OBITUARIES

John D. “Don” Lyle passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2022.  He was 88. Don was born in Springfield, OH. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in Engineering, and an honorably discharged Captain in the US Army, Don worked for four years with a Shreveport-based oil and gas producer, before leaving to take over as...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Janet “Sue” Muller will be held at 9:00 am on Friday July 1, 2022, at Covenant Community Church, 22325 Greenwell Springs Road; visitation will be Thursday June 30, 2022, from 6 pm until 8 pm. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery Baker. Mrs. Muller was born on January 1, 1944, in Baton...

Written by Carmela Greco Collins:“If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me.” –Jimmy BuffettCarmela (Carmie) Greco Collins finally stopped complaining about how lousy she felt on June 12, 2022. She was 70-years-old. Hopefully, she did not know what hit her, but considering all the things wrong with her, she probably did.She leaves behind her devoted and near-perfect sister, Mary Catherine (Toots)...

Stephen “Guy” Hobgood, born June 16, 1952, raised in Bogalusa, LA and a resident of Bluff Creek, LA, died June 22, 2022.  He was devoted to his family, an avid LSU fan, an ardent animal lover, and a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High School Class of 1970.  His favorite pastime was to attend any event that involved his grandchildren. ...

On Monday, June 20, 2022, Cordell Girlinghouse, loving son, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 55 surrounded by loved ones.  Cordell was born on April 13, 1967, in Baton Rouge, LA to Esaw Girlinghouse and Betty Phillips.  Cordell enjoyed spending time with his family in nature, hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed watching the Minions, collecting eyeglasses,...

Jason Clair Chenevert, born July 18, 1974, in Baton Rouge, La, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on June 20, 2022, in New Roads, La. A lifelong resident of Pointe Coupee Parish, Jason graduated from CHSPC in 1992. He loved grilling steaks, drinking beer, and mastering his craft of carpentry. Jason was preceded in death by his parents,...

Cedric Michael Roberts was the youngest of three children of the late Clifford Charles Roberts Sr. and Gloria Weaver Roberts was born on July 27, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He died unexpectedly at 68 years old from natural causes in Convent, Louisiana on May 16, 2022. Cedric was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Charles Roberts Sr., his...

Born March 30, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi – the sixth of eight children to parents, Donald and Barbara Vernon.Blonde, blue-eyed and much loved; Mary was a handful at an early age, full of energy, singing and laughter. She had the voice of a jazz angel and the mind of a genius. Whip smart, she breezed through school, but her passion...

Kenneth Jude Barras gained his wings on Friday June 17, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Roxann Philippe Barras, sister Cheryl Barras Delafield, children Leanne Barras Meloncon (Robbie), Amanda Barras Lapeyrouse (Zach), James Stone (Nancy), Gregory Stone (Brandy), Sara Stone Webb (Connor) and Elizabeth Stone Harrison (Deuce).  Godchild Kelly Sicard, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Daniel James Frederick passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the age of 58.  He was born in Baton Rouge, grew up in Prairieville, resided for many years in Albany, and more recently residing in French Settlement, Louisiana.  He attended East Ascension High School and served in the United States Marine Corps.  He was self employed for many years in...

On May 4th, 2022, Louis Ventress Wilkinson Jr., age 71 went to his eternal peace to be with his heavenly Father. Born in Centerville, Ms. On February 27, 1951. Louis resided many years in Baker, La before moving to Baton Rouge, La. He graduated from Glen Oaks High School in 1969. Louis by trade was a Carpenter. He loved flowers...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Amber Nicole Foster will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 at The Church International of St Amant. Visitation will be at 9 am until service time begins at 11 am.Amber was born in Baton Rouge on January 2, 1987, and passed from this life on June 18, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake...

Kenneth Jude Barras gained his wings on Friday June 17, 2022.  He is survived by his wife Roxann Philippe Barras, sister Cheryl Barras Delafield, children Leanne Barras Meloncon (Robbie), Amanda Barras Lapeyrouse (Zach), James Stone (Nancy), Gregory Stone (Brandy), Sara Stone Webb (Connor) and Elizabeth Stone Harrison (Deuce).  Godchild Kelly Sicard, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Lucille Eva Rousseau Berthelot, a native of White Hall and resident of Port Vincent, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at the age of 95. She was the proud owner and operator of Prairieville Lounge for many years where she was affectionally known as “Mrs. Lucy” and later retired from TG&Y. Lucille enjoyed gardening and traveling the US with...

James Andrew “Jim” Jackson, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away June 18, 2022, in his home. He was born in Little Rock, AR and spent his childhood there and in Leesville, LA before moving to Baton Rouge. Jim attended the University of TN and LSU and worked for the State of LA. He loved the outdoors, grilling...

Jean was born on March 28, 1964 and passed away on June 16, 2022, after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by Dorothy H. (Dot) Wax, Mother. She is also survived by her sister and brother-in-law Jerry and Darryl Mack. Her nephews and nieces Michael Wax (Josie Ross), Sarah Wax, Wesley Wax, Delylah Wax, and Tabitha Wax....

Michael Gerald Jones Sr was born in New Orleans, LA on March 11, 1051, and passed from this life on Friday June 17, 2022, at Flannery Oaks Care Center, Baton Rouge at the age of 71 years. Lovingly cremation was chosen.

A ceremony celebrating the life of James A. Whittington will be held on Saturday June 18, 2022, at 3:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, officiating will be Rev. Billy Johnson and Rev. Robert Jones. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Church Funeral Services.James was born in...

Betty Beck, 88, of Gonzales, Louisiana, formerly of Herrick, Illinois died Tuesday June 7, 2022 at her home with her loving husband, Gerald at her side. Betty was born on July 1, 1933 in St. Elmo, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Edward Forbes and Melissa Juanita (maiden name Dial) Forbes. She was raised and went to school in Herrick, Illinois....

James Gary Brignac, a native and resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at the age of 85.  He was the beloved husband for 63 years of Mae Bourgeois Brignac and loving father of Beth Brignac Forbes, Becky Brignac Bourgeois, and Brenda Brignac Schexnaydre.  He is also survived by 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. ...