OBITUARIES

Howard Eugene Myers

Howard Eugene Myers

Jun 17, 2025

Howard Eugene Myers, lovingly known as Gene, passed away June 17, 2025. Gene was born February 7, 1933 to Jessie B. Myers and Gladys Renois Myers in Pelican, Louisiana. He attended Pelican School. He joined the Navy during the Korean Conflict and served four years aboard the USS Philippine Sea (a Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier). After four years in the military...

Larry Murray

Larry Murray

Jun 17, 2025

Larry Murray, passed away on June 17, 2025. Private services are being held with Church Funeral Services. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marshelle Murray; and his grandmothers, Nora Holmes Martin and Lorraine Patton. He is survived by his father, Larry Richardson (Tanga); and two brothers and three sisters.

Angela Josephine Young

Angela Josephine Young

Jun 15, 2025

Angela Josephine Young

Angela Josephine Young (née Attfield) was born in Taplow, a small town just west of London, England, on December 9th, 1956. She was an only child, born to her father Lawrence Attfield and her mother Anne Josephine “Josie” Chalker. She was very close to her father and some of her most happy memories were caravanning with her cousin...

Martin Grady Harrison

Martin Grady Harrison

Jun 14, 2025

Martin Grady Harrison, 77, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025.

Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on April 13, 1948, Martin spent much of his life in Michigan before finding his true home in Denham Springs, Louisiana.

Martin worked as an Operations Manager for Honeywell, where his dedication, steady leadership, and strong work ethic earned the respect of many. Outside of his career,...

Claudia Faye Bowman Savoy

Claudia Faye Bowman Savoy

Jun 14, 2025

Claudia Faye Bowman Savoy was born on March 2, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Istrouma High School in1962. Soon after, she met and married her husband of 45 years, John Edward (Turtle) Savoy. Together they raised two daughters, Marie and Jessie.

In 1974, they moved to the Prairieville area where she worked for many years at United Way...

Allen Ray Meades

Allen Ray Meades

Jun 14, 2025

Allen Ray Meades, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Walker, Louisiana on June 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

Allen was born on October 1, 1954, and if you knew him, you knew he had a huge heart. He was always the first to help, the last to complain, and someone you could always count on. He...

Stephen Culotta Jr.

Stephen Culotta Jr.

Jun 13, 2025

Stephen Culotta, Jr., a native of New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Stephen Culotta, Sr. and Angel Augusta Cantrell Culotta.

Stephen is survived by his children; Tony Culotta, Trisha Culotta Fraser and husband Thomas, Stephen Culotta, and Blake Culotta. He was a grandfather to...

Martin Joseph Kearns

Martin Joseph Kearns

Jun 13, 2025

Martin Joseph Kearns, age 87, passed away on June 13, 2025. “Waiting For Marty” was a book I always said I would write but never have. The people that worked with him said “There was regular time and then there was Marty time.” He was very seldom early. Marty was a bit of a late bloomer. He took several years...

Kevin D Ray

Kevin D Ray

Jun 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother, Kevin on Friday, June 13, 2025.  He was born September 20, 1961, to Virgil and Norma Ray.  He was an avid LSU fan, as well as drag racing and NASCAR.  He also had an interest in airplanes.  Kevin is survived by his sisters, Lisa Babin (Jay), Denise...

Christopher Glynn Dilldine

Christopher Glynn Dilldine

Jun 13, 2025

It is with great sadness and devastation that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Christopher Dilldine.

Chris was born on December 30, 1990 in Baton Rouge and passed away on June 13, 2025. He was an organ donor, and with his passing, he saved three other lives. Chris was sarcastic, funny, and had a personality and spirit that could...

Ellen S. Cullen

Ellen S. Cullen

Jun 13, 2025

Ellen Sillinger Cullen, a native of Baker, Louisiana and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, received her wings and passed into glory peacefully on Friday, June 13th, 2025, at the age of 59. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She had a great love for her family and a zest for life. She was a breast...

Gerald "Jerry" Louis Brockman

Gerald "Jerry" Louis Brockman

Jun 13, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Louis Brockman, born on April 11, 1942, in Fort Jennings, Ohio; passed away on June 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 83. Jerry retired from IBM after 24 years, he was Honorably Discharged from the United States Navy, he was an avid sailor and he loved being on the water. He is preceded in...

Charles Prejean

Charles Prejean

Jun 12, 2025

Charles Anthony Prejean, a beloved father, brother, and friend to many, passed away in his home on June 12, 2025, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 67. Also known as Charlie, lived a loving and extraordinary life filled with adventure, laughter, hard work, and most of all, a deep and abiding love for his family and friends. Born on...

Susan Elizabeth Shea Ringwald

Susan Elizabeth Shea Ringwald

Jun 12, 2025

Susan Elizabeth Shea Ringwald, born on March 26, 1962, in Beaumont, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2025 at the age of 63. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose lighthearted, strength, and faithful spirit touched the lives of many who knew her.

Susan was the mother of Madeline Mary Lockeby and mother-in-law to Jack Thomas...

Jean Roane Nelson

Jean Roane Nelson

Jun 11, 2025

Jean Roane Nelson, a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on June 11, 2025. She was a native of New Orleans, but spent the last 60 years calling St. Amant, Louisiana her home. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing and monogramming gifts for friends and family, adventurous vacations...

Peggy Rosario Wescott

Peggy Rosario Wescott

Jun 11, 2025

Peggy Rosario Wescott, 53, of Baker, Louisiana, passed away on June 11, 2025. Born on November 23, 1971, Peggy devoted her life to creating a loving home for her family and cherished her role as a homemaker. A graduate of Baker High School, she filled her home with creativity and love, always finding joy in crafting and spending time with...

Duane Paul Carbo

Duane Paul Carbo

Jun 10, 2025

Duane Paul Carbo, born on November 3, 1961, passed away on June 10, 2025. A man with a big heart, Duane was always ready to lend a helping hand. If you called him, you could count on him to be there. His generosity knew no bounds; he would do anything for anyone in need.

Duane’s passions included fishing, where he found...

Frank Louis Ellis, Jr.

Frank Louis Ellis, Jr.

Jun 10, 2025

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Funeral service celebrating the life of Frank Louis Ellis, Jr. will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Apostolic Restoration Church, West Monroe, LA. with Pastor, Nathan Thornton and Bro. Gary Bankson officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Family will receive friends for visitation 5:00 PM...

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (Bebo)

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (Bebo)

Jun 9, 2025

St. Amant, LA - In Loving Memory of Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (BeBo) 

August 13, 1938 - June 9, 2025

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher, affectionately known as BeBo, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in St. Amant, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Cleveland Joseph Marchand Sr. and Herminie St. Amant Marchand. A proud graduate of St....

Lee Ann Berthelot

Lee Ann Berthelot

Jun 8, 2025

Lee Ann Berthelot, joined her beloved husband for a wonderful reunion on June 8,2025. Lee Ann was born in Lake, Louisiana on July 20,1939 to Guy and Lee Ida Templet.

Lee Ann was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gardening and reading. Her favorite...