OBITUARIES

Max Anthony McLin, 26, of French Settlement, Louisiana passed on September 15, 2018 in Livingston, Louisiana. He was born on March 16, 1992 in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his 2 year old baby girl, Emma Claire. He is also survived by his mother and step father, Jennifer and Gary Mclin; his father and step mother, Simmie “Woodie” and...

Betty Marie Graham Eliser passed away peacefully on Friday night September 14, 2018 at the age of 77 years. She was a native and resident of St Amant; she was a kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and Bertha Blackwell Graham and one baby sister. She is survived...

A native of Bogalusa, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana he passed away at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native and resident of New Orleans, Louisiana he passed away at his home in New Orleans on Monday, August 20, 2018 at the age of 29 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana he passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on Monday, September 3, 2018 at the age of 63 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native Marrero, Louisiana and a resident of Gretna, Louisiana he passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in Gretna on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 50 years. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A resident of St. Amant, she passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 68 years. A gathering of remembrance will be held at Berthelot Hall, 45110 Stringer Bridge Rd, St Amant, LA 70774, from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Friday, September 14, 2018.  Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A resident of Donaldsonville, LA for 53 years; departed from this life on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at the age of 92 years. She is preceded in death by her husband John D. LeBlanc, sons John G. “Flipper” and Robert “Rocky” LeBlanc, grandson Shannon LeBlanc, parents Wilford and Agnes Toups, siblings Wilford Toups Jr., and Jeannette Toups Bruno. Survived by...

Funeral services for Caleb Andrew Mincin, 4 months, will be 1 pm Thursday September 13, 2018, at New Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. Tommy Basco and Rev. George Bates officiating. Interment will follow in New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home.  Visitation will be 5 – 8 pm Wednesday September 12, 2018, at...

Christel Eva Maria (Manske) Daykin passed away on September 7, 2018 at the age of 91. Christa was born on March 14, 1927 in Stolp, East Germany. She had a very happy childhood until World War II. Christa and her mother escaped the Russians and immigrated to West Germany. She married Heinz Joachim Kunoth in Bayreuth, Germany and they had...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jesus Manotas Sr will be at 11:00am on Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; wake begins at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Mausoleum. Mr. Manotas was a resident of Prairieville, till displaced by the flood now Gonzales; he was born on November 21, 1936 in Barranquilla, Columbia,...

Lois Marie Bourgeois Ashlock, a resident of St Amant, LA, went to be with the Lord, Monday September 10, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Survived by 5 sons, Joey (Susie), Grayland (Lana), Byron (Wendy), Brian (Jan) and Troy (Emmita) Templet; 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 14 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Joe “Tootsie” &...

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,...