OBITUARIES

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kameron Watts “Kam” Howze was held on Friday at Faith Apostolic Church in Holden, officiated by Pastor Marlin Arceneaux. Interment followed at Twin Pines Cemetery. Kam, a resident of Springfield and native of Colyell, departed from this life on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the age of 26. He is preceded in death by...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Don E. Ficklin Sr., will be held 11 am Friday at St Mark Catholic Church; wake begins at 8:30 am. Interment will follow at the Ficklin Family Cemetery. Don was born on January 8, 1945 in Gonzales to the union of Perkins and Leona LeBeau Ficklin and departed from this life on Tuesday May...

Lucy passed away peacefully Wednesday May 30, 2018 at the age of 95 years. She was born on January 20th, 1923, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Donaldsonville. She was a retired employee of RN Sims Insurance Agency and Bourg Insurance Agency. Visiting will be held Friday June 1, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church from...

Linda Jean Seaton Porche passed away on Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at her residence in French Settlement at the age of 71. She was Co-owner of Porche’s Sausage in French Settlement. Visitation will be held at Amite Baptist Church in Denham Springs, Monday, June 4, 2018, from 3:00 PM until religious services at 6:00 PM conducted by Pastor Andy...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Nina Frances Stephenson will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 14, 2018 at The Church, 13423 Highway 431, St Amant, LA 70774, visitation will begin at 10:00am until time of service. Nina was born on December 20, 1952 in Liberty, Texas and departed from this life on June 10, 2018 in Baton Rouge,...

Lillie Mae Pertuis Sheets, a native of Acy, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018at the age of 103. Born January 12, 1915 and died peacefully Sunday June 3, 2018. She is survived by two sons, Robert R. “Bobby” Sheets (Hilda Reine) and James R. “Jimmy” Sheets (Mittie Bishop). Grand Children Glenda Landeche (Dean), Robert R. “Bobby” sheets, Jr. (Dee...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Virginia Louise “Weezie” McNeese Holmes will be 1 pm Friday at Hebron Baptist Church; visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. She was born on February 1, 1938, in Franklinton, LA, and departed from this life on Tuesday June 5, 2018, at her daughter’s residence in St. Amant....

Wayne Jules Guidry, a resident of St. Amant, formerly of LaPlace, passed away on April 30, 2018, at home, at the age of 69 years. He was born October 29, 1948, in New Orleans and spent his childhood in Kenner. He loved hunting, fishing, and anything that had to do with the outdoors, and God’s creation. He also loved spending...

A funeral service celebrating the life of Lurlean Pierre Lavene will be held at 11am Tuesday April 24,2018 at Victory Baptist Church, 43385 North Little Italy Road, Hammond, LA 70403, visitation will begin Monday afternoon April 23, 2018 from 3pm-5pm and will resume Tuesday morning at 10am until time of service.She is preceded in death by her parents Lucius Joshua...

Murphy J. Gregoire Jr., age 68, passed away on Thursday May 24, 2018. A resident of St. Amant, La., he was born in Gonzles, La. on April 20, 1950 to Murphy and Helen (Parker) Gregoire. On November 20, 1970, he married Janice M. Rhyner. Together they had three children. “Lil” Murphy loved to barbeque his family and friends. He is...

Infant Zayden Jamie Michael Lane passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2018, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of one day old. A graveside service will be held at 6:30 PM , Thursday April 26, 2018, at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. He is survived by his loving parents, Destiny Rene’ Hooten and Dylan Michael Lane;...

Funeral for Mrs. Linda F. Hebert, of St Amant, will be 11 am Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church; wake begins at 9 am. Interment at the church mausoleum; services by Church Funeral Services.

Funeral Services for Cynthia Joyce McManus LeBlanc, 81, of Baton Rouge, La. Will be 3:00 pm Friday, May 25, 2018 at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs, La. Interment will be at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Bryan Robertson officiating under the direction of Church Funeral Services and Crematory in Baton Rouge, La. Joyce was born May 13,...

Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on March 8, 1929, the only daughter and middle child of Myrl and Errol Schwartzenburg. An amazing life awaited her. She completed her education in parochial and public schools in Marksville. She met and married her childhood sweetheart and they moved to Crowley, Louisiana where she became a stay-at-home Mom to four...

Alice Altom Thornhill was born April 7, 1963 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 15, 2018. Alice homeschooled her three girls and enjoyed sewing, cooking, crafts, teaching Sunday School, and volunteering for various church ministries. She was a top seller of Avon for many years. She is survived by her mother, Eula Grace Braud; father, Curtis...

Addison Jerry Hilliard, 78, went home on Tuesday April 17, 2018 and is now fully alive and whole with Jesus. He was reunited in heaven with his parents Marjorie Fortenberry and Addison Rogers Hilliard. He will be greatly missed by his wife Fay Griffin Hilliard, his son and daughter in law Addison Jeffrey and Jennie Hilliard and his grandchildren Addison...

Ernie Lee Cart, 78 years old, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. He was born in Basile, Louisiana on February 6, 1940 to Lester and Eva Cart, who raised him and his siblings; Winnie Potts (Cecil), Linda Strahan (Wayne), Esther Toups (Brent) and Gene in a loving, lively and proud Cajun family. Ernie enlisted into the United States Air...

Diane B. Kyes was born on December 7, 1950 to the union of Wallace J. Braud Sr and Mallie Chaney Braud and she departed from this life on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. A ceremony celebrating the life of Diane will be at 1:00pm on Saturday at Victory Temple Church Prairieville; visitation...

Addisyn Alliece Teekell, daughter of Benjamin Charles Teekell and Autumn Christy Teekell, was born on February 27th, 2013 and passed away on April 6th, 2018. Addisyn will forever be cherished by her big sister Ashtyn Joy Teekell. Addisyn was preceded in death by grandparents Charles Edward Cole, Barbara Pat Sample Cole, and her “Papa,” Glenn Williams. Addisyn is survived on...

Funeral services for Mrs. Atla Mae “Brownie” Shirley 88, of Monterey will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Lismore Baptist Church in Jonesville, Louisiana, conducted by Dr. Bill Robertson, assisted by Bro. C. D. Beard, Bro. Stan Wyant, Bro. Billy Sutton, Bro. Reggie Lisemby, Bro. Ralph Webber and Bro. Mickey Gallup. Visitation will be Friday,...