OBITUARIES

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31. Born January 6th, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A loving husband, father and paw-paw. Went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8th,...

Cynthia “Cis” Lavigne entered God’s Kingdom on Thursday Jan 7, 2021.  Cis loved everyone, everyone loved Cis. When she entered a room, the room came to life.  Born Aug.10 1949, in Refugio, Texas. She moved to Gonzales, LA in the 9th grade where she met the love of her life, Samuel James Lavigne. Cis and Sam were in the first...

Jerry Wiley Cannon, 84, of Gonzales went to be with His Lord and Savior on January 7th, 2021.Jerry was born on March 5th, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Joseph and Bertha Cannon. He was a 1953 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and attended Louisiana State University. On December 1st, 1956 he married the love of his life, Jean...

Leander Joseph “Butch” Humphrey, Jr. was born on February 12, 1939 a long time resident of Sorrento, LA, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his loving family at his home in Sorrento.  He was a graduate of St. Amant High School and a retired Local 37 Boilermaker.  He was a United...

Alvin Thomas (Tommy) Richardson, 74, of Sorrento, LA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Tommy was born on February 22, 1946, in Lutcher, LA, the son of Royce and Daisy Richardson. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, son, Adam Thomas Richardson and brother, Royce Anthony Richardson. Tommy grew up in Sorrento and graduated from Gonzales High...

Dannon Kyle Nettles, 48, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on January 4, 2021. He worked at Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge and loved his Episcopal family. He is survived by two daughters, Catherine and Caroline Nettles, his parents, Dwain and Gail Nettles of Baton Rouge, his sister Angel Nettles Decker (husband, Kevin and children, Gage, Grant and Alexandra)...

Jimmy Ray Smiley, Sr, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 9, 2021 with his family at his side. He was a native of Lake, LA and worked as a Stevedoring Foreman in the Maritime Transport Industry.Memorial Service will be limited to the immediate family due to the COVID-19 restrictions.He is survived by his children,...

​A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Catherine Templet will be held at 11 am Friday January 15, 2021 at St Mark Catholic Church.Mrs. Templet was born on January 31, 1929 in Gonzales, Louisiana and passed from this life on Sunday January 10, 2021 in Baton Rouge at the age of 92 years. She was a member of...

Derek James Quinn entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2021. Derek was born on April 28, 1992 in New Orleans, LA. Derek was a life long resident of Chalmette, LA. He graduated High School in 2010. He moved to Pensacola, Fl. in 2015.He is survived by his children, Nova Lyra Quinn and Atlys Athena Quinn, and his parents David...

A graveside service celebrating the life of Kenneth Ray James Templet will be held at 11 am on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Garden of Memory Hope Haven Cemetery Gonzales, officiated by Fr. Joe of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.Mr. Templet was born on December 15, 1957 in Gonzales and passed from this life on Wednesday January...

Kenneth Ray Leggion, Jr., 39, a native of Galves and resident of Denham Springs passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a difficult battle with COVID 19. He was a thrill seeker who loved hunting, music, and spending time with his friends and family. He loved life and always had a smile on his face.He was preceded in death...

David Gilmore embraced a new life in heaven on Sunday, January 3. 2021.David, affectionately known as “Blue”, was born on July 14, 1944 in Weyanoke, Louisiana, to the union of Mattie Pate Gilmore and William Jessie Gilmore.  He accepted Christ at a young age and rededicated his life to the Lord as an adult.  He retired from Ohmstede Field Services...

On Monday, January 4, 2021, Larry William Tarver joined our Holy Father at the age of 78. Larry was born on November 26, 1942 to Hazel and Decatur Tarver. He lived in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Assumption Parishes throughout his life, where he and his wife Laura Mae Tarver raised five daughters. He was a proud US Army veteran...

Percy Richard Guitreau Jr., was born on November 3, 1958 in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on Monday January 4, 2021 at the age of 62 years.Richard was a resident of Livingston, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing. He was an avid fan of football especially LSU and New Orleans Saints, and NASCAR.He is preceded in death by his...

One Last Goodbye service will be held for Homer “David” Thompson, age 77, will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Church Funeral Services, 9422 Florida Blvd, Ste D-1, Walker, LA from 4:00pm until 6:00pm.David went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2021 at 1:15am at his residence in Pine Grove with family at his side.Proceeded...

Nalty Lynwood Blackwell Sr., “Pawpaw” “Shorty”, of Baker, LA, entered heaven peacefully on January 3, 2021 at 90 years old. It wasn’t long before that he was still riding his bike to the mailbox, weed eating, and enjoying playing video games. He loved being outside and watching nature as well as tending to the yard. Because he became widowed when...

Crystal “Christy” Dell Crousillac, a loving mom, daughter, sister and friend was born January 6, 1982 and passed away January 1, 2021 at the age of 38 after battling breast cancer for 10 months.She was a graduate of Belaire High School and worked as a payroll administrator for Worley Parsons at Dow Chemical. A very hardworking, free spirited woman, she...

Randy Wayne Kendrick, 71, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on December 30, 2020. He was a graduate of Baker High School and LSU. He went on to serve in the United States Army, and worked as an accountant for Guaranty Media.He is survived by: his wife Deborah Webb Kendrick; his daughter Bonnie...

Sunrise: 2/3/1960 – Sunset: 12/24/2020Kenneth Wayne Hull, 60, of Baton Rouge, passed away in Brownsville TX on December 24th, 2020 unexpectedly from a heart attack. Kenneth is proceeded in death by his parents James Rankin Hull & Catherine Pendarvis. He is survived by his Children Amy Hull (Tim) and Jeremy Hull (Allyson). Grandchildren: Gage Hull, Alaina Falcon, Kaleb Hull, Carter...

Jane Gordon McCauley Oliver, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on December 26, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.She is survived by: her husband William J. “Bill” Oliver, III; her sons – Will Oliver and Parish Oliver; her grandson Liam Thomas Oliver; sisters – Claudette LeBoeuf and Lana Kiker (Jim); and sister-in-law Lindsay Oliver...