OBITUARIES

Lisa Ann McAllister, age 66, beloved mother and daughter, passed away in the comfort of her mother’s home in Baker, LA on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, at 11:30pm due to cancer.Lisa was born in Magnolia, Mississippi on Christmas Day in 1955 to Jacqueline Bryan McAllister and J. D. McAllister.She spent her childhood in Baker, Louisiana and during adulthood lived in...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Vengie “MiMi” Lee Wells Zeigler will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 AM until time of service, followed by internment at the church cemetery.Mrs. Zeigler was born on October 8, 1925, in Bayou Barbary, LA to the union of Henry...

Ronald Anthony Truxillo, 78, of Baton Rouge, LA, answered the call to return home on October, 11, 2022.  Born on October 31, 1943, in Franklin, LA, Ron was a graduate of Hansen Memorial High School and completed coursework at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette before serving his country with pride in the United States Army.  He and his...

Delores Mae Bazile, a native and resident of Whitehall, Louisiana died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the age of 92.  She was the loving mother of David Bazile; Donnell Bazile and wife Lucy Bazile; Sheila Wilkinson and husband Cecil Wilkinson, Jr.; and Valerie Bazile.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.  Delores was preceded...

Betty Branum Long, age 93, of Central LA.  passed away on Tuesday October 11th, 2022 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, La.  Betty was born on January 21st, 1929 in Baton Rouge, LA   She retired from Boilermaker Union in Baton Rouge where she served as the secretary/bookkeeper for 22 years. Betty enjoyed and was talented at sewing...

Mary “Claire” Touchard of Maurepas passed away Sept. 26, 2022 at her residence after a long hard fought Battle with cancer.  She was born in New Orleans but was a native of and resident of Lafitte, La for 35 years and Maurepas, La for the past 25 years. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and held an...

Randolph Louis Smith, Jr. passed away on October 11, 2022, in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 87. Randy was born in Houlka, Mississippi on August 31, 1935, to Randolph & Gussie Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Smith, five children Karen “KK” Owen, Stephanie (Danny) Musso, Debbie (John) Richardson, Dennis Smith, and...

George Daniel, 94, died in his home on October 5, 2022. His family includes wife Dane Redding Daniel, daughters Linda Daniel Ducat (Howard); Christie Ingold, and Su Jones; sons Thor Jones and the late Murray Daniel. Grandchildren include Dawn Daniel, MD, (Herb Madan) Morgan Landry (Lauren); Garrison Landry (Kendal); Anna Lee Ingold; Zachary and Keller Kosub; Luke Jones (Sarah), and...

Sheila Noble was born June 30th, 1970 and passed away at her home in Gonzales, LA on October 5th, 2022.Sheila graduated from Northeast High School in Pride, LA. She went on to study psychology at Southeastern University and later obtained her associates degree in Piping & Civil Design. She worked as a civil design specialist at GWS Engineering, Inc. in...

Robert Wayne Brogan Sr, Born December 24, 1964, passed away on October 4, 2022. He was 57 years old. He loves the outdoors fishing, hunting, camping, and cooking out. He was a carpenter and an ironworker in his early years then became a welder. He’s worked eight years with Rob and Son Welding. Brian Robinson said Robert was one of...

Marcus “Jimbo” Watson, Sr. was born on May 21st, 1970 in Baton Rouge, LA. and died of an illness on October 2nd, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.Marcus was survived by his father Benny Watson, Sr; his children Jessica Watson, Stephanie Watson, and Marcus Watson Jr.; his grandchildren Ryland Watson, Israel Hull, and Oaklynn...

Douglas Chad Waters, 54, of Baton Rouge, died Oct. 4, 2022, after a long illness. He was the most dedicated, funny and loving husband, father, son, brother and Pawpaw. He served our country in the Coast Guard during the first Gulf War. He was a supporter and contributor to the Wounded Warriors Project, which was very dear to his heart....

Timothy 4: 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Johnny Mack O’Connor of Baton Rouge LA passed away and left this earthly home to live with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Johnny Mack O’Conner, 90, went to be with his Lord Saturday October 1, 2022. He was born in St...

Pamela Faith Cambre Meades peacefully completed her last adventure on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 as she made the final journey from her residence in Walker to her eternal mansion in heaven. She was 71 years old and had fought a difficult and courageous battle against Parkinson’s disease for the past 15 years.She lived life to the fullest, as long as...

Peter Jacob Bondy, age 78, resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. A native of Guayaquil, Ecuador, Peter called the United States his home for 60 sixty years. Peter was a member of the Parkinson’s community, attending Movers and Shakers meetings and actively participating in group...

Lucille Marie Rousseau Resendiz, born in Independence, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at the age of 65.  Lucille was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She is survived by her daughter, Josephine Bercegeay and husband, Joseph Trahan II; grandchildren, Cristhian Bercegeay, Jacob...

Barbara Sanchez Simoneaux, born September 26, 1949, passed away on October 3, 2022, at the age of 73 after a more than two decades long battle with cancer.   She was a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Baton Rouge.She fought the disease tirelessly. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined to be strong for her family...

Blaize Matthew Templet, born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 4, 1993 and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 27,2022 at the age of 29. Blaize was a son, brother, cousin, nephew, and friend, who loved spending time and helping his family and friends. He had an appreciation for wood working and enjoyed playing sports like basketball,...

Joseph Rogers Thysell Jr. (Rusty) died unexpectedly in his home September 24rd 2022,  in Thibodaux, LA.                       Rusty was born on April 28, 1954 in Gridley, California to Opal (Taylor) and Joseph Rogers (Rod) Thysell. His family moved to Brookings South Dakota in 1965 where he graduated from Brookings High School.  His undergraduate degrees were from the University of SD in...

Edna Mae Aydell, age 89, a resident of Port Vincent, passed away on October 1, 2022.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Robert Aydell, and five daughters:  Marie Marchand (Jay), Katherine Foster (Butch), Charlotte Dixon (Donald, deceased), Tina Pietri (Richard) and Cindy Aydell; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in...