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Yvonne Monna Austin

Yvonne Monna Austin

Nov 24, 2024

Yvonne Monna Austin, age 90, of Scott, Arkansas passed away on November 24, 2024. She was born in Scott, Mississippi on July 10, 1934 to parents George W. Shumaker and Havannah Cox.

Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl Jimmie Austin; son Mark Austin; grandson Clint Austin; four sisters Juanita Goodwin, Thelma Allen, Arlene Gilbert, Mary Cook; three...

Dana Bruce Gannon

Dana Bruce Gannon

Nov 23, 2024

Dana Gannon Jr., a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at the age of 30 on November 23, 2024 at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet. He was the life of the party and had a heart full of love. Dana loved the outdoors and spending time at the Belle River camp with all of his friends. He worked for Claymar...

William Henry-Frith 'Will' Flake

William Henry-Frith 'Will' Flake

Nov 23, 2024

William Henry-Frith “Will” Flake, 37, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. 

He was born on January 24, 1987, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Anita Milligan and Robert Flake, both originally from Bunkie, Louisiana. Anita currently resides in Baton Rouge and Robert in Denham Springs. Will attended Our Lady of...

Gregory Jackson

Gregory Jackson

Nov 21, 2024

Greg Jackson passed away at OLOL Hospital on November 21, 2024. Greg was born in Salina, Kansas, on November 4, 1954, but spent most of his life in Baton Rouge, LA.

 Greg is survived by the love of his life, Sheila Jackson, his wife of 53 years. Greg and Sheila married at just 16 years old and welcomed their only son,...

Joan Carole Nolan Graham

Joan Carole Nolan Graham

Nov 21, 2024

Joan was born on February 17, 1938 in Algiers, Louisiana and went to live in the presence of her Lord on November 21, 2024. She was a faithful member of Carpenters Chapel Church in Prairieville, Louisiana where she was a member of the church choir with a beautiful and powerful soprano voice and served on many church committees. She was...

Ervia Davis

Ervia Davis

Nov 20, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Ervia Leoma Davis will be held on Saturday December 7, 2024, at Christ Community Church, visitation will begin at 1:00 pm until time of the memorial service at 3 pm.

Ervia Leoma White Sullivan Davis of Walker, Louisiana born April 29, 1945, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 20, 2024.

She was a cosmetologist...

Louis Kent Martin

Louis Kent Martin

Nov 20, 2024

Memorial service celebrating the life of Louis Kent Martin will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Apostolic Restoration Church youth center, 108 WT. Hemphill Dr. West Monroe, LA.

 Louis was born September 5, 1980, and passed from this life November 20, 2024, at the age of 44.

 He is preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Gale Trim...

Ronald 'Ronnie' Greenfield

Ronald 'Ronnie' Greenfield

Nov 18, 2024

Ronnie was born in Upton, West Yorkshire UK to parents Edward & Elizabeth Greenfield (Ted & Betty). Ronnie was their second son but sadly his older brother Teddy died at just a few months old in 1947. His younger brother lan was born in 1957. The family lived in West Yorkshire in the UK. Ronnie's big interest was music and...

Dennis Craig Bair

Dennis Craig Bair

Nov 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Craig Bair announce his passing on November 18, 2024, at the age of 79. He was in declining health for several years. Craig was a native of Indiana and was born in Indianapolis on July 17, 1945 and was currently a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana for 20 years.

Craig grew...

Martha Lane Killingsworth

Martha Lane Killingsworth

Nov 17, 2024

Martha Lane Killingsworth went to be with her heavenly father on November 17, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1928, in Franklinton, LA. She was the events coordinator at the Belmont Hotel and Great Hall in Baton Rouge, LA for over 30 years. She loved traveling, dancing, gardening, shopping, cooking for and spending time with her family and her...

Sheila "Sunny" Solar Cook

Sheila "Sunny" Solar Cook

Nov 17, 2024

Sheila Cook, known as “Sunny” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully after years of Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, Nov. 17th at the age of 81. She was a beautician for most of her adult life and loved the country and all of her animals. Yes, she had dogs, horses, a pet pig, miniature goats, miniature Jerusalem donkeys, cows,...

Scott Wilson Maynard

Scott Wilson Maynard

Nov 17, 2024

Scott Wilson Maynard passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 17, at the age of 68. He graduated from West Jefferson High School. He earned a BA in accounting from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He quickly became a computer expert. For a while he owned a computer consulting business and later a computer store. For the last years...

Paul "Fishhook" Myers

Paul "Fishhook" Myers

Nov 16, 2024

“Carve your name on hearts, not gravestones. A legacy is written into the minds of others and the tales they share about you.” Paul “Fishhook” Myers, of Gonzales, Louisiana, was a loving father, paw paw, and friend to many. He passed away at his hunting camp doing what he loved on November 16, 2024, in Pine Grove, LA.

Paul was born...

Debra Lynn Clouatre

Debra Lynn Clouatre

Nov 16, 2024

Debra "Debbie" Lynn Clouatre, age 66, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on January 4, 1958, Debbie was a lifelong resident of Louisiana, originating from Metairie and later settling in Gonzales.Debbie was a beloved figure in her community, known for her strength, caring nature, and unwavering truthfulness....

Harry C. "H.C" Stafford

Harry C. "H.C" Stafford

Nov 16, 2024

Harry C. Stafford, (H.C.) passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home with his family by his side, after living a full and blessed life until the age of 95. He and the love of his life, Mary Ann, were a true testament to what commitment to marriage and family meant. They were married for seventy-seven years and leave...

Donald James Martin

Donald James Martin

Nov 15, 2024

Donald James Martin, a native of Port Barre, Louisiana and a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, died Friday, November 15, 2024 at the age of 59. He is survived by his ex Wife Greta Martin and their sons Juston Peterson, Caleb and Kyle Martin, four grandchildren, Noah Peterson, Hudson Martin, Lainey Martin and Haven Martin; Four brothers, Joseph Martin and...

Emmett Joseph Wilder

Emmett Joseph Wilder

Nov 15, 2024

Emmett Joseph Wilder passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 84. He was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana. 

He is survived by his companion, Donna Henley, his brother William Wilder and wife Libby, stepchildren Troy E. Semons (Anna), Todd J. Semons (Jessica), Traci S. Contine (Jeff) a number of grandchildren...

Ronald Jude Kliebert

Ronald Jude Kliebert

Nov 15, 2024

Ronald Jude “Buck” Kliebert, 55, of Denham Springs, passed away Friday, November 15th, 2024, at his home surrounded by family after a year-long battle with cancer. Born to Ronald and Patricia (Accardo) Kliebert in Baton Rouge, LA, Buck was an avid outdoorsman, with a joy for fishing, hunting, target shooting, being out in nature, and riding his motorcycle. He was...

Mary Shaffett

Mary Shaffett

Nov 14, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mary Lee Shaffett will be held at The River Church on Thursday November 21, 2024. Visitation will begin at 11 am and continue until 1 pm at the time of the service. Interment will follow Twin Pines Cemetery Holden.

Mrs. Shaffett was born in Albany on February 12, 1944, and rested from this life at...

Susie Hearn

Susie Hearn

Nov 12, 2024

Susie Hearn went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2024, at the age of 60. Born on February 5, 1964, Susie was a radiant presence in the lives of all who knew her—a true ray of sunshine, beloved for her warm heart, unwavering faith, and joyful spirit.

A devoted Christian, Susie loved the Lord with all her heart and...