Rickey Joe “Papoose” Ard, II
March 7, 1977 – September 17, 2026
Service: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:30am at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Belle d’Eau.

Reginald Blackman, Sr.
October 21, 1941 — September 15, 2026
Service: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11am at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Mansura.

Clay Elmer
February 13, 1975 — September 15, 2026
Service: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Moncla.

Vera Ann Ariza Hudson
October 2, 1967 – September 10, 2026
Service: Friday, September 25, 2026, 11am at First Congregational Baptist Church, Marksville.

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