OBITUARIES

After a long and fulfilling life of 99 years and a short illness, Jack O. Reed went into a peaceful sleep and passed away on September 20, 2021.Jack was born in St. Marys, West Virginia to Ida Susan and James J. Reed. At the age of 3 he moved with his family to Wadsworth, Ohio and later to Seville, Ohio...

Cheryl Dean Booty Cedotal, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on September 27, 2021 at the age of 65. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.Cheryl is survived by her children, Jennifer Cedotal, Stacy Cedotal, and Carey Cedotal; grandchildren, Brandon Cedotal, Dashawn Cedotal, Cari-Jo Cedotal. Also survived by her parents, stepmother, sisters, and...

Wilson “Snook”  Matherne, age 74,  went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021 at 6:22pm in Batesville, Arkansas. He was a native of French Settlement and recently moved to Violet Hill, Arkansas. A veteran in the U S Army from the Viet Nam Conflict, he passed away from the COVID-19. He loved his children, grandchildren and...

Charlyn Ann Martin Stablier, a native of Baton Rouge, La was called to her eternal home on September 9, 2021. Charlyn was a follower of Jesus Christ, a devoted wife, a beloved mother, an adoring grandmother, a caring sister, a loving daughter, and a friend to everyone. She left us abruptly, but her laugh, her warmth, her wisdom, traditions, and...

Claries B. Singleton/Harris (Gran) went home to her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2021 at the age of 84.Claries was born to Luevada Nolden and Thelma “Felt” Harris on December 13, 1936 in Tupelo, Mississippi. As a child she grew up in Cleveland Mississippi where she enjoyed engaging in various sports and activities. She also enjoyed spending quality time...

Amy Brumfield Kennerly, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully at her home after her battle with cancer on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the age of 65.  Amy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who always enjoyed time with her family and friends.  Amy was a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ and devoted...

Lorraine Pilgram, a native and lifelong resident of Sorrento, LA, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband Darnell Pilgram by her side at the age of 74. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband Darnell,  her sons Jeffery Lee (Angel) and Robby Pilgram, her sister and best friend Maxine Lee (Jerry), and her grandchildren whom her...

Judy Ann Morrell, born in Monroe, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 65. She began her career in Monroe with People’s Homestead Bank then transitioned to Capital One Bank and worked as the accounting manager in the mortgage servicing department. Judy had a kind and giving heart....

A resident of Clinton and a native of New Orleans, Glen L Sanders, Sr. went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12th, 2021. He was born January 25, 1952 to Mitchell and Marcella Donahue Sanders. He was a commercial fisherman and also built concrete steps. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Jessica Avara, Glen Jr. (Erica),...

“Jesus replied, “Have faith in God [constantly].”~Mark 11:22 AmpJoiful Marie Foster was born to Derrick and Felicia Foster on March 20, 2000, in Baton Rouge, LA. She accepted Christ as her Savior and embraced a personal relationship with Our Father. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and was attending Baton Rouge Community College and was employed at Tibbett’s Insurance...

A resident and a native of Prairieville, La, Ronnie L Quebedeaux, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 18th, 2021. He was born on March 18th, 1958 to Berdie and James Quebedeaux.  He was a paint & body technician at Hwy 44 Paint and Body and a Pipeline Inspector for many years. He was a great man and...

David John “Day Day” Peppers, age 29, went home to meet the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his residence. David enjoyed nature and volunteered with lawn work and miscellaneous tasks to help individuals. For one who had many struggles of his own, his humor was infectious and found pleasure in making others laugh. It was his ultimate and...

Allen Joseph Derousselle, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on September 20, 2021 at the age 79. He was born on July 14, 1942 in Lafayette, LA. Allen was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Navy for 9 years. He was onboard the U.S.S. Bristor during the Vietnam War. Allen was employed with Vulcan Chemicals as...

Zack was born March 13th, 1988 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on September 14th, 2021.Zack grew up in Gonzales, Louisiana and resided in Holden, Louisiana. He attended school in St. Amant, Louisiana.Zack was a great chef and worked in Baton Rouge restaurants for ten years, afterwards he changed jobs and last worked for AMCO Fence Company in Gonzales....

Donis Ward Byrd Jr., born in Pascagoula, MS, was a former resident of Baton Rouge, LA and who currently resided in McCall Creek, MS, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the age of 70.  Donis was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and cutting his grass.  He is survived by his son, Jordan Byrd; sister, Roxanne Byrd...

Roy Gene Carter passed away at the age of 83 on August 27, 2021. Born in Mangham, LA Roy graduated from Rayville High School in 1956. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Dedicating 30 years of active duty military he retired as Chief Master Sergeant and began a 24-year federal career in May...

Glenn D Martin, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on September 17, 2021 at the age of 68. Glenn was born on July 15, 1953 in Waltham, MA.  He was a supervisor at the Prairieville LA Post Office, a proud USAF Veteran, and a Princeton University Alumni Class of 1976. Glenn was an avid golfer, pool shooter, and loved...

Sarah Lorraine “Laura” Spera, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021, at the age of 52. Laura is survived by her children Sara Morales (son-in-law Erin Morales), Amanda Lewis (son-in-law Preston Lewis), Clinton Lindsey (daughter-in-law Hayven Jones), Hannah Spera, and Jon Spera; grandchildren Evan Morales, Charlotte Lewis, James Lewis, and River Lindsey; and a multitude of...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Monroe Aubrey Cassagne will be held at 11:00 am on Friday September 24, 2021, at St Peter Catholic Church Reserve. Interment will follow in the church mausoleum.Monroe was born on November 21, 2018, in Jefferson, LA and passed from this life on August 31, 2021, at Children’s Hospital New Orleans at the age of...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Wilson Pierre “Willie” Cavalier, Sr, age 77, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 818 W 10th St, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 with Fr. Taylor Sanford as Celebrant. Graveside services will follow at 12:15pm at St. Martin Chapel Cemetery, 6821 LA-996, Belle Rose, LA...