OBITUARIES

Ivy L. Peak passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home in Walker at the age of 87. He was a native and lifelong resident of Walker and was retired from Kaiser Aluminum as a plant operator and worked as a carpenter.Visitation will be held at Walker Baptist Church on Saturday, September 19, 2020from 9:00 AM until religious services...

Lacy “Choonie” Guillot, 37 departed from her earthly life to her happily ever after on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge.  She was born on September 1, 1983 in Thibodaux, LA. She was a native of Pierre Part and resident of Klotzville, LA.She was a cosmetologist that was known for her unique, outgoing and funny personality. ...

Paul “Droop” Babin was born on October 1, 1952 and passed away, surrounded by family, on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 6:20 pm; at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge at the age of 67 years. A service honoring Droop’s life will be held at The Church International in St. Amant at 11:00am on Thursday, September...

A graveside ceremony for Jimmy Garcia was held on Friday September 11, 2020 at St Amant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Smith Officiating.Jimmy was born on May 7, 1971 and passed from this life on Monday September 7, 2020 in Chauvin, Louisiana at the age of 49 years.He was a resident of Baton Rouge and worked as a maintenance...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Services for Lawrence Litt, age 66, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Church Funeral Services, 9422 Florida Blvd, Walker, LA with Apostle Donald Moore officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Lawrence was the...

Kenneth Frederick Rhodes, Jr. passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 58. He was a resident of Denham Springs.Visitation will be held at Bethany Church, Denham Springs Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1:00 PM until religious services at 3:00 PM conducted by Pastor Cameron Wiggins. Burial will follow at Sibley...

John T. McDowell “Johnny”, 62 of Prairieville departed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Baton Rouge General surrounded by his family.  He was born December 30, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA: he was a resident of Prairieville: He was a lifelong salesman that was known for his quick wit, dashing smile, humor and kindness to strangers.  Johnny...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mansel “Pete” Sebastian will be held at 11am Tuesday at St Mark Catholic Church, a wake begins at 9:30am with Fr. Rubin Reynold officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Baton Rouge. Mr. Sebastian was born on December 16, 1930 and passed from this life on Tuesday...

Glynn Draughter, Jr. From a brokenhearted boy to a bighearted man, Glynn defied the odds from the moment he arrived in this world. A gentle giant, a humble bear; you knew were loved when you were loved by him. Glynn loved being a Diesel Mechanic, food, and his family.Glynn was preceded in death by: his mother Hazel A. Draughter; and...

Dale E. Carman was born on March 11, 1966 in Pekin, Il and passed from this life on Friday September 4, 2020 at Clarity Hospice at The Crossing.He was a resident of Meadville, MS and retired from Union Pacific Railroad, he was a member of American Cowboys, various Riding Clubs, Norco Spillway Riders and Crosby Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting...

Eugene “Gene” Sheets entered eternal rest on September 4, 2020 at the age of 76. Gene is survived by his spouse, Faye Sheets, two children Amy Sheets (Duane Ocmand) Travis Sheets (Jessica), three grandchildren: Raegan Achee (Kayla), Carlie Sheets and Taylor Sheets. Also survived by 4 Sisters: Barbara Michel, Ramona & Blake DeBate, Gladys & Beau McManus, Charlotte & Dale...

Early Friday morning, August 21st, Mary Bezbak De Santis, beloved wife and mother of three, peacefully passed away in her sleep. Mary was born on June 2nd, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, attended St. Catherine of Siena, Dominican, and then received her Registered Nurse License after successfully completing the Touro Infirmary School of Nursing/UNO diploma program in 1977.  On October...

John Kevin KeyJuly 13, 1958 – August 7, 2020John was such a great and caring person. He took care of our Mother. Now God is caring for him. I really miss you my brother.Love, Joseph.John you were a person that would help anybody. That’s how we were brought up. But now you are in heaven at peace! John, I miss...

Jerry Wendell Courtney, beloved husband, father and grandfather was taken to heaven August 21, 2020. He would have been 82 October 20, 2020. He overcame COVID-19 through the great and mighty strength he had and much prayer, but was left with complications that ultimately caused aspiration. He never gave up. Having been a professional boxer before his administrative career, he...

Alyne Richardson Fletcher, 86, a native of Independence, LA and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on August 28, 2020 in Prairieville, LA.She was preceded in death by: her husband – Homer Lee Fletcher; her daughter – Sherry Fletcher; three brothers; one sister; and her parents.She is survived by: her daughter – Cheryl Fletcher Standridge; two sons –...

Funeral services for Murphy Martinez, 91, will be held 11 am Friday, September 4, 2020  at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Darrow, LA with burial to follow in Hope Haven Garden of Memory in Gonzales. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services & Crematory

Emily Carol Martin, age 57,  passed away at home on Saturday, Aug. 29th of natural causes. She was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She retired from Wal-Mart and was currently employed with Eatel. She was preceded in death by her father, John Charles Martin, a brother, John Terrence Martin, and both paternal and...

Evelyn Ann George of Baton Rouge, LA born February 12, 1982. Departed August 22, 2020. One of God’s most forgiving and loving souls has been returned to Him. Evelyn loved completely, wholly and hard. She loved to travel and to scrapbook.Evelyn was preceded in death by her Father, Patrick Henry George. Evelyn leaves behind: her mother, Carmen M. Webb George;...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Randall Scott Gill will be held on Friday September 4, 2020 at 2 pm at Central Baptist Church, 14200 LA Highway 44, Gonzales.Randall was born on July 16, 1968 in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on Monday August 31, 2020 at his residence.He was a resident of Sorrento and worked as a...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Buddy King “Lonnie Eugene McDaniel” will be held at Graceworks Church, 16131 LA Highway 44 Prairieville at 6:30 pm on Wednesday September 2, 2020; officiating by Pastor Bill Pruitt.Gene McDaniel was born on October 5, 1940 in Elizabeth, LA and passed from this life on Friday August 21, 2020 at the age of 79...