OBITUARIES

Juste B. Smiley, Jr. a native of Lake, LA and long-time resident of Pride, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 97.  He was a member of Trinity Union Masonic Lodge for over 60 years and a member of Latter-Day Saints. Juste is survived by his sons, Juste “Jimmie” Smiley, Dennis Smiley, Larry Smiley; sister,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Lodrick N. Price will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Billy Johnson and Bro. Colin McClendon officiating.Mr. Price was born on December 31, 1959, in Franklinton, LA and passed...

Day is done, Gone the sun,From the lake, From the hill,From the sky.All is well, Safely rest,God is nigh.Thanks and praise, For our days,Neath the sun, Neath the stars,Neath the sky,As we go, This we know,God is nigh. Frank Rainer Gilchrist was born on March 7, 1949, in Elsterwerda, Germany. He moved to the U.S. with his parents and sister...

Tod Clark Slaughter was born on September 6, 1959 in Gulfport, Mississippi.  On Friday, May 27, 2022, Tod finished his journey on this earth as Rene’ held his hand and Stephanie cradled his head, crying.  Although expected, his passing was met with sorrow and tears.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrna Clark Harvey Slaughter and Arris Lee...

Richard (Rick) Alan Hennekam, 63 a resident of Gonzales, LA passed away at home on May 26, 2022. He was originally from Terre Haute Indiana and lived in Plantation Florida with numerous other stops along the way. His entrepreneurial drive started at an early age selling fruit off the trees from his little red wagon to the people in his...

James Ronald Davis was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 4, 1945 and passed from this life on May 5, 2022 at his residence in Denham Springs. Mr. Davis served with the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era, having received the National Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Inurnment will take place at...

Marth Sue Hancock, 67, passed through the gates of Heaven on Sunday, May 22, 2022.  Martha was born on July 28, 1955 To Wildred Kling and Fabian Lambert.  Martha enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved her grandchildren more than anything. She always made people laugh and was naturally witty. She graduated from East Ascension and proudly...

A gathering celebrating the life of Marci Coleen Glascock Lichtl will be held on Thursday May 26, 2022, at Walker Baptist Church 5 pm – 7 pm.Marci was born on January 30, 1970, in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on Tuesday May 24, 2022, at the age of 52 years.She was a resident of Walker, graduated from Walker...

Aimee Lynn (Willie) Kerek, was born on October 16, 1972. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother. She gained her angel wings on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Aimee loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a strong relationship with God and adored her church family. Aimee enjoyed jamming out to her favorite songs while driving...

A ceremony celebrating the life of James M. Sanders will be held on Wednesday May 25, 2022, at 11 am; visitation will begin at 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, and resume on Wednesday at 9 am until time of funeral service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10489 Arnold Road, Denham Springs. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Watson.Mr....

Deena Bercegeay Gautreau, 59, of Gonzales, LA passed away on May 13, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1962. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Marchand Cubbage, Son In Law, Wayne John Cubbage Jr; grand children, Wayne John Cubbage III (Tripp), Brock Cubbage, Avynn Cubbage, Callan Cubbage; her mother Lillie B. Morris; her siblings, Ray Babin (Amy), Denise...

Cheryl Probst, 73, native of Waveland, MS and a resident of Gonzales, LA passed away on May 15, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends.Cheryl was born on June 26, 1948 to Harvey Elvin Ming and Elva Annie Cuevas Ming in New Orleans, LA and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Cheryl graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in...

Jerome Edward Cooter, 57, resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, died at 5:02 AM on May 12, 2022.He is survived by his sisters, Sherry (Dale) Lirette, and Raven (Cory) Brown; brothers, Geronia (Lynn) Cooter, and Kirk Ford; aunt, Midge (Bill) Lemoine; uncle, Marcus (Kim) Jackson; nephews, Billy Meliki Cooter and William Ford; niece, Ashley Ford; cherished cats, Ninja and Tiger; and many...

Cheryl Gothard, 73, a native of Atlanta, GA passed away on May 17, 2022.  She is survived by her son Roger Gothard and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Austin and Lillie Gothard, Ashlyn Gothard and Shelvis, Clayton, Colton and Claire Poche, and Riley Richardson, great grandchildren Roger, Londyn and Adelaide and brother, Walter Dempsey.  Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband...

Margaret Theresa (Magazino) Kumiega entered the loving embrace of her heavenly Father on April 15, 2022. She passed peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her children. Maggie, as she was known by her family and friends, was the eldest daughter born to the late Elizabeth (Ill) and James Magazino on March 28, 1942, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Lebanon...

Fred Oliver Wainwright Sr., a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He is survived by a wife of 48 years, Donna Hilbert Wainwright; a son, Fred Oliver Wainwright Jr.; and a daughter Sarah Jones (fiancé Billy Martin); grandchildren Bruce Brandon Jones Jr. (fiancé Reagan Bush), Sydney Jones and Dustin Pinell, Fred Oliver Wainwright III, Carley...

Sarah Lynn Ballard Cormier, 53 years old passed away at home Sunday May 15, 2022. She was a native of Port Allen, La. and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, La.Preceded in death by her father Alexander Ballard and her mother Rita Mae Lake Ballard.Survived by her husband Joseph (Joey) Cormier and her son Terry D. George II,  sisters and...

Jerry Richard DeArmond passed away May 11th at the age of 84 years. He was loved and will be missed by his long-time girlfriend, Dawn Aydell; his daughters, Tonya Zucker and Tammie Guitreau; grandkids, Zack Zucker, Brittany DeArmond, Blaine DeArmond, and Devin Duplessis. He is preceded in death by his daughter Lori Bercegeay. Rest in peace we love you.

A loving husband and father, John Wayne Vallet passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 80.  He is a graduate of Redemptorist High School and retired after 30 years from ExxonMobil. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on September 03, 1941. John is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Linda Quin Vallet; their...

Marsha “Pepper” Lea Jackson Guidry passed away, surrounded by family, on May 13, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was born on July 7, 1949 in Baytown, TX and grew up in Grand Isle, Louisiana. She attended South Lafourche High school and Louisiana State University where she prepared for a long career pursuing her...