OBITUARIES

Timothy William Snyder 72, of Saint Amant, Louisiana passed away quietly in his sleep on November 2, 2022, after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure. Tim was born on May 16, 1950, in Canton Ohio. After Tim graduated from Glenwood High School in 1968, he went on to join the Airforce that same year.  After serving four years in...

On November 1, 2022, Susan Book Fairbanks passed away peacefully at age 62 after a brief illness. Susan was married to the love of her life, Clay Fairbanks, for 37 years. She was an amazing mother to her three daughters.  However, many people considered Susan their surrogate mother.Susan was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother. She cared deeply for her...

“God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers” Travis (TJ) Richardson Jr, a native and resident of Gonzales, passed away October 25, 2022 at the age of 18. TJ was loved and cherished by many and will be dearly missed.  He is survived by his girlfriend, Mariah Manuel; sister, She’taja Deverteuil; brothers, Kendell Richardson and Taddam Duplessis; pawpaw, Troy...

Eric Kelly West, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 51. Kelly enjoyed being with his family and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Sedina Colligan West; daughter, Marissa West; parents, John and Janice West of Prairieville, LA; Siblings: Derenda King (Randy) and Tamara Edwards (Mark); as...

Anna Bruno Manger passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Ruben A. Manger Sr. She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Ann) and Ruben Jr. and his wife. She is also survived by four grandchildren and their spouses, Stephanie, and her husband Duane Plauche, and three other grandchildren and their spouses. Additionally,...

Marie Silvio Maranto, age 87, passed away on October 29, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. The joys of her life were her three daughters, sons-in-law, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and loved family gatherings. Marie was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the...

Julia Katherine (Caylor) McLellan was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 27, 1921, and died on October 27, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On a beautiful Thursday morning, at her R5J Farm, Julia McLellan quietly passed into the arms of her beloved Savior, Jesus, after 101 years and 3 months of a life of service. Her legacy includes 6 children,...

Carl Daniel Edney, born in Pulaski, VA and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the age of 75.  Carl worked as a boilermaker for Ohmstead in Geismar for over 35 years and was a member of Local 582. He proudly served in the USA Navy.  He enjoyed...

Johnny Loyd Sumrall was born October 9, 1936 and passed away on October 27, 2022.  John was a man of deep faith who served people and shared God’s love for them wherever he went. He is now with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away after a short stay in Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge.Services celebrating his life...

Jacob Paul Folse, 62, a native of Bayou Boeuf and a resident of Vacherie passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.His life was the love of his wife, children and grandchildren and being on the water.He is survived by his wife Loria, daughter Jaime (Jeremy) sons Jacques and Justin (Aime). Grandchildren Jeremiah, Jeanne, Jordyn, Cherise, Jacob and Joseph. Brothers Steven...

Rene Louis Poirrier, IV (Pumpkin) a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana passed away  October 14, 2022, at the age of 61.He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many.A grave site blessing will be held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic cemetery on November 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life reception at Ascension of...

Dotty Heath Simmons, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on October 24, 2022, at the age of 79. Dotty was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband W.D. Simmons and her children, Bonnie Lessard, John Lessard (Debbie), Mike Lessard (Tracy), Heath Trabeaux and Elizabeth Cassigne, She is also survived by her Grandchildren Shane...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Billie L. Harris will be held on Thursday October 27, 2022, at 12 noon at Christian Center Church, 8774 Dave Clark Road, Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow at Louisiana National Cemetery.Billie was born on August 5, 1941, in Bastrop, LA to the union of the late Billie and...

LaToya Angelle McClendon was born in Baton Rouge on December 28, 1984, to the late Robert and Linda Russell McClendon, and passed from this life October 7, 2022, in Baton Rouge at the age of 37 years.She graduated from Baton Rouge High School May 2002 and had worked for Sam’s Club. She is preceded in death by her parents.Survivors include...

Mavis Watts Rabalais passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the age of 83. Survived by her two children; Terrance B. Rabalais, Jr. (Toby) and wife, Dionne; Angie Rome and husband, Greg, all of Baton Rouge, and three grandchildren; Dr. Zoe Rome of Pensacola, FL, Zack Rome of Henderson, NV and Zayne Rome of Baton Rouge as well...

Danny Joe passed away at 6:35 in the morning on October 23, 2022, in the Butterfly Wing at the Baton Rouge General Hospital. Born in Baton Rouge, LouisianaHe is preceded in death by his loving parents Augustine and Ollie Mae Griggs, and his brothers Donnie Mills, & Ranny Griggs.He is survived by sister Teleha Coolman, and family. Brother, Ronnie Griggs...

Hans Christopher Bruetting was born on August 15, 1968, in Baton Rouge, LA. Hans was born with an intellectual disability, but he never let it stop him from trying or doing anything that he wanted to do. He loved Sandra his wife, his family, his truck, his candy, and his long list of many favorite restaurants. He never stopped telling...

Teresa Louise Breaux received her wings Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 75.She was the daughter of the late Claude (TeBabe) and Ruth Breaux Sr.Teresa is survived by three children, Tina Werline (Roy), Thomas Motichek Jr. (Deann) and Tammy Perkins. She is also survived by her three siblings Mary Grace Guitreau (Thomas), Amelia Babin (Nolan) and Claude Breaux...

The song has ended but the melody lingers on. Rhonda Renee Taylor Bienvenu, 55, has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the afternoon of wednesday, October 19th, 2022. She was born in Hammond, Louisiana on August 17th 1967.She Graduated from Capital City Christian School , class of 1987.She married on April 19th,1997.She birthed her only child on May...

Mary Janella Chester, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at home in her sleep on October 5, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 16, 1946.Preceded in death by her mother, Hester Thomas Chester, died November 23, 1974; father, Jerrel F. Chester Sr., died August 31, 1979; brother, Jerrel F. Chester Jr., died June 23, 2001.She...