OBITUARIES

Wanda Cannon Arceneaux, a native and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 55.  Wanda is survived by her daughters, Miranda Arceneaux Estain (Dylan), Braylie Arceneaux, and Amber Arceneaux Daws (Jared); brothers, Joseph “Joey” Cannon and George Milton Cannon; 3 grandchildren, Jase Paul Roberts, Ayden Lee Arceneaux, and Layne Paul Estain; nephew, Harold...

Tate Allen Adkins passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 28. Tate is survived by parents Deborah and Richard Montelius; Brothers Trent (Lainey) Adkins, Travis and Brandon (Chelsey) Montelius; Sister Brittany (Alec) Little and Logan Hall. He will be missed by dearly by his 3 nieces Cassidy, Chloe and Charlotte and nephew Braydon; Grandfather Gilbert Montelius; Great...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Deanna Marie Melancon Berthelot, will be held on Monday December 27, 2021, at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Head of Island.Mrs. Berthelot was born on March 15, 1944, and departed from this life...

Barbara Lamey Ghirardi, age 94, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana and a resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7:25 PM surrounded by family at home.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Susan Ghirardi Jumonville (husband- Henry Jumonville) of Plaquemine, Louisiana; a brother, Walt Lamey; Grand Children, Sunday Jumonville (children/great grandchildren: Hailey and Hunter Caballero) Henry “Wil”...

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jessieline Landry, age 76, will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads with Fr Chris as Celebrant. Burial will follow at False River Memorial Gardens Cemetery,Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:50 am in St Mary’s...

Herman L. LeBourgeois Jr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 76.  Herman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, especially Spades, LSU Tigers baseball and football, as well as the New Orleans Saints.  He is survived by his loving wife,...

Funeral services for Hazel Elizabeth Morace Little 81 of New Era, LA. will be 2pm Monday, December 20,2021 at New Era Baptist Church in New Era, LA with Brother Dustin Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Dewey Cemetery under the direction of Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge, LA.Hazel was born February 29,1940, in Wildsville, LA to the union of Hobart...

James Edward Chavers, known to most as Jimmy, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on December 13, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1940 to Sam and Pearlie Chavers in Montpelier, La.He served 4 years as a sailor with the United States Navy. For most of his life, he drove eighteen-wheelers for Enterprise Transportation. Later in life...

Janis Lynne Gover, a native of Jacksonville, TX and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 72.  After many years of service, Janis retired from the state government.  She was an avid reader and sports enthusiast.  Janis is survived by her sister, Charlotte Matherne (Jerome); nephews and niece, Kyle Matherne, Tyler Matherne, and...

Kimberly H. Clulee of St. Amant, LA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on June 1, 1958 to Melvin and Iola Hymel of New Orleans. Kimberly graduated from O. Perry Walker High School and went on to Phillips Community College, where she became a certified Medical Assistant and a Phlebotomist. She is...

Allen Craig Bennett passed away peacefully on December 14th, 2021 at 9:30 pm at the age of 42. He was born in Hammond, Louisiana on December 10th, 1979. He is survived by his two children, Wyatt and Dakota, his sister, Morgan Johnson (Craig), his brother, Carey Babin (Jessica), his aunt, Pamela Mattingly (Keith), and his uncle, Ruddles Bennett III (Tami)....

Born April 19, 1958 Galveston County, Texas. She worked in office administration for many years. She enjoyed time with her family; especially her grandsons.Preceded in death by her husband of 20 years Clark Lane, her mother Phyllis “Sue” Morris Maddux, and her father Shirley Baum Maddux.Survived by Daughters Stephanie Fonté and Melissa Perry. Grandchildren Mason Goodman, Brody Bateman and Elijah...

Jason Alan McLaughlin, age 56, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a resident of French Settlement, LA passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bruce McLaughlin, Jr.; his mother, Florence Yevette Lusk; his brother, Daren Duane McLaughlin; great nephew, Malachi McLaughlin;...

Earl J (Pappy) Guidry, 96 passed away at his home on December 7, 2021 with his two daughters by his side. He was a native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Port Allen. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. He was owner, alongside his wife, of Tri-G Marine Supply on the Mississippi River. He was...

Jonathan Zachary “Zac” Johnston, 28 years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Walker, Louisiana in wee hours on Sunday, December 12, 2021 just as God planned for him long ago. He was born Friday, July 30, 1993 in New Orleans at Baptist Hospital.Zac was a 2015 graduate of Walker High School. He worked as a...

Kenneth Joiner went to his heavenly home on Wednesday December 8, 2021. A Memorial Service       celebrating his life will be held at The Church International, 13423 LA Highway 431 St. Amant, LA 70774 on   Saturday December 18, 2021. The family will receive visitors, in the Timothy building, beginning at 9:00 am   and the service will begin at 11:00 am. During...

A gathering celebrating the life of Larry Mitchell LeJeune, Sr., will be held on Saturday January 15, 2022, at Carpenter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 41181 LA Highway 933, Prairieville; 2 pm until 6 pm.Mr. LeJeune was born in Plaquemine, LA on September 6, 1956, and passed from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday December...

Malcolm Kennedy was born on October 20, 1953 in St. Francisville, LA and departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was the lastborn son of the late Nathaniel and Ethel Anderson Kennedy. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School of New Orleans, LA. From then on, he attended a trade school California to...

It is the saddest regret that we announce the death of Charles R. Braud (LuLu) on December 7, 2021. Lulu was born in Baton Rouge, LA on February 2, 1954. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA. Lulu attended Glenn Oaks High School.He is survived by brothers: John and Steven Braud. Survived by mother Edith Braud. Survived by loving wife...

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Ln, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30am until the Mass at 11:30am at the church.