed away at Ochsner Medical Center on Friday, September 9, 2016.   Omar Thibeaux, Pastor at Philadelphia Christian Church, will officiate the ceremony.  Interment will take place at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens immediately following the service. Sylvia was survived by her...

Steven Crandall

Steven Crandall

Sep 6, 2016

Services will be held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. for Steven Max Crandall, 56, who passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Steven was survived by his ex-spouse and best friend, Lolian Kay Badeaux of Abbeville;  one daughter, Kasey Crandall of Abbeville;  one step-daughter, Kaylynn Marsalis of Hammond;  one sister, Paula Ross of Fenton, MI;  one...

Kavin Batiste-Glover

Kavin Batiste-Glover

Sep 3, 2016

Graveside services were held  in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens' Infant Rest on September 9, 2016 for Kavin Jace Batiste-Glover. He was the son of Jessica Renee Batiste and Curtiest Adam Glover, Jr. , both of Carencro, Louisiana. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family as they mourn.

Constance "Connie" Pomier

Constance "Connie" Pomier

Aug 14, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Constance “Connie” Marie Pomier, who passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016.  The Reverend Brian Taylor, Pastor of St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony and conduct graveside services. Interment will take place immediately following...

Philip "Flip" Lukinovich

Philip "Flip" Lukinovich

Aug 8, 2016

Philip (Flip) A. Lukinovich passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016 in Carencro, LA at the age of 57, after succumbing to brain cancer. Philip (Flip) was born on February 27, 1959, in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Northside High School in 1977 in Lafayette and from LSU with a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies in December 1984. His...

Nita Barrett

Nita Barrett

Aug 2, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 3:00 pm in St. Genevieve Catholic Church for Nita J. Barrett, 84, who passed away August 2, 2016. She was 84 years old. The Mass will be concelebrated by Father Gary Schexnayder, Father Howard Blessing and Father Patrick Broussard. Bonnie B. Comeaux and Brittany Stover will be...

Richard Weimer

Richard Weimer

Jul 30, 2016

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Richard Weimer, 60, who passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Janet Hernandez Weimer of Lafayette;  one daughter, Necia Weimer and her companion Matthew Gossen of Denver, CO;  two brothers, John Weimer and his wife Penny...

John "Clyde" Mouton

John "Clyde" Mouton

Jul 29, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for John “Clyde” Mouton, 59, who passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016.  The Reverend Brian Taylor, Pastor at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the funeral ceremony. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Thomas Bensinger

Thomas Bensinger

Jul 24, 2016

Private, family services will be held at the Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA for Thomas William "Tom" Bensinger, 73, who passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House on Sunday, July 24, 2016. Tom is survived by his daughter, Holly Miller (Scotty) of Sunset; two stepsons, James Miller of Canton, TX and Kevin Miller (Chae) of Bradenton, FL; two grandchildren...

Farris John Tanory

Farris John Tanory

Jul 15, 2016

On July 15, 2016, Farris John Tanory died peacefully in Santa Barbara, California, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held in his honor on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home. The family will receive guests prior to the service starting at...

Alton Shelvin

Alton Shelvin

Jul 9, 2016

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at The Family Church for Alton J. Shelvin, 48, who passed away on July 9, 2016.  Bishop Stanley Senegal, Pastor of At The Cross Christian Center Ministry, will conduct the funeral services.  A eulogy will be given by Brandon Shelvin.  Musicians will be Steve Smith, Donald Reed, and Shameka Austin,...

Janice Lock

Janice Lock

Jul 7, 2016

Janice Marquet Lock, 76, died in her home on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Per her wishes her body was cremated. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 57 years, Joseph Lock; her daughter, Karen D. Lock of Alameda, CA; her sister- and brother-in-law Joanne and Hal Conroy of NC; and her many friends in Lafayette, Carencro, and New...

George "Tom" Wilder

George "Tom" Wilder

Jul 3, 2016

The family of George Thomas "Tom" Wilder, Sr. gathered at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens for his committal service at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Tom was born on February 27, 1929 in Greensboro, NC and died in Lafayette on July 3, 2016. He is survived by his two children, Lynn Tanory and her husband Richard, and Tommy Wilder and...

Skyla Babineaux

Skyla Babineaux

Jun 30, 2016

Private family services were held for Skyla Citron Babineaux on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Walters Funeral Home. Skyla passed away on June 30, 2016. She was 39 years old. Interment followed the services in Lafayette Memorial Park. She is survived by her three daughters, Alexis Rae, Ryann Haley, and Sophia Rose Babineaux.