OBITUARIES

For a short while Heaven Blessed the world with a most Precious and Valuable gift in you. Often overshadowed by the greed and selfishness that seems to dominate our lives. I am Blessed and Honored to have been chosen to not only see the Beauty you possessed, but to have experienced your Warm Caring Heart, your Loving Kindness, your Willingness...

Haylei Jolynn Liles,35, was born on June 23, 1987, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on May 22, 2023. Haylei lived a life full of adventure and love for her family and friends. She lived most of her life in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Haylei is survived by her beloved children Kai, Leona, and LaNiya; her father Ira Liles Sr.,...

Linda Carol Sharp was born in Independence, LA on June 24, 1949, to the union of the late Clifford Scott and Myrtle Timberlake Bryant, and passed from this life on May 19, 2023, at the age of 73 years. She was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA, and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by a grandson, her parents, and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kathy K. Gerald will be held on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at Magnolia Christian Assembly, 16415 Magnolia Bridge Road, Baton Rouge, with visitation beginning at 9 am until time of service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery. Kathy was born on October 22, 1953, in Baton Rouge, La to...

Well, I guess this is where I’m supposed to tell you a little about my mom Donna Ann Lockhart. Well, let me start by saying she was full of love, kindness, and compassion, but she did not take shit from no one, lol. Only standing 5’2, this little lady was full of life. In her younger years before her children,...

Kyle Anthony Copeland, passed away on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023, at his home in Livingston, LA. at the age of 30 and will be deeply missed.He was preceded in death by his grandfather Herman Landry, grandmother Yvonne White Landry and nephew Nathan Landry.Kyle is survived by his son, Kyle Anthony Copeland II, his mother Crystal Copeland and stepfather Sherman Posey:...

Anna Humphries Smith, known by many as Ann, peacefully departed this life on May 23, 2023. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time she passed to be with her Lord. Ann lived a joyful life of 86 years with family and friends and had an insatiable passion for reading. Anyone who visited her would find a book next...

A loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend, he entered eternal rest on May 2, 2023 after living with cancer for 6 yrs. Randy was only 64 yrs old. He’ll be greatly missed and live on forever in our hearts. A 1976 graduate of Tara High School in Baton Rouge, LA., Randy became a skilled master carpenter (specializing in...

Robert Gordon Farned of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 20th, 2023. He was a 1966 graduate of Istrouma High School and a member of Weller Avenue Baptist Church. He was a loyal LSU fan and loved spending time on the Amite River with friends and family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Joseph Farned and...

Daniel Ray Jones passed away May 22, 2023.  He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on March 10, 1951. Survived by his wife, Sandra Morgan Jones, his three children and spouses, Katherine Morgan Manion (Richard), Charles Paul Jones (Mary Winter), and Matthew Morgan Jones and two grandchildren, Charles Paul Jones Jr. and Harper Nadine Jones.   Dan’s greatest joys in recent years...

Johnny C. McKeller long time resident of Livingston Parish, LA was born on September 20, 1951 and entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2023. Johnny was a retired East Baton Rouge Fireman and was currently employed as Director of Maintenance for CST multi-family housing, overseeing the maintenance and its employees of numerous apartment complexes in Livingston and East Baton...

William “Billy” Chevis Jr., 76, of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on June 5, 1946, in New Orleans, LA, to William Henry Chevis Sr. and Myrle St. Amant Chevis. He was a long time resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and loved living there. Billy was a Vietnam Veteran who...

Jason Drake Denny departed this life on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 due to a heat stroke at the age of 50. Drake was raised in Baton Rouge and was a resident of Gonzales, LA. He was the loving husband of his sweetheart, Myra for 14 years; the loving father of Janie and the son of John Thomas Denny III and...

Born April 28th, 1934 Passed away May 15th, 2023 Hollis Lamar Smith and His cherished wife Anne Evans Smith were married on April 19th,1953. He was beloved by so many family members and was cherished by all of his friends and family. He leaves behind a true Christian legacy. He Loved Jesus with all of his heart and made sure...

Bill Haug passed away on May 10, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Bill was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. He graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was active in track and both instrumental and vocal music. He next attended Virginia Tech where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree (with honors) in Chemical Engineering and...

Pamela Hoyt was born on June 29, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She went to her heavenly home on May 12, 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Bridget Vicknair & husband Benjamin Vicknair; and grandsons, Dakota (wife Amber) Vicknair and Cameron Vicknair; her son, Dustin Anzalone; and grandchildren Nathan and Ava Anzalone; one surviving sibling, Debbie Martin Picou; and...

Betty Owens Stafford, 72, of Gonzales, died May 4, 2023, at Baton Rouge General. Ms. Betty was born December 3, 1951 in Natchez, MS to McVey Owens from Woodville, MS and Linnie Maxine Seward Owens from Shreveport, LA. She attended Natchez-Adams High School where she graduated in 1970. She enjoyed going to the casino but her passion was cooking and...

Thomas William “Tommy” Rousseau, 67, passed away in his home Monday, May 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Tommy was born October 24, 1955. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. His family will remember him as a man’s man. He was the type of person who would choose to repair something over building a...

Brenda Kay Maloy, 72 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 11th. Brenda, a resident of Prairieville, was born on December 27, 1950 in Cody, Kentucky. Brenda was the first born and only daughter to the late Ermin and Imogean Back. Brenda was preceded in death by her loving companion, Fred R. Davis. She is...

Mary Kay Keller passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a resident of French Settlement. She was a creative person who enjoyed painting and gardening, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Hazel Keller, and...