OBITUARIES

A ceremony celebrating the life of Darren Jay “D. J.” Blount Jr., will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will be Monday 5 pm until 9 pm and will resume on Tuesday at 9 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at Sykes Cemetery.D J was born on June...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Manell C. “Nel” Hanna will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery; visitation will begin at 12:30 at the cemetery.  Mr. Hanna was born on May 4, 1930 in Acy, LA and passed from this life on March 7, 2021 at the age of 90 years. He...

Annie Charlotte (Anne) Howze Ashton was born on January 23, 1928 in Palmetto, Florida and died on March 5, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Jackson Augustus Ashton, Sr.; her parents James A. Howze III and Louise H. Howze; her daughter Charlotte Anne Ashton; her sisters Francis Howze Pickard, Mary...

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, David Ross Stoker, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 81.  David was born on August 3rd, 1940 in Fort Worth, TX to James Rosco Stoker and Emma Devine Stoker. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M and then went on to receive a master’s degree in Library...

Carolyn Parker Simmons, born in Freeport, Tx and resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 64.  Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She is preceded in life by her husband, Bryan Simmons; daughters,...

James “Jim” Dean Parker, 86, was born in Burlingame, Kansas in 1934 to parents Lucille and Riley Parker. He graduated from Burlingame High School and went on to study at Kansas University. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict on two air carriers – the U.S.S. Antietam and the U.S.S. Palau. He worked at the Social Security...

Donald E Tumey of Baton Rouge, LA, slipped gently into the arms of Jesus on Friday night, March 5, 2021.  His passing mirrored his life which was one of quiet acceptance of what came to him.  The Lord took him without pain or suffering after a year of decline that brought no trauma. Don is survived by his wife of...

Tracie Lynn Sibley Juban, a native of Denham Springs, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 60. She was a kind loving mother, aunt, grandmother, godmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, sister, and wife. She loved her friends and family and loved being with them; she prayed for them daily to have a...

Guy Sedlak III, was born on April 20, 1967 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to his parents, Guy Sedlak II and the late Sally VanAntwerp Lewis. Guy passed away after a valiant fight with cancer on February 7, 2021 at his residence in Louisiana. Guy excelled in his career of Insurance Sales and was also a Certified Chef. Guy had a...

Guy Sedlak III, was born  on April 20, 1967 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to the union of Guy Sedlak II and the late Sally VanAntwerp Lewis and passed from this life on February 7, 2021 at his residence. He worked in Insurance Sales and was also a Certified Chef; he had a lifelong love of cooking, traveling to the Florida...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Chester Otis Rose will be held at 5 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs, LA in the Bethel Sanctuary.  Reverend W. R. (Billy) Johnson, Reverend Joel Ritchey and Brother Collin McClendon will officiate. Mr. Rose was born on January 11, 1951 in Port Arthur, TX.  He passed...

A resident of Albany, LA, passed away on March 5, 2021 at the age of 77.Full obituary to follow. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services of St. Amant.

Michelle Jean Aurandt Strausbaugh, 38, a resident of Baker, LA passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.She is survived by her husband, Curtis Strausbaugh; children, Wilson Danos, Emily Danos and Rayne Strausbaugh; step-daughter Julianna Strausbaugh; siblings Robert Aurandt, Crystal Cosby and Violet Duplessis; mother Linda Fletcher.Michelle was born on January 25, 1983 in Wellsville, New York,...

Matthew Joshua Sarvis was born on September 8, 1988 and passed away on February 24, 2021 at the age of 32 years. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00am until 2:00pm at Family Chapel Ministries, 13742 Matt James Rd. Denham Springs, LA 70726, on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Aubrie Nicole Sarvis; father, Samuel...

It is with great sadness that our beloved Donald “Don” G Belanger has passed from this earth on March 1, 2021, however, it is with great joy knowing that he is now with our Heavenly Father for eternity. Don was born on July 22, 1938 in Houma, Louisiana to Ronald and Nell Belanger. He was a lifelong devout Catholic who...

Myranda Kay Roberts, age 43, who placed her hope in Jesus Christ left this side of life on February 25, 2021. She was born on April 14, 1977, lived her childhood in Florence, MS, high school and early motherhood in Brandon, MS and thereafter resided in Central and Satsuma, LA. Although Myranda had hardships and caring the scars of the...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Gerald Lee Guitreau Jr will be held on Saturday at 12 noon at Berthelot Hall with Fr. Matt Dunn officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 am, interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum Gonzales.Mr. Guitreau was born on November 3, 1956 and passed from this life peacefully on Sunday February 28,...

In loving memory of John Christopher Downing, who passed away on February 28, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of thirty-eight. A resident of Walker, Louisiana, John Christopher is survived by his father John Downing, Jr., as well as his brother, six children, two grandchildren, and greater family. A service for immediate family is private. John Christopher is...

Joseph David Martin, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, February 23rd at Baton Rouge General Hospital of natural causes. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaySaints and had served a mission in South Korea. He was a long-term employee of Premier Health located in Baton Rouge. He is preceded in death by his father...

Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Hidalgo, Jr., age 71, of Morgan City, LA passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Kenny was born and raised in Morgan City, LA. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Nicholls State University. Kenny worked most of his career in Marine related industries and retired...