OBITUARIES

Nancy Lee Debenport was born June 26, 1948 to William Broadbent and Theresa Carpenter, and passed on November 28, 2022 from heart complications. She is preceded in death by her son Steven Micheal Debenport. She is survived by her husband Parker Debenport, whom she met July 3, 1967 at a dance hall on Newport Jazz Festival weekend (but neither one...

Gerald Causey Robertson passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake hospital on November 28, 2022. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Springville, LA to Herman and Ida Robertson.He graduated from Springfield High School, and entered into the United States Marine Corps in April of 1957. He served his country proudly. He retired from Paxon and Exxon...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Fairlean Cupples will be held on Wednesday at 6 pm, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 4 pm. Graveside service will be held on Thursday at 1 pm, at Mount Nebo Cemetery Downsville.Mrs. Cupples was born on November 28, 1931, in Jena, LA and departed from this life on...

Nicholas Roppolo was born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 19th, 1985 and passed away on November 19th, 2022. Nicholas enjoyed fishing, being with friends, and spending time with his girls. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Feltus Mayers, Sam Roppolo and Evelyn Roppolo.Nicholas is survived by his parents Lea and Stephen Roppolo; brother Bradley Roppolo; two daughters...

Mildred Lester Alexander was born January 16, 1929, the second of ten children born to Willie Lester and Gladys Walker Lester, and passed from this life November 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Lee Royce Alexander. She is survived by her son Kelvin Alexander; son Mark Alexander and his wife, Judy; and their...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Charles C. Tabler Jr. will be held on Saturday November 26, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at Church at Addis, 6781 LA Hwy 1 South, Addis, visitation will begin at 10:00 am.Charles gained his angel wings at Heritage Manor in Houma, LA at 11:15 am on November 22, 2022, at the age of 87 years....

Johnny Boy Argus, also known as “Red”, 62, left this earth on November 19, 2022. He was born in Pineville, LA and lived most of his life in New Orleans, LA. He recently resided in Livingston, LA for the past 4 years. He was born on May 31, 1960. Johnny loved anything outdoors. Hunting, fishing, etc..He was preceded in death...

If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart.  I’ll stay there forever.  – A.A. MilneMichael Stephen Day, 68, left this life behind for his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 19, 2022.  He was a native of Walker, LA and resident of St. Amant, LA.  Michael is survived by his loving wife, Teri...

Felix “F.G” LeBlanc, Jr. born March 2, 1946 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th at the age of 76.He was a native of Port Allen (Smithfield Plantation), living all of his adult life in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Port Allen High then went on to earn his degree from Southwestern University in Lafayette where he was a member...

Gail Prejean Cavalier, 85, went to be with Jesus on November 18, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Although Gail faced difficult health challenges in the last few years, she always had a positive outlook because of her strong faith in God’s grace.  She was a loving Mama, Grammère (Mère) and Great-Mère for whom her family was always a source of...

Larry Thomas Bizette was born September 7, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully in his home on November 19, 2022 at the age of 70 years old. He graduated from Central High School in 1970. He held a Masters of Science degree in Urban Planning from ULL. This degree brought him great opportunities in northern Virginia, Washington...

Carolyn May Sanders, 79, born in New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Prairieville, LA died in her home on Saturday November 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Irving Dewey Sanders, parents Eugene & Gladys Roy, sister Judith Ann Tircuit, brothers Albert, James and Stephen Roy, and...

Logan Wyatt Harrell, 19, left this earth on November 17, 2022.  He was the third and youngest child and only son of Vickie Fair and Nathan Harrell. Born to them on October 1, 2003.Logan had such a passion for football and dreamed of playing in the NFL.  Though he suffered a debilitating knee injury in his junior year of high...

Joy Gilbert Ward, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2022, surrounded by her daughters.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joy was born on December 28, 1924, daughter of John Barton Gilbert and Mary Clair Norwood Gilbert, and grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina. Her family home is listed in the National Register...

Joseph Arvil Poche Sr. was born on August 15, 1936, in Lompoc, California and passed from this life on November 13, 2022, at The Crossing Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 86 years. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, served in the Army National Guard, as well as, the U S Army, where he was stationed...

Known by all as “ANNETTE, aunt Net & Mamaw Net.”She was a sister, an aunt, a mother, a Grandmother, a Great-Grandmother, a Great Great-Grandmother, & a Friend to everyone she knew. Mom loved her family with great care & compassion.Barbara Annette Miller Delatte, age 83, Resident of Albany, LA, passed over to Glory early Friday morning, Nov 18th, 2022 at...

H. Stan Guice, 72, of Central, passed away on October 31st, 2022.Born in Winnsboro, Louisiana, he was a self-described good old country boy. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge where he excelled in academics and athletics. Stan loved LSU sports and rarely missed attending or watching any LSU football, baseball or basketball game.His true love...

Susan Kilroy Chapman took her last breath on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 68. Shewas surrounded by family and friends. Susan was the fifth child born to Jack and Angela Kilroyon July 8, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA.After graduating from Istrouma High School, she obtained a BS at Southeastern Louisiana. Sheworked at South Central Bell and AT&T....

Scott Kevin Cheshire (62) passed away on November 11, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ. Scott spent the last 43 years in Baton Rouge, LA with his devoted wife, Connie. He was a skilled sheetrock hanger, with his own business, and was very proud of the work he did. Scott is survived by his wife,...

Rose Marie Reyna Burnett (Rosie), 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14, 2022.  She was surrounded by her children and passed peacefully after a good fight and battle with Ovarian Cancer and Sarcoma.  Rose was born on February 1, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to Daniel and Mary Reyna.  She was preceded in death...