OBITUARIES
Jayden Renee Pettit
Jan 9, 2024
Jayden Renee Pettit was born on November 19, 2002 in Baton Rouge, La. and passed from this life on January 9, 2024. But our loss is Heaven's gain and she is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Jayden was our angel face. She was always full of smiles and laughs and lit up whatever room she walked into. Jayden...
Janet Marie Babin Merritt
Jan 8, 2024
Janet Marie Babin Merritt, born on November 19, 1955 in Donaldsonville, La, passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 68.
Janet was a Louisiana State employee, retiring in 2009 with 34 years of service, spending the majority of her years under the Department of Health and Hospitals. After a short time off she continued to work for...
David Lynn Whittington
Jan 8, 2024
David was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 63. David was an avid fisherman and loved living on the water in Bayou Sorrel, LA.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Faith Tabernacle Church in Bayou Sorrel. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with...
Mary Ellen Motichek
Jan 7, 2024
On January 7, 2024, Mary Ellen Motichek left this world at the age of 68. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ellen was born to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Meaux) Andrus on July 19, 1955, in Marrero, Louisiana.
Ellen was a courageous woman who never found a task she could not conquer. She was an...
Cherry Gail Nagin
Jan 7, 2024
Cherry Gail Nagin passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on January 7, 2024, at the age of 72.
Gail was born on July 26, 1951, to Jenny Hood and Edward Nagin. She is survived by her children; Tonya Nadeau (Mikey), Cheri Phillips (Michael) and Jason Cambre.
She is also survived by her siblings and their spouses; Danny Nagin,...
Christina Wae Sullivan
Jan 6, 2024
Christina Wae Sullivan, lovingly known as Tina to those closest to her, graced this world with her vibrant presence on July 21, 1965, in Monroe, Louisiana. With a heart full of kindness and a spirit that knew no bounds, she left an indelible impact on all who had the honor of crossing her path. On January 6, 2024, Tina bid...
Hilda Sharp McCrary
Jan 6, 2024
On January 6, 2024, Hilda Sharp McCrary passed into the presence of the Lord, just four days shy of her 86th birthday. Born in Picayune, MS, and raised in Metairie, LA, she studied nursing at the Mather School of Nursing at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. She graduated in 1961 as a registered nurse, and that same year...
Melissa Jo DeLatte
Jan 6, 2024
Melissa Jo DeLatte (Missy) of Baton Rouge, who worked at Catholic Presbyterian Apartments for over 20 years, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, of an unexpected heart attack. She was 53 years old. Missy was born on October 6, 1970, in Baton Rouge.
Her father is Larry Wayne Daniels. Later in life she was adopted by her Stepfather,...
Myles "Nookie" Chauvin
Jan 5, 2024
Myles “Nookie” Chauvin, age 84, was born on August 11, a native of Edgard, died peacefully at home on January 5, 2024.
He was a devoted husband, father, & grandfather; a Veteran of the U.S. Army; retired employee of E.I. Dupont de Nemour in Laplace after 30 years; a member of the Cajun French Music Association; and a...
Mildred B. Naquin
Jan 4, 2024
Mildred B. Naquin, 86, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 4th after a long but mostly painless illness. She was born on September 15th, 1937, to Albert and Marie Flora Boudreaux.
After first serving as the caregiver for her parents, she became a certified nurse’s aide and worked for a nursing home. She then served...
Carolyn Glass Amedee
Jan 4, 2024
“For this world is not our home; we are looking forward to our everlasting home in heaven” Hebrews 13:14
Carolyn was released from her worldly body January 4, 2024, after her battle with Alzheimer’s. Carolyn was a faithful wife, mom, MiMi, memaw, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Friend who has entered heaven walking side by side with her Lord and Savior....
Rebecca Prestenbach Luccia
Jan 3, 2024
Rebecca Prestenbach Luccia, age 63, died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024. Beloved wife of Jeffrey M. Luccia. Mother of Lawrence J. Evans Jr. (Brandi), Melanie M. Luccia and Jeffrey J. Luccia.
Preceded in death by her father Thomas P. Prestenbach Jr., sister Bonnie J. Prestenbach and grandparents.
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Elliot Paul Pace
Jan 3, 2024
Elliot Paul Pace age 52 of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on January 3rd, 2024 in Baton Rouge. He grew up in Baker, Louisiana. He worked for many years on the river in Baton Rouge where he held the position of Deck Hand and Tankerman. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He is survived by...
David Brent Richard
Jan 2, 2024
David Brent Richard, born December 4, 1954, in Opelousas, LA, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Baton Rouge at the age of 69. David loved spending time with his family and his dogs. He enjoyed all things outdoors including hunting, fishing, and his garden. David is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Robbie Richard; children, Dustin, April,...
Penelope "Penny" Wilson Webb
Jan 2, 2024
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
I Thessalonians 5:18
Penelope “Penny” Wilson Webb, 62, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 2, 2024. Penny entered this world on June 24, 1961, born to the late William H....
Robert "Bob" Dean Bacon
Jan 2, 2024
Robert Dean (Bob) Bacon, 66, of Gonzales, LA, beloved grandfather, father, uncle, and brother, died Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 1st, 1957, in Paris, France, to Clarence Joseph Bacon of Plaucheville, LA, and Alice Marie Moore Bacon of Leesville, LA.
He is survived by granddaughter Cryslyn Bacon, daughter Rolanda Latour, son Paul...
Audrey LeBlanc
Jan 2, 2024
Audrey LeBlanc, born on July 25 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 2, 2024, in Gonzales, Louisiana, at the age of 66. Audrey is survived by her children, David Hall, Jr. (Theresa), Kary LeBlanc, and Jessica Hall; her sister, Linda Allen; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Nick Hall; her parents,...
John S Hiltibidal
Jan 1, 2024
John Stephen Hiltibidal was born October 3, 1960 in Centralia, Illinois. He passed away after a long battle with Leukemia on January 1, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
John served in the United States Navy for 20 years. He worked as a Nurse/Hospital Administration for 40 years.
Somethings he was known to love are Disney...
Evelyn Rotzell Luscombe
Jan 1, 2024
“…but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
Evelyn Rotzell Luscombe, age 98, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, after a short illness. She was the wife of James Edward Luscombe, who died in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Chester “Jack” and Rheba Heller Rotzell.
A native...
Frances Lucille (Billie) Martine
Jan 1, 2024
Frances Lucille (Billie) Martine, 94, a lifetime resident of Burnside, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2024. She was born August 10, 1929, the fourth daughter of the late Charles A. and Lillian Landry Martine.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday January 5, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Darrow,...
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