OBITUARIES

Kathleen was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 26, 1939, and passed from this life on June 6, 2022. She graduated from Hollywood High School and studied for a few years at UCLA and then married David Nixon. The family then spent many years working around the world. In 1986 she returned to college and graduated in 1987 from...

Sandy Denise Gautreaux, resident Brusly, LA, was born on January 15,1982 in Baton Rouge, and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the age of 40.Sandy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all. She had a big heart and loved helping others in need. Sandy was known for her loud voice, her laugh, and her unique...

Baby River Fox Gordon passed away on June 3, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA.Survived by parents, Cody Gordon and Alyssa Harris; siblings, Dayton Fruge, Harper Fruge, Lane Gordon, and Willow Gordon; grandparents, Lillian Brewer, Keith Nettles, Pam McCray, and David Gordon; and aunt, Lauren Brewer.Preceded in death by uncle, Dustin Gordon.

The song has ended but the melody lingers on. Linda Jean Taylor, 73, has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A native of Independence, LA having been born there on October 8, 1948.She and her husband, Robert Donald Taylor are longtime residents of Baton Rouge, LA. Known affectionately to...

Charlene Villnerve Smith was born in Baton Rouge on July 11, 1946, and passed from this life on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center at the age of 75 years. Cremation has lovingly been chosen.

Bertha “Del” was called to heaven on June 6, 2022 at the age of 96. Bertha was born on August 23, 1925 to Bertha Aubert Hakenjos and William Henry Hakenjos. She was married to the late Cleven J. Mendoza. Del was preceded in death by her brothers, William,Walter and Warren, her son Darryl, and step sons, Cleven Jr. (Betty) and...

“I have fought the good and honorable fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith…and not only to me but also those who longed for this appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8.Vicki Lynn Babin Garcich was born on July 11th, 1957. She passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mom,...

Mittie Louella Bishop Sheets, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 6, 2022. She was a native and life-long resident of St. Amant. She enjoyed school, was very active in 4-H; and was the Drum Majorette of the St. Amant High School Band. After graduating from St. Amant High School in 1957, she...

Alvin M. Phillips, Jr., a native of Shreveport, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 1, 2022, at the age of 91. He was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army. Alvin earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master’s degree from Louisiana State University. He retired from...

Ruby Virginia Blanchard, a native of Palmetto, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 27, 2022, at the age of 81. She is survived by her three children: Tammy Blanchard, Donald Blanchard, and Bryan Blanchard.

Lois Etta (Zeigler) Starkey passed peacefully into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus, on June 4th, 2022.She was born was born February 20th, 1937, in Centerville, LA. “I love you” are the words she would say and when she did, you knew she truly did love you.She is preceded in death by her son, Don Elliott McCarrol, siblings,...

Born November 2, 1939, Nordhausen, Germany. Rosemarie passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia while in the company of family on the afternoon of May 29, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. After leaving Germany as a teenager, Rosemarie lived in Palm Beach, FL, Virginia Beach, VA and Madison, MS.  Rosemarie was a wonderful homemaker.  She...

“Don’t Cry Because It’s Over, Smile Because It Happened.”~ Dr. SeussSonia Berthelot Eppinett, 77, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home in Central on May 30, 2022. She was born in Pierre Part and raised in Bayou Pigeon. She spent most of her adult life in Baton Rouge raising her children. But, some of her best years were the...

When the day shall come that we do part, if my last words are not “I Love you”, you will know it was because I didn’t have time…. Douglas Timothy “Timmy” Arnold greatly loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 1st, 2022, at 50 years of age. Timmy was the most kindhearted, selfless, nonjudgmental man anyone...

Christopher Shannon Pyron, born 12/11/1972 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on 5/30/2022 at his home in Albany, Louisiana. For those that knew Chris, knew he loved music and dancing, that he was full of life and loved to spend time with his grandson. He also enjoyed camping and fishing with his boys, and would love bird watching from his porch....

Paul M. Boswell was born on December 6, 1952 in Youngstown, Ohio and passed from this life on May 26, 2022, in Houma at the age of 69 years. He was a resident of Houma and served in the United States Armed Forces. Inurnment will be in Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.

Juste B. Smiley, Jr. a native of Lake, LA and long-time resident of Pride, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at the age of 97.  He was a member of Trinity Union Masonic Lodge for over 60 years and a member of Latter-Day Saints. Juste is survived by his sons, Juste “Jimmie” Smiley, Dennis Smiley, Larry Smiley; sister,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Lodrick N. Price will be held on Wednesday June 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Billy Johnson and Bro. Colin McClendon officiating.Mr. Price was born on December 31, 1959, in Franklinton, LA and passed...

Day is done, Gone the sun,From the lake, From the hill,From the sky.All is well, Safely rest,God is nigh.Thanks and praise, For our days,Neath the sun, Neath the stars,Neath the sky,As we go, This we know,God is nigh. Frank Rainer Gilchrist was born on March 7, 1949, in Elsterwerda, Germany. He moved to the U.S. with his parents and sister...

Tod Clark Slaughter was born on September 6, 1959 in Gulfport, Mississippi.  On Friday, May 27, 2022, Tod finished his journey on this earth as Rene’ held his hand and Stephanie cradled his head, crying.  Although expected, his passing was met with sorrow and tears.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Myrna Clark Harvey Slaughter and Arris Lee...