OBITUARIES

Edna LaFaye ‘Meme” Sparks, born in Crossett, AR and resident of Zachary, LA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 91.  Meme loved her family and friends and deeply enjoyed spending time with them, especially her great grandchildren.  She retired after 25 years of service as secretary for the Mayor of the...

Thomas “Tommy” Solomon Johnson, currently of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2021.  Tommy loved doing all kinds of projects, he could fix just about anything in the home, cars, yard, and it was hard finding him sitting still. He loved doing Daddy-Dos for his kids (especially Karen) and his kids enjoyed finding things to...

Grant Tyler Griffin, 24, was called home to be with his Lord early Tuesday morning on July 13th, 2021. A native of Prairieville, and graduate of Dutchtown High School Class of 2015, Grant achieved licensure as an Arborist, and enjoyed spending his time engrossed in his movies, music, and reading. The world could have passed Grant by while he delved...

Barry Gregory, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, resident of New Orleans, died peacefully in Ascension Oaks Nursing Home in Gonzales June 22, 2021. He worked for Nabisco for many years.He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Foster Gregory, and nephew John David Nassar. He is survived by sister Sheridan Vera Nassar, ex brother- in- law Emile Nassar, brother...

Marie was born in Atmore, Alabama on July 16, 1953 and passed from this life on Thursday May 6, 2021 at ST Jospeh Hospice, The Carpenter House Baton Rouge at the age of 67 years.She was a resident of Gonzales, a homemaker, and a member of First Apostolic Church Gonzales. She enjoyed shopping, conversation, flowers, and eating boudin balls.She is...

A service honoring the life of Lonnie J. Morris will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held the following Monday, July 19, 2021, 11:00 am, at Louisiana National Cemetery.Lonnie was born in Rayville, LA, on January 29,...

Malcolm Griffin Lewis, born in Americus, GA to parents, Dan Lewis and Maggie Perdue, was a resident of Cordele, GA.  He passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 64.  Malcolm is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Reedy; 3 brothers and 1 sister.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Zalascek. ...

Adam Colin Moreland, age 38 of Prairieville, passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021.A loving son, father, brother and uncle, Adam leaves behind to cherish his memories with his mother, Shelia Moreland; his children, Dylan Townsend (22), Micah (17) and Gage (15) Moreland, loving sisters and brother; Ashley Barnes and husband Larry, Michelle Moreland and fiancé Mike Cage,...

Graveside service for Estelle D. Smiley will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday at LDS Cemetery, 16135 Milldale Road, Zachary.Estelle was born on October 23, 1923, in Pride, LA and passed from this life on Tuesday July 6, 2021, at Lane Regional Medical Center at the age of 97 years.She was a 1944 graduate of Pride High School, she...

Water “Joe” Williams, a native of Logansport, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 61.  Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending time and making memories with his family and friends.  Joe had a passion for riding motorcycles and was...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kathleen Marie Allen will be held on Friday at  , at St Mark Catholic Church Gonzales. Kathleen was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1961, and passed form this life on July 3, 2021, at the age of 59 years, at Gonzales Healthcare Center. Survivors include her siblings Percy Allen and Judy Diez...

Timothy Paul Erwin Sr., 56, of Bureau, Illinois passed away on 30 June 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.A celebration of life will be held, at a later date, in Illinois which will be his final resting place.Timothy “Tim” Erwin Sr. was born in Peru, Illinois to James and Shirley on 9 June 1965. He graduated from Montour High School in...

Justin Wade Brent lost his battle with addiction and was called home to our Lord July 1st 2021 at the age of 41.Justin (J.B.) was born December 11th, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA to Larry Wade Brent and Janell  Blackard Brent. He is survived by three siblings, Lucas Brent, Rebecca Potts (Brenton Potts), and Sarah Lieux (Landon Lieux), the love...

Misty Ann Richard, 53, of Gonzales, LA, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Misty was born on June 23, 1968, to Elson and Susan Richard in Mountain View, California. She graduated from St. Amant High School in 1986 and earned her Associate Degree in Science from Franciscan Missionaries of...

Curtis L. Davis passed away on July 1, 2021 at age 75 due to complications from a pulmonary embolism. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 7, 1945 and raised in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1963, attended LSU and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Curtis worked at Exxon for...

Being a child of the 80s, this guy really knew how to party! With his compassionate heart and funny (dry!) wit, Thomas made friends wherever he went. Being the only boy with three sisters (Rochelle “Shelley” Boudreaux, Sharon Rigsby, Amanda Ickes) he also had some serious style. He was very proud of his shoe collection and much more stylish than...

Donald Ray Van Osdell was born on January 17, 1940, in Baton Rouge and departed from this life on June 28, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Main Campus Baton Rouge, at the age of 81 years.Donnie was a resident of Sorrento, he was an avid sports fan especially LSU Tigers football and baseball, and enjoyed...

Robert “Bob” Rhodes peacefully passed away at his residence on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the age of 94.  He was a native of Mississippi and is predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.  He served in the Army and was honorably discharged from his service at the end of WWII. He was a master mechanic and owned...

Brandon Scott Comeaux, born In Jefferson parish and resident of Prairieville, passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 25.  Brandon was a movie buff who really enjoyed watching Disney movies. Brandon is survived by his loving parents, Laurie and Jeff Carter; siblings, Nick and Micayla Carter; niece, Olivia Carter; Aunts and Uncles, Steven...

Brenda Elliott Ford was born on October 5, 1942 in Denver, Co and passed away on June 25, 2021 in Baton Rouge, La. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Brenda was active in her church and enjoyed visiting, playing dominoes at the Senior Center and enjoyed crocheting. Graveside services will be held at Gateway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 29245...