OBITUARIES

Dawn Hoot Teal left our world to be with her Savior on October 19, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Teal; her children, Joshua Ardoin, Danielle Falgout (Eric), Felicia Teal (Levi), and Daniel “Blake” Teal; grandchildren, Jordan Ardoin, Kyle Ardoin, Zoey Teston, Izzy Messelem, Baylor Teal, Lorelai Falgout, and Ayla Falgout; her brother, Richard Brown (Brenda); her godchild...

Karen Beard, 63, of St. Amant passed away on October 16, 2021, after a month long battle with Covid and pneumonia. Never one to meet a stranger, she was always willing to share her passion for motorcycles and love of animals. She is preceded in death by her Mother, Winiford L. Beard, Father, William “Bill” Beard, and Sister, Roddie L....

Clint Reginald Cedotal, age 43, left this world suddenly on October 16, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was born October 24, 1977 in Baton Rouge, LA and was a lifelong resident of Ascension Parish, residing in St. Amant.  He was employed by BASF, with 20 years of service.  Clint is survived by his wife, Heather Wilson Cedotal; sons Nicholas...

Joan Elizabeth Keller was born in Luling on December 22, 1960, and died of natural causes in Hammondon October 16, 2021.  She was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Milda Mongrue Keller of Luling.Joan is survived by her siblings and their spouses Glenda and Gary Parks, Karen and Don Bourgeois, Stephen and Vickie Keller, Elena and Ronnie Moran, Mary Jamieson,...

Miguel Fuentes Jr., age 25 was called home on October 15, 2021 at his current home in Louisiana. He was born April 10, 1996 in Homestead, Florida to Miguel Fuentes Trujillo and Yolanda Mata. He was well loved, always smiling, always making those around him feel happy & loved. Very friendly, kind hearted, & hard working man. He is survived...

Daisy Lee Robinson Herpin passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 86 years old. She was a resident of Baton Rouge. Daisy was a school bus driver for East Baton Rouge Parish for 27 years. She was a lifelong member of Zoar Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughter Debbie Nijoka (Garry), son Craig Maurice Herpin (Melissa),...

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She went to Heaven 3:20 am on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Flannery Oaks Guest House in Baton Rouge.  She was 88, a native of Vicksburg, MS and resided in Baton Rouge most of her life. A graveside service will be held at 11am on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Greenoaks Memorial...

Laura Claire Tison Harris, 1/13/1918 – 10/12/2021, was born to William White Tison and Ethel Claverie Tison and married George James Harris on 4/1/1940.  As  an outstanding piano teacher for 70 years and a gifted artist. She constantly shared her love of the arts and used her God-given talents to encourage others to do the same.A cherished mother of three...

Dorothy Marie Warren, 63, of Laplace, Louisiana, passed away October 11, 2021. Dorothy was born June 21, 1958 to Jean & Shirley Richard. Dorothy is survived by her husband Richard Warren, 3 daughters Angel, Raven, Lindsie, &  step son Brian along with 14 grandchildren Lake, Brooke, Jasmine, Alanna, Haley, Brian, Emma, Arabella, Ayden, Kaeyln, Azrael, Tehya, Tynan & Jackson and...

Ronald Blaine Carruth, age 59, was born on November 11, 1961 and passed away on September 3, 2021 at his home in Metairie.  He was born in Hammond, raised in Ponchatoula and was a 1979 graduate of Ponchatoula High School.  Blaine was a resident of New Orleans and worked as a land surveyor for over 30 years.  He is survived...

Drella Dee Pitre, a resident of Maurepas, LA passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 1, 1941, in Ville Platte, LA and was 80 years of age.  She is preceded in death by her parents Eli and Rose Pitre and her sister Grace (Milton) Brown. Survived by her husband, of 56...

On October 8, 2021, Marvin went home to be with his Savior, Jesus. He was born in Baton Rouge on January 10, 1962, to Floyd J. and Gloria LeBlanc. He graduated from Capital High School and American Bible College. He was a resident of Prairieville, La. Marvin was a Professional Landscaper, Owner of The Yardstick Landscaping Co. and an Operator...

A native of French Settlement and longtime resident of Gonzales, LA, Janet Powers Guitreau passed away Tuesday October 5, 2021 at the age of 72. She was a longtime member of Hosanna First Assembly and most recently attended Colyell Baptist Church. She devoted much of her time and attention to her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling with family and friends....

Byron Curtis Smith was born in Houma, Louisiana on January 21,1984 to Ted Ewin and Dennia ‘Deanie’ Mae Chauvin Smith. The family moved to Baton Rouge when Byron was 4 years old, and Baton Rouge was Byron’s home. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 37. Byron proudly served in the...

DeWanna Hammons Statham, born on February 13, 1952, in Osyka, MS, to parents, Hershel and Mildred Hammons.  She passed away on October 8, 2021, peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, LA.  DeWanna was 69 years old.  She graduated as valedictorian from Spring Creek High School in 1970.  She attended Northwestern State University her freshman year.  She graduated with high...

John Chester Baudoin, 88 years old, died on September 21, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1933 in Milton, Louisiana.He was proceeded in death by his parents, Clodi and Elize Theriot Baudoin, his step- father, Beo Baudoin, his sister, Mary Velga Baudoin Miller and his brother, Joseph Dave Baudoin.Chester served as an...

Barbara Nasca a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021.Ms. Nasca known to all as Mini-mah was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and prayer warrior.  She never met a stranger and loved unconditionally.  To her family and all that knew her she was a beacon of beauty and light.  She loved...

Cheryl Ann Reed, age 60, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 14, 1961 in Roswell, New Mexico to Agnes Marie Leteff and Lionel Allen Reed. Cheryl was a very crafty woman, especially when it came to woodworking, crocheting, drawing, painting, and metal work. She could truly...

Brenda Hart Berteau was born on March 14, 1957, in Baton Rouge, LA and passed from this life on Sunday October 10, 2021, at the age of 64 years, at her residence.She is preceded in death by her father Marvin John Berteau.She is survived by her mother Peggy Ann Joyce-Berteau, brother Barry Berteau, nephews Micah Berteau (Shauntell), and Matthew Berteau,...

Kellie Elaine (Welch) Brewer, age 50 of Ponchatoula, LA went home to be with the lord on September 25, 2021, after her battle with COVID-19. Kellie was a strong-willed and hardworking individual.She entered heaven with her parents Carlos and Phillis Welch and her grandparents Ruby and Elmo Dement.She was a very loving Nana to six grandchildren: Kaiden Baker, Jalijah Anderson,...