Gerald David Bordelon, Sr.
Jun 10, 2026
Funeral services for Gerald David Bordelon, Sr. will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home in Bunkie with Msgr. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Burial will follow in the Pythian Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
The family requests that visitation will be held at Melancon Funeral Home on...
Melvin Paul Dauzat
Jun 6, 2026
Melvin Paul Dauzat — a loving, selfless, and devoted man of God — went home to be at the feet of Jesus and the absolute love of his life peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the age of 90, in Alexandria, LA.
Melvin was the epitome of a true Southern gentleman. His dapper style and charming smile won the hearts...
Gregory Wilson
Jun 3, 2026
Funeral services for Gregory Wilson will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie with Rev. Floyd Racks officiating. The family requests that visitation be observed at Melancon Funeral Home on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Mr. Gregory Wilson, age 68, of Mansura, passed away at his residence...
Pauline Reed
May 18, 2026
Funeral services for Pauline Reed will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Second St. Paul Baptist Church in the Bayhills with Rev. Jessie James Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Second St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Second St. Paul Baptist...
Constance Bazile
May 17, 2026
Memorial services for Constance “Connie” Bazile Lewis will be Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert L. Trent officiating. Visitation will be observed from 10:30 a.m. until service time.
Constance "Connie" Bazile Lewis was born on October 1, 1955 to the late Peter McKinley Bazile and Mattie M. Aaron Bazile. She was united...
Patricia Ann Overbey
May 14, 2026
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Evernham Overbey will be Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in the Bayou Rouge Baptist Church with Rev. Jack West officiating. Burial will follow in the Bayou Rouge Cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
The family requests that visitation be observed at the Bayou Rouge Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 19, 2026...
Shirley Ann Pruitt
May 5, 2026
Memorial services for Shirley Ann Pruitt will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Melancon Funeral Home with Rev. David Ducote officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. The family requests that visitation be observed at the funeral home on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ms. Shirley Ann Pruitt,...
Rodney "Jelly" Spears
May 1, 2026
Memorial services for Rodney "Jelly" Spears will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Life Baptist Church in Bunkie, LA. Rev. Hillary Hayes will be officiating. Visitation will be observed at the New Life Baptist Church on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 12 noon until service time.
Mr. Rodney Spears, age 63, of Bunkie, passed...
Larry "Leroy" Chambers
Apr 25, 2026
Funeral services for Larry "Leroy" Chambers will be Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Union Baptist Church with Rev. Larry G. Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under the direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
The family requests that visitation be observed at First Union Baptist Church on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00...
Carolyn Mincey Nelson
Apr 20, 2026
Carolyn Mincey Nelson, age 70, of Marksville, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Avoyelles Hospital. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Nelson of Marksville; her father, William Henry Mincey of Fayetteville, NC; her three brothers, Danny Mincey of Rockingham, NC, Randy Mincey of Maxton, NC and Dennis Mincey of Fayetteville, NC; her sister, Linda Delacruz of Fayetteville,...