OBITUARIES

Tammy Gros sadly passed away on November 27, 2022 at the age of 60 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness, and lit up the room with her presence wherever she went. She will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by her Mother, Dater Dollinger Gros; Father, Leroy Joseph Gros; and Brother, Ken...

Francis Mark Prine, 60, of St Amant passed away on November 30, 2022 at his home.Mr.Prine enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and camping. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and great uncleHe was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Dottie Prine; his brother, Joey Prine; and his sister, Cindy Chauvin .He is survived by his daughter Katelyn...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Henry Bennett Jr, will be held at 2 pm on Sunday December 18, 2022, at The Chapel Baton Rouge.Henry was born in White Castle, LA on October 25, 1950, and departed from this life on November 29, 2022, in Baton Rouge.He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially gardening or doing lawn work. He was an...

Mark Fujii – “Fujii” passed away Sunday, November 27th, 2022. He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend who pioneered his own way with Wicked Custom Fab where he was a master mechanic and mentor to many.Fujii was born September 1st, 1982 in Oahu, Hawaii, and recently celebrated his 40th birthday. He served in the navy, then moved...

Robert “Big O” Millien was born on March 28, 1959 and died peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by friends and loved ones on November 26, 2022. Robert is survived by his mother, Barbara Capello, Brother John Millien, Half-sister Terri Sonnier (Parrish) & Step-sister Darlene Schexnayder (Kenneth), nephews Jeremy & Chase Millien, Jacob Sonnier, nieces Erica Childress, Erin &...

Norman Hendry Bunky Simmons, Jr., a native of Bogalusa, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2022. He was a kind, gracious, hard-working man who loved God, his family, his church, his friends, and his country. He was a proud member of the Navy from 1955 to 1963. Bunky was a member of...

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...