OBITUARIES

Randy Cecil DuplessisAug. 18, 1964 – Aug. 26, 2023Randy has left us and we are all sad because of it.  It was a quick departure.  He loved nature; hunting, fishing, flowers, trees, squirrels, rabbits.  He often sent those of us he cared about pictures of beautiful scenes of nature to help brighten our days.  He loved to cook and was...

Blake Edward Ewen, native and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the age of 53.  Blake was a successful and professional Hairstylist for over 35 years.  He was artistically talented with painting and crafting.  Blake enjoyed landscaping, going to the beach with his family and friends, as well as entertaining in his “Oasis”, his beloved...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin, a beloved father of two daughters, Acacia and Natia, and a son, Chris. He fought a courageous battle against cancer and peacefully left this world on August 24, 2023.Born on July 23, Eddie was the cherished son of Veronica, Maria, and Pelagio, and the oldest of eight siblings; Carol, Liza, Jojo,...

Richard Stevens (Steve) Kirkland passed away on August 23, 2023.  He was the son of the late Lyonel C. and Doris P. Kirkland.  He is survived by his loving wife, Angela McGlothin, daughter of Boyce E. and Mary Bradford, three sisters, Kathy Clark, Anne (Walter) Hammett, Mamie (Alan) Baker, four nieces and one nephew. Steven Had a thirty-year career as...

Lloyd Adolf Armant, Jr, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension in Gonzales, LA. A native of New Orleans, he was the son of Laura Lois Touchard and Lloyd Adolf Armant, Sr. He was a body and fender repairman for many years, worked with the postal...

Michael N “Mike” McGrew, born October 12,1950 in Dunklin Country, Missouri, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Gonzales, LA at the age of 72. Mike loved working with his hands, and he could fix almost anything. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone. Mike enjoyed cheering at all his children and grandchildren’s events. His contagious, energetic,...

Staff Sergeant Cleven Sandres Jr of Gonzales, La, passed away on August 21, 2023, at the age of 67. Cleven was born in New Orleans Louisiana on September 1, 1955, to Ammie DeBoe Sandres and Cleven Sandres Sr. He was the only son of nine children. Cleven graduated from East Ascension High School 1974. While in the Army Services, he...

Alexander Ewell “Whipper” Baudin, Jr. passed away Friday, Aug. 18 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge.  He was born in New Orleans on June 16, 1942. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gay Zarko Baudin and his two dachshund fur babies, Izzy and Allie whom he adored. He is also survived by one niece,...

Jason Paul Sloan was born on December 30, 1982 and passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023 in Baton Rouge, La at the age of 40. Jason was from Baton Rouge & he attended Istrouma High School. After leaving Istrouma High, he worked on a tugboat on the Mississippi River for a while before settling into his trade, which he...

Dorothy Rita Arabie Bollinger went home to Our Lord on August 15, 2023.  She was 97 years of age.  She enjoyed a full life filled with adventure, love, volunteering, and the occasional bout of mischief.  She will be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her sons, Lionel and Ralph Bollinger, Jr, along with their wives Melanie...

Cleven Sandres, Jr, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023. Cleven was a native of New Orleans, LA and the son of Ammie DeBoe and Cleven Sandres, Sr.  Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services of St Amant, LA

Nelson Joseph Boudreaux, 90, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Aug 19,2023 in Glendale, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Aurelia and Walter Boudreaux on Sept 11, 1932. As a young child, the family moved to Baton Rouge. There he spent his life. He achieved his Eagle Scout ranking, graduated from Istrouma High...

A devoted husband, father, friend, and a man of God.  Brian passed on August 15, 2023 in his hometown of Denham Springs, LA.  He was born on July 29, 1963 to Wickcliff and Vernola Dugas.  Brian was a 1981 graduate of Denham Springs High. After high school Brian began working for Gulf States Utilities, which later became Entergy. He retired...

Vernon Joseph Haik, Sr. passed away from natural causes on July 10, 2023 in Franklinton, Louisiana at the age of 91.  Vernon has been a lifelong resident of Louisiana, born in Edgard, where he met and married the love of his life, Marie Louise Amore in 1960.  Vernon and Marie were married 56 years until her death in July of...

Jonas Salles deBarros, born June 27, 1929, a native of Brazil and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully, August 8, 2023, at the age of 94, surrounded by family and friends. He was profoundly honored to have gained his American citizenship on April 12, 1955. An avid reader and a quick learner, he had a quirky sense of...

Peggy was born in Pittsburgh, PA, subsequently moving to Boston, Houston, then Baton Rouge in junior high, as her father traveled with the Navy. At Baton Rouge High School, she would meet Robert Day whom she would marry after their first year of college. After receiving a degree in English Education from LSU, she taught high school English while putting...

Dietra “Dee” Ann Dupuy passed away in Baton Rouge on August 15, 2023.  She was born on October 12, 1947, in Baton Rouge to Edwin and Dorothy Dupuy.  She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and received a degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University.  She worked as a traveling nurse for a few years and worked...

Keith Davis Whiddon Sr.,64, of Albany, Louisiana, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at North Oaks Hospital. He was born March 18,1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife. Keith is survived by his 3 children and 5 grandchildren, who he loved profoundly. In addition, also survived by two brothers, one sister and many nieces and nephews....

Annette was born in Bunkie, Louisiana to Roy L. and Lou (Bordelon) Juneau on October 26, 1955 and passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 67. Her parents preceded her in death along with a sister, Anita “Faye” Miller, and a niece, Telisa Miller. She is survived by her sisters, Elaine Edwards, Evelyn “Sissy” Terrell, her brother...

Cassandra “Cassie” Marie Benoit Ledet was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother when she passed away on August 14th, 2023 at 12:19 a.m. at the age of 70. She was born on December 1, 1952 and is a native of Houma, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ledet; son, Michael Ledet; grandchildren, Coby, Tylar, Jace, Abrianna, Mariyah,...