OBITUARIES

Donovana (Agnes Ann )Dyer sadly passed away on 12/10/2022. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever she went.She will be sorely missed. She died at age 25. She left behind her loving sons, brothers, sisters, stepmom, and dad and a host of cousins, uncles and aunties.There will be a private ceremony to spread Donovana’s ashes with...

A ceremony celebrating the life of John Alton Boothe Sr., will be held on Friday January 13, 2023, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, with visitation beginning at 4 pm until time of the funeral service at 7 pm. Graveside service will be held on Saturday at Ellis Boothe Cemetery, Harrisonburg.Mr. Boothe was born on January 8, 1939, and...

James Luke Curtis was born on September 9, 1984 in Baton Rouge Louisiana.  He was a graduate of Walker High School and a member of Walker Pentecostal Church.  He loved his family, fishing and crawfish etoufe’. Luke is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Bonnie and Donald Curtis and maternal grandparents Ann and Jack Chambliss.  He is survived by his...

Lauren Taylor Rusling, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2022 at her home. Lauren was able to achieve her dream job to work as an actress at The 13th Gates, where she worked for many years. Lauren lived for “Gate Season” and the chance to joke and have fun with her coworkers who became extended family. Lauren was...

Penny Marie Chenevert Bourgeois Began her earthly journey April 29, 1967 & went to her eternal glory December 29, 2022. She is preceded in death by her birth mother, Betty Prejean; foster parents, Leeroy & Patricia Remondet; sisters, Barbara Gros and BettyAnn Champagne; daughter, Rachel Bourgeois, and grandson, Devin Cambre. Penny is survived by her children, Kristy Bourgeois (Nick Gaudet),...

Vernon Joseph Haik, Jr. passed away from natural causes on December 24, 2022, in Franklinton, Louisiana at the age of sixty.  Vernon was born to Vernon Joseph Haik, Sr. and Marie Louise Amore in Edgard, Louisiana. Vernon has been a lifelong resident of Louisiana, growing up in Metairie, where he met and married Robin Twickler in March of 1999.  The...

Gary Lynn Middleton, 64, of St. Francisville, Louisiana, joined his wife and sister in heaven on December 24th, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Middleton of St. Francisville, LA and Melissa Kirkland and son-in-law Gary, of Sorrento, LA; four grandchildren, Caden Gnad, Wyatt Kirkland, Jaci-Lynn Kirkland and Kaylie Kirkland; two brothers, Donald...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of our momma, Lorraine Braud, will be held at 11am, Friday, January 6th at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Prairieville, LA with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Graveside services will be at St. Williams Catholic Cemetery in Port Vincent, Louisiana. Lorraine was born on August 12, 1942 in Port Vincent, LA...

Charlotte Ann Robinson Lawson fell asleep in the arms of her Lord on December 30, 2022, at the age of 76. She was born in Springfield, Louisiana on January 8, 1946, to James “Dick” Robinson and Orine Richardson Robinson. She was a resident of Hammond, Louisiana. Charlotte graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1964 with honors. She was a lifelong...

Virginia Martrain (nee Williams) age 67 of Denham Springs, passed away on December 28, 2022.A gentle and giving person she was the loving mother of Heather (Rob), Kelli (Michael), and Kyle; dear grandmother of McKenzie, Ricky, Lynleigh, Livi Kate, and Ryder; cherished sister of Barb (Tom), Daryl (Gwen), Dennis (deceased) (Vivian).Interment in the Seal Family Cemetery.As a lover of dogs,...

Ronald Wayne Dreher passed away peacefully on November 26, 2022. He was born October 20th, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Doris Lee Dreher and Willie J Dreher. He served as a Corporal in the US Marine Corp in Vietnam after voluntarily enlisting. He was awarded the Vietnam Air Medal, the RVN Cross of Gallantry, and other decorations for excellence....

Lance Corporal Thomas William Jenkins, jr, was born July 19, 1965, to Thomas William Jenkins, Sr and Ruby Phillips Howard in New Orleans, LA. He went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Thomas was 57 years old. After graduating from Walter L. Cohen High School in New Orleans, he joined the Marine Corps on September...

Shane Joseph Stevens, 60 passed away peacefully December 31,2022 with his wife, girls, and grandson by his side. He was a lifelong resident of St. Amant, LA and an employee of Ascension Parish School Board in Maintenance for 21 years. He will be missed by his wife Sherri L. Stevens of 35 years; their two beautiful girls and son-n-laws, Shae...

Keith Aloysius Falcon, Sr. devoted husband, father, educator and veteran, passed away peacefully on December 25,2022 at age 100. Keith was born in Belle Helene, LA in 1922. He graduated from Dutchtown High School and began pre-med studies at LSU before enlisting in the Army in 1942. He served as Staff Sargent, Medical Tech, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Division in...

Darcy Earle Bruno07/21/1970-12/24/2022Beloved father, brother, son, uncle, and more. He passed away in his home on Saturday December 24, 2022. He was a funny, goofy, and kind-spirited man towards all that knew him. He had a love for dancing, fishing, and enjoying quality time with his family. He is survived by his only daughter, his “baby girl”, Breanna Michelle Bruno....

Nonna Marie Berteau, born June 16th, 1955, and a resident of Gonzales LA passed away on Thursday December 22, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lady of the Lake Hospital.  She was a retired hairdresser who enjoyed hosting family parties, hanging out with friends playing cards.  Survived by her husband, Dean Berteau Sr.; son, Dean Paul Berteau Jr.; daughter in...

Doris Louise Truax Tyler, born on Feb 09, 1944, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton Thursday December 29th, 2022, at the age of 78.Visitation will be held at Revival Temple in Walker La. from 11 am to 1 pm and service begin at 1:00 pm. Serving as pallbearers are Fred Harris, Scott Ross, Joseph Babin, Ty Ross, Dillyn...

Tamra was born August 16, 1966 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed from this life on December 27, 2022 at the age of 56. She was a resident of Walker, LA.  She is preceded in death by her 3 brothers Patrick Shane Williams, Ted “TJ” Williams, Timothy Chad Williams; maternal grandparents Mr & Mrs B.C. Richard; paternal grandparents Byron &...

Alice M. Williams, born on February 4, 1945, in New York City, NY.  She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and spent most of her life in St.Louis, Missouri then resided in Baton Rouge in her later years. She passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the age of 77.  Alice enjoyed spending time with each of her grandchildren and...

Chief Charles Buel Quick, Jr., aka Charlie, dad, and our hero, was born in Laurel, MS, on July 25, 1943, and died on December 21, 2022, at the age of 79. He attended the College of Hard Knocks, receiving his Ph.D. in Street Smarts and Learning the Hard Way. Eager to let his journey begin, he joined the U.S. Navy...