OBITUARIES

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of French Settlement, Louisiana he passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the age of 74 years. Arrangement by Church Funeral Services, St. Amant LA

A Mass celebrating the life of Lora “Lo” Broussard will be held at 11 am on Friday at St John Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9:30 am; with Fr. Jerry Morgan officiating. Lora was born on August 1, 1956 and departed from this life on February 18, 2019 at the age of 62 years. She was a resident of...

Born in Baton Rouge, La and a resident of Livingston, La. She was born on April 1, 1942 and departed this life peacefully at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge on February 18, 2019 at the age of 76.  She graduated from Maurepas High School and was retired from the Livingston Parish School system as a teacher’s aide with 31 years...

Kayla was born on February 25, 1993 in Plaquemine, LA and departed from this life at her home Friday February 15, 2019, after an extended battle with cancer; at the age of 25 years. She is survived by her beautiful young children, her mother, brother, grandfather, aunts, uncles, a host of cousins and many friends. She loved being with her...

She passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs at the age of 97. She was born in Tylertown, MS on November 5, 1921. Visitation will be held at Don Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 10:00 AM until religious services at 12:00 PM conducted by Bro. Tom Higginbotham and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnny A. Akin Sr will be held 3 pm on Saturday Feb 23, 2019 at Praise Church Dutchtown; visitation will begin at 1 pm. Mr. Akin was born on June 16, 1950 in Batesville, Arkansas and departed from this life on January 7, 2019 at the age of 68 years. He was a resident...

Elma Margaret Templet was born on April 27, 1924, in Brignac, Louisiana. She departed this earth on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019.  She was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Sorrento.  She was a beautiful soul who was always an inspiration.  She was one of the kindest souls ever known.  She always opened her home and heart equally...

James “Mac” McCasland, born December 22, 1934 in Queen City, TX, passed away peacefully at home with both of his children by his side. He was a 52 year resident of Gonzales. Mac loved spending time at his camp; hunting, fishing, crawfishing, watching NASCAR, and cooking with family and friends. He was a great story teller with many to share,...

Dorothy Martinez Stonecipher Hale, a resident of Walker, LA, has left this earth to meet her Lord February 13, 2019, she was 85 years old. Dorothy and her husband owned a business for 20 years. She taught Sunday school and served as bookkeeper for Community Chapel for several years. She was the mother of 5 children, Wanda and Richard Collins...

Dolly Michael Diez, a resident of St. Amant, LA passed away on February 10, 2019 at the age of 74.  She is survived by her husband Jerry Diez; a daughter Keri Diez Larsen (and Robert Larsen); a son Jay Diez, brother James Michael, sister Molly LeBauve; 3 grandchildren Joshua Diez, Zachary Diez and Rylee Larsen.  She was preceded in death...

“Blessed in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones” (Ps. 116.) Catherine Lefeaux Walsh (nee: Mary Catherine Lefeaux) peacefully entered eternal life in the course of her ninety-third year, on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 2:44 AM, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lawrence Ivy Lefeaux, Sr., and Amelie Caillouet, on May 14,...

Virgie Louella Brown Dennis of St. Amant, La passed away February 9, 2019 at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband Joseph Leon Dennis of 59 years; Sisters, Evelyn Brown LeBourgeois and Betty Brown McCoy; brother, John Wilton Brown and wife Sandra Brown; sister-in-law Noemie LeBourgeois Millet and numerous nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death...

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders He has done His Miracles, and the judgements he pronounced.  1 Chronicles 16 : 11 & 12  A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gail Marie Sanchez will be held on Tuesday 11 am at St. Mark Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9...

Benton Lee Higgins passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Liberty, MS, and was a resident of Slaughter, LA. Ben was a retiree of Dow Chemical with over 40 years service. He is preceded in death by his parents Willie James and Nora Mae Higgins, 3 brothers, a sister,...

Funeral for Mr. James T. “Jim” Nickens, 94, will be 10 am Thursday at Carpenters Chapel United Methodist Church; visitation will be Wednesday 5 pm until 8 pm and will resume on Thursday at 9am until time of the service. Interment will follow at the Galvez Community Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his spouses Nora Deon LeBlanc Nickens...

Matthew S. Palmer ,61, stepped into the presence of Glory on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Gonzales.A devoted father, grandfather, business owner, resident of Gonzales and native of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Broadmoor High School.Survived by his daughter, Kristin Marie Palmer; sons Johnny Burton and wife, Jessica, and Devin Burton and wife, Kacie; fiancé Angela Forsythe...

Mrs. Emilie Doss Davis, of Sulphur, LA, peacefully passed away with family present on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 81.Emilie was born on July 27, 1937 in Ashburn, GA. She grew up as the eldest of two and attended Ashburn High School, Valdosta State College, and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music from McNeese State...

A native of Sac City, Iowa and a resident of Livingston, LA. He passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on January 16, 2019 at the age of 57.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA on January 23, 2019 at the age of 65.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He passed away at his residence in Denham Springs on January 25, 2019 at the age of 78.