Funeral Homes in Olla, LA

Facts about the city

• Olla has been featured in films like: Albino Alligator (1997), Angel Heart (1987), Belle of the Nineties (1934), and Double Jeopardy (1999).
• Olla is home to the following sports teams: New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and New Orleans Privateers men's basketball.

Olla Obituaries

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on October 11th, 2020 that Roger Wallis perished in Tyler, Texas.  Wallis was 82 years old and was born in Olla, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Roger's life.

It was revealed by The Sun Herald on March 30th, 2016 that Leonard Wayne "Bo" Parker perished in Bay St Louis, Mississippi.  Parker was 70 years old and was born in Olla, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leonard Wayne "Bo"'s life.

It was noted by The Times at Shreveport La on August 25th, 2013 that Margie Ponder (Lisenby) died in Olla, Louisiana.  Ms. Ponder was 88 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margie's life.

It was written by The Times at Shreveport La on October 3rd, 2012 that Richard E Jr Blake passed on in Olla, Louisiana.  Blake was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Richard E Jr's life.

It was noted by The Times at Shreveport La on September 4th, 2012 that Debbie Faye Rabon (White) perished in Olla, Louisiana.  Ms. Rabon was 57 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Debbie Faye's life.

It was revealed by The News Tribune on September 2nd, 2012 that James Jr Coleman passed away in Tacoma, Washington.  Coleman was 80 years old and was born in Olla, LA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Jr's life.

It was reported on August 29th, 2012 that Hattie Mae Dunaway passed on in Olla, Louisiana.  Dunaway was 79 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Hattie Mae's life.

It was revealed by The Times at Shreveport La on October 20th, 2011 that Clark Elwood Jr Colvin passed on in Olla, Louisiana.  Colvin was 56 years old and was born in Rockwall County, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Clark Elwood Jr's life.

It was revealed by Pine Bluff Commercial on August 6th, 2011 that Frances Louise Brown perished in Monticello, Arkansas.  Brown was 83 years old and was born in Olla, LA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Frances Louise's life.

It was noted by News Star on December 7th, 2010 that Micah Victor David died in Olla, Louisiana.  David was 24 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Micah Victor's life.

History

The school flourished and attracted students from a wide area until it burned down in 1899. Olla is also known as the site of the only railroad holdup in the state of Louisiana. The site served as a steam boat port on the nearby Castor River and between 1871 and 1911 was a nationally known health spa. The population was 1,417 at the 2000 United States Census census.

Olla was named after Miss Olla Mills, but for many years was known simply as White Sulphur Springs. It was incorporated as the town of Olla in August 1899.

The official website for the city of Olla is https://nola.gov/.