Joe David Odom
, Louisiana
Funeral services for Joe David Odom be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Lighthouse Church, Oakdale, with Reverend Ronnie Dickens and Reverend James Crowder officiating. Burial will be Cryer Cemetery, Oakdale, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.Pallbearers will be Lacie Stafford, Kate Young, Victor Odom, Jordan LaCaze, David Reid, Heath Reid, Chris Robinson, Brent Odom, Christian LaCaze, Joseph LaCaze and Roy Dunn.The family requests that visitation be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Lighthouse Church, Oakdale from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.Mr. Odom, 79, passed from this life on Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.Joe David graduated from Oakdale High School in 1964 and continued his education in Agriculture at LSUA before earning his Mortuary Science degree from Commonwealth College in 1967. A dedicated professional, he spent many years serving in the death care industry, notably at Hixson Brothers, Bunkie, Rush Funeral…
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Judith "Judge Judy" Womack
, Louisiana
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Diann Womack, affectionately known to many as “Judge Judy,” on October 12, 2026.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville, with Brother David Guillot officiating. Burial will follow at Big Creek Cemetery in Pollock. Family and friends are invited to gather and share memories during the visitation, prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 a.m.Pallbearers honored to serve will be Greg Terro, Alex Jerome, Patrick Snoddy, Kris Gast, Gaven Holt, and Clay Churchman.Judith earned her Master’s Degree +30 from Louisiana Tech, and her commitment to education was underscored by her membership in the Phi Delta Kappa Sorority. Beyond her professional life, she was a founding member of the Dry Prong Crazy Quilters, where she shared her passion for crafting and community.Judith dedicated a remarkable 34 years…
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Patrick Lynn Coutee
, Louisiana
Funeral services for Patrick Lynn Coutee will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Mark Breland officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball.Pallbearers will be Kyle Coutee, Casey Coutee, Jason Coutee, John Coutee, Micah Lavespere, and Charles Coutee.The family requests that visitation be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Patrick Lynn Coutee, 64, passed from this life on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his residence.Patrick was a warm-hearted and compassionate man who saw the good in all people. He spent countless hours creating and had a passion for woodworking. Patrick had a knack for rhymes, loved Western movies, and never truly met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was loved by many.Mr. Coutee was preceded in death by his parents, John W.…
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