Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Memorial services will be held later for William Lee Hoffpauir, 71, who died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 7:15 a.m. at Kaplan Healthcare Center in Kaplan.

Mr. Hoffpauir is survived by one brother, Robert Hoffpauir of Lafayette; two nieces and one great-niece and two great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, Leroy Hoffpauir and Alice Chouest Hoffpauir; one brother, Gerald Hoffpauir. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 29, 2024, at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Barbara Richard Badon, 86, following a lengthy illness. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Father Mikel Polson, pastor, will officiate the funeral mass. A rosary will be recited at 12:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Badon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. Her favorite past time was dancing! She will be greatly missed.

Mrs. Badon is survived by two daughters, Karen Spaetgens and husband, Larry of Crowley, Cheree Joubert and husband Vernon, of Lafayette, a son, Richard and wife, Jennifer, of Pensacola, Fla.; a sister, Linda Martin of Youngsville; 8 grandchildren, Lesley Meaux (Ryan), Jacob Spaetgens, John Erik Joubert (Jassie), Steven Joubert (Jasmyn), Sarah Joubert, Brent Badon, Scott Badon and Lindsey Badon; 5 great-grandchildren, Oliver Meaux, Cecilia Meaux, Lillian Meaux, Noelle Joubert, Joy Joubert and baby Joubert on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Badon; her parents, Florence and Mathew Richard, a brother, Don Richard.

Pallbearers will be Richard Badon, Larry Spaetgens, Vernon Joubert, Scott Badon, Steven Joubert and Ryan Meaux. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jacob Spaetgens and John Erik Joubert, grandsons, who both live in the country of Taiwan.

The family would like to thank her wonderful sitters who became a part of the family; Jessica LeJeune, Shelia Istre, Dannell Trumps, Candance Belard, Leading Home Care, as well as Dr. Robert Aertker and Lamm Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: Jessie John Picard, Jr., 79, passed away at 11:41 am, Monday, April 22, 2024, at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital in Lafayette.

Jessie was born December 7, 1944, in Eunice and resided in Crowley. He worked in the oil and gas industry during his career and retired as a consultant in 2018. Jessie loved traveling and spending time with all his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Cheryl Breaux Picard of Crowley; two daughters, Jessica Lynn Picard McInnis of Sulphur and Penny Carol Picard Walker and her husband Stacy of Newburgh, IN; three stepdaughters, Shiela Constantin of Crowley, Julie Moody and her husband Joe of Prairieville, LA, and Kimberly White and her husband Charlie of Spring, TX; four grandchildren, Nick Decou, Jordan Stapleton, Hayden McCain, Peyton McInnis-Powers; two great-grandchildren, Kollin and Isabella Decou; seven step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lynn Ann Rhodes of Warren, TX; and one brother, Warren Lee Picard of Sulphur.

Mr. Picard is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse John Picard, Sr., and Yuline Olivier Picard; and one brother, Michael Picard. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Vida Pryor Simoneaux, 76, who died Friday, April 19, 2024, at 7:45 p.m. at The Carpenter House of Acadiana.

Mrs. Christy Brammer will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesdayfrom 10:30 a.m. to service time. The burial will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Vida is survived by two brothers, J. W. Pryor and his wife Peggy of Crowley, Ned Pryor of Crowley; one sister-in-law, Mae Rose Begnaud of Higginbotham; one brother-in-law, Tilford Simoneaux and his wife Carol of Crowley; three nieces, Sunshine Ortego and her husband Michael of Shreveport, Regina Berzas and her husband Peter of Eunice, Crystal Hammock and her husband Chuck of Jackson, MS; two nephews, Jeremy and his wife Gretchen of California, Josh Simoneaux and his wife Samantha of Texas; one great-nephew, Justin Meche of Jackson, MS; one great-niece, Hanna Becker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Simoneaux; her parents, J. W. and Mable Menard Pryor; her maternal grandparents, Annie Hoffpauir Mire and Maurice Menard; her paternal grandparents, Andy and Alzea Spell Pryor. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: El jueves 25 de abril de 2024, a las 2:00 p.m., se llevará a cabo una Misa de Entierro Cristiano en la Iglesia Católica St. Margaret para Juan Aguilar López, de 29 años, quien falleció el 19 de abril de 2024 en Texas.

Fr. Michael Vidrine, Vicario Parroquial de la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Sagrado Corazón en Church Point, oficiará los servicios. La familia está solicitando que el horario de visitas se lleve a cabo el jueves de 9:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. en la funeraria Geesey-Ferguson en Crowley. El entierro será en el Panteón Municipal de Comonfort # 2 en Comonfort, Guanajuato, México en una fecha posterior.

Le sobreviven su esposa, Elida Martínez; dos hijas, Sara Aguilar Martínez y Suzette Aguilar Martínez; sus padres, Juan Aguilar y Alica López; tres hermanas, Amelia López, Cristina López y Marrissa López; y un hermano, Fernando Aguilar López.

Juan será extrañado por toda su amada familia y por todos en Acadia Crawfish Company en Crowley.

Los arreglos han sido confiados a la funeraria Geesey-Ferguson de Crowley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Margaret Catholic Church for Juan Aguilar Lopez, 29, who passed away April 19, 2024, in Texas.

Fr. Michael Vidrine, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church in Church Point will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. Interment will be in Panteon Municipal de Comonfort # 2 in Comonfort, Guanajuato, Mexico at a later date.

He is survived by his wife, Elida Martinez; two daughters, Sara Aguilar Martinez, and Suzette Aguilar Martinez; his parents, Juan Aguilar and Alica Lopez; three sisters, Amelia Lopez, Cristina Lopez, and Marrissa Lopez; and one brother, Fernando Aguilar Lopez.

Juan will be missed by all his loving family and all at Acadia Crawfish Company in Crowley.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Northside Assembly of God Church for Jackie Smith Istre, 44, who passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Rev. Gerard Morgan of Northside Assembly of God Church will be officiating for the services. Interment will be in Istre Cemetery in Mermentau Cove.

She was a loving spouse and mother. She was always willing to stay in the background while other people shined. Her unselfish heart and giving spirit was always out on full display, no matter what the was doing. Her love for Jesus was evident in her actions. You can always find her at Northside helping in some way and worshipping the Lord. Her beautiful and loving smile was her best attribute that people will always remember. She will be missed by all who crossed her path.

Her commitment was unsurpassed. She was a skilled insurance agent. She was a great office manager and supervisor that many got the pleasure of working for, even her husband and son. She was very involved in Northside Christian School and all activities. The basketball knew her as a team mom. She treated them all like her own. Her love for sports was amazing. You could always find her rooting for her team. The Carolina Panthers on Sunday, LSU on Saturdays. She was a closet competitor. When she played games, it was for real. At home, she loved to binge watch series and do puzzles. She loved her husband, son and her family with unconditional love. She was the model on unselfish love. Her passion for these things was what made her a unique and amazing person. God needed another Angel and he picked a great one.

Jackie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Scott Damian Istre of Crowley; her son, Damian Scott Istre of Crowley; her parents, Leo and Diane Frederick Smith of Gueydan; one sister, Lilah Smith of California; and one nephew, Gabe Broussard of California. She is preceded in death by her brother, Paul Smith

. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for Robert James Penn, 73, who passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Robert had a love for Drag racing, watching WWE wrestling, watching the Houston Astros play baseball and spending time with his grandchildren.

Fr. Mikel Polson, Pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday. The burial will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Midland.

Mr. Penn is survived by his wife Debra Moran Penn of Sulphur; one daughter, Merissa Dartez and her husband Bryan of Sulphur; two stepdaughters, Melinda Touson of Sulphur and Jennifer Nelson and her husband Gilbert Nelson of Vinton; two sons, Dwayne Penn of Sulphur, Robert James Penn II and his wife Sara of Sulphur; one step-son, Shawn Frederick of Sulphur; Grandchildren, Raynee Bolton married to Jace Bolton ,Robert James Penn, III, Reid Penn, Kieanna Nelson, Zerrianna Nelson , Kenya Nelson, Amiyah Nelson, Preston Cain, Keenon Cain, Charles Meaux jr. And 1 great-grandchild Adlee Grace Bolton; one sister, Margaret Terry Sonnier of Crowley; one brother, Marcus Penn of Crowley.

He was preceded in death by one grandson, Ridge Penn; his parents, Fred and Norris Monceaux Penn; one sister, Debra Broussard. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Forest Park Church of Christ in Crowley, LA for Anthony Keith Sarver, 65, who died Sunday, April 14, 2024, at 11:35 p.m.

Rev. Jason Corder, Pastor of Forest Park Church of Christ, will officiate for the services.

Keith is survived by his two sons, Brian Sarver and his wife, Brooke, and Andy Sarver and his wife, Jessica, along with his daughter, Casey Lejeune, and her husband Brandon. He was also a proud grandfather to 4 grandchildren: Ryan and Jax Sarver, and Jolie and Audrey Lejeune.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rayford and Verbena Simon Sarver; three brothers, Layne, Mark and Barry Sarver; one half-brother, Ray Cory Sarver. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Obituary Preview: Private services were held for Mildred Brown Dugan, 73, who passed away at her home on April 12, 2024, in Crowley.

Mildred was born August 31, 1950, in Calhoun, TX and resided in Crowley. She loved cats especially Oreo, Marco, and Foggy. Most importantly though, she was a loving mother.

She is survived by her two sons, Charles Touchet of Crowley, and Jimmy Dugan and his fiancé Victoria Cormier of Crowley; one sister, Laura Brown of Crowley; and three grandchildren, Meagan Touchet, Leslie Tatum, and Kristi Behrness.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Rosie Austin Brown; and six siblings, Cathleen Miller, Alice Mae Brown, and David Brown, Clarence Brown, Nora Schexnayder, and Walter Brown.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Victoria Cormier for the care and compassion that she provided during her illness. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: Dr. Eric Green, Ph.D., LPC-S, RPT-S, SP Age: 49 Lafayette, LA

Dr. Eric Green, a dedicated professional in the field of counseling and psychology, passed away at the age of 49. His life was marked by a profound commitment to helping others, both through his extensive academic career and his compassionate work in private practice.

Dr. Green's academic achievements were notable, having held positions at prestigious institutions such as Purdue University, the University of North Texas, and Johns Hopkins University. At Purdue University, he served as an Associate Professor and Program Convenor for Psychology and School Counseling, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.

His tenure at the University of North Texas as an Associate Professor and Clinic Director further solidified his reputation as a leader in the counseling field. Dr. Green's expertise extended to Johns Hopkins University, where he held roles as an Assistant Professor and later as a Faculty Associate, specializing in counseling psychology and play therapy. He also served as the Coordinator of Counseling Psych M.S., Internships, and Play Therapy Graduate Certificate Program, demonstrating his commitment to training future generations of mental health professionals.

Dr. Green was also a prolific author, having published several books on play therapy that have become invaluable resources for practitioners and scholars in the field. From 2020 until the time of his passing, Dr. Green served as a professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Department of Psychology, where he continued to share his knowledge and passion for counseling with students.

Despite his demanding professional commitments, Dr. Green maintained a part-time private practice in child and family psychotherapy in Lafayette, LA, showcasing his unwavering dedication to hands-on clinical work and helping individuals and families navigate challenging times.

Dr. Eric Green's love extended beyond his professional endeavors; he had a deep affection for children, particularly his nieces and nephews, whom he cherished dearly. His nurturing spirit and genuine care were evident in his interactions with young ones, leaving a lasting impression of love and guidance.

Nature held a special place in Dr. Green's heart, with the ocean and its beauty being sources of solace and inspiration for him. The beach, in particular, was his sanctuary—a place where he found peace, serenity, and a deep connection with the world around him. His appreciation for nature's wonders and the calming rhythm of the waves reflected his inner sense of tranquility and love for life.

Dr. Eric Green's passing leaves a profound void in the lives of his beloved family members, who were dear to his heart: his parents, Gerry and Belinda Dalfres Green of Crowley; his maternal grandmother, Mary Edith Gutierrez; his sister, Greta Bergeron, and her husband Jay Bergeron, along with their children Madeiline Deshotel and Oscar Bergeron of Youngsville and great niece Eleanor Deshotel; and his youngest sister, Jana Green Doughty, and her husband Ross Doughty, along with their children Lily, Izabel, and JonRoss Doughty of Lafayette.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Quinton and Helen Green.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church – Crowley for Ruby A. Harrington, 92, who died Monday, April 8, 2024, at 2:05 p.m. at The Ellington in Rayne.

Fr. Johnathan Janise, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family request visiting hours Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 6 p.m. by Deacon Bryan Istre. Burial will be held in Abshire Cemetery.

Mrs. Harrington and her late husband Lovelace owned and operated Harrington’s Grocery in Lyons Point for 17 years. She loved to bake, trips to the casino and bingo. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

Mrs. Harrington is survived by two daughters Dolores H. LeBlanc and her husband Cline of Lafayette, Peggy H. Wager and her husband Johnny of Rayne; four sons, Jimmy D. Harrington and his wife Eva of Maurice, Delfred J. Harrington and his wife Belinda of Leleux, Ricky J. Harrington and his wife Cheryl of Mire and L. J. Harrington, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Crowley; one sister, Hilda Leger of Kinder; 14 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lovelace J. Harrington, Sr.; her second husband, Leven “Nog” Abshire; one great-grandchild, Taylor Wade Harrington; two sisters, Camilia A. Istre and Alice A. Foreman; two brothers, Joseph Abshire and Alton J. “Tan” Abshire.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Harrington, D. J. Harrington, Dustin Harrington, Keagan Ardoin, Mark Breaux, and Chad LeBlanc.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of The Ellington and Hospice of Acadiana for their compassionate care of Mrs. Abshire.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Gwen Lois Morgan Stutes, 69, who passed away April 6, 2024, in Houston, TX.

Rev. Paul Clines and Rev. Randy Trahan will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Thursday from 8:00 am to the time of service. Interment will be in Indian Bayou Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years Bill Stutes of League City, TX; one sister, Belinda Guidry and her husband Rob of Carencro; and two brothers, Timothy Morgan and his wife Rachelle of Ebenezer, and Daniel Morgan of Crowley.

Gwen is preceded in death by her parents, Arnette and Lillian Hanks Morgan; and her sister-in-law, Becky Morgan.

Pallbearers will be Luke LeMaire, Seth LeMaire, Eric Berkin, Aaron Morgan, Benjamin Morgan, and David Morgan.

Obituary Preview: Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 5, 2024, at Ebenezer Cemetery for Taylor Martin Ricks, 30, who passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Crowley.

Mrs. Christy Brammer will be officiating for the services. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.

Taylor was born January 18, 1994, in Victoria, TX and resided in Crowley. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in 2012 and attended University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Following in his father’s footsteps he was a jack of all trades and was able to do anything with his hands that he came in contact with. Taylor loved music, golf, fishing, cooking, and most of all spending time with his family.

He is survived by his mother, Dana Boudreaux Ricks of Crowley; two sisters, Natalie Ricks Mitchell (Michael) of Youngsville, and Rachel Dee Ricks (Derek Dufresne) of New Orleans; his maternal grandfather, Martin Boudreaux of Crowley; five nieces and nephews, Chloe Mitchell, Cale Mitchell, Clara Mitchell, Rylan Ricks, and Kyuss Gary; and his aunt, Debbie Houghton of Crowley.

Taylor is preceded in death by his father, J.D. Ricks; his maternal grandmother, Vermel Thibodeaux; and his paternal grandfather, Johnny Ricks. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 1:00 pm Sunday, April 7, 2024 at St. Leo IV Catholic Church for Carson Nicholas Kirsch, 20, who passed away April 3, 2024.

Fr. Mitchel Guidry, pastor of St. Leo IV Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Saturday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm Saturday. Interment will be in St. Leo Cemetery.

Carson was one of the kindest people one could ever hope to meet. He never met a stranger, and his sweet smile and friendly manner made him so loved by all who knew him. He loved spending time with his family, especially his siblings, as well as his friends and his beloved dogs.

He is survived by his parents, Terry and Pam Swinger Kirsch; one sister, Anna Claire Kirsch; two brothers, Clay Kirsch and his wife Michaela, and Collin Kirsch; maternal grandparents, Doug and Ellen Walsh and Judy Swinger; his nephew, Floyd Kirsch; and his niece godchild, Adelaide Kirsch.

Carson is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Floyd Swinger; paternal grandparents, Huey and Clementine Kirsch.

The pallbearers will be: Clay Kirsch, Collin Kirsch, Greg Kirsch, Sam Kirsch, Anders Fontenot, John Thomas Kirsch, Drake Schultz, Jeremy Prevost, and Liam Link.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for Dena Marie Gautreaux, 56, who passed away April 2, 2024, at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, TX

Deacon Bryan Istre will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to the time of service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

She is survived by three children, Robert Benoit, Kylie Clark and Kalie Clark all of Crowley; her companion, Charles Clark of Crowley; one sister, Jelania Gautreaux of Crowley; two nephews, one niece, two great-nephews, and one great-niece.

Dena is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Armor Doucet Gautreaux. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church – Evangeline for Mollie Jaymes Hanks.

Fr. Trey Ange, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church – Jennings, will officiate for the services. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Evangeline.

Survivors includer her parents, Kennedy Jayde Sloane and Gavin Wayne Hanks; maternal grandparents, Gretchen and Shannon Lemoine; paternal grandparents, Rachelle and Scottie Hanks; maternal great-grandparents, Barbara and Kevin Gatte, Sue and Paul Lemoine; paternal great-grandparents, Kathy and Harry Duprie, Kathy and Leroy Hanks; aunts, Kylie H. Theunissen and her husband Tyler, and Ireland Sloane; uncles, Hunter and Chris Lemoine.

She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandfather, Roger Gatte. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: Private services were held for Ronald James Duhon, 81 who passed away March 29, 2024, at Southwind Nursing Center.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Mae Killmer Duhon of Crowley; his daughter, Cynthia Duhon Zaunbrecher and her husband Nicholas of Crowley; and two grandchildren, Andrew Zaunbrecher, and Emily Zaunbrecher and her fiancée Hayden Reiners.

The family would like to thank Dr. Stringfellow, Gretchen, the staff of Southwind Nursing Center, and Lamm Hospice especially Courtney for their excellent care and compassion.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, March 25, 2024, at Indian Bayou Community Church for Flossie Linscombe Spell, 98, who passed away peacefully at 2:31 pm, Friday, March 22, 2024. Her final moments were spent in her home in Beaumont, TX, surrounded by family and close friends.

Mrs. Christy Brammer will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Crowley. She will be laid to rest next to her husband and daughter in Indian Bayou Community Cemetery.

Known for her vibrant and generous spirit, Flossie will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Flossie’s family asked that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing.

She is survived by two daughters, Ann Galassi and her husband Frank, and Kathy Draves; one son, Louis Spell and his wife Gail; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Flossie is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Spell, her daughter, Janet Thompson; her parents, Canvy and Sadie Morgan Linscombe; and one grandson, Jason Galassi.

The family would like to thank Best Hospice and Rosemary House, especially Jennifer and Amy Burch and all of the sweet staff that took such good care of her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley: 301 N. Ave F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313, www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: Percy L. “Buddy” Hoffpauir departed this life on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 91. He was a native of Crowley, La.

Buddy was a graduate of Crowley High School and a member of the United States Airforce from 1951-1955 where he served during the Korean War. He was an excellent pianist and was known for his beautiful paintings and needle point creations. He adored his dog, also known as Buddy, who was his companion for many years.

Buddy is survived by one sister, Deanna H. Habetz of Crowley and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence E. Hoffpauir and Estina B. Larson, his brothers Lawrence E. Hoffpauir and Curtis Hoffpauir and his sisters, Ruth H. Sharpe and Gladys H. Whitfield. Also, preceding him death were three brothers-in-law, Leonard J. Habetz, Vincent Sharpe and Martel Whitfield and two sisters-in-law, Walterine Hoffpauir and Lois Hoffpauir.

Buddy will be sadly missed, but we are left to cherish wonderful memories of his happy spirit and beautiful soul. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Nancy Walker, Dr. Lane Anzalone, Southwind Nursing Home, Lamm Hospice, and the staff of Acadia General Hospital for their friendship and wonderful care of Buddy.

To honor Buddy, a mass and graveside service will be performed at a later date. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Azena Lege “Bea” Crader, 97, who passed away March 18, 2024, at Landmark in Rayne.

Rev. Phil Doucet of Christ’s Church of Jennings will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Wednesday from 9:00 am to the time of service at noon. Interment will be in LeBlanc Cemetery in Midland.

Bea was born November 18, 1926, Gueydan and resided in Crowley most of her life. She was a seamstress for over 65 years. Bea was a homemaker, loved cooking and caring for her children and husband.

She is survived by four sons, Joe Warren of Missouri, David Rivet of South Dakota, Clifton Credeur of Crowley, and Daniel Credeur of Crowley; one brother Roy Lege of Brusly; fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Crader is preceded in death by her husband, August Crader, Sr.; one son Johnny Whitehead; one stepson, August Crader, Jr., her parents, Dema and Edna Lege; and eleven siblings.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12 p.m. at St. Leo IV Catholic Church-Roberts Cove for William Dwight Mitchell, 78, who died Monday, March 18, 2024, at 4:45 p.m. surrounded by his loving family.

Fr. Mitchell Guidry, Pastor of St. Leo the IV Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. A rosary will be recited Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Leo the IV Catholic Church-Roberts Cove. Burial will be in the St. Leo Mausoleum.

Dwight is survived by his wife, Betty Gould Mitchell of Rayne; two daughters, Lisa Mitchell of Cypress, TX and Samantha Mellard of Sulphur; one son, Michael Mitchell of Lake Charles; one sister, Sherry Wilson of Savannah, GA; one brother, Roger Mitchell of Jackson, LA; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Leslie Comeaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Cluster Mitchell and Daisy Louise Dickerson Campbell; one sister, Janet Caraway; three brothers, Daniel Campbell, Johnny Mitchell and Steve Mitchell; his paternal grandparents, Ada and John Mitchell; one stepdaughter, Stacy Leona Meyer Monceaux.

Dwight was a veteran of the US Air Force having served his country from August 1962 to January 1966 and was discharged as an Airman 1st Class. He was awarded the Small Arms Expert and Air Force Good Conduct medals.

The Pallbearers will be Michael Mitchell, Jacob Marshall, Matthew Mellard, Austin Verrett, Brett Gould, and Ryan Mellard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Mitchell, Troy Meinkowsky, Blair Comeaux, Ben Mitchell, Joseph Lucy, and Brendan Mitchell. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 St. Lawrence Catholic Church-Mowata for Stephen Anthony Thevis, 69, who died Monday, March 18, 2024 at 8:26 p.m.

Fr. Mike Sucharski, Pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to service time with a rosary being recited at 11:30 p.m. Inurnment will be in the St. Lawrence Catholic Church mausoleum.

He is survived by his sisters, Antoniette Coignard and her husband Richard, Marian Thevis; two brothers, Robert Thevis and his wife Sadie and Patrick Thevis and his wife Carolyn; sister-in-law, Glynda T. Thevis, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Stephen is preceded in death by father, John G. Thevis, mother, Martha Burton Thevis, sister, Kathleen Langlinais, sister, Sandra Myatt and her husband Tom, brother, Michael Thevis. Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com

Obituary Preview: Lowell Haldor Reed, a beloved and respected member of the community, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 90. Born to Rufus and Pearl (Henderson) Reed on December 24, 1933, in Iota, Louisiana, Lowell was a man of unwavering faith and deep devotion to family. Throughout his life, he embodied kindness, generosity, and wisdom, touching the lives of all those he encountered.

Lowell graduated from Crowley High School in Crowley, Louisiana. He went on to join the United States Army and served honorably till his discharge. He truly loved to expand his knowledge and attended the University of Southern Louisiana where he received a degree in Geological Engineering.

Beginning his career at the ground floor, Lowell worked tirelessly to rise to the position of Junior Vice President at Texas Eastern Oil and Gas Pipeline Co., where his hard work and dedication were truly commendable.

A true family man, Lowell married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Hetzel, on August 25, 1953. From this union, two daughters, Renee and Robyn were born. He cherished time spent with his family. Lowell and Shirley spent countless adventures for 48 years until her untimely passing on September 24, 2001. He found love and companionship again with Janice Bobbitt, the two would go on to wed on November 12, 2002.

In reflecting on Lowell’s life, one cannot help but be reminded of his devout faith in the Lord. Whether attending Northside Assembly of God or St. Joseph Catholic Church in Louisiana or Central Assembly of God in Missouri, his commitment to his spiritual beliefs was unwavering. He participated in the St. Joseph Church French choir and was a member of Iota First Club. Lowell’s passion for fishing, golfing, trying new foods, and his love for animals painted a vibrant picture of a man who lived life to the fullest and embraced all that it had to offer.

Lowell was greeted into heaven by his parents, his sibling, Sibyl Rae Faulk, and wife, Shirley Reed.

He leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Janice Bobbitt-Reed; his two daughters and their spouses, Renee and Mark Jenkins, and Robyn Reed and John Nelson; four grandchildren, Macy Liming and her husband Micah, Reese Jenkins and his wife Sydney, Ryan Nelson, and Marguerite Nelson; Step-children, Greg Bobbitt, Wendell and Lisa Bobbitt, and Coleen and Tim Kelly; his brother and his wife, Wendell and Bonnie Reed; and numerous nephews, nieces, other family members and friends.

Obituary Preview: Katherine Frances Schatzle died peacefully at Ochsner Hospital Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the age of 71. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Florenz and Margaret Katherine Klein Schatzle; her grandparents - Martin & Frances Louise Schneider Schatzle; Leonard and Katherine Isenberg Klein. She is survived by one brother, Reverend Michael Joseph Schatzle of New Roads LA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Fr. John Edmunds of New York will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting a rosary to be recited at 9:30 am with a visiting hour to be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Kathy was a 1970 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Crowley LA and 1975 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette LA. In 1982 she earned a Master of Social Work from LSU in Baton Rouge and became a board-certified licensed social worker (BCSW). She also earned a Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University of New Orleans.

As an LSU student, Kathy was a member of the “Awakening Community” on campus at the Catholic Student Center. Kathy was a devoted member of the Loyola University New Orleans Ignatius Chapel Community which shared in her deep Catholic faith.

After 36 years of service as a social worker for the State of Louisiana, Kathy retired in 2012 and began traveling in earnest. As an avid traveler she visited more than 13 countries around the world and innumerable cities and states within the USA. She was a true “Road Scholar”.

Kathy loved being with people and spent much of her free time as a volunteer for agencies in metro New Orleans. Among which are the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Aquarium, Ochsner Hospital, Second Harvest and her final position as an MSY Airport Lagniappe KREWE Volunteer.

Over the years, Kathy adopted three rescued cats. The most recent her dear companion, “Hope”, was rescued during the COVID pandemic.

Obituary Preview: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Mowata for Leroy Schultz, 83, who died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 2:54 pm in Mowata.

Fr. Mike Sucharski, Pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Monday from 10 a.m. to service time with a rosary being recited at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum.

Leroy was a native and lifelong resident of the Mowata community. He spent his life farming and raising cattle. He was considered the amateur meteorologist for the Mowata area. He was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.

Survivors include one brother, John Lawrence Schultz and his wife Cora; two nieces, Suzie Miller and Donna McKnight; one nephew, Brian Schultz.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Gesina Cramer Schultz; one brother, Gerald Schultz; one niece, Carla Schultz Thevis; one nephew, Jeffrey Schultz. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.