OBITUARIES

Pamela Jo Culp

Pamela Jo Culp

Nov 28, 2023

Pamela Jo Culp, age 70, a 51-year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, while holding the hands of her son, Trey Earle, and his fiancée, Brandi Monistere. "Miss Pam," as she was affectionately called during her 38-year tenure as elementary school secretary of The Runnels School, was born and raised in Benton, Kentucky, having...

John Michael Eaton

John Michael Eaton

Nov 28, 2023

 

John Michael Eaton 68, resident of Livingston LA, passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2023. 

 

Memorial Service will be officiated by Rev. Mike Manchester of First Apostolic Church of Liberty. 

388 W. Freedom Dr. Liberty, MS.  Saturday Dec 2, 2023 at 4 pm. 

 

He is proceeded in death by his Father George B Ratcliff,  Mother Hoyte T...

Laura Faye Fabre

Laura Faye Fabre

Nov 26, 2023

A resident of Albany Louisiana, she went to her eternal home Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Memorial will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday December 9th at 1:30pm. Conducted by Bro Cody Bradley. She was survived by her sister, Judy Bordelon; brother, John Fabre; sister and Brother-in-law, Angie and Gregg Frey; nephew, Jesse Frey;...

Valerie Hatchell Cavalier

Valerie Hatchell Cavalier

Nov 25, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Valerie Hatchell Cavalier, of Baton Rouge. She passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Valerie was born on October 2, 1954, and was preceded in death by her parents and her sister.  She is survived by her son, Allen Cavalier of Baton Rouge and a brother, Chip Hatchell of Rehoboth Beach,...

Marion Monroe Francis Edwards, IV

Marion Monroe Francis Edwards, IV

Nov 23, 2023

Marion Monroe Francis Edwards IV, 38, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, loving husband and father, passed away Thursday Nov. 23, 2023, at home and of natural causes. He was born on October 17, 1985, in Lake Charles, LA to Marion Monroe Francis Edwards III and Mylinda Elliott.

Marion is a resident of Baton Rouge and attended Tara High School and McNeese State...

Mickey Lemoine

Mickey Lemoine

Nov 22, 2023

Mickey Joseph Lemoine, age 46, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, unexpectedly. He attended high school in Baton Rouge and was one who would do anything for others and never met a stranger.

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Port Allen, he was born on February 8, 1977. He was a...

Nikki Lea Cuselich

Nikki Lea Cuselich

Nov 21, 2023

 

Nikki Lea Cuselich

06/09/81

Born in New Orleans, LA

Nikki was a kind soul, always giving whatever, she had, no matter how expansive or minimal.  Nikki had an incredibly hard life, but it didn’t keep her from being selfless and compassionate at the end.  Nikki loved both her children and she spoke about them often in the end.   Nikki...

Jackie Bercegeay Beattie

Jackie Bercegeay Beattie

Nov 21, 2023

Jackie Bercegeay Beattie, of Gonzales, born August 7, 1962, passed away on November 21, 2023 after a long fought battle with scleroderma and breast cancer. Jackie was an untamed firecracker with a heart and soul made from pure love. She created laughter and a twisted joy in everything she touched. She had a massive love for her family including found...

Kim Cahill Bourque

Kim Cahill Bourque

Nov 20, 2023

 

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Kim Cahill Bourque, went to be with Jesus Christ in her eternal home on November 20, 2023 at the age of 66. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 29, 1957 and resided in Denham Springs. Her love of children was evident as a passionate and devoted preschool teacher...

Carolyn McCoy Brooks

Carolyn McCoy Brooks

Nov 20, 2023

 

Carolyn McCoy Brooks, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2023, at the age of 69.  She was the beloved wife of Billy Brooks for 33 years; the devoted mother of Benjamin Reed Wells (Emily), Kylie Wells Glaze, Wanda Brooks Duco (Fabian), Sandra...

Chester A. Varnado Jr.

Chester A. Varnado Jr.

Nov 20, 2023

Chester A. Varnado Jr., a man known for his thoughtfulness and great sense of humor, passed away on November 20, 2023, at the age of 80. C.A. was born on October 18, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi to his parents Chester A. Varnado Sr. and Keller Rainey Varnado.Throughout his life, Chester was an individual with diverse interests. He found joy in...

Bentley E. 'Big Bentley' Sheets Sr.

Bentley E. 'Big Bentley' Sheets Sr.

Nov 17, 2023

Bentley E. Sheets Sr., also known as 'Big Bentley' passed away on November 17th, 2023 at his home in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 76. Bentley Sr. was born to parents Roy and Zilda Sheets - all natives of Gonzales as well.

Teresa "Terry" Reynolds Parker

Teresa "Terry" Reynolds Parker

Nov 17, 2023

Teresa (Terry) Reynolds Parker, 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 17th after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease with her daughter (Brenda) and son (Jeffrey) at her side.

 

Terry was born in Pine Bluff Arkansas on December 14th, 1946 to John and Joann Reynolds. She graduated from Lee high school in Baton Rouge and...

Paul Guillot

Paul Guillot

Nov 17, 2023

 

Paul Guillot was born on February 25, 1953, to the union of the late Wilson Anthony Guillot Sr and Aline Germain Guillot and passed from this life on November 17, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 70 years.

 

He was a resident of Baton Rouge, during the 80’s he was...

David R. Barnes

David R. Barnes

Nov 17, 2023

David Ray Barnes, devoted loving husband and father was born in Monroe, LA and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 81.

 

He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy and worked for Georgia-Gulf and retired after 30 years.

 

David is survived...

Billy D. "Donnie" Rush

Billy D. "Donnie" Rush

Nov 15, 2023

 

2 Timothy 4:7 - I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.

 

Donnie was born April 4, 1959 in Biloxi, MS and passed away November 15, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. He worked in the construction industry painting and sheetrocking in the Greater...

Steven Wayne Latino

Steven Wayne Latino

Nov 15, 2023

 

 

Steven Wayne (Stevie) Latino passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 63, in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, he was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and resident of Denham Springs, LA.

 

Steven is survived by his mother, Catherine Craft Latino (Bangor, Maine) brother Anthony “Tony” Latino, Jr. (Colorado) and sister Tena Latino Crimm (Bangor,...

Jackie Elton "Jack" Little

Jackie Elton "Jack" Little

Nov 14, 2023

 

Jackie Elton “Jack” Little passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home with his family by his side at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Jackson, MS, March 6, 1947. Jack was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper, Special Forces, Green Beret. Jack...

Eric "Puppy" Prettelt

Eric "Puppy" Prettelt

Nov 13, 2023

 

A native of Gonzales, LA , Eric Prettelt was born May 27, 1959, and passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 peacefully at his home. He was a hardworking and loving husband/ father/grandfather, a jack of all trades and a shining example of what every man should strive to be. He will forever be missed but never forgotten.

He...

Billy Ray Simmons Jr

Billy Ray Simmons Jr

Nov 11, 2023

 

A gathering celebrating the life of Billy R. “Bo” Simmons, Jr., will be announced later.

Bo was born in Baton Rouge on May 8, 1981, and departed from this life on November 11, 2023, at the age of 42 years. He was a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana.

He is preceded in death by his father Billy R. Simmons Sr.,...