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James Eugene ‘Jimmy’ Elkins

Memorial services were held at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel for James Eugene “Jimmy” Elkins, 66, who passed away September 15, 2017 in Baton Rouge.
The family requested a gathering of friends and family Sunday at 4 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date.
He is survived by one son, Chris Elkins of Baton Rouge; one step-daughter, Ashley Clarkson of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Patricia Elkins of Alexandria, and Carol Jo Elkins of Temple, Texas; one brother Jerry Elkins of Baton Rouge; and his former wife, Ava Hernandez of Bunkie.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mildred LaCrosse Elkins; and one brother, Gary Elkins.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Bobby Ray Monceaux

Bobby Ray Monceaux, 79, a resident of Berwick passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Bobby was born on August 29, 1937 in Crowley the son of Ovey Monceaux and Mildred Faust.
Bobby worked in the oilfield business and for the Town of Berwick until his retirement in 2009.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Wyanette Hanks Monceaux of Berwick; four children, Sue Billiot and husband Ken of Arkansas, Rachel Wells and husband Elmer of Bayou Vista, Randal Monceaux and wife Debbie of Berwick, Kevin Monceaux and wife Mable of Berwick; nine grandchildren, Chantel Guidry and husband Joey of Bayou Vista, Michelle Landry and husband Ross of Youngsville, Travis Billiot (Pam) of Jeanerette, Sangel Billiot (Chris) of Mississippi, Courtney Wells of Bayou Vista, Brandon Monceaux and wife Amber of Bayou Vista, Drew Monceaux of Morgan City, Paula Harrington and husband David of Patterson, Jessica LaSalle and husband Doug of Bayou Vista. Bobby is also survived by 13 great grandchildren, Alexis Barrilleaux, Dillian Billiot, Alex Landry, Kaitlyn Billiot, Zackari Billiot, Bayley Delcambre, Alyssa Delcambre, Breckin Monceaux, Dylan Harrington, Zoie Harrington, Landyn LaSalle, Elijah LaSalle, Alayna LaSalle; four great-great grandchildren, Hayden Barrilleaux, Miles Barrilleaux, Audrie Barrilleaux, Ethan Cooper; sister-in-law, Ora Johnelle “PeeWee” Bergeaux and husband Allen of Jennings; nieces, Sally Simon of Louisiana and Sulane McFarlin of Texas.
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Ovey Monceaux and Mildred Faust; mother and father-in-law, Joseph Hanks and Theresa Hanks LeJeune; one brother, Ovey Monceaux Jr., brothers-in-law, Wayne Hanks and Lewis Hanks; one aunt, Ann Sanchez; one cousin, Pat Monceaux; maternal and paternal grandparents.
Pallbearers were Ross Landry, Travis Billiot, Brandon Monceaux, Drew Monceaux, David Harrington, Douglas LaSalle Jr.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. The family received friends and family from 9a.m. until the service time at the funeral home and a rosary was prayed at 1 p.m. Following the services Bobby was laid to rest in the Berwick Cemetery Mausoleum.

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Walter H. “Butch” Rasberry

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at 2 p.m. at St. Jules Catholic Church, Tee-Mamou for Walter H. “Butch” Rasberry, 73, who died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at 9:42 p.m. surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Rasberry was a native and lifelong resident of the Tee Mamou where he was a farmer for over 50 years. He loved horses, cattle, his side by side, but above all he loved his family.
Fr. Paul Lafleur, Pastor of St. Jules Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Jules Cemetery.
Mr. “Butch” is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda Daigle Rasberry of Iota; two daughters, Melissa Ochu (husband Steven) of Highlands Ranch, CO, Ginger Bourque (husband Rus) of Gueydan; one son, Corey Rasberry (wife Aimee) of Iota; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Geraldine Dommert of Iota, Sandra Weathersby of Laurel, MS; two brothers, Donald Rasberry and Malcolm Rasberry both of Iota.
He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Wyatt Wade Rasberry; and his parents, Dodds and Hattie Rasberry.
Pallbearers will be Corey Rasberry, Garrett Granger, Carson Granger, Ben Ochu, Brent Broussard and David Rasberry. Honorary pallbearers will be William Rasberry and Sam Ochu.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 509 Duson Avenue, Iota, LA 70543, 337-779-2669.

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