OBITUARIES

Mary Kay Keller passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a resident of French Settlement. She was a creative person who enjoyed painting and gardening, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Hazel Keller, and...

Rachel went home to be with Jesus on May 6th, 2023. She was thirty-eight years old. She is survived by her two sons, Adam Day Jr. and Jaxton Ray Setzer; mother, Cindy Chamberlain (Jackie); sister, Erica Hudson; grandmother, Zelda Cole; and grandfather, Galeon Albin. She was preceded by her father, Carey Ray Dungan; and grandmother, Virginia Weaver, for whom she...

Darrell Penell was born July 23, 1964, in Bastrop, LA. He died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the age of 58 due to severe heath problems. He is survived by his sons, Darrell Penell “P.J” and Joshua Joseph “Josh” LaCour, both of Prairieville, LA; grandson, Chandler Joseph LaCour and granddaughter, Julin Rose LaCour, both of Simmesport, LA, granddaughter, Aubreigh Kay...

Sherry Ann Naquin, 67, of Lockport, LA passed away on April 1, 2023 at Thibodaux Regional. Sherry was born June 22, 1955 in Larose, LA and was the daughter of Nickles and Rita Gros Naquin. Sherry loved to garden, listen to music, and laugh. Remaining to cherish Sherry’s memory are devoted partner; Ramon Loredo; children, Brandon (Melissa) Couch, Rita (Nathan)...

Bonnie Jane Smith Dexter, 94, a resident of Denham Springs and native of Eunice passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. Visitation will be being at 9 am until time of the service at 11 AM on Saturday May 12, 2023, at Indian Mound Baptist Church 16755 Liberty Rd. Greenwell Springs, LA 70739. A graveside service will be held at...

John Krennerich, a New Orleans native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 80. After attending Cor Jeau High School, he served in the U.S. Marines for 6 years and as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years. Upon retirement, he assumed the daily responsibility of caring...

Gerald “Wayne” Sheets, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on May 9th, 2023 at the age of 68. He is survived by his children, Jason (Heather) Sheets, Hope Wireman, Anna Phelps & AJ Phelps; grandchildren, Devon, Trevor, Ethan, & Vance Wireman, Brynna Phelps, & Adriene Phelps; siblings, Barbara Michel, Ramona (Blake) Debate, Gladys (Cecil “Bo”) McManus, Charlotte (Dale) Hidalgo,...

Gwendolyn Rose Babin, a native and resident of Gonzales, died on May 8, 2023 at age 70. She is survived by her husband, Dwayne; son, Arik; and granddaughter, Sadie Babin and her mother Megan Dunaway; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lydia and Jerry Watts, Ethelie Braud, Sybil and Leon Gautreau, and Elaine and Keith Allen; and mother-in-law, Cornelia Babin. She was preceded...

Carol Sue Bourland, born on November 11, 1944, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on May 9, 2023, in Gonzales, LA at the age of 78. Carol enjoyed gardening, puzzles, and time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carol is survived by her Children, Ronald Abernathy and wife, Amy, Stephanie Bourland; Grandchildren, Ashley Sims and husband Brad, Alexander...

Mark D. Fleming, 64, Retired, dearly loved husband, father and brother, departed this life on May 8, 2023. Born in 1958 in New Orleans, LA, to James C. Fleming and Billie Nan Harper Fleming, both deceased. Over the years, he resided in Enterprise, Meridian and Pearl MS, and most recently in Denham Springs, LA. Though not often shown, those close...

In loving memory of Angel Mautino, of Baton Rouge, LA born August 11, 1976 in Breaux Bridge La. Died April 19, 2023 Survived by her husband John Mautino of Louisiana; Son, Darrell Campbell Jr.(D.J.) of Pennsylvania; brother Fred R. Wiltz of Springhill, LA; sister Victoria Wright,(Lee), nephew Lee (Aaron) Wright, niece Crysten Wright of Springhill, LA.Mrs. Mautino is preceded in...

Linda Brouillette Laborde passed away peacefully at a family home on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at the age of 80 years. Linda was a life-long resident of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish and a graduate of Warren Easton High School. She worked as an administrative assistant at the New Orleans Safety Council, Lockheed Martin and Belle Chasse Marine before her...

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8: 38-39Milton Darrell Purvis was Born on October 03,1958 and went...

Janet Marie Hill Persick, 63, native of Bay City, TX and longtime resident of Zachary, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2023. Janet graduated from Bay City High School in 1978 and attended Wharton Junior College in Wharton, TX. She surfed the waves of the Texas coast until moving to Louisiana in 1986. Janet loved three things in...

Jean Lionel “Lonnie” Bass Jr., passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 29th, at the age of 65 years. He was born in Baton Rouge and was a resident of Livingston. Lonnie had a kind heart and liked putting a smile on everyone’s face. He enjoyed going to COA, giving treats to the neighborhood dogs, and visiting with friends....

In loving memory of our dad, Max Henry Baer.Max was born in Rayne, La. 11-25-1933. He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings, wife and stepson. Parents, Louis Henry Baer and Jeanne Callout Baer; wife, Lise Ann Butcher Shockley Baer and her son, Britt Shockley; Siblings, Miriam Richard, Margaret Ann McGrew, Patricia Domingue, Yvonne Gary, Jo Ann Rodrigue, Phillip...

Jeffrey T. Ducoté “Jeff” ,69, resident of Gonzalez, passed away on May 4, 2023 @ 3:10 p.m. surrounded by loved ones.Born on December 20, 1953 to Edwin H. and Lillian K. Ducoté, he was the sixth of eleven children. He will be remembered by friends and family for his kind heart and quick wit.He made his living as a diesel...

Julie Zavithsanos Norris peacefully transitioned on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. She was born in New Orleans on December 21, 1965. She was a faithful parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. Julie was a loyal Louisiana State employee for 20 years. Her greatest enjoyment in life was her children. Her passion was playing volleyball. Julie is preceded...

Nancy Davis Foster, a devoted daughter, loving grandmother, mother, wife, sister, and native of Conroe, Arkansas passed away at the age of 85 on May 4, 2023. She was a resident of Ascension Parish. She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Gaudet, grandchildren: Angela Cobb, David Thompson (Jessica), Richard Foster, as well as her brother and his wife, Don and...

Joan Marie Ragan, age 69, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1953, to Joseph E Lisenbee, Jr and Carlin Talbot Lisenbee in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Denham Springs for 38 years and attended Glen Oaks High School. Joan was the secretary...