OBITUARIES

Michael Richard Reddicks was born on December 17, 1948 and departed from this life on October 24, 2020 at his home in Sunshine, LA.He served with the United States Air Force for almost 8 years.He is preceded in death by his wife Tina; parents Richard and Marjorie Reddicks.Survivors include his children Michael Jay (Kim); Brandon (Sabrina)Brittany Coody (Jared); siblings Alan,...

Corey Edmond “My Curry” GrimesCorey Grimes, 46, was born July 31, 1974 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He began his early education at Paul B. Haban Elementary and then All Saints School, where he served as an altar boy for several years. He then went on to Archbishop Shaw High School and O Perry Walker High School, and...

Vernon Henry “Rex” Decossas, Jr., 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Crossing at Clarity Hospice. He was born on October 7, 1939 on his grandmother’s couch. He was the oldest of 10 children.Upon graduation from Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans, he volunteered...

Joyce Mae Hood was born on August 14, 1936 in Ascension Parish and departed from this life on October 24, 2020 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet Campus at the age of 84 years.She was a homemaker and a resident of the Galvez area; she enjoyed playing bingo, traveling and especially time spent with her family. She was a...

Ernest Ray Alford, II, a native of Zachary, LA he passed away October 21, 2020 at the age of 54. Arrangements are pending at Church Funeral Services. (225) 644-9683In lieu of flowers, the family of Ernest Alford’s asks that you consider a donation to defray the cost of funeral expenses. Contributions of any amount are appreciated. Please continue keeping Ernest...

Patricia (Pat) Godfrey passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020, surrounded by her family.  She was 81 years old.  Pat was born on September 12, 1939 in Baton Rouge, LA to her parents James Robert Godfrey and Nell Brabham Godfrey.  She attended Newcomb College, Louisiana State University, and Tulane University graduating with a Masters of Social Work.  Pat lived in...

Elton Louis Lebeau Jr was born on March 6, 1958 in Gonzales and passed from this life on Monday October 19, 2020 at Our Lady of the Regional Medical Center at the age of 62 years.He was a resident of Gonzales, and retired Superintendent with Ormet Corporation.Elton lived each day with a smile and a joke. He kept everyone laughing...

“Coach” Lowe Irvine a native of San Antonio, TX and resident of Baton Rouge passed away on October 6, 2020 at the age of 81. He was a teacher and football coach most of his career. He taught and coached at Irving High, John Ehret, East St. John Catholic High among other schools and Athletic Director at Jefferson Parish School...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of JoAnn Basile will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Whitehall; wake begins at 10:30 am (masks required). Interment at Whitehall Community Cemetery.JoAnn was born on January 5, 1948 and departed from this life on Sunday October 18, 2020 at Richard Murphy Hospice...

David Earl Starkey passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home in Pumpkin Center at the age of 69. He was retired from Carpenter’s Local #1846 out of New Orleans. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Oak Meadows Cemetery, 42184 Oscar Starkey Lane, Hammond, LA 70403 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Burial will follow in...

It pains me to say this but, apparently, I have passed away.  Not part of the big plan but, once again, I did not get my way. To my daughter and anyone else that I warned about coming back to haunt them, now is a good time to start sleeping with one eye open.  The good news is, I no...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Larry B. James are currently pending.Larry was born on August 23, 1941 in Fannin County, Texas and passed from this life on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at his home.He was E4 Petty Officer Third Class with the U S Coast Guard. He loved chocolate, fishing, and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of James Wavell Braud will be held at 12 noon Saturday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 8 am until 11:30 am at Knights of Columbus Hall, 43472 Black Bayou Road, Gonzales.  Wavell was born on January 12, 1942 in St. Amant and passed from...

Clyde Rachal, age 83, of Baton Rouge, LA, died September 14, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. He was retired from The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge. He was an avid gardener who had a natural ability to grow most anything espe- cially fruit and pecan trees. He had a soft spot for...

Stephen Lynn Curling, age 53 went to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 11th, 2020 at his home in River Ridge. Stephen was a native to New Orleans, and loving father to his two furry children, Josephine and Napoleon. He is survived by sister Debbie Olsen, and brothers Joseph W. and Timothy T. Curling. He is preceded in death...

Robert Quentin Lacy passed away at his home on October 4, 2020. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 23, 1955, but lived most of his life in Baton Rouge. Rob was a 1973 graduate of The Louisiana School for the Deaf and received a scholarship and attended the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute...

Michael Shelton McKenzie, age 68 passed away peacefully with his sister by his side on Wednesday pm, October 7, 2020 while under Hospice care. There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  God is able to restore even the most worn-out parts of me.Preceded in death by parents, Gordon Shelton McKenzie...

Curtis Cody McMorris, a native of Walker, Louisiana, was born August 25, 1985 and passed away Friday, October 2, 2020, after an ongoing battle with addiction. Many knew Cody only through the lens of the addictions he fought so hard to overcome. That wasn’t the real Cody though. Those who were fortunate enough to truly know Cody would describe him...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life Carl A. Boudreaux will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 1 pm on Tuesday October 13, 2020, visitation will begin at 11 am until time of the Mass: interment will follow at the church cemetery.Carl was born in White Castle on October 30, 1952 and passed from this...

Mary Ellen Stadler May was born to Nicholas and Ruth Stadler on December 1, 1935 and passed on to her well-earned reward on October 5, 2020. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, our Dad, Bob (pop), our brother Allen and her three brothers, or Uncle Carl, Uncle Johnny, and Uncle Cecil. She is survived by son Joel, his...