OBITUARIES

Kenneth David Gonzales

Kenneth David Gonzales

Sep 21, 2024

Kenneth David Gonzales, born on August 27, 1947, passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 77. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Hyman at Mayport, FL. He worked at DuPont in Reserve for 39 years. He loved the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers and spending time with his grandchildren.

 Kenneth...

Lyle "Lollipop" Morgan Sr.

Lyle "Lollipop" Morgan Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

 Lyle "Lollipop" Morgan Sr. passed away on September 20, 2024, at age 61. He was a beloved father to his son, Lyle “Dave” Morgan Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Mallory Morgan. His three granddaughters, Elle, Jules, and Charli Morgan, meant the world to him. Lollipop was also a loving brother to Greg and Eddie Morgan. He was born in Baton Rouge...

Leonard Wilby Brooks, III

Leonard Wilby Brooks, III

Sep 20, 2024

Leonard Wilby Brooks III, also known as "Butch", a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and a life long resident of Colyell, Louisiana, passed away September 20th, 2024 at the age of 66. Butch is survived by his brother Gary Brooks(Susan), and sisters Penny Forester(Hank) and Shirley Warren. Butch was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Butch was preceded in death...

Jimmy Dale Allen

Jimmy Dale Allen

Sep 19, 2024

Jimmy Dale Allen, born June 26, 1956, in Marion, LA, entered his eternal resting place on September 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Proceeded in death by his Mother Tommie Jean Farrar Allen, Father Cleo “Pete” Allen, and one brother Danny Ray Allen.

Left to cherish his memory are three sons, Michael Hicks of Ruston, LA, Brandon Allen Sr of West...

Ernest Ray Alford Sr.

Ernest Ray Alford Sr.

Sep 19, 2024

Ernest Ray Alford Sr., affectionately known as "Ernie or Pop’s" lived a beautiful life and went to his enteral home on September 19th 2024. He was born March 26th 1942 to loving parents, William Ernest Alford, and Annie Lea Adison Alford.

Ernie was a hardworking electrician for many years before retirement in 1993. He loved watching westerns and spending time with...

Edward Anthony "Tony" deFrances

Edward Anthony "Tony" deFrances

Sep 19, 2024

Edward Anthony “Tony” deFrances passed away peacefully at home September 19,2024. Tony was born to Cornelia Waldrup deFrances and A.J. “Tony” deFrances September 14, 1943. 

He was a proud Catholic High graduate ’61. And studied agriculture at LSU and Southeastern. He served in the U.S. Army for seven years, after which he began working at deFrances Marble and Tile. He started...

Kirk Dovie Sr.

Kirk Dovie Sr.

Sep 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kirk Dovie Sr., who left us on September 17, 2024, at the age of 67 after a battle with dementia. Kirk was born on December 11, 1956, in New Orleans, to Reba Lea Kirk Dovie and Paul S. Dovie Sr., and grew up to be a beloved member of...

Lynelle J. Wallace

Lynelle J. Wallace

Sep 17, 2024

Lynelle J. Wallace, 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on September 17th, 2024. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. Lynelle later moved to Longwood, Fl, where she resided for 36 years before returning to BR for the last 3 years of her life. Lynelle was an overachiever who excelled at everything she did. She spent...

Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon

Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon

Sep 16, 2024

Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon, born February 8, 1933, in Acy, LA, left this world on September 16, 2024 in New Albany, MS at the age of 91. Narvie was a faithful member of Galvez Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and spending time with family. 

 Narvie is preceded in death by her parents, Earl A. and Reatha Wallace; her husband, Melvin...

Nelda Lou Pilgreen

Nelda Lou Pilgreen

Sep 15, 2024

Nelda Lou Pilgreen was born on April 24, 1935, to Dr. Andrew Thomas Pilgreen and Lula Corrine Walpole Pilgreen in an ambulance, on the way to the hospital in Carrollton, Texas. Her family later moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where her father served as pastor of Parkview Baptist Church. Nelda spent much of her childhood there, surrounded by church life, which...

Jennifer D. Roth

Jennifer D. Roth

Sep 14, 2024

Jennifer D. Roth, born on September 4, 1972, passed away on September 14, 2024. Jennifer was a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant with a deep love for Jesus and a passion for the Bible. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren, especially her pride and joy, her husky Max.

Jennifer was immensely proud of her children’s accomplishments and would often...

Gilbert Delatte, Sr.

Gilbert Delatte, Sr.

Sep 14, 2024

Gilbert Delatte Sr. (83) departed this life into God's presence on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Gilbert was born and raised in Whitehall, LA. He was a very hard-working man even up to the days before his passing. Gilbert served as police officer in Sorrento for approximately 6 years, and then he and his siblings bought Val’s Marina. He was a...

Jean Brown D'Aquin

Jean Brown D'Aquin

Sep 13, 2024

Ms. Jean Brown D’Aquin died unexpectedly at home on September 13th, 2024, in Baton Rouge at the age of 81. 

Jean is survived by her daughter, Erin Welsh, her brothers: George Brown, Grayson Brown, and Keith Brown, and her ex-husband, Harold Welsh. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie and Barremore Brown, and ex-husband, Fred D’Aquin. Jean was born...

Kenneth "Apple" Abadie

Kenneth "Apple" Abadie

Sep 13, 2024

Kenneth “Apple” Abadie, 76, of Prairieville passed away at home on September 13, 2024. Apple lived a life filled with love, compassion, and deep devotion to those he cherished. Apple was married to his beloved wife, Charlie Sue McAlum, for 25 years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and love.

Apple is survived by his wife, Charlie Sue...

William Daniel “Danny” LeBlanc

William Daniel “Danny” LeBlanc

Sep 13, 2024

William Daniel “Danny” LeBlanc was born on March 5, 1966 in Donaldsonville, LA and resided in St. Amant, LA. He passed away on September 13, 2024, at the age of 58, surrounded by his wife and her family and Josh Barton. Danny never met a stranger and was always so generous with his knowledge, his time, his finances and even...

Stanley Joseph "Billy" Champagne

Stanley Joseph "Billy" Champagne

Sep 13, 2024

Stanley Joseph “Billy” Champagne III, born October 30, 1972, in Luling, LA, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the age of 51. Billy is survived by his children, Billy Champagne (Brooke) and Anna Champagne; mother, Charlene Champagne; siblings, Sandi Gautreau (Kevin), Tracy Champagne, Scot Champagne (Amy), Kristie Laiche (Paul); partner, Laura Tarver as...

John Harvey Bogle

John Harvey Bogle

Sep 12, 2024

September 12, 2024, marked the glorious day John Harvey Bogle, 77, reunited with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Born to Charles and Margie Bogle on August 8, 1947, in Monroe, Louisiana, John’s life was a testament to his unwavering love for his family. 

Survived by his grandchildren, Harlie Marie Williams, Dennis Wayne Tidwell, Jr., as well as great-grandchildren Jonathan J. Roberts,...

Monika Kunoth Luna

Monika Kunoth Luna

Sep 12, 2024

Monika Kunoth Luna, age 76 years old, after a lengthy illness, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday September 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and close friends. 

She was born on December 7, 1947, in Bayreuth Germany to Heintz J. Kunoth and Christa Kunoth (Manske). Her family moved to the United States in 1960. She attended many schools throughout...

Peggy Averette Palmer

Peggy Averette Palmer

Sep 12, 2024

Peggy Averette Palmer, a native of Denham Springs and resident of Gonzales, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Peggy was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. She retired from Allstate Insurance after 40 years, where she loved her clients and work family. Peggy adored her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren....

Elenora Neel Saltzberg

Elenora Neel Saltzberg

Sep 11, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Elenora Neel Saltzberg, passed away at her home on September 11, 2024, at the age of 76. She lived a beautiful life full of love, laughter and resilience. She touched the lives of all who knew her and will be dearly missed. She left a legacy of love, joy, kindness, gratitude, and silver linings.

 Our mother...