A Wesley's Funeral Home

11/06/2025

A native of Grand Prairie, LA & resident of Erwinville, La went to Heaven on October 30, 2025, at the age of 83. Visitation & religious services are Saturday November 8, 2025, at A. Wesley Faith Center located at 152 LA-3050 Morganza, LA 70759 10 am viewing till religious services at 12 pm. Conducted by Preacher Garrett Brown from Victory Baptist Church. Celebration of Life at A. Wesley’s Faith Center in Morganza, LA. James retired from Local Union 198 as a Pipe Welder and worked part time after Retirement for WBR Sheriff’s Department as a Sheriff Deputy with work release. He was a self-made lawn mower mechanic, master gardener and avid Fisherman and Hunter. He was a Founding Member of the Erwinville Volunteer Fire Department and Charter Member of the Erwinville Hunting Club.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Marie Dupre’ of 59 ½ years and 2 children: Catherine “Kitti” Blanchard (Gerald) and Thea Smith (Robby) and Sister Joy Ortego. James Legacy also lives on through his grandchildren Corey Blanchard, Destin Smith, Courtney Brown and Bree Smith and his great grandchildren Abbie Blanchard, Colstin St. Romain, Caden Blanchard, Amelia Smith, Malynn Brown and Walker Brown.
James Rogers Dupre’ is survived by countless friends and extended family members who will carry his legacy forward, honoring his memory through acts of kindness, laughter, and love. He lived a life filled with cherished memories, strong values, and a deep love for his
family and friends. He will be profoundly missed but fondly remembered for the joy he brought into the lives of others.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar Dupre’ and Adosia Deshotel Dupre’; siblings Etha Manuel, Theresa Courville, Ella Mae Fontenot, Emilee Fontenot, Bernice Lafleur, Sylvia Soileau, and Rodney Dupre’ Pallbearers will be Gerald Blanchard, Destin Smith, Robby Smith, Danny Lafleur, Roger Dale Dupre and Colstin St. Romain. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Brown, Leo Daigle and Bryan Daigle. Special thanks to Bridgeway Hospice and to all his caretakers for their loving care.

11/06/2025

Bennett Breaux Jr. 58 of Livonia, LA. passed away on November 5, 2025 at Our Lady of the Lake surrounded by his family and friends. Bennett was born on September 24, 1967 to the parents of Bennett and Sue Ellen Breaux. He was an employee of Dow Chemical for over 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, baseball and traveling. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was survived by his wife of 30 years Deborah Breaux; their children Whitney(Aaron), Audrey(Jake), Dustin(Jessica), Chase and beloved pet Milo; Grandchildren Cruz, Aubree, Ava, Parker, Kayce, Brynn, Blair; mother-in-law Amelia Webre; Siblings Miles Breaux(Paula), Kenneth Webre Jr(Valerie); Best friends, Terry Queen (Michelle) and Ricky Webre(Pretty); Godchild Jacob Willis and many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Benny is preceded in death by his brother Jason Breaux, father-in-law Kenneth Webre Sr, childhood friend/cousin John Perry (Jug). Celebration of life will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Livonia on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9 AM to 12 PM. Reception to follow at their home. Special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of the Lake MICU for the compassion that was shown during our stay. In lieu of flowers please consider being an organ donor.

10/28/2025

Trick & Treat for the kids
Valverda Elementary School
Today from 5:30 to 7 pm

10/24/2025

Errick Marshall, son of the late Joseph B. Marshall Sr. of Shreveport, Louisiana, and survived by Fannie Brown of Maringouin, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

He is survived by his loving mother, Fannie Brown; his devoted wife, Linda Marshall and his cherished children, Errick Harris, Johnathan Harris, Ericka Marshall, Errick Marshall Jr., Joseph Marshall, and Fantasia Marshall.

Errick will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a man of quiet strength with resilience. He had a generous spirit, a warm heart, and an unwavering commitment to his family — even in the midst of asking for a little “gas money.” His laughter, wisdom, and steady presence brought comfort and joy to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 8900 Gravois Lane, Livonia, Louisiana.
Visitation

10/23/2025

Maringouin, Louisiana - Derrien Durell Scott, better known as Phat, was born March 6, 2008, to Sheena Adams and Derrick Scott, Sr. He sadly departed this life on October 16, 2025. Derrien was baptized in August of 2024 by Pastor Donald Ray Patterson at One Accord Ministries. 'Phat' was a Senior at Iberville Alternative Positive Program for Students. He began working as a Painter with Scott & Son Painting Contractor LLC at the age of 12. Derrien was a hard-working, quiet, fun-loving, yet humble young man who loved to ride 4-wheelers, fishing and especially enjoyed 'sliding' with his friends, but asking Everyone for gas money. Derrien is survived by his parents: Sheena Adams & Derrick Scott, Sr.; siblings: Derrick Scott, Jr., (Armani), and Derriney Scott; his only niece Nalani Scott; grandparents: Cora Adams & Margie Scott; aunts: Jacqueline Miller, Wendolyn Adams (Eldrich), Tynesia Thomas (Sam); uncles: Ernest Adams, Douglas Scott Jr., (Cynthia), Tyronne Scott (Troy), Marshall Green (Nordia) & Garrick Scott, Sr.; Loving Aunts/GodParents: Karen Scott, Michelle James (Alfred Sr.), Devoted God-Mother Tiffany Victorian; 2 devoted cousins/God-sisters: Larise Bosley & Erielle Jones, devoted cousins: Erienna and Errayne Jones & Alacia Adams; a special friend, Keiarah Clark and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, October 26th, from 12pm until Services at 2:00 pm, North Iberville Community Center, 75700 Rosedale Rd., Rosedale LA 70772. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Ernest White, Jr., & Douglas Scott, Sr; uncle Gerald Wayne Scott; Aunt Brenda White; cousins Yiasia Adams & Asher James, as well as a host of other relatives.

10/18/2025

Visitation today at 2pm to 7pm at the Faith Center

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

A native & resident of Maringouin, La where she passed away Oct 5, 2025 at the age of 68. Visitation services Friday Oct 17, 2025 at A. Wesley's Funeral Home 10810 Ventress Dr. Maringouin, 4p.m. to 7 pm. Religious services Saturday Oct 18, 2025 at One Accord Ministry 77400 Angeloz St. Maringouin, la. Services at 10. a.m .
Conducted by Rev. Donald Ray Patterson. Joyce is survived by her children Ronda Cox, Tarnish Cox, Percy Cox & Daniel Overton Sr.

10/16/2025

Visitation & Religious services friday October 17, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church located 11140 Hwy 77 Maringouin, La. 9am Visitation Until Mass at 11am. Interment church cemetery. Alice Ventress Jones Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Alice
Ventress Jones, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 78.

Alice was born on July 24, 1947, in Maringouin, Louisiana, to the late Gilbert and Edith Honore Ventress. She was the second of ten children and grew up in a close-knit family filled with love.
A graduate of Thomas A. Levy High School, Alice later attended Southern University in Baton Rouge. On November 18, 1967, she married, James Edward Jones. Together, they shared many happy
years and were blessed with one daughter, Michelle Jones Bonds.
Alice dedicated over 35 years to a career in retail, working at J.C. Penney and Stein Mart, where her kindness touched countless customers and coworkers. Later, she found great fulfillment
working for CNI, caring for children in group homes — a reflection of her lifelong devotion to nurturing others.

She had a heart as generous as it was strong. Alice found joy in gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends, especially during Sunday dinners filled with laughter and
love. She was the kind of person who always put others first — a true caregiver by nature. She lovingly tended to her mother during illness, supported her sister through cancer, and cared for
her brother in his time of need. She also helped raise four of her deceased sister’s children —Troy, Chris, Brittany, and Melissa Moore — and opened her home to many more family members and friends who needed a place to stay. Her door — and her heart — were always open. After an automobile accident later in life, Alice faced her new challenges with grace and resilience.

Though confined to a wheelchair, she cherished the blessing of spending precious time with her three great-grandchildren, who brought her endless joy. Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Jones; her parents, Edith and
Gilbert Ventress, Sr.; and her siblings Gloria Cooper, Gilbert Ventress, Jr., Uric Ventress, Sherlyn Moore, and Joseph Ventress.
She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughter Michelle (Michael); three grandsons Gregory Hayes, Jaylan Hayes (Kayla), and Jeremy Arceneaux (Asia); and three adored great-
grandchildren Mecca Hayes, Isaiah Hayes, and Nyla Arceneaux. She is also survived by her siblings Leora Marie Vance, Dorothy LeDoux (Alfred), Leon Martin Ventress, and David Carl

Ventress; her special niece Linda Jones; her dear friend Sharon Alexander; and a host of much-loved in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Alice will be remembered for her selflessness, her faith, and the deep love she gave so freely.
Her spirit lives on in all those who were blessed to know her.

09/25/2025

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09/15/2025

Thank you for takeing care of our love ❤️ one Craig AKA "Big Hup Big 5" Harris