OBITUARIES

Audrey Mae Braud White passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Arrangements are pending at this time. The family is working on a complete obituary for us to make available soon.

A ceremony celebrating the life of William Lynn “Bill” Robbins Jr., will be scheduled at a later date. Bill was born on September 25, 1969, in Lumberton, North Carolina, and departed from this life on Friday March 24, 2023, at St Joseph Hospice – The Carpenter House at the age of 53 years. He attended North Carolina State University and...

Leontine Marie Aydell (Tina), born April 2,1941 in New Orleans and Residence of French Settlement Louisiana passed away at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2023 at the age 81. Tina was a waitress for more than 30 years at Berthelot’s.  She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Bourgeois, Deanna and Dawn; sisters, Estelle and Sylvia; brothers, Joe, James, Earl,...

Sharon Matherne Jesowshek, age 73 of French Settlement, passed away March 17, 2023.Sharon was born on January 4th, 1950, to Clifford and Hazel Matherne in French Settlement La. Sharon enjoyed an exciting career as a Pastry Chef working for Hilton and various restaurants. Sharon along with her husband Louis returned to her Southern Louisiana roots building their dream log cabin...

Karen O’Neill, born July 11, 1961 died on March 11, 2023 with her daughter’s at her side.  Karen died after a very quick battle with cancer.  She was married to Billy Smith who preceded her in death is 2021.  Karen is survived by her daughters: Cynthia O’Neill-Caruso, Janet Smith (Jerry Wolfenbarger), and Terra O’Neill (Cody Schigur). She resided in Head...

Brent Anthony Lambert was born on January 14,1961 and passed to Eternal Heaven on March 14, 2023. He loved being outdoors and going fishing.  Brent is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Paul and Mavis Mckinney Lambert; brother, Craig Nolan Lambert; daughter, Tori Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Annie Rose Lambert; daughter, Rani Lambert Grantham (Sterling); son,...

Sheryl Ann Carnegie, 75,  born February 12, 1948 in Amite, LA peacefully passed away on March 18, 2023 with her family by her side. Sheryl was a retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. She also worked previously within the LSU Department of Agriculture. Sheryl was a loving wife, mother, Mama, sister, aunt, and friend. She was...

Kris, age 49, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Spring, TX gained her wings Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a lengthy health battle. Kris spent many years working in the healthcare industry as a medical assistant until she met her prince charming and became a wife and stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed gardening,...

Ira Collins Johnson, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Louisiana, on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Ira Collins Johnson was born April 28, 1932, the last child of eight born to the union of Rufus Ewing Johnson and Elvira Colvin Johnson of Farmerville, Louisiana . After graduating from Union Parish High School in 1951, he...

Patsy Graham, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Head of Island, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 74.  She is the beloved wife of John Graham, loving mother to Heather Connor and David Graham, adoring grandmother to Wesley, Jolie, Nathan and Jude and devoted aunt to Katie Walker.  She is also survived by...

William Howard Kessler, Jr. passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 14, 2023. He was born in Jackson on December 10, 1946, to Berdie Brumfield Kessler and William Howard Kessler.  He graduated from Murrah High School in 1965 and attended Louisiana State University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and a four-year...

Patricia Hankenhof Goebel earned her wings and passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 14th, 2023. She was survived by her daughter Wendy, granddaughter Raina, brothers Patrick and Bob, sisters-in-law Valerie and Gwen, her nephews Bobby and Michael and her great nephew Jamie, who called her Aunt P.  She was a wonderful soul and will be missed dearly. She’s an angel...

After a wonderful life of doing things his way, James Eugene “Jim” Willis, Ph.D., 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was born July 14, 1936 in Del Norte, Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorcas Frances Chamberlain Willis and Col. William Darrel Willis, M.D., his brother William D. Willis, Jr.,...

Michael Jay “Big Red” Recotta passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 31. Michael Jay was born to Michael Jay and Brenda Recotta on February 18, 1992 in Metairie, LA. On Friday, March 17, 9:30 visitation will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, LA at 9:30 – Noon with Mass at Noon. Interment at St....

Cory Shane Cannon, age 26, of Holden, LA, passed away on March 12, 2023 at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, LA. Cory was born on November 27, 1996, in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his father Brad Cannon, mother Angela Waldroup (Mike), son Jack Cannon, brother Devin Cannon (Meghan); grandmother, Murline Pierson; and a host of aunts, uncles, and...

Richard Autin, son of Rudolph and Mary Autin, loving husband of Artie “Chubby” Autin, passed away on March 12, 2023, at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife “Chubby” Artie Autin, two daughters Stepheny, Shelly, and a son in law, Mark Grimley. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Andrew Grimley,...

Michael Wayne Bergeron, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend passed away at his home in Sorrento, LA on Sunday March 12, 2023.  He was 62 years old.He was a member of Sorrento Baptist Church.  He was the leader of The Sorrento Gospel Singers.  He was a die-hard fan of LSU Sports. He is survived by his wife of...

Louis Jones, a native of Lismore, LA and a resident of Ferriday, LA, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the age of 88. He was a retired lumber mill worker and carpenter. His sense of humor, wit, and compassion for everyone will be dearly missed. Survived by daughter, Velma M. Jones (Keith) of Prosper, TX and Barbara L....

Gary Lynn Adams of Walker, Louisiana has passed away on March 9, 2023. Gary was born in Palmetto, Louisiana on December 31, 1950, to Prince and Grace Deshotel Adams. He attended Melville High School and Louisiana State University. Gary worked as a Fireman at the Melville Fire Department, an Ambulance Driver with Acadian Ambulance, and as a Computer Technician at...

Landon Hunter Glaviana, born in Baton Rouge on July 8, 1994.  Landon grew up in Donaldsonvile, and resided in Ascension Parish.  He was a beautiful person on the inside and out, with a kind heart and always a mama’s boy.  He enjoyed cooking his favorite dishes, listening to music, and enjoying time spent with his family.  He left us too...