OBITUARIES

Kenneth J. Raye Sr., age 76, passed away July 19th 2023. Kenneth, better known to most as Kenny, was married to his wife Kathryn for 52 years. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and cowboy through and through. Kenny was born in Baton Rouge, La. As a child, he received his first pair of cowboy boots and his dreams of...

Grady Wyatt Jones, aged 79 and a resident of Pine Grove, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 at North Oaks hospital in Hammond, Louisiana after a long battle with emphysema. Grady was born on a small rural farm outside of Shuqualak, Mississippi on September 21, 1943 – the sixth of eight children. As a young man, he loved...

Helen Grace Hebert departed this world after faithfully finishing her race on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Helen was born Helen “Grace” Rogers on September 1st, 1940, the youngest of six children to Parents Thomas and Maline Rogers in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from St. Amant High School in 1960. She married Willie Hebert on December 21, 1962 and began...

Curtis Louis Melancon, a resident of St. Amant, passed away on July 14, 2023, at age 69. Curtis was a Master Plumber and Deisel Mechanic by trade.  He was a member of Local Union 198.  Curtis enjoyed helping and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter D. Melancon and Anna Mae...

Born 10/24/1956, Washington, DC Sherrie Smallwood passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 67. She passed from complications from her courageous lifelong battle with Type 1 diabetes. Sherrie was the beloved sister of Judy Smallwood-Cowsert and Michael Smallwood. She was an animal lover who enjoyed caring for her pets, including dogs, cats, horses, a tortoise, and...

Amari Mae Wade, a resident of LaPlace, LA, died July 11, 2023 at the age of 3 ½ months.   She is the beloved daughter of Anastasia Wade and Dominick Roubique; granddaughter of Brandy Wade, Billy Pitre, Susan Roubique Gray and Timothy Gray; great-grandparents, Amy Roubique, Carl Roubique and Kathy Roubique, and Lonnie and Cathy Wade; niece of Katie Wade, Alan...

Alyssa Brooke Hollingsworth, 30, went to live forever with Jesus, after a brief illness, on July 16th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. We are certain that she is praising, singing, and dancing before the Lord. Our comfort comes from knowing that she is in His presence. Alyssa was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 2nd, 1992. She was...

Denise Van Schoyck passed away from this life at home in Baton Rouge, on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 72.  Denise was born in Elmhurst, Il and graduated from Glenbard East High School in Lombard.  During high school she was active in Job’s Daughters and served as an Honor Queen.  She graduated with Honors from Southern Methodist...

George Alexander “Al” Stuart, III, has finally found peace on June 30, 2023 after 44 years of hard living. Starting January 13, 1979, when he was born at Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA, the beloved son of George A Stuart, Jr and Carol Cox Stuart, and brother to Suzanne Stuart Merrill and brother-in-law to Arthur Merrill. He...

Marvin Glen Atchley was born in Mark Tree Ar.  He was 73 years old. He was born on December 22,1949. He passed away at Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet in Baton Rouge, LA due to health conditions on July 12,2023. he is survived by two daughters Felena Merritt of Denham Springs, LA and a son in law Tommy Merritt of...

Sue Ann Bourque Amedee, a loving mother, nana, sister and daughter transitioned over on Thursday July 6, 2023. She was a strong hard worker, and she had a faith that was even stronger. She is preceded in death by her father, Calvey Bourque; her granddaughter, Angel Frisby; and her nephew, Kelly Babin. She left behind 2 daughters, Erica Frisby and...

Marvin Atchley, a native of Marked Tree, Arkansas, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the age of 73 years. Arrangements are pending at this time.

Blake Ryan Morrow, a loving husband, amazing father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at the age of 31. He was a native and resident of Central, LA. His greatest joys were spending time with his family, camping, bass fishing, and being an unconditionally sweet and...

Lary Paul Loupe, an exceptionally talented and award-winning graphic designer whose work was seen throughout South Louisiana, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, after a three-year struggle with cancer. He turned 64 about two months ago. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he was the third son born to Joseph “J.P.” Jr. and Ruby Chauvin Loupe. He was preceded...

William Jacob Melancon, a native of Sorrento, LA, died July 2, 2023 at the age of 28.  He was the loving father of Liam J. Melancon and fiancé of Hallie Grace Melancon.  William is also survived by his parents, Christal Swarner and Jeremy Melancon; stepfather, Darren Swarner; a sister Dana Holliday and husband Gage; brothers Jordan L Melancon and Blake...

Kathryn Clark Raye, age 74, passed away on July 8th 2023 with her family by her side. Kathryn, known by many as, “Kathy” was married to her husband, Kenny Raye, for 52 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and a longtime member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. While at St. Isidore, she was active in the Home and School...

A gathering celebrating the life of Robert “Bobby” Newton Rose III, will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Pentecostals of Watson Church, visiting will begin at 10:00 am until time of ceremony at 11:00 am. Mr. Rose was born May 3, 1961, in Port Neches, Texas and passed away from this life on June 29, 2023, at Our...

A gathering celebrating the life of Marlene Causey Kirby Stewart will be held at 7 pm, on Thursday evening at Albany Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Marlene was born May 9, 1966, in Ville Platte and passed from this life at her home on Sunday July 9, 2023, at the age of 57 years. She was a...

Cathy Stokes Scarbrough transitioned from this life on July 9, 2023.  Born in New Orleans on June 16, 1950, Cathy grew up in Covington, LA. She was a graduate of St. Scholastic Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University (Class of 1972). She taught at Buras High School for 2 years before ultimately moving to Baton Rouge – where she was VP...

James passed away at his home in Torbert, LA on July 10th, 2023. He is survived by his daughters Nicole Buttigieg (Luke), Jennifer Barbier (Danny) and his son Shawn Layton. Grandkids Adam Layton, Sam Buttigieg, Connor Buttigieg, Daniel Barbier, Aiden Barbier and Taylor Layton. His sisters Holley Thompson (JT), Camille Barilleaux (Hunter) and Dion Nelson. Numerous nieces and nephews. He...