OBITUARIES

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Wilson Pierre “Willie” Cavalier, Sr, age 77, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 818 W 10th St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 with Fr. Taylor Sanford as Celebrant. Graveside services will follow at 12:15pm at St. Martin Chapel Cemetery, 6821 LA-996, Belle Rose, LA...

William “Billy” Russell was born April 21,1981.  He passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2021, and was welcomed into the arms of the Lord Our Father.  He was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend.  Billy was a dedicated Ironworker, and active in the Recovery Ministry.  He loved the Lord with all his heart, as well as his family. ...

Todd Michael Apgar, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on September 14, 2021, at the age of 34.Todd enjoyed fishing and gaming with his son who meant the world to him. He also enjoyed landscaping, especially weed eating.Todd is survived by his son, Braeden Apgar; his father, Harry Lee Apgar; his mother, Marilyn Apgar; his paternal grandmother, Barbara Apgar;...

Pamela “Pam” Diane McDaniel Conerly, 74, passed away peacefully at her home in St. George, La, near Baton Rouge to be with our Heavenly Father August 29, 2021. Pam’s life will be honored Saturday, September 18 at Foster Road Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be 3 – 4 pm. Service will be officiated by Reverends Cary Kimbrell, Huey...

Ellis Zenor Berthelot born May 16th 1979 departed from his life at his residence in French Settlement on Septmber 11, 2021 at the age of 42. He was an avid LSU, Saints, and NASCAR fan.He is survived by his father Alvin Pat Berthelot, sisters Lisa Brannon (JR) and Dana Simoneaux (Cheyenne). His brother Ty Berthelot (Annette), as well as nieces...

Bridget Jane Brousseau, age 66, died on September 10, 2021, at The Guest House Nursing Home in Baton Rouge after a long and brave struggle with heart disease. Bridget was born on September 12, 1955, the 11th child in a family of 13 siblings, and loved working with her family at The Caterie and O’Brien’s Ice House. Beloved daughter of...

Margie Keller Welsh woke up in the arms of Jesus on September 11, 2021 at 103 years young. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and will be missed deeply. Memorial service will be at Blackwater United Methodist Church, Saturday, 09/25/2021 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church from 9:00 to 11:00. Margie...

Thomas J. Mauro, Sr. (aka- Tommy, Dad, Pappy, Coach Tommy), died while evacuated from Hurricane Ida at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge at the young age of 61. Tommy fought against Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for 2 long years. A fight he was determined to win.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on October 22, 1959.Tommy was...

Bobby Dean Crowell, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was a Retired Veteran with 30 years of service in the US Marine Corps and a recipient of a Gold Star, Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts, as well as multiple other awards for his honorable service to our country. ...

Donna B. Lavergne, 61, of Gonzales, LA. was called to Heaven on September 8th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1960, in Salina, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Urice Lavergne, of 33 years; her seven children, Nicholas Delatte, Jeremy Delatte, Brandon Delatte, Amy Lavergne, Tina Lavergne, Tammy Lavergne, Shelly Bourgeois; her mother Lillie...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnny J. Nickens will be 11 am Monday at New River United Methodist Church, visitation will be Sunday 4 pm until 7 pm and will resume on Monday at 9 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at New River Baptist Church Cemetery. Johnny was born on August 13, 1934, in New...

Debera Ann Spillman McRaney, born in Clinton, LA and resident of St. Francisville, LA passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 62. Debera was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great nieces.  She had a deep love...

Allena “Big Mama” Duree, artist and poet, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Baton Rouge of natural causes. She was 95. With her regal grace and violet eyes, one could not doubt that Allena descended from kings and emperors, as further evinced in her life filled with tragedy and passion to challenge the gods. Her deep yet quiet...

Mamie “Cookie” Wagner, who loved to be called ‘Momma’ and ‘Mawmaw’ departed her loving family on September 7th, 2021 in Hammond, Louisiana.Cookie was born in Independence, Louisiana on June 3rd, 1955 to William and Emma Dell Addison.Cookie was a mother to Mark Temple, William Temple, Tiffany Talbert and Leigh Anne Watts. She raised her children with love and devotion in...

Joseph Ernie Lee Cart, Jr “Joey,” 60 years old, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born September 16, 1960, in Oakdale, LA to Ernie and Joyce Cart. Joey grew up in Zachary, LA and resided in Slaughter, LA. Joey was a “Jack of all Trades,” working as everything from a Volunteer Firefighter, a Trucker, a Millwright, a Bouncer,...

Devoted mother and grandmother, Lynda Burnett Bode, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 27, 2021 at 73 years old. Born on October 18, 1946 in Jackson, Mississippi. Lynda, is proceeded in death by her husband, Gean Bode; parents, Arden and Maxine Burnett. She is survived by her son, Alan Gean Bode and spouse Jara Naquin Bode,...

Elnona Marie Hollins Brown otherwise known as “Nona,” age 58, was called home to our Lord on Friday, September 3rd, 2021. Born on June 14, 1963, to Annie Lee Hollins and Phillip Guy, Nona, to all who knew her, was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who encountered her. She Married Clayton J. Brown in...

A fun-loving dad, tender-hearted husband and live-out-loud friend, Daryl Mark Chopin of Prairieville was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Sept. 6 at the age of 52. Daryl was a sales engineer for FESTO Corporation. He achieved career success through loyalty, steadfastness and labor of service – virtues he projected through relationships with friends and family as well as...

A fun-loving dad, tender-hearted husband and live-out-loud friend, Daryl Mark Chopin of Prairieville was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Sept. 6 at the age of 52. Daryl was a sales engineer for FESTO Corporation. He achieved career success through loyalty, steadfastness and labor of service – virtues he projected through relationships with friends and family as well as...

A native of Gonzales and resident of Denham Springs. He passed away on August 28th 2021 at the age of 59 as a result of complications due to the coronavirus. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. For close to 40 years he was the shop foreman at Delta Rigging and Tools and grew fond of his...