OBITUARIES

Nathan Deonald Wascom passed away on September 18, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital from complications after having open heart surgery. He was born on November 5, 1977 and was 42 years old.He graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1995 and was employed by LA Department of Transportation for approximately 17 years. Nathan was a member of...

A true advocate for consumers and ethical businesses, Jim Stalls lost his hard-fought battle with metastatic melanoma in the Butterfly Wing of the Hospice of Baton Rouge on September 30, 2020.  He was President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of South Central Louisiana from 1994 until his retirement in 2018.Jim was highly recognizable because of his frequent radio...

A native of Parks, Louisiana and a resident of Port Allen, Louisiana she passed away at her home in Port Allen on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 93 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge

A native of Welch, West Virginia and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana she passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge

A gathering celebrating the life of Eric Paul Morris will be Friday October 2, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Smoke Bend, from 8 am until 10 am with a mass to follow. Eric, a resident of St. Amant, was born on November 11, 1960 in Donaldsonville and passed from this life on September 23, 2020 at the...

Richard Wayne “Butch” Seguin, 78, a native of Baker, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 24 at his residence in Zachary, LA. He was a graduate of Baker High School, and went on to join the Marine Corps. After working at Ethyl Corporation, he joined the EBRP Sheriff’s Office, retiring after 22 years of service as a deputy in the...

A native of Leesville and a resident of Gonzales, Linda Sue Thomason passed away at Ascension Oaks Nursing Home on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at the age of 71 years. She is survived by her daughter, Ginger Haymon; sons, Bryan Haymon & wife Tammy, and Jason Haymon; sister, Julie Lofton & husband Loyd; four grandchildren, Erin Wilson & husband Jeremy,...

Michael Edward Deas, born July 11, 1962, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 27, 2020. Mike was a lifelong LSU fan and Chicago Cubs fan, an avid golfer and fisherman and above all, a devoted family man. He loved cop shows, alternative and rock music, and goofing around with his family. Visitation will be held at...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8On September 26, 2020 at 6:05 am, surrounded by his loving wife and family, Ira J. “Blackie” Sanchez, 86, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus...

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Livingston, LA he passed away at his home in Livingston, LA at 1:21pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was 52 years old and was a truck driver. Visitation will be held at Cross Truth Ministries, 17457 W. McLin Rd, Livingston, LA 70754 from 3:00pm until funeral service at 6:00pm...

Linda Ann Coffman, 81, a resident of Gonzales Healthcare in Gonzales, Louisiana went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 22 at The Crossing Hospice of Baton Rouge.  She was born April 12, 1939 in Hollister, California to parents Clay Davis Coffman and Doris Richardson Coffman.  She is survived by her daughter Julie Hill and husband Kevin and their sons...

Jessica Nicole Gibbs, 27, went home to be with the Lord after an accident at 5 this morning Wednesday, September 2,2020 on hwy. 22 in Sorrento.Jessica is survived by her husband, Viltress Gibbs Senior, three children, Johnathan Toemack, Maryline, and Viltress GibbsJr.Father Gustave Cantrell 4th, Step mother Kimberly Cantrell, Two sisters Dawn, Starr, niece & nephew William &Violet.Grandparents: Frank and...

Jerry Glynn Rutherford   11/24/1960-09/20/2020Jerry Glynn Rutherford passed away at 9:45 am on Sept. 20, 2020. He was a loving father and a devoted husband. He is survived by his wife Nicole, one son Jimmy Wayne, and one daughter Sarah Mairie Rutherford. He is also survived by his mother Sarah McClelland, one brother Bobby Ray Rutherford and two sisters Terry Grosse...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” A 10:00 a.m. memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave. in Baton Rouge, La. on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for Virginia Anne Watkins Naquin. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the back of church. Masks...

Myrna George Deckert, moved to Baton Rouge to be close to family in 2016. For almost 50 years she was one of the most influential civic leaders of El Paso, Texas. She headed some of the city’s most prominent community organizations, including more than two decades as CEO of the YWCA. Myrna died Friday at her home in Baton Rouge,...

Ivy L. Peak passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home in Walker at the age of 87. He was a native and lifelong resident of Walker and was retired from Kaiser Aluminum as a plant operator and worked as a carpenter.Visitation will be held at Walker Baptist Church on Saturday, September 19, 2020from 9:00 AM until religious services...

Lacy “Choonie” Guillot, 37 departed from her earthly life to her happily ever after on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge.  She was born on September 1, 1983 in Thibodaux, LA. She was a native of Pierre Part and resident of Klotzville, LA.She was a cosmetologist that was known for her unique, outgoing and funny personality. ...

Paul “Droop” Babin was born on October 1, 1952 and passed away, surrounded by family, on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 6:20 pm; at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge at the age of 67 years. A service honoring Droop’s life will be held at The Church International in St. Amant at 11:00am on Thursday, September...

A graveside ceremony for Jimmy Garcia was held on Friday September 11, 2020 at St Amant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Smith Officiating.Jimmy was born on May 7, 1971 and passed from this life on Monday September 7, 2020 in Chauvin, Louisiana at the age of 49 years.He was a resident of Baton Rouge and worked as a maintenance...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Services for Lawrence Litt, age 66, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Church Funeral Services, 9422 Florida Blvd, Walker, LA with Apostle Donald Moore officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Lawrence was the...