OBITUARIES

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted.“But in all of the sadness, when you’re feeling that your heart is empty, and lacking, you’ve got to remember that grief isn’t the absence of love. Grief is the proof that love is still there.” -Tessa ShafferBlanche was born to Charles and Lillian Beverly in Baton Rouge, La...

Funeral services for Annie W. Norred will be held at 1 pm on Friday, January 27, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Algiers, 9559 Florida Blvd, Walker, visitation will begin at 10 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at James Chapel Cemetery in Holden.Mrs. Norred was born on April 29, 1939, in Holden, LA. She went home...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Paul Allan Dixon will be held on Saturday January 28, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Denham Springs at 12 Noon, visitation will begin at 10 am. Private interment will be held at Louisiana National Cemetery.Paul was born in Starkville, MS on April 15, 1967, and departed this life on Tuesday...

MARCUS ALEN STOREY, 31, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023. Marcus was born July 21, 1991, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Franklin Storey and Cynthia “Cindy” Eileen Stephens.Though not much of a fan of the formal classroom, some would say he spent his school days dreaming of his favorite honey hole and where he would go...

Our beloved Hazel Irene Griner Comeaux, passed away surrounded by family on the evening of Friday, January 20, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on July 2, 1950, was a native of Highland City, FL and a longtime resident of Garyville, LA until she moved to St. Amant in 2007.She was preceded in death by her parents,...

A mass of Christian Burial will be held for Carolyn Laiche Rumfellow on January 25 , 2023, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of The Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, Louisiana. Visitation will be held prior to mass at 9:30 am till 11:00 am. Carolyn Laiche Rumfellow was born on September 16th, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and...

Carey “John” Capello, 62, of Baton Rouge, LA, a retired foreman for Dub Johnson Commercial Contractors, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at The Pines Retirement Center.  He was born on September 30, 1960, in Church Point, LA, to parents Dale and Catherine Capello. He lived in Baker and Baton Rouge, LA area.  John was a graduate of Redemptorist High...

Richard L. Luther, Jr, (RL, Dick) age 100 years plus 6 days, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 18, 2023, with his family by his side.  He was born in Wheeling, LA to Richard Lee Luther, Sr, and Minnie Kieffer.  Until his death, he was counted as one of the last few remaining Winn Parish (LA) born...

A gathering celebrating the life of Ellis “Butch” Smiley will be held on Thursday January 26, 2023, at Port Vincent Community Center 4 pm until 6 pm.Butch was born in Baton Rouge on July 25, 1967, and departed from this life on Wednesday January 18, 2023, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, where he had lived for the...

On January 12th 2023, we sadly lost Mayola Ross of Baton Rouge at the age of 82.  She loved being outdoors, volunteering at the prison ministry, thrifting, and attending church. She enjoyed going to the creek to gather rocks, go fishing, and look for driftwood. She also enjoyed hiking and camping. The love for her grandkids and family was unconditional....

Gladys Arline Miley Basso, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was the daughter of Gladys Benton Miley and John Miley.She enjoyed playing the piano for Southside Baptist Church in Denham Springs for over 50 years where she was a member. She...

Died Friday, January 13, 2023, in Gonzales. She was 81, a native and resident of Sorrento. She is survived by two sons, Michael and Rick Clouatre Grandchildren, Danielle Clouatre-Cantrelle, Laci Stephens, Cody Clouatre, Katelyn (Miles), Blake and Rylie Clouatre, 7 Great Grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Byron and Pearlie LeBlanc, Husband John Wayne Marchand and first husband Edward Clouatre,...

Patricia White Wilder was born in Baton Rouge, La on March 18, 1948, and departed this life on Friday January 13, 2023 at the age of 74.Pat is now dancing on Streets of Gold with her mom and dad, Roy and Margie Lee White; granddaughter, Keri Lynn and Brother-in- Law, Frank Polozola.She is survived by her loving husband and best...

Bridget Morin Roddy, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend, passed away on January 16, 2023 at the age of 62. She was surrounded by her close family and friends as she peacefully said her final farewells. Bridget was born on July 17, 1960, to Jimmy and Ruby Morin, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resided in...

On Monday January 9, 2023, our beloved mother, Victoria (Vickie) S. Guitreau Jackson, passed away. She was sixty-nine and a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana. Born to Llyod and Christine Morgan Guitreau on January 30, 1953 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Vickie was raised in the service of the Lord and had unwavering faith in his everlasting love and grace. In...

Christopher “Leon” Norris was born on July 17th, 1980 in Hattiesburg, MS and entered eternal life on January 9th, 2023 at the age of 42 in Hammond, LA.He was preceded in death by his father Clytice “CW” Norris III and niece Payton Wiley, maternal grandparents Dorothy and Don Strickland.He was survived by his mother Dorothy Norris, his brothers CW Norris...

Gary Joseph Persac, 57, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2023. Gary was a dedicated truck driver for 22 years.He is survived by his wife Barbara Persac, his three sons Shaun Persac (Heather), Johnathan Persac (Mary), Shane Persac (Chelsie), his father Sidney “SJ” Persac, and his brother Perry Persac (Jill). As well as 9 grandchildren: Karsen, Kenleigh, Aubree, Landrie, Brayden,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Peggy Lee Hester will be held on Thursday January 12, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at Grays Creek Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 12 noon until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Felder’s Cemetery.Mrs. Hester was born in Tylertown, MS on February 17, 1955, and departed from this life on Tuesday...

Mary Susan Chauvin LaCroix, 78, of French Settlement, LA passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.Memorial Services will be held 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Wholly Ground, 27988 Walker South Rd, Walker, LA.Mary was born in Union, LA and a longtime resident of Prairieville, LA. She spent the last five years of her life in French settlement,...

Jimmie Maurice Hebert, 84, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was a native and resident of St. Amant. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp in his younger years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and working in his sheds. He was preceded in death by...