Heritage Funeral Home Moss Bluff

09/12/2025

"COMPASSION OR AFFORDABILITY?"

At Heritage Funeral Home Moss Bluff, you don't have to choose. Because we believe families deserve dignity without debt.

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09/11/2025

09/09/2025

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09/05/2025

Every detail matters, because every life deserves to be honored beautifully. Planning here means peace of mind later. We guide every step with compassion.

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09/04/2025

LIES FUNERAL HOMES TELL YOU:
"You MUST purchase a vault/ a sealed casket!"

1. Cemeteries set their own rules regarding vaults. IF the cemetery requires a vault, then you must purchase one. IF the cemetery doesn't require vaults, then it simply becomes a personal preference.

2. Some caskets seal; some do not. There are no requirements either way. It's simply a personal preference.

Don't let any funeral director try to upsell you during an emotionally difficult moment. Make sure you have all the facts. This is why choosing a funeral home with integrity is important.

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09/03/2025

Peace of Mind is the greatest Legacy.

Heritage Funeral Home
"Honoring Your Family Legacy"

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09/02/2025

At Heritage Funeral Home, every family receives the highest value at the best price!

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08/12/2025

Donald Wayne Dowell
6/01/1944 – 8/07/2025

In Loving Memory

Donald Wayne Dowell passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was married to his beloved wife, Betty Dowell, for 64 years—a lasting testament to love, partnership, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Donald Dowell and Lucy Pearl (Wendt) Dowell; two sisters, Margaret Louis and Ellen Dowell; and one brother, James Randall Dowell (Jim).

Donald is survived by his devoted wife, Betty, and their loving children: Peggy Bryan, David Dowell (and his wife Michelle), and Carol Touvell (and her husband Darrin; eleven grandchildren, James Bryan & wife Courtney, Sarah Bryan, Justin Bryan, Kenneth Bryan, Katherine Kurbler & husband Christopher, Nicole Gonzalez & husband Bruno, Evie Dowell, Vanessa Allnutt & husband Kevin, Anthony Suarez, Cassandra Hebert & husband Billy, and Isabella Duran-Calderon & husband Jair; and many cherished great-grandchildren. Donald also had a special place in his heart for his adopted granddaughter, Tiffany Scott.

Donald Dowell found joy in life’s simple pleasures, from hiking mountains that connected him with nature to cheering on his favorite NASCAR drivers and sports teams. His life was defined by unwavering love, quiet strength, and deep devotion to his family—a legacy that continues through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his kindness and the love he gave so freely, carried forward in the stories, lessons, and cherished memories shared by those who knew and loved him.

Condolences can be made at www.heritagefuneralhomellc.com/obituaries.

08/07/2025

Clara Smith Pennartz
1/17/1948 – 8/06/2025

Clara Smith Pennartz, 77, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at her home. Her funeral service will be Saturday, August 9, at 1:00PM, with a time of visitation from 10:00AM until time of service, at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. David Free will officiate.

Clara passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in the arms of her husband, Mel, at their residence. She was born at home in Swords, LA on January 17, 1948 and lived in Ragley the last 45 years. She married Melvin Pennartz on October 22, 1972. She retired after 15 years as a South Beauregard school bus driver with many fond memories of the children. She loved sewing, gardening, baking, flowers, raising cattle and other farm animals. Her flower gardens were enjoyed by many of her close-knit community.

She is survived by her husband Mel; stepson Todd Pennartz and wife, Ali of Breckenridge, TX; step daughters, Suzanne Hansen and husband, Dean, of Allen, TX and Kerstie and husband, Paul Breeze of Van Buren, Arkansas; sister Barbara Smith Fontenot of Swords; brother Donald Smith and wife Clara of Erath, LA, plus many precious grandchildren and extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Newton Smith and Annie Mae Babineaux, brothers Ned and John Smith, and one stepson Glenn Pennartz.

Truly loved, she will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Condolences can be made at https://www.heritagefuneralhomellc.com/obituaries.

08/05/2025

LIES FUNERAL HOMES TELL YOU:
-"You MUST purchase an urn through the funeral home!"

A family recently shared with me how a funeral home told them they couldn't buy a container elsewhere, so they had to spend over $500 to get an urn from that funeral home...

1. You are NOT required to get your urn from the funeral home. There are countless options online!

2. Traditional urns aren't even required! You can purchase any type of container, or even make your own!

Be informed! Don't spend more than you have to!
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08/01/2025

Helen Fern Doucet
6/25/1936 – 9/22/2024

A Celebration of Life service for Helen Fern Doucet will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am, with a time of visitation starting at 10:00am, at First Baptist Church of Westlake. Helen passed away on September 22, 2024. Her passions included reading and spending time with her family. She served as librarian at S.P. Arnett Middle School and South Beauregard. She also taught at McNeese State University.

Helen is preceded in death by the love of her life, Wilridge P. Doucet, and step-daughter Tammie Doucet. Those left to remember her fondly are her sisters, Mary Spears & Raymond, and Judy Coody; daughters Marla Thibodeaux & Jamie, Paula Hooper, Diana Doucet, Tammy Gardner, and Areese Pennington & Al.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jody George and The Family Care Center of SWLA for their excellent care of Helen. We would also like to thank Jeanette Cochran for her friendship and support in getting Helen to all of her church events.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First Baptist Church of Westlake, to any reading program, or to your favorite charity.

07/21/2025

There are two stages in the prearrangement process:
1. arranging your funeral plans/wishes
2. the financial part

Many people will put off doing the planning part because they think the financial part is also required, but those CAN be separated. Get your funeral plans/wishes on file so your family won't have to make so many decisions during such a difficult time.

There are also many PROS to doing the financial part, like getting today's price LOCKED IN!

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