OBITUARIES

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,...

John Dave (JD) Tanner, Sr., Foxhunter Extraordinaire and a Hell of a Good Fella!, was born March 19, 1933 in Prairieville, Louisiana to Willis Harrison Tanner and Nettie Elizabeth Tanner nee Anderson. JD passed away August 11, 2023 at Francios Bend Senior Living in Gonzales, Louisiana at 90 years old. JD grew up the eighth of nine children tilling fields...

Betty “Peanut” Arnold Nichols, 67, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at her home. Peanut is survived by her daughter, Teresa Coleman (Mike); her son, Garry Lovett Jr. (Leslie), six grandchildren, William Delaune, Jr. (Shanna), Monique Picou (Matthew), Casey Lovett, Corey Lovett, Paige Coleman, and Lexi Coleman; and six great-grandchildren, Amelia, Brandley, Reagan, Kye Michael,...

Gracie was born at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA on August 28, 2007. She departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the young age of 15. Visitation will be held at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1022 N. Burnside Ave, Gonzales from 9am until funeral service at 11am on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Gracie enjoyed being...

Philip A. Krumholt, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Vincent, LA on August 11, 2023.Philip attended school in Baker, LA, entered the workforce at a young age and retired from Iron Workers Union Local 58.  Philip was a quiet, but generous man; he enjoyed doing handyman work for others. working in his garden and keeping a meticulous...

Elizabeth Mae Aucoin, 35, of Walker, passed away on July 29 in Livingston Parish. Memorial services will held be at Christ’s Community Church on August 26th, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a religious service to follow at 11:00 AM. Elizabeth Aucoin was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Wayne and Louis Aucoin on May 21,1988. She attended...

Justin Kent “J-Furn” Furnish, born in Baton Rouge on October 29, 1990, passed away in St. Amant, LA on August 09, 2023, at the age of 32.  Justin had a passion for cooking and loved showing off this talent to his family. He was funny and witty, had the biggest heart, and his laugh was contagious.  Justin was very passionate...

An offshore worker and pipefitter passed away at 38 years old on July 7, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA.  He is survived by his daughter Chloe Young; father Ricky Young (Kathy); brother Jeremy Young (Christina); stepsiblings Christy Lambert (Cody) and Travis Chauvin; and maternal grandmother Doris Fletcher.  He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Young; maternal grandfather Franklin...

A beautiful and humble angel born on September 29, 1939 went to her eternal home on August 3, 2023. She was a retired garment worker and loved her family immensely. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Darlene and Alan Norton of Dutchtown and Susan Forbes of Gonzales, 2 sisters Linda Roberts of Texas and Darlene Lee of Virginia ,...

Sandra Jones King was the most caring and loving wife, mother, sister and friend anyone could ask for. She left this world to be with God on August 5th at age 72. She was born in Mobile, Alabama on July 21st, 1951 to Ellsworth and Mattie Jones. After receiving her BA in Education from University of Alabama, she married the...

Dorothy “Dottie” Louise Rahme Smith passed away on August 5, 2023 in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 89. Dottie was born in Charleston, South Carolina on July 15, 1934, to Henry Everett & Lorena Kirkland Rahme. She is survived by five children Karen “KK” Owen, Stephanie (Danny) Musso, Debbie (John) Richardson, Dennis Smith, and David (Monica) Smith, twelve grandchildren...

Joyce R. Rippolon Cullen, born September 5, 1941in New York City, NY, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 81. Joyce worked as an Earth Science teacher in the NY Public School system, most years in Somers High School, Somers NY.  She lived with her husband of 25 years on Peekskill Hollow Rd in Putnam Valley,...

Raven Chantelle Roddy, a loving granddaughter, sister, niece, daughter, cousin and friend was born on July 27, 2005 and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 30, 2023, at the age of 18 years.  She is survived by her grandmother, Rhonda Savario; sisters, Chloe Cannon, Hart & Kalyx Roddy; father & step-mother, Joe & Angel Roddy; great-grandfather, Ed Roberts; aunts, Tina...

Sidney “Red” Donaldson, age 70, of Livingston, LA passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, following an extended illness.  Red was born December 28, 1952, in New Orleans, Lato the late Geneveive Schexnayder and late Mr. Richard Donaldson.  Red was very passionate about his family and loved to make others laugh.  He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Sidney...

Richard James Winchell, 59 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 27, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  His beloved wife, Gloria was by his side. Richard was born March 1, 1964, the sixth of ten children, to parents Ellen and Dick Winchell.  A native of Shortsville, New York, he moved to Lafayette, Louisiana with his family during his high school years. ...

Gerald “BUDDY” Sheehan, 74, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. He passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Meri Ingram Sheehan, his daughter, Amber Sheehan Jobe (Steven), his son Garrett Patrick Sheehan, his daughter Lauren Sheehan Burridge (Ashley), and his nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his...