OBITUARIES

A ceremony celebrating the life of John Marlyn Butler will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am, at First United Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Natchez, MS.Mr. Butler was born in Jena, LA on October 30, 1938, and passed from this life on...

David (John) Wayne Floyd, 65, of St. Francisville, La passed away on February 22,2022 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1956 in Baton Rouge, La to the late Ed G. Floyd and Genevieve Gauthier Floyd. David is survived by his beloved wife, Marla Stagg Floyd, his daughter Amanda Floyd Bovino (Dr. Robert Bovino) and his son Preston...

On Monday February 21 Hazel M Avants, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, went to her eternal home, surrounded by love ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living there lives to the fullest.Hazel was blessed with a loving family and many friends She married her best friend Lee “Tokey” Avants on September 1, 1960. Hazel had a loving...

Pam Gilmore, 62, loving daughter and mother, passed away suddenly at her home on February 25, 2022. She is now in the presence of her heavenly Father and worshiping at His feet.Born Pamela Gwen Fontenot in Stuttgart, Germany on June 27, 1959, she is predeceased by her husband of 32 years, David Gilmore. Pam is lovingly remembered by her mother,...

Evelyn O. Melancon, a native of Amarillo, Texas, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at the age of 90. She was born to Owen Carpenter Edwards and Ann Smith Edwards on September 12, 1931. She is survived by her daughter, Sheri McElveen. A private family memorial service to be held at the...

James Anthony “Jimmy” Cedotal, age 80, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022.  Husband of 57 years to the late Glenda Fay Buras Cedotal of Gonzales. Son of the late Spaulding L. “Foots” Cedotal and Helen Johnson Cedotal. Father of Helen Cedotal Roy (Kenneth), Allison Cedotal Dickerson and the late Clint Cedotal (Heather).  Grandfather of Kylie Roy, Denise Roy, Everly...

Justin Paul Sealy, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the age of 37.  Justin is survived by his children, Peyton, Alaina, and Braelyn; mother, Paula Guedry Gros and husband, Raymond; father, Howard Sealy; brother, Jeffrey Sealy.  A memorial to celebrate Justin’s life will be held at a later date.

Bryan Joseph Haydel, Sr., age 67, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2022. While his time with us ended too soon, those that were blessed by his presence will forever cherish the imprint he left on our hearts and lives. Bryan was born on February 3, 1955, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He was a 1974 graduate of...

Odelia “Ann” Tanner Richardson, 71, of Sorrento, LA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022.  Ann was born on January 10, 1951, in Sorrento, LA, the daughter of Irreas and Loza Tanner.  Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Thomas Richardson, her son, Adam Thomas Richardson, her parents and brother, Charles Tanner.  Ann is survived by her...

Funeral services for Joseph McManus, age 78, will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church with Rev. David Brown as officiant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be held at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 12:30pm until 3:00pm.Joseph was born on June 25, 1943 in Baton...

“But you dear friends, must build each other up in faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring eternal life.” Jude 1: 20-21.On February 18, 2022, Gary Wayne Darensbourg of Baton Rouge, went to be with the Lord, succumbing to cancer at the age of 67. He...

Glenn Dale Lantier, age 61, a native of Sulphur, La and a resident of Gonzales, La went to his eternal home on February 18, 2022. He was born on November 30, 1960. Glenn was a jockey in his younger days, he also enjoyed working on vehicles. But most of all he loved his three girls and his seven grandchildren.Preceded in...

Mass of Christian Burial for Melvin J Delatte, age 84, will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Chapel, 45049 Lake Martin Road, Prairieville, LA with Fr. Joseph Vu as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Lake Community Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 from 9:00...

A graveside celebrating the life of Violet LeBlanc Denham, 85, will be held at 10:30 am on Friday February 25, 2022, at New River Baptist Church Cemetery, St Amant.Mrs. Denham was born on November 23, 1936, in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Gonzales, and passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at her daughters home surrounded by her family.She...

Following a courageous 18-month battle with cancer, Paul Thomas Catalanatto Sr. passed away peacefully on February 18, 2022, at his home in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family.Paul Cat, as he was affectionally known, was born to Wanda and Luke Catalanatto on April 7th, 1959, in New Orleans.  He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, his infant...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Cherie Lynnette Langlois Farmer, will be held at 12 noon at Bethany Baptist Church of Baywood, visitation will begin at 10:00am on Monday, February 21, 2022. Graveside service will be held at 3 pm at Azalea Rest Cemetery.She was born on April 5, 1966, in Baton Rouge and passed from life on February 16,...

Melanie, age 59, passed away peacefully at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA where she met Jesus, her Lord.She was a member of Millville Baptist Church in Ponchatoula, LA. She loved the Lord and her church family.She was a mother who loved her girls and her grandchildren. She had the most kind heart for those around her. She always...

Jules Richard Kelley, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 16, 2022, at the age of 76. He was born on December 12, 1945, to Clinton Kelley, Sr. and Annie Hull Kelley. Jules was a graduate of Istrouma High School and an electrician the Local 995. He is a veteran who proudly served in the...

Rhonda Florence Roberts, a native of Baton Rouge, entered into eternal rest on February 16, 2022.  On March 7, 1955, she was born the beloved daughter of the late Gordon and Bessie Roberts of Denham Springs, LA.  Rhonda was a graduate of Tara High School and later attended Arkansas College (now “Lyons College”) in Batesville, Arkansas, where she was a...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Christopher B. Reaux will be held at 11 am on Tuesday February 22, 2022, at The Church International, St Amant; visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at St Amant Baptist Church Cemetery.Chris was born on July 11, 1999, in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on February 12, 2022, at...