OBITUARIES

Dec 29, 2023

 

Jeannie Ruli Darling, 62, died peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, surrounded by her family and friends, on December 29,2023 following a brief and an unfair fight against cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, and best friend of 36 years, Thom Darling and her daughter, Laura Darling Mounger (Clayton). She was known as Gigi to her...

Dec 29, 2023

Lisa M. Simpson, a loving and cherished individual, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 64 in Hammond, Louisiana. Born on February 6, 1959, in Franklin, Indiana, Lisa brought light and joy to the lives of those around. She will forever be remembered for her love for music and dancing and for the special moments she shared...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Today we celebrate the home going of Mary Frances Breland. Frances as everyone called her, was born on June 15, 1943, in Canton, Ms. She was raised by her mother and father, George and Clara Warrell, along with her sisters and brothers, James Warrell, Hilda Dempsey, Hazel Pearson, Alton Warrell, May Scrivner, Roy Warrell, and Lucy Johnson. Frances married...

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

Jacqualine Gail Shelton (nee Howard) passed away on December 27, 2023, at the age of 67 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born on November 18, 1956, in Birmingham, AL . Jackie, as she was fondly known, was a social butterfly and loved being around people. She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother of four.Jackie is survived by her husband,...

Dec 27, 2023

A lifelong resident of Colyell, Louisiana, passed away December 27, 2023, at the age of 52. He is survived by sons, Colton Corkern (wife Kaitlyn) and Mason Corkern; a sister, Amy Hoover Morales (husband Ben Morales); a brother Jamie Corkern (wife Tara). He is preceded in death by his parents, Conelia and Champ Hoover; father, Eston Corkern. Visitation and a...

Dec 27, 2023

James "Jimmy" N. Holland, born December 22, 1939, passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 84. He was a native of Walker, Louisiana and a resident of French Settlement, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lorrie Holland; his brothers Jesse and Danny Holland; parents, Georgie and Burt Holland. Jimmy was...

Dec 27, 2023

Phillip Jordan Pekins Sr a native of Whitehall, New York and a long time resident of Gonzales, Louisiana changed residency to Heaven on Wednesday December 27,2023 at the age of 81. Phillip proudly served in the United States Army for 9 years with a tour to Vietnam earning several metals and was honorably discharged with a rank of E5. He...

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Charles “Chuck” A. Beck

Chuck was born on March 27, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

He recently moved to Louisiana to live with his oldest son and his family.  Chuck served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.  He retired from Proctor & Gamble after twenty-eight years as...

Dec 26, 2023

 

“I have fought the good and honorable fight I have finished the race; I have kept the faith…and not only to me, but also those who longed for this appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8.

 

Gladys “Peanie” Babin passed away on Tuesday December 26, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the age of eighty-nine. Gladys lived her life devoted...

Dec 26, 2023

 

 

 

Ruthalie “Ruth, Ruthie” Bourgeois Bourque, born in Gonzales, LA on August 13, 1928, passed away in Gonzales on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 95.  Ruth was so very courageous, selfless, fun-loving and she had a heart of gold. Her love of God, Her Calvey, Family, and all loved ones never waivered. Ruth lost her...

Dec 25, 2023

Michael Wayne Mitchell was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on January 16, 1949 and was surrounded by his family when he passed away on December 25, 2023 at the age of 74.  He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.  He was part of the first graduating class of East Ascension High School in 1967 and retired after 30 plus years from Uniroyal Chemical/Lion Copolymer.  

Preceded in...

Dec 25, 2023

Gayle Paul Duplessis, born in Gonzales, LA on September 15, 1952, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at the age of 71.  Gayle enjoyed cooking, LSU football, spending time with his dog, Bingo, and in his youth, he was a registered table tennis player.  Gayle is survived by his sister, Janice Molliere;  as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Dec 24, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Murphy Naquin Jr “TPaul” of Gonzales, La. He died at the age of 59 on December 24, 2023 at 1:05 pm. Tpaul passed away suddenly at his home after a severe heart attack. He is survived by his son Paul Naquin III, his 3 grandsons Paul Naquin IV, Jaxon Naquin and...

Dec 24, 2023

 

Jim “Jimmy” Bacon, 83, of Gonzales, Louisiana , Passed away on December 24, 2023.

Born in 1940 in Dallas, Texas.

Jim was a beloved Husband, Father, Grand-Father and  Great Grand-Father.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Sally A. Bacon (Baker) and a beautiful, blended family:  John Taylor Bacon, JoAnn Bacon Desselle, James Anthony Bacon, Maya Bacon Edwards, Dedra...

Dec 24, 2023

Dec 24, 2023

Lillie Mae Averett, born January 23, 1943, passed away on December 24, 2023 at the age of 80.

Lillie was a very proud grandmother and lived for visits with all her grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, Tildon Averett, Jr.; her son, Tharan Averett; parents, Percy and Leathy Breland; brothers, Albert, Berlin, Raymond Breland; and sisters, Estelle...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Robert Edward Durnin Jr Passed away at home on 12/23/2023 from a long battle with Alzheimer's. He loved Fishing, Hunting & going to LSU Baseball games. He is survived by his wife Debbie Durnin, his stepsons Michael Doucet Jr. & Brock Doucet.His grandsons Destin Doucet & Anthony Doucet that he loved being pawpaw Bobby too. 

As well as his...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Gloria Diane Nevels, 73, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 23, 2023. She was born on November 12, 1950, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Leroy and Helen B. Brown. Gloria was a woman of strong faith in Jesus and worshipped at Jimmy Swaggart Ministries on SBN Network. She had a deep love for her family and was...