OBITUARIES

Rebecca “Becky” Marie (Neck) Mixon Parr, 82, passed away from cancer on June 6, 2021 surrounded by family. Born on May 7, 1939 in Marksville to the late Louis Sr. and Rena (Duet) Neck, Becky grew up in Baton Rouge and later moved to Gonzales, LA where she lived for over 40 years. She worked many years at local plants...

David Glen Roddy, Sr. of Joplin, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the age of 69. After battling terminal illness and several months of declining health, David died peacefully at home in Satsuma, Louisiana with his family by his side. He was a much-loved grandfather, daddy, brother, co-worker and friend that will be greatly missed. David was...

Thomas Paul Webre, loving husband and brother, died on the 8th of May, 2021. Tom was born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on December 25, 1948. He attended Breaux Bridge High School and graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. Tom served in the US Navy, including a tour aboard the USS Enterprise, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War....

Gregg Henry Horne, Jr., 38, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in New Orleans on March 14, 1983. He resided in Walker, LA for the last 20 years. Everyone who knew him loved his laugh and playful nature. He had the biggest heart and loved his family. Gregg was preceded in death by his...

Dana Elizabeth Guedry “Hurd”  A resident of Gonzales La. She passed away at her home on May 31, 2021. She was 58 years old. She was a kind, loving caring and a mother figure to most. She had a wonderful personality. Very outspoken and outgoing person. That was loved by many. She befriended anyone she met. She was preceded by...

Lyle (Lucky) Joseph Decoteau, a native of Galvez, LA, passed away on May 31, 2021, at the age of 61, after a battle with cancer. He was a self-employed contractor for over 40 years and an avid team roper. He was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, son, brother, uncle and friend. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife...

Donald “Glenn” Rheams, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Zachary, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 64.  Glenn was a kind and generous person, who always was willing to help his family and friends.  He was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed the outdoors.  Glenn retired from Superior Steele after over 40 years...

Dora Mae Dupuy Trabeau passed away on May 28, 2021 at the age of 86. Born on November 10, 1934 to Edna and Blanchard Dupuy in Whitehall, Louisiana, Dora had 3 siblings – Tom (Joetta) Dupuy, Isabell (Butz) Dupuy, and twin sister Della (Steve) Babin. A graduate of Maurepas High School, she married Paul Trabeau on April 17, 1954 and...

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (Psalm,:40,1). Ruth Braud passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021at the age of 84 surrounded by loved ones. A native and resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Ruth was dedicated to Ascension Parish for many years as an Elections Commissioner and later served as Commissioner in Charge...

Memorial Services for Winton Earl (Pudd) Turner, 85, will be held on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 3:00pm at Zoar Baptist Church with Rev. Glen Miers as officiant and family relative Wayne Miller. Visitation will be held at the church from 1:00pm until the time of memorial services. Winton was a graduate of Istrouma High School, graduated with a Masters...

Jody Ray Jenkins, born on November 29, 1972, was called to his Heavely Home by his Lord Jesus Christ on the 11th day of May, 2021 at 4:32 am.He is survived by his spouse, Tammy. His heirs are, two daughters, Carolann Jenkins Sholmire (Cody), and Raelynn Jenkins, four grandchildren Braidyn, Kayla, and Stella Sholmire, and Mya Carter. He also leaves...

Emily Abbyteen Hoyt was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born to Calvin and Bernice Onellion on October 26, 1925 in Franklin, LA. She gained her wings on May 26, 2021 at the age of 95, surrounded by her family in Hammond, LA. Abbyteen loved spending time in the kitchen, cooking her gumbo, fried fish or...

On the glorious morning of May 24, the sun rose with a new angel looking down on us. An inspiration and mentor to so many people, the rock and foundation of our family, and the most beautiful soul ever placed on this Earth went to receive her final resting place cuddled in the arms of Jesus.Tiffany Wheat Dyason was special...

Jill Frances Erwin Threeton passed away on Saturday May 22, 2021 at the age of 71 years. Jill was born in Independence, LA. She spent the better part of her life making memories with her late husband Herman “Blue” Threeton Sr. and their family in Springfield, LA. For many years you would find her traveling the country with Blue on...

Teresa Valencia Greenway, a retired lawyer from the State of Louisiana Attorney General’s Office and resident of Baton Rouge, died on Wednesday, May 19th. Terry was born in El Paso, Texas in 1940 and moved to Los Angeles, California as a pre-teen. She graduated from Belmont High School and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Nursing from California State...

The service to celebrate Amy’s Life is set for June 5th @ 11am at Christ Healing Community, 404 W. Pine Street, Gonzales, LaOn Thursday May 6, 2021 in the late afternoon, Amber (Amy) Leigh Burns finished her journey on this earth and passed through that veil of tears. Met, no doubt, by her brother, mother, and father.  What a precious...

Roger Brandon Phillips (Bo) loved to fish with his kids.. loved his family and was a very hard working man.. sadly he leaves behind his wife Natasha Phillips and 5 children. Nakia Marie Phillips,  Arieana Lynn Phillips , Branden Ray Phillips, Brayden Michael Phillips and Jadalyn Sue Phillips.. One granddaughter Gwendolyn Berniece Holcomb.He was the son of the late Roger...

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;...