OBITUARIES

Ida Guidroz Bonaventure, died on April 1st, 2021, at the age of 97.  She was born August 3, 1923, in Mix, Louisiana.  A resident of Baton Rouge for the last 74 years, she leaves behind one daughter, Cathryn Bonaventure Stanley, and son-in-law, John Brent Stanley; a granddaughter, Bonnie Soileau Bastin and husband Corey; two step-granddaughters, April Stanley Robertson, and Ashley...

A graveside service celebrating the life of Ginnie Watts will be held on Friday April 2, 2021 at 10 am at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum.Ginnie was born on October 18, 1949 in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on March 24, 2021 at University Medical Center Lubbock, Texas. She was an avid fan of LSU Tigers and...

Kim Kevin Maranto, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the age of 63.  Kim was an avid hot rod enthusiast, who gave his life to the sport of drag racing.  He served as track announcer for State Capitol Raceway, No Problem Raceway, as well as NHRA for many years. ...

1/26/1994 to 3/23/2021 Loving Mother, Fiance’, Daughter, FriendBrenda was diagnosed with CML (Chronic Myeloid Leukemia) in 2016. Over the last 5 years she went through multiple chemo combinations, and recently went through a stem cell bone marrow transplant and suffered serious complications. She was brave and courageous throughout her cancer fight and loved by many and touched plenty of people’s...

Alannah Jayde Crawford was born on November 27th, 2015 and gained her angel wings on March 25th, 2021 at the young age of 5 years old.Alannah was a beautiful, kind, funny, and outgoing child. She made friends with everyone she crossed paths with and left everyone with a smile.  Alannah loved unicorns, Frozen and playing outside. She spent most her...

Dianne S. Chauvin a resident of Vacherie, LA passed on March 27, 2021 at the age of 69. Dianne loved to cook and spend her time surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.Dianne is survived by her husband Wayne J. Chauvin, her daughter Jennifer C. Becnel,...

Glen Scott Allgood passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 64. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA, and a resident of Ponchatoula. Scott was a graduate of Tara High School in Baton Rouge, and Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, TX. He never met a stranger and had a heart for helping people in...

Kimberly J. Main was born on August 18, 1965 and passed from this life on Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge.Kim was a resident of St Amant, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She loved going on the boat and cruises. She always cared for others with...

Steven Brose Fontenot passed away March 17 at age 66. He grew up in Ville Platte and Dry Creek, Louisiana. In the 1970’s he went to college. Although he did not enjoy his experience there, he made some life-long friendships, met his future wife Nancy Goodwin, and learned the skills to begin his future career as a successful paralegal and...

Scott Lee Gilbert, 47, of St. Amant, LA, passed away on March 21, 2021 at 3:00 AM. He was born September 20, 1973 in Mathews, LA and was a long time resident of Saint Amant, LA. He loved his family deeply, enjoyed fishing, sports, trucks, and politics. He was an avid fan of the St. Amant Gators and LSUTigers. Scott...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Joyce L. Wilson will be held on Thursday at 2 pm at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.Mrs. Wilson was born in Holly Ridge, LA on May 14, 1933 and passed peacefully from this life on Sunday March 21, 2021...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Tammy Thomas Ardoin will be held at 11:00 am Monday at St Joseph Catholic Church. The public are invited into the church at 10:45 am. Mask are required.Tammy was born on August 28, 1970 in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on Friday March 19, 2021 at her residence. She...

Mass of Christian Burial for Rita Rose Najolia Munster, age 100, of Carriere, MS, who passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, will be held Friday, March 26, 2021, at 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, Chalmette, LA..Visitation will be Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic...

Joseph Patrick Foret passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021. He was a native of Dulac and resided in Houma.His life career was a tugboat captain and commercial fisherman. He was a member of Bayou Blue Assembly of God. He enjoyed spending his time on the water and hunting, as well as spending time with his grandchildren. He will be...

Martha Wells Cayette died on January 20th at the age of 79. She was the beloved and loving wife of the late Ronald Charles Cayette Sr. for 41 years. Daughter of the late Rev. David Wells Sr. and Ida Wells. Loving mother of Ronald Charles Cayette Jr. Sister of Melvin Wells Sr., Leola Jackson, Grace Lockwood, Dorothy Fontenette, the late...

Hulon Wayne Sheldon, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence.Visitation will be held Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, 13375 Galloway Garden Ln, Walker, LA on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 9:00 am until services. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am with Rev. Joey Myers officiating with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park...

Elzina Silva Duplechain Bellard, 71, a native and resident of Zachary, LA, and parishioner of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021. At her and her husband’s request, no service will be held.Silvia was born August 30, 1949, in Melville, Louisiana to Leona and John B. Duplechain. Silvia was the youngest daughter of the eight...

Michael “Buff” Joseph LeBert was born in Lakes Charles, Louisiana on December 10, 1957, and died in his home March 15, 2021 at age 63. He was preceded in death by his father LeRoy, his mother Patricia, his son Brent and his grand-daughter Amelia. He is survived by his wife Jamie, his sisters Debbie and Kris, his children Anthony, Amos,...

Michael “Mike” Kohn, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 15, 2021 with his family at his side.Visitation will be held on Friday, March 19, 2021 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Lanier Baptist Church, 4851 Lanier Dr, Baton Rouge and will continue on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 10:00 am until time of service....

Joseph Patrick Foret passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021. He was a native of Dulac and resided in Houma. His life career was a tugboat captain and commercial fisherman. He was a member of Bayou blue Assembly of God. He enjoyed spending his time on the water and hunting, as well as spending time with his grandchildren. He will...