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She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed....

A graveside service celebrating the life of Paul “Buck” Carpenter will be held at 10 am Wednesday at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum Gonzales with Military Honors.Buck was born on June 8, 1928 to the union of the late Paul and Alma Bateman Carpenter and passed from this life on November 13, 2020 at the age of 92 years...

Amanda Lynette Culmone, 38, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Port Allen, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Amanda had a heart of gold and loved her children and family with all of her heart and soul. She will be forever missed , but will remain in our hearts.She was preceded...

Donald Marion “EZ Bullet” Thompson, 58, a native of Bremen, GA and a resident of Livingston, LA, passed away unexpectedly from a massive heart attack on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was a mechanic by trade, and a free spirit at heart.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon “Buck” Thompson and Jeannette Davy, and his brother Danny Ray...

Kling, Alonzo “Al” Joseph.   A resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Sorrento, he died on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Ochsner Health Center, Baton Rouge. He was 87. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church, Sorrento, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m., with Fr. Matthew Dunn, celebrant. Entombment in Holy Rosary Mausoleum, St. Amant. He is...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Timmie Marie Tullier will be held at 10 am on Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church French Settlement; wake begins at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery.Timmie was born in Baton Rouge on July 30, 1958 and departed from this life...

Ruth Kathleen Argyle, 73, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 11, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and James Dial. She is survived by: her husband of 43 years, Richard L. Argyle; her children – Ronald Reine and wife Katie, Kelly White and husband Justin,...

Gwendolyn (Cannon) Loflin, 68, of Holden, LA, passed away surrounded by her family, Sunday, November 8th, 2020. She was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana on October 14th, 1952. She was a graduate of Holden High School and retired from the Louisiana State Library. She was a lifelong resident of Holden, LA, and was an active member of the Holden Baptist...

Angela Marissa Weekly Menard, 60 passed away on November 3, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Services were provided by Church Funeral Services in St. Amant, Louisiana. Angela loved cooking, gardening, crafts, and being around her loved ones.      She is survived by her husband, Ricky Menard, her daughter Schyla Menard Babin and husband Bradley Babin of Sorrento Louisiana. Her son Dustin...

William Robert “Bobby” Dean, 66, a resident of Bayou Sorrel, died at home on October 31, 2020.  He is survived by his sister, Lynne Lanoux and husband Don; niece, Kim Vincent; wife of his late nephew, Fran Tigner Fugler; great-nephews, Blaine Vincent and Matthew Ryan Fugler; and beloved cousins, aunts, and uncles.  Preceded in death by his parents, Capt. William...

Martin Daniel Johnson, III, age 34, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at his residence. Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Martin was an avid fisherman, loved his children and his dogs, Patches and Dot Dot. He was self-employed and did contract work, Cutting Up Lawn Care. He is...

Gary M. Cooper, 69, a native of Hodge, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 while surrounded by his family. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University and then enlisted in the United States Army. He went on to graduate from LSU Law School. He served as a practicing attorney for 40 years, and...

Larry G. Lambert was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 25, 1955 and passed from this life on Friday November 6, 2020 at The Carpenter House of Saint Joseph Hospice at the age of 65 years.He was a resident of Baton Rouge, he enjoyed watching television especially action movies and football cheering for his favorite team the Redskins.He is preceded...

Michael Jules Foreman born January 7, 1986 passed on November 1, 2020 at the age of 34. He was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of White Castle, LA. He is the son of Marie Roger Foreman and Lt COL Marion “Lee” Foreman Jr. USAF. He is the brother of Shelly Foreman and Uncle to two beautiful nieces...

Lane A Gautreau, 58, of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on October 6,2020 surrounded by his children and close family.He was born to parents Alex John Gautreau and JoAnn Mayers Gautreau on January 5, 1962. Lane was an East Ascension graduate and a native of Ascension Parish. He enjoyed cooking and watching LSU sports.Lane is survived by his Mother, JoAnn Mayers...

Chester Clarence Kloss, Jr. “Bucky” passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 61. He was born on December 17, 1958.  Chester was a 1976 graduate of Istrouma High School and a life-long resident of Baton Rouge. He was employed for many years with the National Food Store chain and also worked for Albertsons and Sunbeam.  He was...

Stella Coco Rovira, age 84, from Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020.  Survived by her five children: Kyle Rovira, Josette Smalling, Gregory Rovira, Rachel Sayes, and Matthew Rovira.   Her grandchildren: Jake Rovira, Marissa Rovira, Nick Rovira, Nathaniel Rovira, Casey McNabb, Lauren Hennessy, Hunter Sayes, Brunson Sayes, Hanna Rovira, and Reese Rovira.  Her great grandchildren: Catherine Costello, Ella Costello,...

Stella Coco Rovira, age 84, from Marksville, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020.  Survived by her five children: Kyle Rovira, Josette Smalling, Gregory Rovira, Rachel Sayes, and Matthew Rovira.   Her grandchildren: Jake Rovira, Marissa Rovira, Nick Rovira, Nathaniel Rovira, Casey McNabb, Lauren Hennessy, Hunter Sayes, Brunson Sayes, Hanna Rovira, and Reese Rovira.  Her great grandchildren: Catherine Costello, Ella Costello,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mary Lyn Milton will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday at Lake Martin Baptist Church; visitation will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Felders Cemetery. “Lil Mary” was born in Baton Rouge on February 24, 1988 and passed from this life on Friday October 30, 2020 at The Crossing of Clarity...

Mary Marie Jordan was born on September 13, 1948 in Monroe, LA and passed from this life on Wednesday October 28, 2020 at the age of 72 years, at her home surrounded by love ones. She was a resident of St. Amant and retired Bank Teller after 35 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Lucille Crain, Samuel...