OBITUARIES
Renee Sylvester
Dec 22, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Renee Sylvester, on December 22, 2024, at the age of 64. Renee was born on April 22, 1960.
She graduated from Tara High School and enjoyed a long career working for the State of Louisiana. After retiring, Renee held a variety of jobs including Lake Urgent Care in Denham Springs,...
Mark Tanner Murphy
Dec 21, 2024
Mark "Tanner" Murphy (April 19, 1992 - December 21, 2024), born on Easter Sunday, embodied the spirit of kindness, compassion, and love that shone brightly throughout his life.
A film enthusiast with a vast knowledge of movies, Tanner's passion for cinema was contagious. This passion for film came from his since passed grandfather Larry S. Murphy of Barboursville WV.
In his adult...
Dianne Castay Lambert
Dec 21, 2024
Dianne Castay Lambert, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. Dianne was born June 9, 1945 and was 79 years of age. Dianne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and the Christmas holidays. Dianne's Christmas tree was adorned with beautiful porcelain dolls, Hallmark ornaments and...
Richard Creel
Dec 21, 2024
Richard “Sonny” Creel, beloved husband and father; cherished brother, uncle, and friend; and respected chef will be remembered for his incomparable work ethic, devotion to his family, dedication to helping others, and his mischievous sense of humor. Sonny’s positivity and creativity touched countless lives along his journey. He died unexpectedly Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Prairieville, LA, at the age...
Rebecca Cresie
Dec 21, 2024
Rebecca Rue Cresie, 18 years old, from Prairieville, passed away on December 21, 2024. Beloved daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. She was known for being funny, thoughtful, and sassy. She loved makeup and planned to go to cosmetology school when she graduated from Prairieville High School. She is survived by her parents, Deuce & Kristen Cresie, brother Dathan...
Carol J Myers
Dec 20, 2024
Carol J Myers,70, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, in Denham Springs, LA. Carol was born to the late Robert McLeod and the late Sarah Hathcox on February 26, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Central High School in 1972 and went on to work as an insulator for many years with Heat and Frost Insulators Union Local...
Betty Pearl Burge Dunlap
Dec 20, 2024
Betty Pearl Burge Dunlap, born November 19, 1936, passed away during the early morning hours of December 20, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Betty was born in Arkansas, but was a longtime resident of Walker. She graduated from Walker High School. Betty worked at James Drug Store in Denham Springs where she was employed for close to fifty...
Melvin Ray Cox Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
Melvin R. Cox Sr., 73, of Prairieville, LA was called to Heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after an unexpected, yet hard fought battle. He was a great man, husband, dad, and pawpaw. A lifelong mechanic and still working full-time, He rarely experienced a day where he didn’t share his knowledge with others. His life was filled with love and...
Donnie Boudreaux
Dec 18, 2024
Donnie Ray Boudreaux was born on October 7, 1977, and rested from this life in Baton Rouge, on December 18, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Daniel and Joy Janette Majors Boudreaux, and maternal grandparents, Jessie and Ella Mae Darbonne Phillips.
He is survived by his parents, Darrel Boudreaux (Tracey Walton Boudreaux) of Bayou Jack, LA and Cynthia...
Terry L. Toney
Dec 17, 2024
Terry L. Toney, age 70, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Franklinton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Born and raised in Franklinton, Terry moved to Baton Rouge in 1974, where he began a distinguished career with the Louisiana Office of Natural Resources. He retired in 2004 as...
Robert C. "Bob" Amedee
Dec 17, 2024
Robert C. Amedee (Bob) was born March 26, 1938 and passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the arms of his daughters. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Glass Amedee, of whom he would say, “how do you not miss someone who is half of you,” his parents Clifton and Ruth Amedee, brother and sister-in-law Dick...
Valture Joseph Aydell Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Valture "VJ" Aydell Jr, went to be with the Lord on the 17th of December in 2024 at his home. He was 80 years old. Resident and native of Maurepas, LA, he is survived by his partner of 42 years, Christine Valentine; his grandchildren, Brittany (CC), Justin, Kayla (Gary), Jolie (Billy), and Jennifer (Alex); his great-grandchildren, Bailey, Destiney, Michael, Valina,...
Willard Sonnier
Dec 17, 2024
A ceremony celebrating the life of Willard J. Sonnier will be held on Sunday December 22, 2024, at Indian Mound Baptist Church visitation will begin at 1:30 pm until time of service at 3:30 pm. Interment will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenwell Springs.
Mr. Sonnier was born on November 25, 1945, in Oakdale, LA and rested from this...
Randall Joseph "Joey" LeBlanc, II
Dec 17, 2024
Randall (Joey) Joseph LeBlanc, II, passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 42, after a brief illness. He is survived by his father Randy (Cindy) LeBlanc, and his maternal grandparents Wallace and Emma Jean Beauchamp, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his mother Karen Pizzolato LeBlanc, infant sister Stacey Montel LeBlanc, and...
Timothy E. Creed Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
Timothy Creed, born on January 23, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. He lived a life full of dedication and faith, retiring from Local 198 after many years of hard work. Timothy was a proud member of the first state champion basketball team of Pitkin High, where his love for the game grew. Timothy was known for his...
Ricky Marshall
Dec 15, 2024
Ricky Lee Marshall passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1957, a resident of Central, a loving husband, dad, “Poppy”, and cherished friend who always had a smile on his face and provided us with more good times and laughter than one can imagine. He was employed by the BNC group for 33 years. He...
John Victoran "V.J." Roddy
Dec 15, 2024
John Victoran “VJ” Roddy, 77 years of age, passed on Friday, December 15, 2024, at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. VJ was born September 21, 1947 in Gonzales, LA to the late Joseph and Almie Roddy. He was a commercial construction worker in Gonzales, LA. He loved any ranch related tasks; horseback riding, cattle herding and horse training.
He is preceded...
Reginald Alvin Sheets
Dec 15, 2024
Reginald “Reggie” Sheets, born on April 29, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA at Our Lady of the Hospital, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 70.
Reggie loved to sit outside and listen to music especially swamp pop, cook jambalaya, and watch anything LSU and Saints Football on the big screen TV. His pride and joy were his...
Yvonne Alexander Savoy
Dec 15, 2024
Yvonne Alexander Savoy was born on February 19, 1942 in St. Amant, Louisiana and passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a member of the St. Amant High School Class of 1960, a life-long parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a diehard Saints fan and her claim to fame, were...
Zachery Clark
Dec 13, 2024
Zachery Clark, beloved son and brother, passed away surrounded by his family on December 13, 2024, at the age of 32.
Zachery is survived by his mother, Tracy Robertson; his sisters, Sydnie Clark and Meghan Vincent; his niece Kameryn Edwards; a nephew expected in May; and his grandfather Ronnie Robertson.
Zachery was born in Modesto California on February 18, 1992, to Tim...
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