OBITUARIES

A ceremony celebrating the life of Francis A. Vicknair will be held at 10 am on Thursday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church St Amant, visitation will begin at 9 am.Mrs. Vicknair was born on September 7, 1953, in New Orleans and passed from this life on August 8, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional...

Otis Wayne “Cowboy” Kelley was joyfully welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  Wayne was born September 14, 1945 in LaPanto, Arkansas.  He had a joy that was unmistakable!  Always wearing a smile, Wayne never met a stranger and always made others feel loved! In December of 1966 Wayne married the love of his life, Willie...

Betty Epting Gullett, 85, passed away in her home on August 10, 2021. A native of MS, she lived in Sorrento, LA for the past 46 years. Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years, Rev. Eugene Gullett; daughter Norma Thurston and husband Dale; son Gregory Gullett and wife Denise; daughter Lisa Volentine and husband Kerry; grandchildren Michelle Thurston...

At the age of 74 he passed Away on August 6th 2021. Jimmy was born and raised in the Herbert Springs Community of Collinsville, MS. He was dearly loved by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his Parents Samuel and Christine Anthony Talbert. His loving grandson, Tyler A. Talbert. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Ruby;...

A native of Baton Rouge and lifelong resident of St. Amant (Gonzales), Audron was born July 22, 1976, and passed away on August 5, 2021, at the age of 45. He was a 1994 graduate of St. Amant High School where he played offensive lineman for the Gator Football Team. Audron traveled extensively throughout the United States as a proud...

Graveside services for Anne Marie Sullivan will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00am at Lard Cemetery, Holden, LA with Pastor Berkley Boyd as officiant.Anne went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was a native of Holden, LA. She worked for Tim and Julie Hill as a receptionist at Sound Hill...

Patricia (Pat) Boudin went home to meet our Lord on August 4, 2021. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was born February 17, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois. She moved with her mother as a young child to Bay St. Louis, Ms. In her late 20’s she moved to Gonzales, La. In her mid 30’s she moved to Prairieville,...

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Katherine M. James, a native of Seminole, TX and resident of St. Amant passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 66.  Katherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who loved to spend time with her family and friends. She especially enjoyed time with her grandchildren and...

Jackie Kay Higgins Jones was born on September 4, 1956 in Clinton, Louisiana and passed from this life on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 64 years. She was a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Jackie had recently retired from the construction industry and enjoyed spending most of her new-found time spoiling her grandson, Jaxon. She also enjoyed...

Chad David Anderson a resident of Gonzales , LA passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the age of 46.  He is survived by his son, Chance D. Anderson and mother, Sheila G. Anderson.  Chad is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Anderson; grandparents, Lauree and C.N. Gautreau and Leona and Ehlert Anderson; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  ...

Robert Clay “Uncle” Dipuma, born in New Orleans and resident of Prairieville passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the age 56.  Robert had a deep enjoyment for drawing and painting, music, and gardening.  Robert is survived by sisters, Dottie Dipuma Wall (Billy) and Patricia Dipuma Dees; brother, David Louis Dipuma; nieces, Robin Dedden, Rachel Pallais, nephews Tyler” T-Bone”...

Graveside Services for Stephen Shane Mora, age 50, will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 2:00pm at The New Church Cemetery, 29050 George White Road, Holden with Pastor Brad Bennett officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until time of service. He worked for Ross Downing Cadillac for ten years, worked with his church at The Daily Bread...

A memorial service for W.C. “Bill” Nolan will be held on Saturday, August 7th at the First United Methodist Church in Gonzales (224 West Constitution Street).  The family will receive visitors from 2:00pm until the service at 3:00pm.Bill departed this life on Tuesday, July 27th at the age of 81.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was...

A memorial ceremony celebrating the life of Christine Elizabeth Gautreau Kennedy are currently pending.Tickin was born on June 13, 1954, in New Orleans and passed from this life on July 29, 2021, at Ochsner University Medical Center Lafayette. She was a past resident of Denham Springs, and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed roses, spending time...

Dianne Gafford, 78, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was a kind and generous woman who had a strong faith in God, was devoted to her family and friends, and was always willing to help others. After retiring from state government, she and her wonderful husband of 21 years, Robert Davis Gafford,...

Janet Audrey Guidroz Chedville, a native of Marrero and resident of St. Amant, passed away peacefully at the age of 92.  Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who loved spending time and making memories with her family and friends.  She was a devout Catholic and lived her life faithfully serving the Lord.  Janet was an avid...

Ernest I. “Buddy” Gossom, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24th in his home in Sunshine, Louisiana. Buddy was in his 70th year of marriage to his loving and caring wife, Maxine, who cared for him to his last day. He was born in New Orleans and lived most of his life there and in Metairie until he...

On Monday July 26th, 2021 Randy Wayne Watenpuhl was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 60 years old. He was born in Madison, Wisconson and resided in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife Claudia McLean Watenpuhl, sons Randall Watenpuhl, Joshua Lyons and Jordan Lyons, daughter Jenny Watenpuhl, Granddaughter Solena Lyons, brothers Robert...

Emil Lewis Bocz, “Lou,” passed on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 76 years old. A resident of Denham Springs in Livingston Parish, Lou was born in Akron, Ohio on March 27, 1945 to Emil Bocz and Frances Ferrara Bocz. The oldest of three sons, Lou enjoyed summers spent as a creative, artistic child often with his...