OBITUARIES

Our father, John Wesley Parmer, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. John was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas in the 1920s and 30s. He earned his degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin and enlisted in the US Navy near the end...

Jerry Edward Kuhn, born at home on November 24, 1947 in Boone County, West Virginia to Ezra and Ruth Arihart Kuhn, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 11, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Marie Witmer Kuhn; children, Charles Smith (Becky), Crystal Smith Macon (Terry), Latricia Smith Day (Chris) and Pam...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mr. Lionel A. McCauley (Mac) will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, La.303 W. Pleasant Road at 11 am. Mac was born October 12, 1936 in Eunice, LA and departed from this life surrounded by his family on August 9, 2019 at his home in Pride, LA. He...

Donald Paul Guidry departed this life on August 10, 2019, at the age of 66 years. He was a native of Kenner, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a devoted husband to Katherine Castay Guidry for 46 years and a loving father to Donald L. (Danielle) Guidry of Prairieville, Amanda M. (Mitchell) Guidry of Amite, and Ja’nene...

Bonnie Williams Lockhart, age 97, departed this life surrounded by her children and their families at her home in Walker. A lifelong resident of Walker and longtime member of Walker Baptist Church, Bonnie served her Lord and Savior everyday of her life. Born June 5, 1922, she was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend that...

Dale Wallace McMillan, age 45, died in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Saturday, August 10, 2019. Dale is survived by three daughters, Willow Dove, Madeline Altan, and Camille Christine; and four siblings, Gamze Yurdasan, Dalton Richie, Donald Mehmet, and Orhan Christopher; and several nephews and nieces. A service will be held at 13475 Hwy 431, Unit H, St. Amant,...

Mr. Terry Wayne Landry passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the age of 55 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

Mrs. Jeanne M. Heigle passed away at Ashton Manor Assisted Living in Luling, Louisiana on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 81 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174

Mr. Ronald Dean Snyder, Sr. passed away at his residence in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the age of 63 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

Heather Renee Belanger, 37, a native of Houma and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 27, 2019. A service will be held August 6th, 2019 at Our Saviors Church, 655 Highway 96, Broussard, LA at 10 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. She survived by her father Van P. Belanger and wife Jeanie Belanger, mother Judy C....

Ms. Mary Evelyn Womack Merhige passed away at her home in Metairie, Louisiana on Wednesday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 77 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

Richard Brown of Albany, La was called to be with Our Lord on August 5, 2019 at the age of 60. Richard was born November 26, 1958 to the late Rowena Durbin Brown and William Lee Brown, Sr. He enjoyed his church friends and his computer. He is survived by his half-sister, Margret Birdwell; lost half-brother; Dudley; and several cousins. ...

Mr. Mike J. Bearb passed away at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 59 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174

Mr. Manuel Decoteau, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the age of 75 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

Mr. Wendell Keith Thomas passed away at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Visitation will be held at Bethany Campus South, beginning at 10:00am until funeral service at 11:00am on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

Mr. David Shows, Jr. passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174

A gathering celebrating the life of Larry “Gator” Harris, Sr., will be held at 11:00 am Saturday August 10, 2019 at Jeff’s Place, 37130 Edward Jackson Road, Geismar, LA. Larry was born on April 16, 1962 in New Orleans and departed from this life on Friday August 2, 2019 at the age of 57 years, 3 months and 17 days...

Glenn N. “Bear” Madere, passed away at his home on Monday August 5, 2019, at the age of 66. He was the beloved husband to Mrs. Linda L. Madere for 42 years.  He is survived by his children Brad Madere and Misty Madere Wilson (Alfred Wilson), his 2 beloved grandchildren Kaysi and Kyle Wilson.  He was the brother of Dennis...

Christine Templet, 45, passed away early Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Dutchtown. She is survived by her three children, Amy Templet, Ashley Grey, and Trevor Strahan; her parents, George Templet, Sr. and Barbara Templet; and her brother, George Templet, Jr. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Edna Bourgeois; aunt, Betty Sanchez; and also family friend, Robert Gray. Visitation...

I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7   A native of Hester and a resident of Donaldsonville, he passed away Monday August 5, 2019 at the age of 94 years. Visitation will be at the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville from 9 am until Mass...