OBITUARIES

Joan M. Schiro, a native of Chicago, IL., spent the majority of her life raising her family in Independence, LA. She was a resident of Gramercy, Louisiana for the past 16 years and passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 86. She was a caregiver and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.She is survived by her...

Peter Bennie Giangrosso passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 75.Beloved husband of the late Nancy C. Giangrosso. Father of Anne-Marie Giangrosso, Lynn Melton & Paul Giangrosso. Father-in-law of Darren Margavio, Chris Melton & Ashley Fletcher. Grandpa/Papa/PawPaw Pete of Emma Carter, Hannah, Nicholas and Benjamin Margavio, Jacob and Owen Melton and Addyson Fletcher. He is also survived...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Ira Hylton Williams will be held on Friday at 2 pm, at Faithful United Methodist Church, St Amant, visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Hylton was born on December 23, 1928, in Brignac, LA and passed from this life on Tuesday February 15, 2022, at the age of...

Gloria L. Richardson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home in Whitehall, surrounded by her family.  She was born in July of 1936 in New Orleans. She graduated from Maurepas High School as the valedictorian of her class. She continued her love of reading and music throughout her life. As a parishioner of St. Mary...

Dennis Michael “Chicken” Pellebon, a native of New Orleans,  entered into eternal rest on February 8, 2022 at the age of 67. Son of the late Oliver Julian Pellebon and Marilyn Dapremont Pellebon. He attended Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans and received a bachelor degree from Nicholls State University  to become a Respiratory Therapist. Dennis is survived...

Andria “Dre” Bailey Polk Jackson entered into eternal rest on Sunday February 6, 2022 at the age of 67.  She was born May 7, 1954 to the late Lindarella Merrit Bailey Taylor and the late Moses Bell in New Orleans. She was a loving mother of LaShan Polk, Carolinda Polk and Isreal Thompson. Andria accepted Christ as her Lord and...

Haleigh Nicole Goudeau-Calix a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 22.  Arrangements are still pending with Church Funeral Services of St. Amant.

Linda Russell-McClendon, age 74, passed away on February 6,2022 in Baton Rouge, La.Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Katherine Brown-Boyd and Leonard Russell on October 14,1947. Linda was married to Robert McClendon on September 29,1973 in Baton Rouge. She worked as a tax preparer for her business, Angelle Tax Services.Linda is preceded in death by her husband...

Rhonda Ann Nickens Coppenbarger of Gonzales, Louisiana was born on October 29, 1957 with a heart of gold. Her soul was lifted from this Earth on February 2, 2022. Growing up, Rhonda spent much time with her family in church and loved  being teammates with her sisters on the church’s softball team, coached by their father. She enjoyed nurturing plants,...

James Elvin “Jim” Norsworthy, 90. Went home to be with the Lord February 5th, 2002. Jim was born August 24th, 1931 in Lecompte, La. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War; a retiree from Continental Trailways Bus Line (with over one million safe driving miles); and, a member at Celebration Church in Baton Rouge.  He collected antique toy...

Beverly Egerton native of Kankakee, IL and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 1, 2022 at the age of 65.  She was born on August 2, 1956 to Dale and Annabelle Egerton.  She is survived by brother, Max Egerton, Rex Egerton, Paul Egerton.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Annabelle Egerton.  A memorial service...

Evelyn Glynn Miller passed away peacefully in her home on February 8, 2022. She was born to  Gertrude and Corbett Glynn in Houma, Louisiana. Evelyn is survived by her five children, David Miller, Gary Miller, Fredrick Miller, Raye Miller, and Brenda Miller.She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews...

Alan R. Hodges, 60, a hero to his family was called home to heaven on February 9, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA, and an employee at Walmart Supercenter in Gonzales.Alan is survived by his daughter Sarah Hodges and his granddaughter Kailyn, stepdaughter Nikki Pittman and husband John, stepdaughter Shannon Johnson, and...

Sidney Montegudo, a native of Zachary, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022.  He was 76.  Visitation will be Saturday, February 12, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. with services at 3:00 P.M. conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ralph Ford and the Rev. Brady Whitton.  Sidney...

Rita Ann Stewart Devall, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 80. Employed with East Baton Rouge Parish School System over 30 years. Rita started as Special Education Teacher and Pupil Appraisal. After retirement served as a supervisor for student teaching at Southern University. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies,...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Claude E. Pecora will be held at 12 noon Friday at St Joseph Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Mr. Pecora was born on June 5, 1936, and passed from this life on Friday 02/04/22, at the age of 85 years. He was...

Cathy went to join her parents and brother in their heavenly homes on February 4, 2022. Cathy was born on June 28,1950 to the late Raymond and Laura Roussel. Also meeting her at Heavens Gates are her brother Gilbert “Gil” Roussel, In-laws Joyce and Alive Dougherty, son TG Dougherty, daughter Dusty Duet, son-in-law Brent Duet, and grandson Brandon Dougherty. Cathy’s...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Rev. Richie L. Driver will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, at First United Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.Rev. Driver was born on March 21, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas and passed from this life on Sunday February 6,...

Roy Neal Guess, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on August 17, 1955. Roy was an Oil Rig worker offshore and he trained in martial arts. He was a 3rd degree black belt who once owned his own karate dojo. He also sparred with Chuck...

John Michael “Mike” Henderson, 68, passed into peace after a colorful life on January 5, 2022 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 8, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of John Alexander Henderson and Betty Comer Henderson. He is a former residence of Cocoa, FL, and lived the remaining days of...