OBITUARIES

Joel Andrew Harrell was born in Alexandria, LA on July 10, 1957 and passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday May 7, 2021 at the age of 63 years in Europa, MS.He was a graduate of LSU with a degree in Landscape Architecture and served with the U S Air Force as a Certified Cartographer. He was an avid fan...

Jake A. Menard, born in Lafayette, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the age of 36.  Jake was a kind and generous person, who would do anything to help anyone he could.  Jake was an amazing cook, specializing in Cajun dishes.  He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, going to the casino, going to the beach, concerts...

Perry J Plaisance, 62, a native of Larose, passed away May 6th, 2021. He is survived by his four sisters; Carol (Elrod) Pitre, Diana Plaisance, Romanda (Clifton) Pitre Jr., Cindy Plaisance (Mooney) Istre; six nieces and nephews; Cristie, Amy (Pie), Christopher, Ashley (Poulette), Gabriel, Timmy Jr., five great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; Rosita and...

Richard was born on October 17, 1977 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed from this life on Sunday May 9, 2021 in Baton Rouge at the age of 43 years, 6 months, and 22 days.Richard was a resident of Denham Springs and worked as a carpenter.He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his son.In lieu of...

Charles Wayne Duke was born 8/31/1950 in Houston, Texas and lived most of his life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His military service in the United States Marine Corps showed his strength, values, and dedication to our Country.  His ashes will travel to Louisiana National Cemetery where he will receive Honors. Charles Wayne Duke’s greatest accomplishment was his son and daughter...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Lee Michael Warner will be held on Friday May 7, 2021 at 11:30 am at Healing Place Church Annex Baton Rouge; visitation will begin at 11:00 am.Lee was born in Baton Rouge on May 7, 1988 and passed from this life on Monday May 3, 2021 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Prairieville at...

Alice Virginia Pullen Sinclair, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2021. Visitation will be held at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 11:00am until 1:00pm with services to be held at 1:00 PM with Rev. Glen Miers as officiant with graveside services in the church cemetery.Virginia was born...

Jeanie Ann Durnin Serpas, 58, from Watson, Louisiana passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021 at the Carpenter House.Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 2:00pm at Roberts Cemetery, Greensburg, LAShe is survived by her father, John Alexander Durnin, Jr (Laurie), mother Judy Wascom (Bob); daughter Karrie (Nikki) Easterly York, siblings Tracie Eisworth, John Alexander Durnin,...

Earl John Moran Sr., 64, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021 at 7:13 p.m. in his home surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held Thursday, May 6, 2021 at The Church International in St. Amant. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. Burial to...

Randy Booth, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.He was an avid fisherman, turned his grandmother’s car into a hot rod and raced with it, enjoyed motorcycles, good pool player and dirt bike. He was very passionate about his grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Randi...

Annie Clare Teel passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 23rd, 2021. She will be greatly missed by all who know her. She was twenty years old being born on July 14th, 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her dog “Haze”, that was precious to her as was her father, mother, brother, and nephews.She also...

Alvin Cavaliere, resident of the Boutte, La and formerly from the New Orleans, La area went home to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer at his home on April 29, 2021. Alvin was 77 years old and was born on May 9, 1943.Alvin is survived by wife April L. Cavaliere and son Alvin A ‘Moose’ Cavaliere...

Glavin Burris “Sonny” Hudson, 85, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his home in Prairieville.  Sonny was born on July 22, 1935 at home in Galvez, LA, to Maiben and Ida Hudson.  Sonny grew up at the Galvez “Y” and graduated from Gonzales High School.  Sonny was known for his generosity and for his love and appreciation of automobiles. ...

Funeral Services for Todd Lee “Granddad” Leibold, will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, 13375 Galloway Garden Ln, Walker, LA 70785 with Rev. Joey Myers officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 PM until time of service. A native of Los Angeles and a resident of Denham...

Christopher Jay (Chris) Acosta, Sr., a resident of Amite passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2021 with his daughter by his side.  He was 62 years old, born on November 28, 1958 in Covington. Chris had a 30 year career working in maintenance for Apex Oil in Port Allen which sent him to locations along the Mississippi...

Michael Anthony Ester10-12-2001 – 3-27-2021Michael was born 6 minutes after his twin brother Gabriel on October 12, 2001 in Baton Rouge, LA to parents Franklin Ester and Rita Hunt. Named after Michael “the Arch angel”, Michael embraced the meaning of his namesake as “chief messenger”. In fact, at his school, Woodlawn, he campaigned for and fellow classmates voted him in...

Judith Agatha Ponson, 82, affectionately known as “JuJu,” was born on October 8, 1938, to Lloyd and Evelina Berthaut Ponson, Algiers, LA. She departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 surrounded by her children at her home, Gonzales Healthcare, Gonzales, LA, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Judy was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School. She...

Hugh William “Bill” Melton III was born Wednesday August 6th 1969 and was called home to heaven on Tuesday April 20th  2021.He was a great father, caring son, loyal brother and beloved friend to many people even around the world. Bill Melton was a man who showed love, kindness, compassion, and respect to everyone he met and sometimes trusting to...

Mary “Veronica” Lou Ly, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Veronica was born on January 12, 1976 in El Paso, Texas and raised in Marerro, Louisiana.  She is a graduate of LSU with a BA in Landscape Architecture.  She had various careers throughout...

Raphael (Ray) Lavergne, 77, passed away on Monday at Sterling Place Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA. He is a native of Eunice, Louisiana and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. Raphael was retired and doing what he loved best which was searching for collectibles and selling them. He is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Lillian Soileau Lavergne;...