OBITUARIES

Bridgett R Douglas/ B-Dawg was born on October 16, 1985, in Houma, La and gained her wings at 8:20 pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She loved to be on the water and enjoyed being with her friends and family. She loved God and is loved by so many, known by so many, and will be missed by all.She is...

Elaine Rita Brookshire Dodson, 80 years old, beloved wife, mother grand mother, great-grandmother, great great grandmother, aunt and friend was called to be with our Heavenly Father on August 22, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1941 to Edward “Eddie” Brookshire and Susan Melancon Brookshire. She loved her family dearly, she also loved cooking, sewing, traveling and helping others....

James Harold Lewis, better known as “Jim,” “Louie” and “Jimbo,” age 63, was born in Baton Rouge on January 16, 1958. He went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021.A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 12:00 pm at Lanier Baptist Church, 4851 Lanier Drive, Baton Rouge, LA...

Jean Bernice McGuire passed away peacefully, at her home after a valiant fight with cancer, on August 4, 2021, at the age of 68. Born February 8, 1953, Jean grew up in Birmingham, MI. She attended Pierce Elementary and was a 1971 graduate of Seaholm High School in Birmingham. Upon graduation she attended the University of Michigan where she earned...

Richard Lee Clousing passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, IL on January 14, 1941, raised in Shreveport, LA and resided in Prairieville for the last 50 years.  He was a member of the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after 8 years.  He worked for the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Public...

Dr. Robert W. (Dr. Bob) McLuckie, age 90, of Livingston, LA passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospice.  He was born in Zion, IL on May 26, 1931 to Andrew and Louise (Lewis) McLuckie.  He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War.  Dr. Bob became a Chiropractor in...

Paula Sonnenburg Hastings, born June 17, 1931 in Troy, TX, passed away from heart failure on August 18, 2021 at the age of 90. She was the daughter of Madge Mayo and Oscar Paul Sonnenburg. She was preceded in death by her two brothers Lee Dean and Delane.Paula married Glenn W. Hastings, and they spent 25 years together building a...

Evelyn Borer Rogers passed away peacefully, at her home in Albany, La, on August 21, 2021, at the age of 83. Born November 25, 1937 in Hammond, La. She was a long time member of Christian Center Church. She devoted her life to multiple ministries. Evelyn enjoyed her family, reading her bible, cooking, baking, and sewing.She is proceeded in death...

Rachel Marie Revels was born in Maryland on August 25, 1969, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Main Campus, Baton Rouge at the age of 51 years.She was a resident of Independence, LA and worked as a painter. Rachel enjoyed camping and fishing.She is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela...

A resident of Gonzales, LA, he died at the Baluch Family Home on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was 67 years old and a retired brick mason in Ascension parish and surrounding areas. He was an avid motorcyclist.A graveside service will be held at New River Baptist Church Cemetery, St. Amant, on Monday August 23, 2021, beginning at 9 am.He...

Sheryl Ann Kelley born April 3, 1957 in Buffalo, NY passed away on August 15, 2021 in Walker, LA at the age of 64. Sheryl valued family time around the fire, enjoyed motorcycles, and was so passionate about animals in need.She is preceded in death by her mother Nancy Kelly and father Jack Kelley.She is survived by her children Shaun...

Robert “Rob” Roux, 60, of Denham Springs, La, passed away on August 16, 2021, surrounded by his family.  He was born to parents, Joseph Dewitt and Margaret Roux, on October 10, 1960, in Hammond, Louisiana.  Robert graduated from Denham Springs High School.  He worked for 30 years at DSM Coplymer and Shell.  He married Helen Roux, his high school sweetheart...

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life,” John 3:16 Lawrence Townsend went into the presence of the Lord on the morning of August 16, 2021, at home in Clinton, LA, with his wife at his side. He was born on December 6,...

Ellen M. Chaney went to be with her Lord & Savior and to be reunited with her mother Colleen Chaney who preceded her in death.Ellen was born February 13th, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA and died August 9th, 2021. Ellen has a family of close and loving friends who will forever feel her loss. Ellen was loved so very much...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Chanse Andrew Metrejean will be held Saturday August 21st at 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church 224 W. Constitution St. Gonzales, La. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with reception to follow. Feel free to wear your LSU attire to the service, Chanse would appreciate that. Chanse was born February 21, 1988, and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Delana LeaAnne Frith, AKA “Lana Bugg” will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 4:00 pm.Delana was born on November 22, 1982, in Delhi and passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday August 14, 2021, at her residence in Zachary.She loved the Lord...

Julia Elaine Ouzts Randall, born in Minden, LA and resident of Baker, LA passed away at her home peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the age of 88.  Julia enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid QVC shopper.  She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Randall and Kimberly Lejeune; grandchildren, Chase Bennett and Allison Lejeune Ellis...

Ray Joseph Madere, 58, a resident of Plattenville, Louisiana passed away on August 13,2021.He is survived by his mother, Lena Madere; his 3 children, Matt Madere, Kimberly Madere, Cody Madere; his stepson Bradley Qualls; his 4 brothers, James Madere Jr, Dan Madere, Wayne Madere, and Jerry Madere; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father James...

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.  “Death is but a passageway at God’s designated time for us to finally escape this broken world full of imperfections and be welcomed to the Home we’ve been longing for...

Ruby Richardson LeBlanc, a native of Sorrento, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on August 16, 2021, at the age of 89. She worked at a pants factory in Gonzales and later became a bus driver for Ascension Parish Schools. She loved driving her school bus and all the children who rode her school bus...