OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen Laurent on August 30, 2023, at the age of 73. Karen was born on November 2, 1949, to her loving parents, Cecil and Betty Russell, in New Orleans. Karen was a loving, caring, and remarkable soul and her gentle radiance continues to emanate through the lives of her...

Aug 29, 2023

Lillian Anice Delapasse, age 71, a beacon of love, faith, compassion, joy to her family, and a faithful servant of God, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 3:10pm at the Gonzales Health Care Center. Lillian had worked for the Federal Government at Paris Island, in Alaska for BLM Fire Fighters of Alaska and a cosmetologist, at Bayou Sorrell...

Aug 29, 2023

Warren Sidney Henderson, Jr, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on August 16, 1947, in Baton Rouge, LA to Pauline Roberts Henderson and Warren “Sid” Sidney Henderson, Sr.  His special love of cars made him unique; he could look at a car and tell you...

Aug 28, 2023

Mona P Naul, a long-time resident of East Baton Rouge was born on 11/28/1949, passed away on 08/28/2023. She was proceeded in death by her mother Mary Smith Prudhomme, father Claude Prudhomme Sr., brother Claude Prudhomme Jr., brother Ronald Prudhomme, brother Ted Prudhomme, husband Ronald Martin Naul and son LeMichael Naul. She leaves behind one son Christopher M Butler, his...

Aug 27, 2023

Ciera Cathrine Benham, born September 4, 1996, and of Livingston took her last breath on August 27, 2023, at the age of 26 years; following a long battle with the demons of addiction. She is survived by two children, Carson, 7, and Hazel, 4, of Colyell, LA; her Fiancé, Malcolm Marcus, Denham Springs, LA; father, Charles (Chuck) Benham and step-mother,...

Aug 27, 2023

Teedy, a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by close family on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the age of 74.  He served 7 years as Commander for the American Legion Auxillary-Post 167; served in the Armed Forces for 3 years and served in the Navy for 2 years.  He was a...

Aug 26, 2023

Anna Pichon Lewis met our Lord on August 27, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1947. Preceded in death by her parents Severin and Eva Earl Pichon as well as her husband Rico G. Lewis. Two brothers Matthews and Kendall Pichon. She leaves behind brothers Glynn (Mechelle), Robert (Ersie), Warren (Celeste), Tyrone (Henrietta), and Alvin (Jerrie) Pichon. Two sisters...

Aug 25, 2023

Albert Robinson Ellis III “Robby” went home to Our Lord on August 25, 2023, at the age of 62. Robby lived a life defined by dedication, resilience, and love. His talents shone brightly on the baseball field, football field and basketball court, earning him admiration and respect from all who had the privilege of witnessing his performances. Yet, it was...

Aug 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” William Angel On August 19th 2023. He was 53 years old born in Columbus OH on July 26th 1970. He resided in Port Allen, LA where he was the shop foreman at Fab-Worx Industrial. Jimmy is survived by four kids Michael, Sammy “Bubby”, Samson, Deborah; nine grandkids, Jayce,...

Jul 10, 2023

 

 

Lynn Borgstede Ebeyer passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the age of 80.  She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to George and Delia Borgstede on Wednesday, June 23, 1943.  As a young girl she enjoyed roller skating, riding horses and training dogs especially her German Shepard, Nicky.  She attended St. Joseph’s where she made many...

Jul 3, 2023

“Do not mourn for me; tears are for sad times. I am not sad, for I am home with my Heavenly Father.”Kendall Matthew Roussel, resident of Hester, LA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 45. Kendall was a graduate of Lutcher High School. Kendall enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and recently weightlifting. He was an...

Jan 5, 2023

Margaret Anne Greene, BCSW, age 66, was born on February 27, 1956, in Chicago, IL to Howard Greene and Helen Jean Koenig Greene.Margaret attended H. Sophie Newcombe Memorial College of Tulane University and received a Masters Degree from TV, she worked as a pupil appraisal social worker in the St John the Baptist School System. She was very involved in...

Oct 11, 2018

Pedro “Pete” Alberto Acevedo Jr., age 54, of Gonzales, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 11, 2018, at his residence surrounded by those he loved. He was born June 12, 1964, in Managua Nicaragua, a son of the late Pedro Alberto Acevedo Sr.

Pete is survived and missed by his loving wife of 25 years, Sarah (Wolfe); five sons, Alex Acevedo, Pedro...

Jun 25, 2018

 

 

Judy Bell Nevels, 56, of Jackson, Louisiana, passed away on June 25, 2018. She was born on February 12, 1962. Judy was an outgoing, spontaneous, and fun-loving individual.

 

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jessica M. and Thomas L. Thompson, Sr., her brother Bobby and  his wife Dianna Nevels, her sister, Cynthia Miranov, her...

Feb 20, 0025

Graveside service for Billie Sue Meredith of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Chatham Cemetery, Chatham, LA. under the direction of Church Funeral Services.

Thomas Eugene Hughes went to be with his mother and brothers in heaven on Monday August 21st, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1956 in Kentwood, La to Mary Tigner and Sidney Hughes. Everybody who knew him called him Dinky. Dinky loved hot rods, hunting, fishing, working on cars, his grandkids (Brittany, Austin, McKenzie, and Jace) and great grandkids...

Barbara Montecino Castrogovannie, age 86, of Donaldsonville, La went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Chateau D’ville. She was born on September 8, 1936, to Wilson and Melina Cavalier Montecino. Barbara was the Owner and Operator of the ABC’s Day Care and Playskool. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends...

Claude Arthur Houchin entered into eternal rest with our Lord on August 25, 2023, at the age of 82. He was a native of Oklahoma City but a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. In the early 1960’s, he served as an Air Force radio repairman at Tinker AFB.  For many years, Claude worked as a timekeeper for Brown & Root....

A ceremony celebrating the life of Dewitt Effler will be held on Saturday September 2, 2023; visitation will begin at 9:00 am until service time at 11:00 am, at River of Life Worship Center Port Vincent. Interment will follow with Military Honors at The Lake Cemetery, Rev. Bobby Ready will officiate the service. Dewitt was born on April 11, 1949,...

Randy Cecil DuplessisAug. 18, 1964 – Aug. 26, 2023Randy has left us and we are all sad because of it.  It was a quick departure.  He loved nature; hunting, fishing, flowers, trees, squirrels, rabbits.  He often sent those of us he cared about pictures of beautiful scenes of nature to help brighten our days.  He loved to cook and was...