OBITUARIES

Carrilou W. Rupe

Carrilou W. Rupe

A native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. She passed away at Gonzales Health Care Center on December 27, 2018 at the age of 82.

Wesley J. Lambert

Wesley J. Lambert

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Saint Amant, LA. He passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on December 25, 2018 at the age of 62.

Ellen A. Granier

Ellen A. Granier

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, Ellen passed away peacefully in her sleep at Gonzales Healthcare on December 31, 2018, at the age of 96. She was a native of Brittany and a resident of French Settlement. Visitation will be Saturday, January 5, 2019, from 10 am to 12 pm at First Baptist Church in French Settlement...

Terry L. Hutzler

Terry L. Hutzler

A native of Baton Rouge, La and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He passed away at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs on December 31, 2018 at the age of 69.

Jean E. Coughlin

Jean E. Coughlin

A native of Cambridge, IL and a resident of Prairieville, LA. She passed away at her residence on December 28, 2018 at the age of 95.

Shirley Faye Alise

Shirley Faye Alise

A ceremony celebrating the life of Shirley Faye Alise will be 1 pm Saturday January 5, 2019 at The Rock Church; Blake Melancon officiating. She was born on November 13, 1935 in Marysville, CA and departed from this life at her residence, in Gonzales, on December 31, 2018 at the age of 83 years. She was a florist and was...

Joyce G. Eppinett

Joyce G. Eppinett

Joyce Eppinett passed away 12/29/2018 at the age of 70, at her home in St. Amant, LA. from effects of Alzheimer disease. She was born in Grenada, MS but spent most of her life in and around the Baton Rouge area, graduating from Istrouma High in 1966. Joyce retired in 2011 from Dr. Patricia Fernandez’s dental office, where she was...

Darla V. Silvio

Darla V. Silvio

Darla Victoria Silvio, 47, native of Central and resident of St. Francisville, LA passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Darla was a graduate of Central High School, and Southeastern Louisiana University. Darla is survived by...

Felton Hogan

Felton Hogan

A Native of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away on December 21, 2018 at the age of 75. Services will be held on Saturday December 29, 2018 at 11:00 am at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses 12842 Plank Rd. Baker, LA.

Erin Leigh Terrell

Erin Leigh Terrell

On December 22, 2018, the world suffered a loss far too early when Erin Leigh Terrell, left this earth to become one of God’s precious angels. The love between a mother and child is indescribable. The loss for both is devastating. Erin had a heart of gold and an unforgettable smile and laugh. Everyone she knew, especially her family, friends...

Jodi Ferguson

Jodi Ferguson

A native of Manchester, NH and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on December 17, 2018 at the age of 45.

David Washington Sr.

David Washington Sr.

A native of New Orleans, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge on December  21, 2018 at the age of 69.

Sarah Averett

Sarah Averett

A lifelong resident of Denham Springs, she passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 3:13 am at The Carpenter House at the age of 79. She was retired from Livingston Parish School Board as a bus driver for 35 years. Visitation will be at Colyell Baptist Church from 9 am until funeral services at 11:00 noon on Friday, December...

Doris A. Benton

Doris A. Benton

A native of Santa Anna, TX and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at Old Jefferson Community Care Center of Baton Rouge on December 23, 2018 at the age of 87.

Jackie R. Fellows

Jackie R. Fellows

A Mass celebrating the life of Jackie Rouyea Fellows will be 12 noon Saturday at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 10 am. Officiating will be Fr. Jerry Martin.Jackie was a resident of Prairieville and a native of Baton Rouge. A loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt; she passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December...

Veronica Hebert

Veronica Hebert

A ceremony celebrating the life of Veronica Landry Hebert will be held at 11am Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 7348 Main Street, Sorrento, LA 70778. Visitation will begin at 9am until time of service. Interment will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Church Cemetery, 44450 LA-429, St. Amant, LA 70774.Veroncia was born on November 2, 1954 in...

Deborah E. Crespo

Deborah E. Crespo

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge on December 16, 2018 at the age of 67.

Dewanna S. Mcnabb

Dewanna S. Mcnabb

A native of Zachary, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at The Woodleigh Place of Baton Rouge on December 21, 2018 at the age of 67.

Ana H. Torres

Ana H. Torres

A Mass celebrating the life of Ana Herminda Torres will be 10 am Saturday at St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church; wake will begin at 9 am; interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery Gonzales. Officiating the service will be Fr. Eric Gyan.Known as “Mama T or Anita”, she was born on May 12, 1937 in Anapoima Colombia and departed...

Tara D. Bennett

Tara D. Bennett

“Your life is made of two dates and a dash. Make the most of the dash.”- Linda EllisA ceremony celebrating the dash of Tara Diane Bennett will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St Francis Episcopal Church, 726 Maple Street, Denham Springs, LA 70726, visitation will begin at 11:00am until time of service. Interment will be Wednesday,...