OBITUARIES

A ceremony celebrating the life of Elaine L. Nickens will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Galvez Pentecostal Church.  Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery. Elaine was born on July 25, 1937 to Adam and Dena Bercegeay Lavigne, and departed from this life at her...

Marie A Lee, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was born in Leonville, LA to Clement Artigue and Angel Creduer. She was a member of the Jehovaha’s Witness, enjoyed camping and travel. She liked shinny things, jewelry, guest and family activities. Her family was very important as well...

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. She was 73 and a resident of Whitehall, La. Her loving, nurturing ways lead her to become a caregiver to many – always putting others before herself. She had a fun-loving, spunky personality with a laugh and smile that always...

The family of Terri Alain Hardy Witmer would like to announce her arrival into the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2021.  She was a loving wife of 44 years to Ernie; momma to Jamie (Rhonda) and Eric (Lindsay); dear Maw Maw to Makenna, Campton, Kate, Cohen, Grant, and Landon; beloved sister to Debbie, Todd, Wade, Wyatt, Ellen, and Dallas...

Angelique Christine Becker was born on April 14, 1969, in New Orleans and passed from this life on June 15, 2021, at her residence at the age of 52 years.She was a resident of Geismar, she worked as an LPN, enjoyed having conversation, visiting, and spending time with her family. She had a heart of compassion especially for her patients. ...

Deanna S. Grantham, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the age of 70.  Deanna earned her bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University of Shreveport and followed her calling to be a social worker for special needs children.  Deanna is survived by her husband, James Lester Grantham; daughter, Jasmine Ariel McCarty; sisters, Eileen...

Wallace Joseph Primes, Sr passed away on June 14, 2021, at the age of 78.  He was a native of Prairieville, Louisiana. Wallace had a great passion for hunting, fishing, and old-school country music.  He loved to make people smile.  It was always his mission to be a bright spot in someone’s day.  He never met a stranger.  He spent...

Marilyn Loi Wheeless Phillips of Lafayette, Louisiana died from heart failure June 3, 2021, at a nursing home in Baton Rouge.  She was 88 years old.Marilyn was born to Owen and Judy Wheeless on January 16, 1933 in Houston, Texas.  The family moved with Owen’s job assignments, living in El Paso, Sweetwater, and Midland, Texas. Marilyn graduated from Midland High...

Dale Joseph Schexnayder, age 72, was born on November 13, 1948. He was a resident of Sorrento, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospice, The Carpenter House surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brady Schexnayder; and their children, Blair (Shea) Schexnayder, Dana (Phillip) Mitchell, Dawn (Jeremy) Keller; grandchildren,...

Wayne Conley Guidry passed away, surrounded by family, on June 21, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Wayne was born on March 10, 1944 and grew up in Grand Isle, Louisiana. He graduated Tulane Law School. He met his wife of 49 years, Marsha “Pepper” Guidry and was married 6 weeks later in 1972.He was...

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live John 11:25 Doris Mullins Johnson of Bremond, Texas passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021 at the age of 78 years old. She was born to James R. and Pearlie Mullins on March 20, 1943. She...

David Allen Long, 66, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021. A native of Baton Rouge, LA, he was a beloved “Gramps”, father, son, brother, and friend. He is the son of William “Buck” and Billie Long. He spent his career working as a Steel Detailer for Four Star, Inc. While he spent most of his life in Baton Rouge,...

Retired from St. Amant Primary Cafeteria, she died at10:00 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2021 at her residence in Acy. She was 87, born July 12, 1933, in Acy. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, as well as a homemaker. Effie was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the...

A dearly loved father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1956 and was 64 years of age. He was a resident of Livonia, La and was employed by Reliable Production Services.  He served in the Louisiana National Guard, was an avid hunter and enjoyed...

Brenda Kay Whittenberg, 64, of Baton Rouge, La., passed away peacefully after an extended illness, on June 16, 2021. She was born on July 31, 1956 to Billy Gene and Carrie Ann Whittenberg of Aldrich Missouri. Brenda is survived by sisters Karon June Buras of Picayune, Ms. And Kathleen Ann Melilli of Lake Charles, La. Brenda had retired after working...

Dana Lynn Sharp was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14th, 2021 at the age of 50. Visitation will begin on Thursday, June 17th from 6 PM – 8 PM at Bethel Tabernacle 11801 LA Hwy 449 in Greensburg, LA. Visitation will continue the following morning, Friday, June 18th at 9 AM at First Pentecostal Church,...

Walter Trowbridge Weller, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 93. Born in Wakefield, LA on Sept. 29, 1927, the elder son of Walter and Mildred Weller. Walter served in the US Navy in WWII, after which he graduated from LSU with a BS in Electrical Engineering. A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from...

Terry Lee Henry, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of St Amant, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 69.  Terry was a kind and generous person, who always was willing to help his family and friends.  He was a retired truck driver which was his career for most of his life. Terry is survived...

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Courtney Leigh Shields, age 32, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021. She was a native of Weirton, WVA and has lived in Livingston Parish for the past 13 years.. Courtney was a waitress and enjoyed living life, sharing good times with her five...

Debra Funk Cutrer of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away on June 12, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. No formal services will be held. Deb was born in DeRidder, Louisiana on October 19, 1962. She graduated from DeRidder High School. She was both social and introverted; loved a good party but also enjoyed staying home, which she and Mike made into...