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07/25/2025

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07/23/2025

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07/20/2025

2 Samuel 3:38

King James Version

38 And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?

It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition from life to eternity of Mr. Alvin Anthony Haynes, Jr., “Chubby,” Co-Owner and Licensed Funeral Director. An extraordinary void is manifested while immense joy is borne, knowing the promises of a risen Savior. Alvin, Jr., “Chubby” to most, transitioned peacefully at his residence with his wife Stephanie Batiste Haynes at his side. “Chubby” worked tirelessly and passionately for more than 50 years to maintain and perpetuate the incredible nearly century-long legacy of Williams Funeral Home founded by his grandmother Bernadine Williams. “Chubby,” along with his brothers, followed in the footsteps of his parents Alvin A. Haynes, Sr. and Frances Emerson Haynes in guiding the business. He was a leader who genuinely cared about the client/families served throughout southwest Louisiana and loved his city, Opelousas and the community known as the “Hill” where the funeral homes’ main location is situated. Though he may be physically absent, the enduring principle that business is rooted in relationships will live on, and his larger-than-life spirit will remain a lasting presence in the lives of all he touched, as well as, those who knew and loved him.

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers of support for his wife, family, business family and everyone who developed relationships with him over many years of service to others.

…from labor to reward !!!

Alvin Anthony Haynes, Jr.
Alpha: July 30, 1947 ~ Omega: July 20, 2025

01/04/2025

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01/04/2025

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11/02/2024

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10/21/2024

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10/08/2024

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07/26/2024

Obituary for Mr. Jayden Gaybrielle Lazard
Mr. Jayden Gaybrielle Lazard
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, August 2, 2024 at Our Saviors Church in Opelousas, LA, for Mr. Jayden G. Lazard, 22, who entered eternal rest, Monday, July 22, 2024 in Sorrento, LA.
Mr. Lazard is survived by his mother, Latasia Thomas (Chris) of Opelousas, LA; bonus parents, Tanisha Wiltz (Brandon) of Opelousas, LA; one son, Taysom Jackson of Opelousas, LA; one daughter, Aubre’ Grace Lazard of Opelousas, LA; five brothers, Brandon Thomas, Jr. of Opelousas, LA, Drake Thomas of Opelousas, LA, Kevin Boutte of Houston, TX, Ladrekius Butler of Opelousas, LA and Landon Wiltz of Opelousas, LA; two sisters, La’Kaylia Lazard of Baton Rouge, LA and Aniya Lazard of Opelousas, LA and a host of extended family members and friends.
Mr. Lazard was preceded in death by his father, Laderia “Derrick” Lazard; great grandmothers, Eva Taylor, Laura Eaglin and Reena Lazard; great grandfathers, Morris Charles, Herbert Eaglin, Sr. and Clifton Lazard.
Visiting hours will be observed from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2024 at Our Saviors Church.
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Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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07/24/2024

Obituary for Mr. Larry Espree
Funeral Services for Mr. Larry Joseph Espree, age 64, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Plaisance, La. followed by a Military Honors
burial ceremony. The Rev. Taj Glodd (Father Glodd) will conduct the services. Mr.
Espree died at 1:15 p.m., Friday, July 19 th , 2024 at Opelousas General Health Systems.
Mr. Larry Joseph Espree was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and
Mildred G. Espree; deceased former wife (Melissa Espree), four brothers, Paul Espree,
Jerome Espree, Bruce Espree, and Gerard Espree; daughters, Anna Espree and
Sevella Espree., one granddaughter, Harper Espree, and nephew, Michael Paul Espree.
Survivors include: Mrs. Donna Espree (spouse); one brother, Armond (Doc) Espree Sr. (JoAnn) of Opelousas, La.; four sisters, Judy Young (James Mervin Young) of Plaisance, La; Brenda Harris (Johnnie Harris Jr.) and Mary Green both of Richmond, Va., and Virginia Espree of Hagåtña, Guam., two granddaughters, Vyshawna Espree of Lafayette, La., and Elissa Green of Opelousas., one great-grandson, La’Marc Amos Jr. of Lafayette. He also leaves behind surviving daughters; Cawansa Rosette and Crystal
Lazard, loved grandchildren, special brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, a godchild, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and awesome friends, ALL of whom he
cherished deeply!

Semper Fedelis ~

07/24/2024

Obituary for Mr. Gary Lane Brown
Mr. Gary Lane Brown

Funeral services will be held privately for Mr. Gary Lane Brown, who left this world peacefully on July 22, 2023 at the age of 76.
Gary was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Joetta Martin Brown; his parents, Helen Carter Brown and Lionell Herbert Brown Sr.; three brothers, Edmond Brown, Johnnie Mack Brown and Lionell H. Brown Jr.as well as two sisters, Anesa Brown and Irene Rosetta Brown.
Gary is survived by his son, Gary Grimes Brown of Opelousas, LA; one daughter of choice, Yudona Ross of Houston, TX; two granddaughters, Jada “Jadawada” Battle and Zoey Iola Thomas; two brothers, Charles Brown and Floyd Brown of New Orleans of LA and one sister, Dale Marie Brown Williams of Saint James, LA.
Gary was a proud New Orleans native of Saint Bernard. He graduated from Southern University New Orleans as an accountant. Gary spent many years working at Amoco Mobile in the oil field and in an administrative capacity. Gary also was a proud teacher at T.H. Harris trade school in Opelousas, LA.
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Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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