OBITUARIES

Evelyn Borer Rogers passed away peacefully, at her home in Albany, La, on August 21, 2021, at the age of 83. Born November 25, 1937 in Hammond, La. She was a long time member of Christian Center Church. She devoted her life to multiple ministries. Evelyn enjoyed her family, reading her bible, cooking, baking, and sewing.She is proceeded in death...

Rachel Marie Revels was born in Maryland on August 25, 1969, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Main Campus, Baton Rouge at the age of 51 years.She was a resident of Independence, LA and worked as a painter. Rachel enjoyed camping and fishing.She is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela...

A resident of Gonzales, LA, he died at the Baluch Family Home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was 67 years old and a retired brick mason in Ascension parish and surrounding areas. He was an avid motorcyclist.A graveside service will be held at New River Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Amant, on Monday August 23, 2021, beginning at 9 am.He...

Sheryl Ann Kelley born April 3, 1957 in Buffalo, NY passed away on August 15, 2021 in Walker, LA at the age of 64. Sheryl valued family time around the fire, enjoyed motorcycles, and was so passionate about animals in need.She is preceded in death by her mother Nancy Kelly and father Jack Kelley.She is survived by her children Shaun...

Robert “Rob” Roux, 60, of Denham Springs, La, passed away on August 16, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born to parents, Joseph Dewitt and Margaret Roux, on October 10, 1960, in Hammond, Louisiana.  Robert graduated from Denham Springs High School.  He worked for 30 years at DSM Coplymer and Shell.  He married Helen Roux, his high school sweetheart...

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life,” John 3:16 Lawrence Townsend went into the presence of the Lord on the morning of August 16, 2021, at home in Clinton, LA, with his wife at his side. He was born on December 6,...

Ellen M. Chaney went to be with her Lord & Savior and to be reunited with her mother Colleen Chaney who preceded her in death.Ellen was born February 13th, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA and died August 9th, 2021. Ellen has a family of close and loving friends who will forever feel her loss. Ellen was loved so very much...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Chanse Andrew Metrejean will be held Saturday August 21st at 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church 224 W. Constitution St. Gonzales, La. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with reception to follow. Feel free to wear your LSU attire to the service, Chanse would appreciate that. Chanse was born February 21, 1988, and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Delana LeaAnne Frith, AKA “Lana Bugg” will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 4:00 pm.Delana was born on November 22, 1982, in Delhi and passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday August 14, 2021, at her residence in Zachary.She loved the Lord...

Julia Elaine Ouzts Randall, born in Minden, LA and resident of Baker, LA passed away at her home peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the age of 88.  Julia enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid QVC shopper.  She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Randall and Kimberly Lejeune; grandchildren, Chase Bennett and Allison Lejeune Ellis...

Ray Joseph Madere, 58, a resident of Plattenville, Louisiana passed away on August 13,2021.He is survived by his mother, Lena Madere; his 3 children, Matt Madere, Kimberly Madere, Cody Madere; his stepson Bradley Qualls; his 4 brothers, James Madere Jr, Dan Madere, Wayne Madere, and Jerry Madere; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father James...

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  “Death is but a passageway at God’s designated time for us to finally escape this broken world full of imperfections and be welcomed to the Home we’ve been longing for...

Ruby Richardson LeBlanc, a native of Sorrento, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 16, 2021, at the age of 89. She worked at a pants factory in Gonzales and later became a bus driver for Ascension Parish Schools. She loved driving her school bus and all the children who rode her school bus...

Graveside services for Connie McMurray, age 88, will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 10:00am at Salem Cemetery, Walker, LA with Rev. Albert Pendarvis as officiant.She is survived by her children; Allen Johnston, Evelyn Ambrose and Edwin Johnston; six grandchildren.

Joe Patrick Jennings, native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the age of 66.  Joe enjoyed spending time with his family as well as watching LSU sports.  He had a deep love for the Lord and a solid faith.  He was a devoted member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Baton Rouge. ...

Betty Epting Gullett, 85, passed away in her home on August 10, 2021. A native of MS, she lived in Sorrento, LA for the past 46 years. Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Eugene Gullett; daughter Norma Thurston and husband Dale; son Gregory Gullett and wife Denise; daughter Lisa Volentine and husband Kerry; grandchildren Michelle Thurston...

Paul Allen Rash of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away July 29, 2021, in Norfork, Arkansas at the age of 68. He was born September 15, 1952, in Monticello, Arkansas, the son of Louis and Anna Palmer Rash. He was a member of the Phi Lamb and graduated from the University of Arkansas – Monticello. He was an ATF Agent for over...

Paul St. Romain Jr. “Boo Boo” age 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father, Shirley and Paul St. Romain, and his sister Edna St. Romain and beloved dog Toby. He is survived by his wife Cindy, daughter Kelly (Stephen), son Alex...

George Wilbur Rogers, Jr. was born on January 16, 1957 and passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at the age of 64. He was an accountant for the State of Louisiana for many years and later switched careers to a long haul truck driver.Son of late George Wilbur Rogers, Sr. and late Dorothy Zachary Rogers. Father of George Wilbur...

Richard Freeland Wagley was born on October 28, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA as one of five children to his loving parents, the late Freeland and Joyce Wagley. Richard’s childhood and teenage years were spent hunting, fishing, playing sports and racing dirt bikes, which is how he met Debbie, his loving wife of 38 years and mother to their two...