OBITUARIES

A native of Natchitoches, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away at his residence on December 11, 2018 at the age of 70.

A native of Altoona, PA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away at Capital Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge on December 8, 2018 at the age of 86.

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away Flannery Oaks Guest House on December 9, 2018 at the age of 67.

A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge on December 8, 2018 at the age of 81.

Ernest J. Savoy, age 79, passed away at home surrounded by Loved ones on December 10, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Savoy of 54 years, his children Kim Bourgeois (Lane), Todd Savoy (Patricia), Jason Savoy (Kim), 6 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Sister Rosa Braud (Calvin), & Brother Joe Savoy (Theresa).In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to honor...

James “Jimmy” Malik Rathe passed away at 1:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2018 at the Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 25. Jimmy was born on July 4, 1993 in Aurora, CO, the birth son of D’wight Smith and Davina Smith. Jimmy was adopted into the Rathe family by Laura Rathe, his mother....

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mr. Donald John Porche will be held at 6:00pm Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at Amite Baptist Church, 7100 Amite Church Road, Denham Springs, LA 70706, visitation will begin at 3:00pm until time of service.He is preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Seaton Porche, daughter Donna Ashley Porche, parents Alfred A. Porche and...

Mrs. Bettie Conley, 84, of Central, LA, formerly of Zachary, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 7, 2018. Bettie passed away peacefully at her home with her family, under the care of Clarity Hospice. She was a longtime and active member of Zoar Baptist Church and her Christian walk was visible every day. Born...

Elsie was born January 9, 1935 and passed away on December 6, 2018 at The Crossing of Clarity just shy of her 84th birthday from terminal brain cancer. Elsie was a graduate from Spencer Draugh Business College. She started her first job at the LSU Plant Store and stayed loyal as a Senior Accountant for thirty-two years until August 1984....

Richard Ray “Sonny” Watts passed away at 11:30 AM Monday, December 3, 2018 at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center in Walker at the age of 84. He was a resident of Livingston and was a retired millwright.Visitation will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 17884 LA Hwy. 42, Livingston on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 5:00 PM...

A native of Epps, LA and a resident of Scotlandville, LA. He passed away at his residence on December1 ,2018 at the age of 86.

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mikel Marion “Scooby” Michel, III will be held at 11:45am Friday, December 7, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9:15am until time of service. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Cemetery in Gonzales, LA. Scooby was born on September 19, 1969 in Baton Rouge, LA and was a resident of...

A native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA. She passed away at her residence on October 18, 2018 at the age of 59.

A native of Brooklyn, NY and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away at The Pearl of Jamestown in Baton Rouge, LA on November 29, 2018 at the age of 97.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred for Stanley Earl Jarrell; gifts of love will be used to honor his life. https://www.inlieuof.com/st-amant/stanley-earl-jarrellA gathering celebrating the life of Stanley E. Jarrell will be held on Wednesday December 5, 2018 at 7 pm; visiting will begin 4 pm; at Hagan Chapel 48172 Whiskey Lane Tickfaw; with Revs. Jim Howell and Arthur...

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are being accepted in memory of Fred “Poppy” Ficklin. The family appreciates any gifts of love that are received, which will be used to honor his life.A ceremony celebrating the life of Fred “Poppy” Ficklin will be at 2 pm Friday at Carpenter Chapel United Methodist Church, 41181 LA Hwy 933, Prairieville; visitation will...

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Walker, LA. She passed away at her residence on November 19, 2018 at the age of 58.

A ceremony celebrating the life of Virgil L. “Pete” Buratt will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday at Graceworks Church Prairieville; wakes begins at 10 am. Interment will follow at Household of Faith Cemetery. He was born on November 1, 1960 in Gonzales and departed from this life on November 19, 2018 at Christus St. Elizabeth Medical Center Beaumont,...

J C Bourgeois fell asleep at home and woke up in the arms of Jesus on November 22, 2018. J.C. was born on September 28, 1939, to Hobson Bourgeois and Jeanette Tullier. He graduated from St Amant High, served in the US Army for three years, and retired from Motiva Enterprises. He was saved when he was 30 years old...

Carolyn Overly was born on June 5, 1944 and passed from this life at her home in Marrero, LA on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com