OBITUARIES

Bobby Edwin Stevenson passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas at the age of 56. He was a resident of Denham Springs and was a safety technician. Visitation will be held at the First United Pentecostal Church in Denham Springs on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM until religious services at 1:00 PM conduct’ed by Pastor...

Billie Karen Cook Scharfenstein, 73, passed away September 4, 2018 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA after a short illness. Karen was born in Cuthbert, GA on November 12, 1944. She graduated from Edison High School and went on to earn a degree from Georgia Southwestern in Americus, GA. She received her degree in Early Childhood Education and she...

Gary F. Gregory was born on September 14, 1951 and passed from this life on September 4, 2018 at Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital New Orleans after an extended illness. He was a pipeline welder and a resident of Gretna. He is survived by his wife Lynn C. Gregory, other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Sarah Lea Rodrigue passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 43. Sarah was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and aunt, and she was a sassy spirited soul with a heart of gold who was loved so very much by so many. She enjoyed interior design, fishing, hunting, and especially loved spending time with her beloved dog,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Karen Marie Simoneaux will be 12 Noon on Saturday 15, 2018 at New Covenant Community Church Pierre Part; wake begins at 8 am. Karen was born in Pierre Part on October 20, 1959 and departed from this life on August 30, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge at...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Carolyn “CeeCee” Colleen Carlin will be held at Household of Faith Church in Gonzales on Friday, September 7th 2018. Visitation will be held at 10:30AM, service starting at 11AM. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans. CeeCee was born on August 29, 1953, in Lafayette and was called home on August 31,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Floyd Joseph “Flop” Melancon will be held on Saturday Sept 8, 2018 at St Theresa-Avila Catholic Church Gonzales; visitation will begin at 9 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am. Mr. Melancon was born on February 15, 1945 in Union, LA and departed from this life on Friday August 31, 2018 at...

A native and lifelong resident of Walker, Louisiana. She died at home surrounded by family and friends at the age of 78. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and granny. She was a retired school lunchroom manager and housewife. Survived by childhood sweetheart and husband, Arthur W. Israel, Jr. whom she was married to for 59 years. Son,...

Carolyn ‘Gay’ Derbes, born September 21, 1940 to Wilson M. Montero and Madeline Marroy Montero. Married to the late Henry Daniel Derbes ‘Dan’. She passed away August 17, 2018. She is survived by her three children: Commander Henry Daniel Derbes II (Ret) and Anne King Derbes, Erin Derbes Brown and Vice Admiral Richard Brown, Stacy Derbes Burney (Mrs. Roger V....

A native of Royal Oak, Michigan and a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana she passed away Passages Hospice in New Orleans on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, Walker 225-271-4574 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A ceremony celebrating the life of Jonathan C. “Jonny” Morgan will be 12 noon Saturday at Covenant Community Church; visitation begins at 10 am; interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Jonny was born on June 7, 1996 in Zachary, LA and departed from this life on August 29, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center...

A native of Blackburn, Mo. and a resident of St. Amant, LA he passed on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 87 years. He retired from Enterprise Transportation. Visitation will be on Thursday August 23, 2018 at Faithful United Methodist Church, St. Amant LA from 5:00pm until 8:00pm and will resume on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 9am. ...

Her Journey began on January 7th 1954 in Hammond, LA to Kelly and Josephine Lorio. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver, her charm and smile enlightened any given moment. She spent her recent few remaining years in the company of both her siblings and children. Rosemary will always be remembered as selfless, kind, and soft...

Ellen Jane Doucet Quebedeaux, a resident of Gonzales, LA left this life on Monday, August 27, 2018 at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of James Quebedeaux, for 65 years. His days of limited memory have been secured by her presence and his ability to lovingly make sure she was ok. Above all she cherished, lived for,...

A native of Muskegon, Michigan and a resident of Southlake, Texas he passed away at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of Delhi, Louisiana and a resident of Bossier City, Louisiana he passed away in Port Allen, Louisiana on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 44 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of Casey, Illinois and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana she passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 8, 1937 at the age of 81 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of Jerecuaro, Mexico and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana he passed away at his home on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A Ceremony celebrating the life of Mr. Michael Allen Kennedy will be held at 12:00pm Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Walker Baptist church, 10696 Florida Blvd, Walker, LA 70785, visitation will begin at 9:00am until time of service. Interment will follow at Walker Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Michael passed away August 26, 2018 he was 64 years old. Arrangements by...

A native of Granbury, Texas and a resident of Lott, Texas he passed away at the home of a friend in Gonzales, Louisiana on August 10, 2018 at the age of 65 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com