OBITUARIES

Rebecca Lynn Lawson born August 9, 1964 in Kingsport, TN passed away on February 15, 2021 in Gonzales, LA. She was a resident of Gonzales, LA and a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Rebecca enjoyed gardening, collecting hotwheels, taking rides on her Honda Rebel motorcycle, and playing with her grandbabies and fur babies.She is survived by her father...

Marcia Louise Simmons Balcom, 70, died Feb.12, 2021, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, from illness resulting from ovarian cancer.  She was the first child of William and Carmen Simmons, born in Jacksonville, FL, on October 5, 1950.  As an U. S. Navy family, they moved to many postings across the country including Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma and New...

Leonore “Lee” Agnes Ott, 81, a native of Passaic, New Jersey and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on February 15, 2021.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Robert Ott.She is survived by: daughters Deborah Bordelon and her husband Erik Moore, and Valerie Thoreson and her husband Randy Thoreson; son John Ott and his wife...

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Louis Ira Tyler, III, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at the age of 73.“Lou” was born in Baton Rouge to Dr. Louis I. Tyler, Jr. and Anne (Hoffpauir) Tyler. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended several colleges before graduating from broadcasting school. Lou loved cars, football, good southern cooking and his...

Jessie Roundtree, born in Ruston, LA on March 10th, 1956, went home on February 12th, 2021. He was called Uncle Fester by his nieces and nephews. He was 64 years old. He worked at Ethan Allen Grand Gallery for 8 years and loved to build his own stuff. His kindness and generosity were memorable and noteworthy. He is survived by...

Adolph Carroll Richard, 75, a native of Church Point and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 12, 2021.He was preceded in death by: his parents Alphin and Ethia Savoie Richard; his daughter Kelley Louise Richard, and brother Willard Richard.He is survived by: his wife Julie Lavergne Richard; his granddaughters – Kirsten Elise Mutrie and Harlee Marie Richard; his...

Christel Hasselkus, born in Berlin, Germany, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Christel was a loving and kind person who loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed photography, boat and motorcycle rides, as well as driving her Convertible.  Christel is survived by her companion, Henry Lindenau; daughters, Pia Hasselkus and Andrea Le...

“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”It is with great sadness and sorrow that our family announces the passing of Madelaine Whitesell. She was born on January 19, 1994. She passed away at home on...

Debbie Passman, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home with her family beside her.Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3:30pm at Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, 13375 Galloway Garden Lane, Walker with Pastor Joey Myers officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 2:30pm until...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Alford “Coonie” Caillet will be held at 11:00 am on Monday February 22, 2021 at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Officiating the services will be Fr. Jerry Martin. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Serenity Oaks Memorial Park.  Coonie was born on July 20, 1943 in White Castle.  He...

On February 6, 2021 at 5pm, Ashley Pomares Forbes, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, gained her wings at the young age of 46. She was born to Johnny and Josie Pomares and was raised in Baton Rouge. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and worked as an aesthetician for over a decade. She leaves...

Yvonne Marie Brown Howington joined her family in Heaven on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of 70.  She was a native of Louisiana but enjoyed living in several states before passing away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Marie is survived by her children; Paul (&wife Laurie) and Karen Stover (&husband Christopher); 3 grandchildren: Billy (&wife Katie Lee) and Mia Howington...

Graveside services will be held for Terry Wilton Brian, 66, on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 2:00pm at Redwood Cemetery, Hwy 412 in Slaughter, LA. He went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2021 at 8:30am at Ochsner Hospital, Baton Rouge. A resident of Denham Springs and a native of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Broadmoor High...

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Terrance Bernard “Terry” Rabalais, Sr. passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 83. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Mavis Watts Rabalais; three children, Terrance B. “Toby” Rabalais, Jr....

Matthew Adams Hebert passed away peacefully at the age of 52 on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA after a brief battle with cancer. Matthew was born on February 24,1968 in White Castle, LA, and was a resident of Slaughter, LA for many years. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Nancy Oufnac...

Carlos Joel Questelles, age 64, passed away on February 3, 2021 at his residence with his family at his residence. He was a farmer and worked in the agriculture industry. A native of Saint Vincent and Grenadia. He enjoyed reading the National Geographic Magazines as well as fishing and playing cricket.He is survived by his wife, Diane Questelles; daughters, Carla...

Luther William Felps, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home. Although he was very sick, he was continually watching over his wife of 58 years.Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs from 10:00 am until time of funeral service. Funeral...

Wyatt L. Sibley passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home in Walker at the age of 20.Visitation will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at Victory Baptist Church, Hwy. 449, Walker from 10:00 AM until religious services at 1:00 PM conducted by Rev. Jeremy Ferachi. Burial will follow at Sibley Cemetery, Walker.He is survived by his father, John...

Alayna Skye Duncan, 24, resident of St. Amant LA, went home to be with our Heavenly Father and her son Jayson on Saturday, February 06, 2021. Alayna was a 2014 graduate of St. Amant High School and was a member of the flag team. She was employed as a manager at Casa Maria in Gonzales.Alayna was one of the most...

Bobbye Wood Chick was born on October 21, 1933 in the state of Arkansas and passed from this life on Thursday February 4, 2021 at Our Lady of the lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge at the age of 87 years.Bobbye was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Her greatest passion was loving and caring for...