OBITUARIES

Richard O. Sheridan, Jr.        Rick, 68, passed away Friday March 11, 2022. He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Crain (David) of Bogalusa; son, Kevin DeLeon of Mobile, AL; grandson, Dave Crain; sisters, Shannon and Van “Andy” Anderson of Baton Rouge, Bablyon “Babs” Sheridan, and William “Willie” Smith of Watson. Rick was also blessed with four beautiful previous wives. His...

Our sweet baby boy, Kaine, entered this world kicking and fighting on February 15,2022 at 6:52 pm. Our warrior joined us 17 weeks premature weighing 14 ounces and 9.6 inches tall. Kaine went home to be with Jesus and his numerous loved ones on March 13,2022 while in his Mommy and Daddy’s arms.Kaine leaves behind his Mommy, Michelle Camp, Daddy,...

Joyce Cannon, born Joyce Marie Bourque on January 29, 1940, a life-long resident of Gonzales, La was received into her heavenly home on March 11, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her gentle heart and spunky spirit was the guiding light in her family’s life.  She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the importance of loving unconditionally,...

Willery Eunice Singletary Capron, a long-time Baton Rouge resident, passed on March 7, 2022, and was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1923, in Gonzales, LA, where she resided until she met Edward C. Capron, Jr., at a dance at age 19.  They married and continued to dance together for 72 years.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend,...

Born April 3, 1941, in Montegut, LA, Jimmy was a native of Donaldsonville and longtime resident of St. Amant, LA. He passed away at Francois Bend Senior Living on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.He retired from the Shell Convent Refinery with 38 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, but his true passion was music....

Carl Monroe Clark, a native of Baker La. and a resident of Boyce, La, entered eternal rest on March 6, 2022, at the age of 98. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by his children and their spouse, Sharon Clark, Charles Clark and (Maria). Also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Balsamo,...

Ellis Joseph Ernest passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Hammond Louisiana at the age of 81. He was born to the late Zilda Marie Duplessis and the late Oscar Alex Ernest, Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was a retired machinist from Shell Oil Refinery. He was a Master Mason with membership in Yorkish...

Farnces Renee Hurtel, born in Chicago, IL and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 62.  Memorial arrangements are still pending at this time.  In lieu of flowers, the friends and family of Frances Renee Hurtel ask that you consider a donation to help defray the cost of his/her funeral expenses. Contributions...

Carolyn Marie Gautreau Molliere, 83, left this earth for her heavenly home on March 7, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Gonzales where she married and had 2 daughters.Services will be held at The Church International, 13423 Highway 431, St Amant LA 70774, on Monday March 14, 2022. Visitation from 9:30 am...

Ms.Diana was a long lived resident of New Orleans where she and 3 siblings grew up in the lower 9th ward. She was born in Macon, Georgia on May 1,1954.She was 67 years young when she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 6,2022. She is preceded in death by her father Jack Dempsey Wise, her mother Betty-Ann...

A graveside service for Mr. Leonce “L J” “Jay” Schexnayder will be held Monday at 1:00 pm at New River Baptist Church Cemetery, officiating Rev. Terry Simoneaux. Visitation will begin at 12 noon.Mr. Schexnayder was born on May 20, 1927, in Union, LA and passed from this life on March 3, 2022, at the age of 94 years. He was...

Ben Baxter Babin, Jr., native of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, March 04, 2022, at his home in Church Point, Louisiana, at the age of 52. A true patriot, he honorably served in the Louisiana National Guard. He was the owner of Cabb Electric. He was a graduate of East Ascension High School as well as Louisiana State University....

Rev. John Green III entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 2, 2022, at the age of 78 years. He was a native of Baton Rouge, 1962 graduate of Istrouma High School, attended Lee University in Cleveland TN, and Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, OH. He served as a Sergeant in the U S Army...

Troy Langlois, after a short battle with cancer; passed away at his home March 2, 2022. He was a native of Port Allen, LA and long time resident of East Baton Rouge Parish. He is survived by his spouse Marla Langlois, sister Alice Langlois, and children Christopher Langlois (Joy), Emily Langlois (Joe Hebert), Rebecca Landry (Jerry) and his 8 grandchildren,...

Colleen Anne (O’Malley) Fatherree passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born on February 23, 1933 in Benson, Minnesota and was one of eight children born to Joseph and Delvina O’Malley.Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Bo” Fatherree and son, Robert “Bob” Fatherree. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Dale Dewitt, of Prairieville, passed away on 02/21/22, at the age of 74.  Dale will be laid to rest on 03/07/22, at the La. National Cemetery in Zachary, La. with a small graveside service at 1pm.Dale served in the US Army & was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 725, the American Legion Post #81 and the VFW. Dale...

Sandra Ammons was born on February 11, 1943 and departed from this life on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 79 years. Funeral services for Mrs. Ammons will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 11am at Christ Community Church, Denham Springs with burial at Felder’s Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10am on Friday, March...

Brandon Williams, age 34, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. Brandon was well loved and had a big heart and will always be missed. He is survived by his parents, Dawn Williams and Sylvester Howard; siblings, Shannon, Eddie and Andeka Williams, Brianna Davis, Donovan Gordon, Elijah...

Tammy Jean OConnor Ryder, age 47, of Prairieville, LA passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2022.Tammy is preceded in death by her father- Don West, mother – Rose West, brother – Louis OConnor, and her son – Dustin Ryder.Tammy leaves behind 3 brothers, 1 sister, 3 children –  TJ Ryder, Samantha Ryder, Megan OConnor, and 6 grandchildren. Don’t think of...

Melton Joseph “Dink” Tullier, a native and resident of Sorrento, La, entered eternal rest on March 1, 2022, at the age of 83. He was an active member of Sorrento Baptist Church. Survived by his children and their spouses, Glenn & Michelle Tullier and Susan & Mike “Chan” Gautreau. Also survived by his grandsons, Cody (Casey) Tullier, Micah (Sydnee) Gautreau,...