OBITUARIES

Jonathan Zachary “Zac” Johnston, 28 years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Walker, Louisiana in wee hours on Sunday, December 12, 2021 just as God planned for him long ago. He was born Friday, July 30, 1993 in New Orleans at Baptist Hospital.Zac was a 2015 graduate of Walker High School. He worked as a...

Kenneth Joiner went to his heavenly home on Wednesday December 8, 2021. A Memorial Service       celebrating his life will be held at The Church International, 13423 LA Highway 431 St. Amant, LA 70774 on   Saturday December 18, 2021. The family will receive visitors, in the Timothy building, beginning at 9:00 am   and the service will begin at 11:00 am. During...

A gathering celebrating the life of Larry Mitchell LeJeune, Sr., will be held on Saturday January 15, 2022, at Carpenter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 41181 LA Highway 933, Prairieville; 2 pm until 6 pm.Mr. LeJeune was born in Plaquemine, LA on September 6, 1956, and passed from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday December...

Malcolm Kennedy was born on October 20, 1953 in St. Francisville, LA and departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was the lastborn son of the late Nathaniel and Ethel Anderson Kennedy. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School of New Orleans, LA. From then on, he attended a trade school California to...

It is the saddest regret that we announce the death of Charles R. Braud (LuLu) on December 7, 2021. Lulu was born in Baton Rouge, LA on February 2, 1954. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA. Lulu attended Glenn Oaks High School.He is survived by brothers: John and Steven Braud. Survived by mother Edith Braud. Survived by loving wife...

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Ln, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30am until the Mass at 11:30am at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the Mass at 11:30 am.Kenny grew up in Denham...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4Juanita DeRousselle Guidry died Monday, December 6, 2021 following a courageous journey with ALS. God, in His Mercy and Grace, released her from all...

Linda McGraw Israel, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who treasured time spent with family and friends, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was 77. Linda is survived by her husband, Noel Kent Israel; son, Chad Israel, wife, Audrey Israel, daughter Chelsea Day, husband Wade Day and four beautiful and cherished grandchildren, Madison, Carson, Hayden and Dallas....

Brandon Lee Thomas, a native and resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 24. He is survived by his daughter, Ava Thomas; his mother and stepfather, Kristina and Dana Lambert of Walker, LA; his father, Kasey Thomas; his siblings, Taijah Jones of Walker, Trevor Graham of Bogalusa, Hunter Jones of Bush, and Jason Jones...

Gary Paul Chedville, age 69, passed away on December 2, 2021. He was born in Algiers, La. on August 28, 1952. He was a resident of St. Amant, La. and had retired from BASF after working there for many years. He loved his family and friends. He also was an excellent cook, and enjoyed fishing, music and was a huge...

Charles Bernard Brady, age 78, died on November 22, 2021, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Charles is survived by his wife, Frances Tubre Brady, of Baton Rouge; sons, Charles Brady, Jr., his wife Cindy Brady and son Cameron James, of Baton Rouge; Scott Earl Brady, his wife Jill LeBlanc Brady and their two sons, William Connor...

Tangie “Tee” LeBlanc Rabee, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 45.  Tangie had a creative soul and was lover of plants, writing, and drawing.  Her passions were cooking and spending time with her family and friends.  Tangie loved the color purple and was very fond of cats.  ...

McKinley “Dark” Manzer was born on January 20, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed from this life at his residence on Thursday December 2, 2021, at the age of 57 years.He was a resident of Denham Springs, known to his friends as “Mack, Dark, or Batman”, he enjoyed video games, working on computers, tinkering to repair things and was a...

Mr. Francis Alan Thigpen, 66, born on May 4, 1955 in Gonzales, LA, lost his short battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at his home in Port Vincent, Louisiana. Francis is the son of the late Louis Edward Thigpen and Mary Ellen Lacobee Thigpen. He was a graduate of Denham Springs High School class of 1973.Francis drove a...

Lois had a full and happy life with enough of everything to get by and a wild sense of humor that made getting by more than enough.  As her body wore out and exhaustion took over, she longed to go home.  Lois explained to the hospice chaplain that there was a big party gathering with her husband, son, mother, sisters,...

Marty Lou Harper, age 65, unexpectedly went to her eternal home Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her home in Denham Springs, LA. She grew up in and graduated from high school in Fortuna, CA before moving to Louisiana in 1980. A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved time with her grandchildren. She had a heart for helping others....

Chad was born on March 3, 1965 in Amarillo, Texas, son of George and Kay Frosch. This is where he attended school until he was 12. He moved to Terrytown, Louisiana and finished his education. On June 9th 1985 in Marrero, Louisiana he was united in marriage to Diana Billiot. They were blessed to give birth to Jade Holcomb. He...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV).  Kayla Rae Scivicque, a native and resident of Gonzales, passed away November 21, 2021, at the age 37.  Kayla was loved and cherished by many and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her son, Travis “TJ” Richardson; stepdad,...

Adolph “Buck” Louis Jumonville Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 27, 2021, in Sorrento, Louisiana, at the age of 82. He was born June, 19, 1939 in Union, Louisiana to the late Louise Trabeau and Adolph Jumonville Sr. He was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana. He enjoyed dancing, listening to country music, and watching...