OBITUARIES

She was born on June 30, 1951 and passed from this life on Monday November 16, 2020 at St. Elizabeth at the age of 69 years.Anna Marie Shelton enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family. She was known for being a great cook and a loving mother.She is preceded in death by her son John Wayne Lessard, her mother...

It is with great sadness that the family of Gloria Diaz Alfonso (Goyita) announces her passing on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, after a Covid-19 infection. She is survived by her husband Luis. Gloria will be lovingly remembered, by her sisters Isabel, Nahyr, and Sonia, and her brothers Guillermo and Fabio, nephews and nieces and her extended family in the U.S....

Gloria “Candy” Jean Grob was born on August 9, 1947 in Everett, WA and departed from our life December 9, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA.Candy was born and raised in Everett, WA. She came to Louisiana in 1970 and lived in Gonzales for almost 15 years but St. Amant was her home for the past 35 years.Her greatest joys in...

Marvan Eugene Darby, age 57, of 43334 HWY 621, St. Amant, LA  70737, passed away on December 4, 2020 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice House in Baton Rouge, La.Please join the family for A Celebration of Life on December 19, 2020, beginning with visitation at 1:00pm and a service to follow at 2:00pm, at The Church of St. Amant...

Isaiah 53:5” But he was wounded for our transgressions,  he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed.” Lauren left this earth surrounded by family into the arms of Jesus at 4:51 pm due to a tragic accident. Lauren is survived by 2 daughters Alexis Marie Levisee (9)...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Huey “Butch” McFerren will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 10:30 am at The Church International in St Amant, visitation will begin at 10 am. Mr. McFerren was born in Baton Rouge on August 13, 1949 and passed from this life, at his home, on November 26, 2020. He was a resident...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mamie White Millet will be held at 11 am on Saturday December 12, 2020 at The Church International St Amant; visitation will begin at 8 am. Entombment will be at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery.She was born on March 8, 1924 and passed from this life on Monday December 7, 2020 at Francois...

“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s” Romans 14:8Barbara Ann Young was born to Marshall and Velma Young Sr. on May 25, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Barbara Ann transitioned from her earthly to her heavenly home on Monday, November...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Debra Ann Plaisance will be 12 noon on Friday December 11, 2020 at Church of Latter Day Saints, 502 East LA Hwy 30 Gonzales; visitation will begin at 11am.Debra was born on September 4, 1964 in New Orleans and passed from this life on Monday December 7, 2020 at the age of 56 years.She...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4 7-8, NIVA ceremony...

Lesley Michael Morales, who could always make us laugh, went home to Jesus on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. We will greatly miss our talks with him, his contagious laugh, his creative ideas, his giving heart, his kindness, and his comforting words in times of need.  He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, and had a gift for carpentry like no one...

Michael “Mike” Hodgeson was born on March 7, 1950, to his loving parents Ishmael and Leonie Hodgeson in New Orleans, Louisiana. He moved to Ascension Parish with his parents as a young adult. After his parents’ passing, Mike was embraced by his late Uncle Gilbert Buratt and joined the Lambert family. He quickly became our favorite son, brother, cousin and...

Martin Michael “Marty” Parent Jr, the light of our lives, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 57. We long to hold him one last time, to see his smile one last time and specially to hear his laughter one last time. He was truly was our ray of...

Ruth Crutcher Sessions was born on October 4, 1932 in Natchez, MS, and departed from this life on November 26, 2020 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet Campus. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, and enjoyed duplicate bridge, traveling and writing.Ruth was a talented writer and was passionate about it. She frequently wrote about her childhood as well...

Carmen Marie Webb George, 72, the greatest warrior we have ever known, went on to her heavenly home to rest on Sunday, November 22, 2020.Carmen outlived her construction worker-strong and military-trained brothers. She celebrated every holiday. We got Valentine candy and cards in elementary school. Christmas was her favorite. Our house was so lit up you could see it from...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Gloria Dell Upchurch Parish on Friday, December 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church Central, 9676 Sullivan Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. She was born on August 28, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas, spent most of her life in Wichita Falls, Texas, her retirement years...

Julius “Carroll” Cotten, born November 21, 1940, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2020 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He is survived by son, Carroll “Kevin” Cotten and wife Wanda, daughters: Jolie Cotten LeBlanc and husband Brent, and Meghan Cotten Worthy.  Grandchildren: Jacob Cotten and wife Kasey, Victoria Friedlander and husband James, Brennan LeBlanc and...

Jose Arnulfo Ramos Hernandez, 88, a native of Santa Isabel, Tetlatlahuca, Tlaxcala, Mexico and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Juan Ramos and Delfina Hernandez; siblings Castulo Ramos, Gilberto Ramos, Ruben Ramos, Maria Ramos, and Adolfo Ramos; and grandchildren Jonathan Ramos,...

On Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Sandi Whisenhunt, loving mother of two daughters, passed away at age 68. Sandi was born on July 8th, 1952 in Quincy, Illinois to Stanley and Margaret (Helms) Epker. On June 21st, 1969, she married Gerald (Jerry) Lee Whisenhunt and later divorced in 2000. They raised two daughters, Shelly and Tonya.Sandi had a passion for people...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Earl J. “Pop” Villenurve Sr., will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Faithful United Methodist Church,  14253 LA 431, St Amant; visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery.Mr. Villenurve was born on March 10, 1944 in St Amant and passed from this life...