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Johnnie Curtis Slay SR.

Johnnie Curtis Slay SR.

Nov 5, 2024

Johnnie Slay Sr, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 79 in Denham Springs, Louisiana. 

Born on October 26, 1945, to Darrie Lee Slay and Lorene Evelyn Slay, Johnnie grew up surrounded by love and the values that would shape him into the man he became. In 1993, he married the love of...

Shirley Dean Martin May

Shirley Dean Martin May

Nov 5, 2024

Shirley Dean Martin May, beloved wife, mother, and cherished educator, passed away on November 5, 2024. She was a devoted follower of Christ, whose faith guided her in all aspects of her life.

Shirley enjoyed a fulfilling career as a teacher and school administrator in Ascension Parish, where she touched the lives of countless students and colleagues with her kindness and...

Joseph "Joey" M. David

Joseph "Joey" M. David

Nov 4, 2024

Joseph “Joey” M. David of Baton Rouge passed away at his home on November 4, 2024, at the age of 70. Joey was a graduate of Redemptorist High School and retired after 45 Years of service at Michael David Painting Contractors. 

 Joey is preceded in death by his mother, Ann Bickett David, father, Alvin David Sr.; sisters, Diane Norris and Judy...

Barbara Ann Patterson

Barbara Ann Patterson

Nov 2, 2024

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Memorial service celebrating the life of Barbara Ann Patterson of Monroe, LA. Will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Harvest Assembly, West Monroe with Pastor Gary Sapp officiating.

 Barbara was born September 21, 1952, in Bastrop, LA, and passed from this life November 2, 2024, in...

Joshua Albert Cody

Joshua Albert Cody

Nov 2, 2024

Joshua Albert Cody of Watson, Louisiana went into the arms of his Savior on November 2, 2024. 

His passing was sudden and due to an underlying heart condition. Joshua was born on August 14, 1984 to Lidia and Albert Cody in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was an outstanding husband, father, brother, uncle, son and friend. In 2005, Josh met the love...

Hazel Ann Pack Fleming

Hazel Ann Pack Fleming

Nov 2, 2024

Hazel Ann Pack Fleming was born on November 8, 1939, in Ontario, Pennsylvania, to William and Anna Pack. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

Hazel worked in the Department of the Navy at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., where she met the love of her life, Tom....

Charles "Chuck" Louise Morris

Charles "Chuck" Louise Morris

Nov 1, 2024

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Graveside service for Mr. Charles “Chuck” Louis Morris will be held at 2:00 PM, November 12, 2024, at the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA. under the direction of Church Funeral Services and Crematory.

 Chuck was born January 4, 1947, and passed from this life November 1, 2024, at the age...

Janice May Stein

Janice May Stein

Oct 31, 2024

On Thursday, October 31st, Janice May Stein PhD. Peacefully passed away at her home in Baton Rouge. She was the daughter of the late John and Elaine Veale May, the mother of Jeannine Stein Wilcox, Scott A. Stein, Gretchen Stein Ducoing, and Ross A. Stein. She was also a grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 6. She was a loving...

Carole Egan

Carole Egan

Oct 31, 2024

Carole Ann Egan, beloved Mother & Grandmother, earned her wings to heaven on October 31, 2024. She was born November 1, 1949, in New Orleans and was a resident of Watson, Louisiana.

Carole graduated from St. Joseph High School in New Orleans on May 26, 1967, and was an insurance underwriter for 45 years in which she retired. She then moved...

Laurie Thomassie Thornton

Laurie Thomassie Thornton

Oct 29, 2024

Laurie Thomassie Thornton, a beloved and humble soul, passed away on October 29, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on December 30, 1960, Laurie was known for her generous spirit and unwavering kindness. She touched the lives of many with her giving nature and selfless acts of kindness.

Laurie is survived by her adoring father, Milton Thomassie; her daughters and...

Elaine Marie Newman

Elaine Marie Newman

Oct 29, 2024

Elaine Marie Newman was born March 18, 1944, in Galliano, LA. and passed from this life October 29, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 80. Resident of Monroe, LA. Since 1985.

Elaine loved sewing and craft shows, she loved taking care of her puppies.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Winnie and Edless Pitre; brothers, Raymond Pitre...

Brad J. Norton

Brad J. Norton

Oct 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Brad Joseph Norton, 57, native of St. Amant, died October 29, 2024, at his home. Brad loved his Mom, friends, family, the outdoors, loved playing his drums, fishing, and helping others. 

Brad is preceded in death by his father Clarence John Norton, grandfather Arley Norton Sr, grandmother Winnie Bourgeois Laird, grandfather Edgar...

Sheila Ann Williams

Sheila Ann Williams

Oct 29, 2024

Sheila Ann Williams, a remarkable entrepreneur who was truly passionate about the art of learning, left this world surrounded by her loving family on October 29, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on June 20, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, Sheila brightened every room she entered.

An accomplished graduate of Loyola University, Sheila had degrees in business and mathematics, proudly boasting multiple...

Ida Davis

Ida Davis

Oct 27, 2024

Ida Mae Davis passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 27, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on January 23, 1940, Ida Mae was the second daughter of Ferdinand, and Ida Payne. She is survived by her son Jeff Kennedy, and grandchildren Mallory Kennedy, Johnna Howard, and Donald Moriarty, brother Mike Payne, and sisters Holly “Bootsie” Cone,...

Jeffery Niles Jackson, Sr.

Jeffery Niles Jackson, Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

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Funeral service celebrating the life of Jeffery Niles Jackson, Sr. will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church, 307 Magnolia Street. Monroe LA 71203.

Family will receive friends for visitation 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the church.

Jeffery entered the world on August 28,...

Billy Paul "REV" Pitre

Billy Paul "REV" Pitre

Oct 26, 2024

Billy Paul “REV” Pitre passed away on October 26, 2024. Billy is survived by his children, Anistasia Grace Wade and Sebastian Paul Wade. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Kathrine Irene Kirkland. He had two grandchildren, Alijah Wade and the late Amari Wade. 

He was the beloved son of Deborah Bourgeois Pitre and Cleve “Hot Rod” Pitre, Sr. His...

Elizabeth "Liz" Arceneaux

Elizabeth "Liz" Arceneaux

Oct 26, 2024

It is with great sorry we announce the passing of Elizabeth ‘Liz” Arceneaux on October 26, 2024, at the age of 59. She was born in Baton Rouge and spent the majority of her life in Head of Island and St. Amant.

She’s a graduate of St. Amant Highschool where she played in the band from 1981 to 1985. She was...

Ellen Dianne "Peaches" Morales

Ellen Dianne "Peaches" Morales

Oct 26, 2024

Ellen "Peaches" Dianne Morales, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 26, 2024, at University Medical Center in New Orleans. She was born on February 5, 1946 in Port Allen, Louisiana.She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Morales; her mother, Elodie Dunn; her children, Melissa Buquet (Cullen), Terry L Morales (Felice), Jennifer McAlister (Kenny), and Kirsten Taylor...

Marie Lobell Bateman

Marie Lobell Bateman

Oct 26, 2024

Marie Lobell Bateman entered the arms of Jesus on October 26, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1946, in French Settlement and spent half of her life in Pierre Part where she worked alongside her husband Jerry in their family business, Bateman’s Ice. Many knew her as “The Ice Lady” She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Randy Layne Rogers

Randy Layne Rogers

Oct 26, 2024

 Randy Layne "RanRan" Rogers was Born On December 11, 1959. After a courageous 4 year battle with cancer he entered his eternal home with our Lord on Saturday October 26th at the age of 64. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 22 years Candis K. Rogers and his father John D. Rogers, his children Laura Rogers Dellinger (Ron),...