OBITUARIES

Gregory Paul Lopez

Gregory Paul Lopez

Jan 5, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 13, 2024 between 1:00 - 5:00 pm at Walters Funeral Home for Gregory Paul Lopez, 59, who passed away January 5, 2024 at his residence. A prayer service and family eulogies will take place at 2:00 pm.Survivors include his son, Adrian Lopez and his wife Ashley of Isabel, LA; his mother,...

Shannon Haw

Shannon Haw

Jan 2, 2024

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 pm in the Live Oak Room at Walters Funeral Home for Shannon Haw, who passed away on January 2, 2024 in Arkadelphia, Ark. Reverend Luther Burney will conduct the service. Visitation time will be Saturday afternoon from 1:30 pm until time of service. Shannon is survived by her children, Lisa...

Cindy Thibodeaux

Cindy Thibodeaux

Jan 2, 2024

Cindy Hariu ThibodeauxOctober 7, 1959 – January 2, 2024CarencroOur lives go on without youBut nothing is the sameWe have to hide our heartacheWhen someone speaks your nameSad are the hearts that love youSilent are the tears that fallLiving without you is theHardest part of allYou did so many things for usYour heart was so kind and trueAnd when we needed...

Walter John Bailey

Walter John Bailey

Dec 28, 2023

The family is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Walter Bailey, 70, a resident of Lafayette.

He was born on March 14, 1953 to Lalis and Ada Bailey of New Iberia. Early in life, Walter learned the importance of hard work, as he drove hot shot trucks for many years and he taught many of us the importance of...

Millicent "Mickye" Duhon

Millicent "Mickye" Duhon

Dec 16, 2023

Funeral services were held for Millicent “Mickye” Duhon on Monday, December 18, 2023, who passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.  Mickye was 88 at the time of her death.

 

Father David Hebert, Pastor at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, officiated the ceremony in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home.  Interment was held at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

 

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Martha Daigle

Martha Daigle

Dec 7, 2023

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Martha Daigle, 75, who passed away December 7, 2023 at The Calcutta House of Hospice of Acadiana.Father Kyle White, pastor of St. Leo The Great Church will officiate the funeral services. Her four granddaughters will serve as lectors. Survivors include...

Marilyn Schwartz

Marilyn Schwartz

Nov 23, 2023

Marilyn  "Joyce" Schwartz went home to the Lord on November 23, 2023.   She was born on August 14, 1932 in Arlington Heights, IL. She graduated from Palatine Township High School and went on to graduate from Felt and Terrant in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, George  E. Schwartz on August 8, 1953. They were married...

Karissa Joel McCann Durocher

Karissa Joel McCann Durocher

Nov 11, 2023

A memorial service celebrating the life of Karissa Joel McCann Durocher will be held November 16, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home. Karissa passed away after a brief battle with cancer on November 11, 2023. She was 44 years young.

Karissa was born on January 24, 1979 in Alexandria. She graduated from Carencro High...

June Guilbeau

June Guilbeau

Nov 6, 2023

Graveside services will be held on December 9, 2023 at 10:00 am in Bellevue Memorial Park for June Nenninger Guilbeau, 92, who passed away on November 6, 2023. Reverend Scott Bullock of Covenant United Methodist Church will officiate the service.June was born on June 27, 1931 to the former Henrietta Scharrenberg and Joseph Nenninger. She was a native of New...

Joseph Dudley "J.D." McBride

Joseph Dudley "J.D." McBride

Nov 3, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Joseph Dudley “J.D.” McBride, 95, who passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Father Bryan Taylor, Pastor at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, will officiate the ceremony.  Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery immediately following...

Dan Paulk Branch

Dan Paulk Branch

Oct 29, 2023

 

Dan Paulk Branch, age 92, passed away October 29, 2023 after a lengthy illness. 

Rev. Zach Sasser will lead the memorial service at First Presbyterian Church on November 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. A reception at the church will follow the service. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Cemetary. 

Dan was born on March 3, 1931 in Fitzgerald, GA to...

Thelma Stutes

Thelma Stutes

Oct 27, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 30, 2023 at 11:00 am in St. Leo The Great Church for Thelma Stutes, 101, who passed away October 27, 2023 at her residence in Lafayette. Participating in the mass as lectors are Aaron Hambrick, Kathy Scherer, and Angie Martin; gift bearers:  Ashlyn Vickers, Amber Moon and Deana Valenzuela. Music...

Bryce Scherff

Bryce Scherff

Oct 21, 2023

A Gathering of Family and Friends celebrating the life of Bryce Scherff will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm at Walters Funeral Home. Bryce was 51 years old when he passed away on October 21, 2023.

Bryce's family will receive visitors offering condolences from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, and the sharing of memories and words...

William "Willie" Frank

William "Willie" Frank

Oct 13, 2023

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for William "Willie" Frank, 74, who passed away on October 13, 2023 at his residence. Interment will be held following the service in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 4:00 - 9:00...

Billy Ray Abrams

Billy Ray Abrams

Oct 11, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 at 10:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge for Billy Ray Abrams, 61, who passed away October 11, 2023 at his residence. Rev. George Bede Ajuruchi, SSJ will be the Celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Megan Abrams...

Annie B. Broussard

Annie B. Broussard

Sep 30, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Annie Broussard, 84, who passed away September 30, at her residence. Father Paul Bienvenu, pastor of St. Alphonsus, will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Angela Broussard and Hilda Broussard will be...

Nancy Boudreaux

Nancy Boudreaux

Sep 30, 2023

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Nancy Boudreaux, 67, who passed away September 30, 2023. Deacon Reggie Bollich will conduct the services. Emily and Liz Martin will provide the musical selections for the service, and Bonnie Broussard will serve as lector. Survivors include her three...

Eugene "Gene" Roy

Eugene "Gene" Roy

Sep 30, 2023

Eugene Roy, 73, of Lafayette, LA, passed away on September 30, 2023, after a courageous seventeen-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sue; son, Christopher and his wife, Carie, of Dunedin, FL; daughter, Carolyn and her husband, John, of Highlands Ranch, CO, daughter, Sarah and her husband, Jeff, of Littleton, CO, and son,...

Laura Goodwin

Laura Goodwin

Sep 28, 2023

Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home for Laura Goodwin, 83, who passed away September 28, 2023 at her residence. Pastor Weldon Moak of First Baptist Church in Broussard will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. 

Visitation will be held Monday, October 2,...

Carla Perroux Keneson

Carla Perroux Keneson

Sep 23, 2023

"I have fought the good fight.   I have finished the race.  I have kept the faith."2 Timothy 4:7Carla, a remarkable woman of faith, love & determination completed her long journey on September 23, 2023.

A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 10 am in the Sunrise Chapel at Walters Funeral Home celebrating her life....