OBITUARIES

“There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.” John Alan Myers, of Gonzales, Louisiana, was a caring husband, father, paw paw, son, brother and friend to many. He passed away on November 21st, 2021 at the age of 60.  John was born on May 19th, 1961 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Billy...

Kevin Dean Bartley Jr., age 40, passed on Thursday, November 10, 2021. He was the son of late Kevin Dean Bartley Sr. of Winnfield and late Elizabeth Ann Medice of Houma.He is survived in death by daughter Kyla Rose Bartley and son Kevin Dean Bartley III.Siblings, Crystal Voclain Zeringue and David “Nu” Voclain Jr. and loving partner, Laura Lynn Stelly.Kevin...

“May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.”Richard Lee Martin, 71 years old and resident of Ethel, LA passed away on November 3,2021. ...

Glenda Fay Buras Cedotal, age 81 passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, one month after her beloved son, Clint Cedotal.  Daughter of the late Frank Buras and Verna Smith Buras. Survived by her husband of 57 years, James A “Jimmy” Cedotal of Gonzales. Loving mother of Helen Cedotal Roy (Kenneth), Allison Cedotal Dickerson and the late Clint Cedotal (Heather). ...

Donald Ray Hood died peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet campus. He was a resident and native of Denham Springs. Donald was retired from Gulf States Utilities. Donald will be remembered for his wise counsel and loving spirit. He was a member of First...

Francisco Javier Aguirre, Jr., passed away in the early morning on November 15th, 2021, surrounded by his family at home. Born on February 5th, 1953 in Edinburgh, TX, he attended PSJA high school in San Juan, TX, he attended college at Texas A&M University, graduating in 1977 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He went on to a successful career...

Jarrett Forest Shirley, beloved husband, father and grandfather, became absent from the body and present with the Lord on November 11, 2021.Mr. Shirley was born in Dallas, Texas on July 2, 1933. He graduated from Adamson High School, Class of 1950, and continued his education at Texas Christian University and Southern Methodist University.Jarrett began employment with Procter & Gamble in...

George Alton Thibodeaux Jr. a native of Pine Prairie, LA and resident of Port Allen, LA passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 09, 2021 at the age of 82. George enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He was well known for his Jambalaya and had placed in several Jambalaya competitions.  George was a loyal employee...

A famous writer once said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give”. If that is true, then William Thornton Jr “Billy” made a great life. He was the most giving person I have ever known. Billy left us on November 10, 2021, with his family by his side. Billy was born...

Her long battle with addiction is over, she fought a long hard battle. Rest in peace my beautiful child till we meet again. Amanda was the type of person to give you the shirt off her back. She loved animals especially her favorite, cats. She was a Leo and a Lion. She was a strong one! But it is over,...

Robert C. “Bobby” Williams, Sr., a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on November 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, at the age of 79.Bobby was a retired pipefitter for the Local 198 with 55 years of service and he served as a board member on the Amite River Basin Commission for 4 years. He was a...

Maxine Deloris Moffett Stelly, age 83, of Gonzales peacefully passed away at her home on November 4, 2021, surrounded by family. Maxine was born on December 20, 1937, in Florine, Louisiana, graduated from French High School in Beaumont, Texas, and was blessed to be able to travel many places during her life.  Maxine married Woodrow “W.P.” Stelly, Sr. and they...

Wayne Oliver Bennett, a native of Duck Hill, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 83.  Wayne was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife, Alice Bennett; children, Jason Lamar Bennett, Darlene Gurka, Susan Smith (Flint), Larry Norman...

David K. Bourgeois (Chopper and Super Dave), a native and resident of Gonzales, was called to Heaven on November 2, 2021 “All Souls Day” at the age of 62 after battling a year long struggle of adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer.  He was a graduate of East Ascension High School and Baton Rouge Vocational Technical Institute.  He was a valve machinist at...

Colleen Valentine, better known as Laverne Valentine, passed away Wednesday, November 4th, 2021, at 91 years of age. She was born in Greensburg, LA on January 13th, 1930, and left this world at her home in Greenwell Springs. She was a dedicated homemaker and prayer warrior for most of her life. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Haynes (Charles) and...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph (Joe) Rumfellow Sr. on November 9, 2021, at 11am at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, LA. Visitation will be held prior to mass at 9am till 11am. Joseph (Joe) Rumfellow Sr. was born on September 21, 1941, in Napoleonville, LA and passed away on...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Betty Lou Stevens Hays Lambert will be held at 11 am on Saturday at Faithful United Methodist Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Mrs. Lambert was born on December 12, 1929, and passed from this life on November 3, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior...

Philip A. “Phil” Tweedy Jr. a retired sate employee and native of Baton Rouge, died September 19, 2021. He was born December 20, 1948, to Ola Mae and Philip Tweedy Sr. A graduate of Lee High and LSU.  Phil loved riding his motorcycle and playing guitar. He is survived by brother, Daryl Tweedy; cousin, Carolyn Murray; aunt, Rita Ivey.  A...

Jason W. Martin was born on October 27, 1971, in Baton Rouge LA, and passed from this life on October 30, 2021, at the age of 50 years. He played high school and semi pro football. He was an avid LSU football fan. Jason worked for the safety industry for 25 years.Jason is survived by his only daughter Alexis Martin....

Brian Paul Gautreau, a native of Gonzales and a resident of St. Amant, was born September 9, 1942, and was called to Heaven on October 30, 2021, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of LSU in 1965, United States Air Force Officer 1965 – 1969, retiree from Shell Chemical Plant in 2000....