OBITUARIES

James (Jim) Bertrand Marchand, Sr., born on March 13, 1946 in St. Amant, Louisiana, departed this life on Saturday, May 22, 2021.  He was a 1964 graduate of St. Amant High School, and a 1968 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. Jim was a proud member of the 1964 St. Amant High basketball team, achieving State Runner-up. Jim enjoyed all things...

Melanie S. Goleman St Romain (Mel), a very caring and dedicated nursing assistant, mother, and loving grandmother, who was a longtime resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Friday, May 15th, 2021. She was a 63 year old, free spirited woman who never met a stranger, and had a soul that never aged. Her heart was as big as her...

Mary Jean McInnis Walker, age 64, passed in her sleep into the welcoming arms of her Savior on Friday May 14, 2021.  Mary was born in New Orleans on November 3, 1956 to Steve John and Edith Kirtland McInnis.  She graduated from St. Bernard High School in St. Bernard, Louisiana in 1973; studied at William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi;...

Robert E Covey died peacefully in his home on May 19, 2021. He was lovingly referred to as Bobby by family and friends.Bobby was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 25, 1947.  The first born of four siblings,  he was a hard worker,  and at the age of 14, lied to get a job as a Pepsi-Cola driver in order...

Jackie Liles was born on July 30, 1963 in Shreveport, Louisiana and peacefully passed away on May 13, 2021 at the age of 57 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge.She is survived by her beloved husband Dale Liles; her mother, Dianne Neely; loving sons, Dakota Liles, Dustin Liles and his wife Hartley; beautiful daughters, Savannah Liles, Bridget Kellum and Karla...

Brenda Kay Bishop Johnson entered into the kingdom of our Lord on April 28, 2021, at 7:49 A.M… Her heavenly family welcomed her with arms wide open. She passed away peacefully with her sons, Brian Paul Johnson, Daniel Keith Johnson, her sister-in-law Debra Mayo, and the rest of her family by her side. There is no more suffering, no more...

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mrs. Prudie Welda will be held at the First United Pentecostal Church of Livingston, 29586 South Frost Road, Livingston, LA 70754, on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 11:00am with Rev. Jay LeClercq as officiant and burial will follow in Gateway Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday May 23, 2021 at the...

Mark Anthony Melancon Sr. was born on April 9, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA. At 36 years young he was taken from this world far too soon. Mark Sr. tragically lost his life in the early hours of Friday, May 14, 2021.Mark Sr. is survived by his son, Mark Anthony Melancon Jr.; Mark Jr.’s mother, Tawni Lyles, parents, Tammy Longanecker...

Funeral Services for Verda Emma Smith Burge, 85, will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Cane Market Baptist Church, 35652 Cane Market Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70706 with Rev. Terry Booth as officiant with burial to follow at Amite Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 12:00pm until the...

“Our perfect little red head left his earthy body and entered into the kingdom of heaven with his family surrounding him.”A ceremony for Colt Bruce Wilson will be held Thursday May 20, 2021 at 2 pm at First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow at Bankston Cemetery Holden.Colt was born on February...

Johnnie Mac Smith died May 14, 2021 peacefully in his son’s home.  How to begin to describe a life in just a few lines.  I can hear him now saying, “Son, don’t pay them too much money to talk about me”.  Well Pop, this time I am not going to listen.  He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on May 24,...

Dwain Lamar Adams, 76, longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at The Carpenter House. Dwain was a native of Alexander City, Alabama, and veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a paratrooper before being honorably discharged in 1965. After working at Exxon’s Baton Rouge refinery for over 25 years, he retired as...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Huey William Smith will be held at 11 am Wednesday at St Patrick Catholic Church Baton Rouge.Mr. Smith was born on December 2, 1938 and passed from this life on May 9, 2021. He was a graduate of Bogalusa High School and LSU. He served with the U. S. Army, a member of St...

Patricia Ethel Burns Weathers of Livingston, Louisiana, age 71, passed away May 14, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital with family by her side.She was born January 1, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana.She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Wendi, and Barry LeBlanc. She leaves behind three grandsons and a great-granddaughter who loved and adored her; Jordan, Trenton,...

Cassandra “Candi” Jean Phillips passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the age of 42.  Candi was born on October 11, 1978 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Berryhill High School and got her Associates Degree from Tulsa Technology in Food Service Management. She was the assistant manager of Cedar Village Mobile Home Park in Haskell, Oklahoma and the...

Geraldine “Geri” Johnston Tanner passed away in peace at her home on Wednesday May 12, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 72 years old.Geri was born April 5, 1949 in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to the late G.W. Johnston and Eleanor Womack Johnston. She was the second of six children, preceded in death by her three brothers.In her late childhood Geri...

Graveside service for Rachel E. Mobley will be 10:30 am Monday at Saint Amant Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Chuck Smith officiating.Rachel was born on April 28, 1986 in Baton Rouge and Passed from this life on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at the age of 35 years.She was a resident of St Amant, served with the U S Army and...

Keith John Babin, 67, of Gonzales/Maurepas passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in his residence.Keith was born on May 26, 1953 in Gonzales, LA to the late Tyler Babin and Ruth Nell “Toni” Babin.  He was a 1972 graduate of East Ascension Academy.  Keith went on to be an electrician and was a proud member of IBEW 995 and...

Gina Reinhard, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 46.  Gina was a very loving and generous wife, mother and daughter, who loved spending time and making memories with her family and friends.  She enjoyed writing, cooking and photography.  She was very patriotic and loved her country.  Gina adored her...

Joel Andrew Harrell was born in Alexandria, LA on July 10, 1957 and passed from this life unexpectedly on Friday May 7, 2021 at the age of 63 years in Europa, MS.He was a graduate of LSU with a degree in Landscape Architecture and served with the U S Air Force as a Certified Cartographer. He was an avid fan...