OBITUARIES

Angela Marissa Weekly Menard, 60 passed away on November 3, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Services were provided by Church Funeral Services in St. Amant, Louisiana. Angela loved cooking, gardening, crafts, and being around her loved ones.      She is survived by her husband, Ricky Menard, her daughter Schyla Menard Babin and husband Bradley Babin of Sorrento Louisiana. Her son Dustin...

William Robert “Bobby” Dean, 66, a resident of Bayou Sorrel, died at home on October 31, 2020.  He is survived by his sister, Lynne Lanoux and husband Don; niece, Kim Vincent; wife of his late nephew, Fran Tigner Fugler; great-nephews, Blaine Vincent and Matthew Ryan Fugler; and beloved cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Preceded in death by his parents, Capt. William...

Martin Daniel Johnson, III, age 34, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence. Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Martin was an avid fisherman, loved his children and his dogs, Patches and Dot Dot. He was self-employed and did contract work, Cutting Up Lawn Care. He is...

Gary M. Cooper, 69, a native of Hodge, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 while surrounded by his family. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University and then enlisted in the United States Army. He went on to graduate from LSU Law School. He served as a practicing attorney for 40 years, and...

Larry G. Lambert was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 25, 1955 and passed from this life on Friday November 6, 2020 at The Carpenter House of Saint Joseph Hospice at the age of 65 years.He was a resident of Baton Rouge, he enjoyed watching television especially action movies and football cheering for his favorite team the Redskins.He is preceded...

Michael Jules Foreman born January 7, 1986 passed on November 1, 2020 at the age of 34. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of White Castle, LA. He is the son of Marie Roger Foreman and Lt COL Marion “Lee” Foreman Jr. USAF. He is the brother of Shelly Foreman and Uncle to two beautiful nieces...

Lane A Gautreau, 58, of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on October 6,2020 surrounded by his children and close family.He was born to parents Alex John Gautreau and JoAnn Mayers Gautreau on January 5, 1962. Lane was an East Ascension graduate and a native of Ascension Parish. He enjoyed cooking and watching LSU sports.Lane is survived by his Mother, JoAnn Mayers...

Chester Clarence Kloss, Jr. “Bucky” passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born on December 17, 1958.  Chester was a 1976 graduate of Istrouma High School and a life-long resident of Baton Rouge. He was employed for many years with the National Food Store chain and also worked for Albertsons and Sunbeam.  He was...

Stella Coco Rovira, age 84, from Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020.  Survived by her five children: Kyle Rovira, Josette Smalling, Gregory Rovira, Rachel Sayes, and Matthew Rovira.   Her grandchildren: Jake Rovira, Marissa Rovira, Nick Rovira, Nathaniel Rovira, Casey McNabb, Lauren Hennessy, Hunter Sayes, Brunson Sayes, Hanna Rovira, and Reese Rovira.  Her great grandchildren: Catherine Costello, Ella Costello,...

Stella Coco Rovira, age 84, from Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020.  Survived by her five children: Kyle Rovira, Josette Smalling, Gregory Rovira, Rachel Sayes, and Matthew Rovira.   Her grandchildren: Jake Rovira, Marissa Rovira, Nick Rovira, Nathaniel Rovira, Casey McNabb, Lauren Hennessy, Hunter Sayes, Brunson Sayes, Hanna Rovira, and Reese Rovira.  Her great grandchildren: Catherine Costello, Ella Costello,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mary Lyn Milton will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday at Lake Martin Baptist Church; visitation will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Felders Cemetery. “Lil Mary” was born in Baton Rouge on February 24, 1988 and passed from this life on Friday October 30, 2020 at The Crossing of Clarity...

Mary Marie Jordan was born on September 13, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed from this life on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at the age of 72 years, at her home surrounded by love ones. She was a resident of St. Amant and retired Bank Teller after 35 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Lucille Crain, Samuel...

David N. Sullivan, 53 went to his eternal home on October 27, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Lockhart; step-mom, Karen Sullivan; brothers, Charles Sullivan and Jonathan Sims; sister, Deseree’ Phillips; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Kent Sullivan; sister, Romona Sims; grandparents, Kay Chambers and Charles and Clarice Sullivan. A memorial gathering...

Ernest Ray Alford II, a native of Zachary and resident of Baker, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the age of 54. He worked in construction, loved cars of all kinds, and loved to build things.He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents – William and Annie Alford; his maternal grandparents – Henry Allen Johnson and Elsie...

A native of Dayton, OH, she passed away on October 26, 2020 at the age of 81. Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services of Baton Rouge.

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...