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12/17/2025

Darrell Kenneth Gillespie, age 90, of Glenmora, LA, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, December 19, 2025, in the Glenmora Baptist Church with Reverend Neil Treme officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, La.

Darrell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born on M ay 27, 1935, in Melder, Louisiana, to Belton and Gladys Gillespie.

He possessed a deeply competitive spirit in sports, in life, and in love. He was passionate about athletics, whether playing, coaching, or cheering from the stands. In his younger years, he played for a semi-professional ball team. Later in life, he was a faithful presence at high school basketball, baseball and softball games, especially when watching his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He met the love of his life, Lois Howard, at a grocery store. After a brief six-month courtship, they eloped and shared 62 years of marriage. Darrell showed Lois his love every single day. While some said she spoiled him, he was simply easy to love.

He faithfully supported and stayed by his wife’s side until her last breath. Though saved at an early age, it was during that season his faith deepened, and he grew closer to the Lord.

His daughters cherished their daily devotionals with him, and his faith sustained him in the years following the loss of his beloved wife.

Darrell is survived by his children: Kenneth “Noonie” Gillespie (Zena), Sondra Odom (Greg), Rhonda Dousay (Tim), and Donna Rikard (Kevin); his grandchildren: Heather Odom, Gregory Odom, Samantha Prestridge, Clay Rikard, and Cody Rikard; and his great-grandchildren: Sydney, Ethan, Cameron, Madeline, Bentley, Grayson, Izzy, Brooks, Jack, Titus, and Tommy. Three sisters, Doris Hebert, Wanda Boucher and Brenda Burns.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Howard Gillespie, and his grandson, Kenneth “Rookie” Gillespie.

The family finds comfort in knowing Darrell is now with the Lord. On the morning of his passing, he looked upward and said, “Well, looka there.” When asked what he saw, he replied, “Well… just look.” His family believes he was seeing something truly special… a glimpse of Paradise.

Pallbearers: Gregory Odom, Clay Rikard, Cody Rikard, Ethan Nguyen, Cameron Nguyen, and Ronnie Boucher
Honorary Pallbearers: Bentley Prestridge, Grayson Prestridge, Brooks Odom, Jack Odom, Titus Rikard and Tommy Rikard.

This Christmas, Darrell receives the greatest gift of all—Heaven. Those he leaves behind will forever treasure the love, faith, and memories he so generously gave.

12/12/2025

Elmer Lee Martin

Funeral services for Elmer Lee Martin will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, at New Sunrise Baptist Church, Otis, La, with Reverend Mike Evans and Reverend Larry Laurent officiating. Interment will follow at Butter Cemetery, professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, La.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, at New Sunrise Baptist Church of Otis.

Elmer 84, of Forest Hill, entered eternal rest Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Oakdale, La, August 22, 1941, to the union of Elmer Henry Martin and Iva Lee Martin. Elmer was a true Cattleman who was a member of Elwood Baptist Church.

He is preceded is death by his wife and mother of his children, Linda Ann Martin; Father and Mother, Elmer “Henry” and Iva Lee Martin; Brother, Johnnie Wayne “Jake” Martin; and infant brother, Everitt Allen Martin; as well as his sister Linda Martin Lemoine and his father and mother-in-law Charlie and Doris Chevalier.

Elmer is survived by his current wife of 19 years Carolyn Martin; his children, Virginia Martin (Val) of Clearwater, Melanie Humphries (Donald) of Forest Hill, and Dennis Martin (Cindy) of Calcasieu; stepsons, Chad and Jeremy Johnson of Plainview; grandchildren, Ashley Ducote of Woodworth, Devin Humphries (Emily) of Forest Hill, Lindsay Wood (Chaston) of Elmer, Drake Martin (Erin) of Plainview, Aryn Johnson (Coleburn) of Rosepine, C**t & Rowan Johnson of Oakdale, and Lindy Young (Chris) of Elmer; nieces, Cassie Martin Peters and Tracie Lynn Martin of Glenmora; nephews, Pete Martin, Cliffton, and Kevin Lemoine; great grandchildren, Kylee Mertens, Lucas Ducote, Claylee Carpenter, Cole Wood, Cody Wood, Charlee & Kinslee Humphries, Bentley Ray, Blakeley Johnson, Logan Johnson, Ryah Wells (Kody), Brooklyn Wells (Chris), as well as soon to arrive twin John David and Sara Martin; great great grandchildren, Landry Barton; along with a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve are David Payne, Bo Nash, Bill Crawford, Donnie Brown, Parrish Giles, and Rocky Ray. Honorary pallbearers to serve are Drake Martin, Devin Humphries, Cole Wood, Cody Wood, Lucas Ducote, Danny Perkins, and Chad Johnson.

12/10/2025

Funeral Services for Charleston Ray Messer will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverend Kevin West officiating. Interment will follow in the Turkey Creek Cemetery professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, until time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, in the chapel.

Charleston Ray Messer, 71, of Turkey Creek, was born on October 12, 1954, to the union of Silas Messer & Evelyn Stewart Messer. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana.

Charleston was a 1971 graduate of Bayou Chicot High School. He was a truck driver for 45 years. He loved truck driving and raising cattle. Charleston loved his cattleman dog, “Blackie”. He loved Popeyes fried chicken, rice & gravy and cornbread, along with his passion for the Forest Hill Speedway, and Thunder Valley Car Races. Charleston will be sadly missed by all.

He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Manuel (Shane) of Moss Bluff; son, Brandon Ray Messer (Melia) of Bayou Chicot; brothers, Thurston Messer of Prairieville, and Winston Messer of Turkey Creek; grandchildren; Shelbie Aucoin (Joel), Conner Manuel, Rylee Messer, P.J. Legar, and Merayah Messer; and great grandchildren; Eleanor Aucoin and Lillian Aucoin; his companion Bobbie King; along with a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Silas Messer and Evelyn Messer; brothers; Sherman Messer and Conrad Messer; and sister, Irene Causey.

The family would like to give special thanks to Charleston’s loving companion Bobbie King for everything she’s done and what she meant to him.

12/09/2025

Funeral Services for John Earl Richard, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Brother Ronald R. Young officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the chapel.

John Earl Richard, Jr., 47 of Oakdale, was born on August 25, 1978, to the union of John Earl Richard, Sr, and Loretta Young Richard. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

12/01/2025

Funeral Services for Oberia Clark Fontenot will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Lighthouse Church of Lake Cove with Reverend Cody King officiating. Interment will follow in Turkey Creek Cemetery under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m.,Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and continue throughout the night until the service at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the church.

Oberia Clark Fontenot, known to many as “Maw Bea”, born on September 14, 1931, to the union of Clarence Clark and Esma Clark. She left this world on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 94.

Throughout her life, she touched the lives of those around her with her strength and warmth. Her home was always filled with laughter, lots of stories, and the joyful chaos of family. She never met a stranger and was always so warm and welcoming to all around her. Oberia was a person who faced life's challenges with grace and quiet determination. Her memory will be cherished by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her six daughters, Peggy Thornsberry of Crowley, Jane Rollins of Bayou Chicot, Gwen Guillot of Clearwater, Cindi King of Oberlin, Misti Guillot of Lake Cove, and Stephanie Guillot of Pine Prairie; three sons, Gary Glenn Ray Perry Sr (Nancy) of Deville, Richard Guillot (Sandra) of Breaux Bridge and Jerry King (Georgia) of Mamou; three sisters, Bobby Jean King of Turkey Creek, Carolyn Stewart of Turkey Creek, Doris Stafford of Baton Rouge; one brother, Larry Sharpe of Lake Cove. Maw Bea was also blessed with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren each carrying forward her spirit and love.

She is preceded in death by her husband of many years Howard Fontenot; her parents, Clarence and Esma Clark; one daughter, Nancy Wagley; four sisters, Geraldine Grantham, Thelma Lee Herron, Dessie Messer, Opal Monroe; one brother, Kenneth Clark; two granddaughters, Amanda Guillot and Toni Ardoin; and one great-great grandson Hayden Perry.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Darrel Gradney, Devin Perry, Landon Skipper, Isaac Skipper, Eric Rollins, and Carl Rollins.

11/10/2025

Martha Mikolaszuk

Funeral services for Martha Mikolaszuk will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale La, with Brother Greg Strother and Brother Greg Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Paul Cemetery, Plainview, LA. Services are professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, and will resume Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, LA.

Martha, 75, of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 7, 2025, at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, LA. She was born on May 11, 1950, to the union of Arthur Paul and Pinkie Paul. Martha was a woman who loved the simple joys of life, spending her days fishing by the water and taking peaceful walks through nature. She was a devoted homemaker who loved nothing more than a good game of bingo and a late-night horror film. Martha was a faithful Baptist woman who loved Jesus with all her heart and lived each day guided by his word. She will be remembered for her warm spirit, her sense of humor, and her unwavering faith. Martha leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Mikolaszuk; her parents, Arthur Paul and Pinkie Paul; son, Stanley Blaine Mikolaszuk; brother, Shelby Paul; Sisters, Judy Doyle, Eloise Chapman, and Della Paul.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are brothers; Sterling Paul of Oakdale, LA, and Elton Paul of Pitkin LA; sisters; Fluorine Carlock & husband Glen of Alexandria, LA, and Fluorine West of Oakdale, LA; daughters, Teena Fincher and husband Shelby of Forest Hill, LA, and Sue Mikolaszuk of New Llano, LA, and Amanda Mikolaszuk and Woodrow Willis of Oakdale, LA; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; along with a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Alex Mikolaszuk, Shane Strother, Gabriel Mikolaszuk, Zachary Doyle, Patrick Mahaffey, and Joseph Mikolaszuk.

11/09/2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Downs Meyer

Memorial service for Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Downs Meyer will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Full Gospel Revival Center, 318 North Black Top Ext., Oakdale, LA, with Brother Mark Swinnea officiating. Services are under the direction of White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA.

Cynthia, 63, of Port Barre, LA, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in her residence. She was born on June 21, 1962, to the union of James Lloyd Downs and Jeanella Mcgee Downs. Cynthia was a Pine Prairie High School Graduate who became a Registered Nurse after graduating from LSUA Nursing School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Lloyd Downs and Jeanelle Mcgee Downs.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are one daughter, Abigail Meyer of Opelousas, LA; one son, Logan Meyer of Little Chute, WI; one brother, Nicholas Downs of Appleton, WI; one sister, Susan Downs Swinnea and husband Brother Mark of Oakdale, La; one grandchild; along with a host of family and friends.

11/04/2025

Barbara Ruth McMillan

Funeral services for Barbara Ruth McMillan will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, LA, with Reverend Greg Willis officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens, Woodworth, LA. Services are professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., in the chapel.

Barbara, 80, of Woodworth, entered eternal rest on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Lexington House of Alexandria. She was born on August 27, 1945, in McCombe, MS, to the union of Freddie Carraway and Oleta Westbrook Carraway. Barbara loved crocheting, sewing, quilting, cooking, and especially loved her four-legged canine, “Baby Susie”.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Freddie and Oleta Carraway; husband, Charles Ray McMillan; brother, Freddy Doyle; and son, Pete McMillan.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two sons, Shelley McMillan & wife Lauretta of Glenmora, and David McMillan & wife Grace of Glenmora; one daughter, Melissa McMillan & companion Kelly Patterson of Forest Hill; two brother, Lawrence Lee Carraway and Kenneth Wayne Carraway & wife Linda all from Plaquemine; five grandchildren, Beau McMillan, Sydney Scarbrough & Bobby , Heather Clark & Dustin, Seth Luttrell & Kate, and Dustin McMillan & Jayden; great grandchildren, Luke Goodwin, Carson Scarbrough, Ryder Clark, Camilla Scarbrough, Chapel Scarbrough, Andrew Luttrell, Danity Clark, Camron Scarbrough, Oaklynn McMillan, Dustie Clark, and one on the way, Baby McMillan; along with a host of family & friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Bobby Scarbrough, Camron Scarbrough, Dustin McMillan, Neiko Bradford, Daylien Cloessner, and Carson Scarbrough. Honorary pallbearers to serve will be Dustin Clark, Tyler Stokes, Devinn Crager, and Luke Goodwin.

The family would like to give a special thanks to the Lexington House of Alexandria, Guardian Hospice, and her special caretakers Mary Reed and April Douzart.

11/04/2025

Barbara “Renee” Ashworth

Funeral services for Barbara “Renee” Ashworth will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in the White Oaks Memorial Chapel with Reverends Doug Doyle, Jonathan Crist, and Ronnie Temple officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Services are professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Renee, 69, of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 16, 1956, in Winnfield, Louisiana to the union of Woodrow Tate & Etha Belle Lejeune.

Renee loved spending time with her great grandchildren; watching her favorite tv programs, such as Criminal Minds, Chicago Fire and 911, along with a few favorite others. She loved to cook for her family and serve them her “Famous Chili”. Renee loved gardening until her health started to decline in her later years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gene Ashworth; son, Brandon Ashworth; two brothers, Ronald Tate & Steve Tate, and daughter-in-law, Sheila Ashworth.

She is survived by her three daughters Terra Ashworth of Oakdale; Denette Williamson & husband, John of Tioga; and Jessica Ashworth & husband, Earl Holmes of Oakdale; two sons, Kenneth Ashworth and Matthew Ashworth both of Oakdale; one sister, Martha Foster & husband, Steve of Elizabeth; two brothers, Mike Tate & wife, Carolyn of Oakdale, and Terry Tate & wife, Rene of Minden; seven grandchildren, Ethan, Kerstin, Terrance, Breana, Nicolas, Logan, and Chelsie; and five great grandchildren, Kasen, Laura, Ayla, No’lan and Talia.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Ethan Ashworth, Terrance Holmes, Logan Williamson, Chad St’Andre, Mike Clemmons, and Andy Welch. Honorary pallbearers will be John Williamson, Earl Holmes, and Kasen Ashworth.

Visitation will begin on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 6 PM until time of service on Wednesday in the chapel at 2 PM.

10/25/2025

Dewitt “James” Roberts, Jr.

Funeral services for Dewitt “James” Roberts, Jr., will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025, at Pisgah Baptist Church, Forest Hill, LA, with Reverend George Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Roberts Cemetery, Fish Hatchery rd., Forest Hill, LA. Arrangements professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m., at Pisgah Baptist Church, Forest Hill, LA.

Dewitt, 84, of Lecompte, entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at CHRISTUS St. Frances Hospital, Alexandria, LA. He was born on Monday, February 3, 1941, in Lecompte, LA, to the union of Dewitt James Roberts, Sr. and Dorothy Roberts.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewitt James Roberts, Sr. and Dorothy Sanders Roberts; his wife of 20 years, Helen Patterson Roberts; his son, Dwayne Roberts.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his granddaughters, Terra Allen. , Shane Allen, Chanley Patterson Von Tress, and Kira S.; caretakers, Daphne and Troy Martin of Forest Hill, LA; along with a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers honored to serve are Johnny BeeBe, Brian BeeBe, Randall BeeBe, Dayton BeeBe, Eugene Paul, and Johnny Strange.

10/24/2025

Ronald Dale Johnson

A Celebration of Life for Ronald Dale Johnson will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Oakdale, LA, with Reverend Gregory Craig officiating. Interment will follow at Oakdale Community Cemetery. Arrangements professionally directed by White oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale, LA.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Oakdale, LA.

Ronald Dale Johnson was born to the late L.B. Johnson and Edith Seastrunk Johnson in Jasper, Tx on April 23, 1958. He departed this life surrounded by his loved ones on October 17, 2025, at his residence in Oakdale, Louisiana.

Ronald attended Jasper High School in Jasper, Texas. In his early years, he was employed with the Louisiana Pacific Railroad. He went on to be part of constructing Coushatta Casino and later in life he became self-mechanic and all-around handy man. “Shorty” enjoyed fishing, preparing tasteful cuisine for his large family, dancing and being the life of the party at family gatherings. To Know “Shorty” was to know he was a firecracker on the outside but a loving family man at his core who would show up for anyone at any time; a true man’s man who cherished family and friends.

Ronald is preceded in death by his siters, Patricia, Regina, Vivian, Juanita, Cheryl, Janice, and Faboree; brothers, L.B. Jr., and Esquirio.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Linda Johnson of Oakdale, LA; children, Shemika Johnson of jasper, TX and Kadisha Adams of Houston, TX; bonus children, Leon Jr., Nikiea, and Melissa Posey all of Oakdale, LA; grandchildren, Javonne and Tashun Brown, Lashandrea Armstrong, Malachi, Deonte and Devonte Adams; bonus grandchildren, Setorie, Leon 3rd, Lia, Sanaa, Leon 4th, Leon 5th and Kobe; great grandchildren, Kalian, Tadreuan, and Ka’Drian Seastrunk; sisters, Electa Hennington, Judy Johnson, Bridgette Johnson, Mary Ann Turner, Glenda K Young jones, and Yvonne Young; brothers, Willie Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Carlton Johnson, Daniel Young Jr.; two close friends, John D. Roberts and Roy Melbert Sr., and a host of nieces and nephews whom he loved with all his heart and in return loved and respected him with all their heart.

Pallbearers honored to serve are John Johnson, Larry Brunson, Leon Posey Jr., Leonard Robinson, Nathan Johnson, and Remrick Johnson. Honorary pallbearers to serve are Willie Johnson, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Carlton Johnson, Craig Benson, Jimmy Prescott, and Alvin Bennett.

The family of “Shorty” extends heartfelt gratitude for your love, support, and kindness during this time. Special thanks to Dr. Cade Burns and Allegiance Hospice. Thank you all for honoring Ronald’s memory with us.

10/24/2025

Bolton Conley Johnson

Graveside service for Bolton Conley Johnson will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery. Arrangements professionally directed by White Oaks Funeral Home, Oakdale.

Bolton, 91, of Oakdale, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Oakdale. He was born on April 10, 1934, in Oakdale, to Nelson Johnson, Sr. and Loretha Johnson.

Bolton enjoyed word search puzzles. He loved the early days of country music and his coffee breaks daily. Prior to his health declining he worked at the papermill and pipelining. Bolton was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a Christian by faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Loretha Johnson; siblings, George Johnson “Nick”, Marclene Giles, Nelson Johnson, Jr., Leon Johnson, Jr., and Rita Kaye McGee.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sister, Pat Morris of Baton Rouge; children, Wallace Johnson & Brenda of Westlake, Norman Johnson & Lisa of Melder, Becky Johnson of Crestview, FL, and Susan Washington, Crestview, FL; along with a host of family and friends.

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