OBITUARIES

Hollie “Ginger” Virginia Turner, born on July 14, 1942, in Elizabeth, LA  passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville, LA on July 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Beloved by all who knew her, Ms. Hollie was a true friend to everyone, with an abundant love that extended to each and every person she encountered. Her caring nature...

Born on January 7, 1972 in Lutcher, LA, John Wayne King, “Big John,” passed away at his home in Prairieville, LA in the early morning hours of Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 51 years. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm at New River Baptist Church, 45270 Highway 429 St. Amant, followed by funeral service at 4:30pm on...

Donald “Donny” Joseph Donaldson Jr., passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at the age of 51. Donny was born March 3rd, 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a native of Galvez, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA. Donny would go on to graduate from St. Amant High School in 1990, where he then continued his education to...

Lovenia Cecile Quick, age 77, passed away in her sleep on June 21, 2023. She was a Member of St. Mark Catholic Church, and her many passions were her family and her love for beautiful things. Lovenia was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and settled with her husband and children in Prairieville, LA where they resided since 1978....

Samuel “Bone” Dewayne Anderson, age 46, a resident of Baker, went home into the arms of our Heavenly Father Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Christian Center Church, 8774 Dave Clark Rd. Denham Springs, LA 70726 on July 18th, 2023 from 6pm-8pm. ...

Dennis C Massey Sr. (86) 0f Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on July 4th 2023 after heart complications Dennis (Dink) was born on July 21 1936 to Walter and Mabel Massey in Wilmer Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville H.S. he became a member of the US Air Force. He later attended the University of Arkansas where he received a degree...

A gathering celebrating the life of Lindsay D. Carrier will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday July 12, 2023, at Wholly Ground, 27988 Walker South Road, visiting will begin at 1 pm.Lindsay was born in Baton Rouge on February 19, 1994, and departed from this life on July 2, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Ascension...

Brian Paul Lambert, born February 19, 1989, in Baton Rouge, LA passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 34. He was not perfect; he made many mistakes and battled many demons. He wasn’t the father he was supposed to be, but he loved his daughter, Courtney Renee’ Gill. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, and...

Michael Lloyd Comeaux, age 71, passed away on July 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family.Mike was born on October 15, 1951, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Maude Vincent Comeaux and Lloyd Comeaux, and his mother-in-law Lona “Toni” Bourque.He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Cathy Comeaux;...

David Allen Richardson, born in Baton Rouge, LA on December 9, 1964, passed away on July 3, 2023  at the age of 58 in Livingston, LA.  David is survived by hhis son, Jamie J. Richardson; father, Jimmie G. Richardson; sisters, Mary M. Girlinghouse and husband, Louis and Susan G. Whiddon.  David is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly F....

US Navy Ret. CPO Aaron Eugene Franks of Killian, LA, born 07-23-1939 in Memphis, TN, has passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on our great nation’s anniversary, Independence Day July 4th, 2023. A fitting end to the life of a great man who nobly served his country for 22 years and loyally served God...

A loving mother and grandmother, Dolly Jean Kembrough Forrester, was called home by God on July 6, 2023 at the age of 82. She was a native of St Petersburg, Florida and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Earl Forrester; mother, Katherine Kembrough; father, Marion Chester Kembrough; brother, John Chester Kembrough...

Linda Lucille Kearney, 69, of Denham Springs, passed away on April 30th, 2023, after a valiant battle with non-alcoholic cirrhosis.Linda was born on March 2nd, 1954, the fifth of seven children, to Charles and Charlene Bryant in Salem, Indiana. As a child she gave Christ Lordship over her life. After graduating from Chrisney High School in 1971, she went on...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mrs. Faye Hebert will be held on Saturday at 10 am, at Mount Zion Cemetery, 17683 LA Highway 933, Prairieville; visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Mrs. Hebert was born in Galvez on December 1, 1948, and passed away on Tuesday July 4, 2023, at Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria at the age of...

Arthur Paul Hymel died peacefully surrounded by family July 1, 2023. He was born September 14, 1939, at home in New Orleans, LA.He is survived by his wife, Joy Winn, of 56 years, children Cheryl Villnurve (Randy), Leslie Kuyrkendall (Bob), Edward Wedge (Cindy), Rene Hymel (Frances) and Michelle Broadrick (Roy), 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.He was a Navy veteran and...

Helen Cannon Castillo known to many as “Shot”from Maurepas LA left this earth peacefully on June 27, 2023 at the age of 72 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her sisters, Nell Holton, Annette Smithhart (Jimmy), Velma Garza (Dan); sister in law, Shirley Cannon; daughter, Yvette Poole (Sterling); grandchildren, Kody Mills, Kory Mills, Kolby...

Jewell Babin Watts, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA passed away Friday June 30, 2023 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her beloved and loving husband of 73 years, Edwin “Abe” Watts; son Edwin “Pudgy” Watts; daughter, Virginia “Ginnie” Watts; granddaughter, Ashton Ford; and brothers, Warren, Buddy and Dalton...

The Tyler Family are sad to announce the passing of Kerney H. Tyler; entered into rest at the age of 79 years old on June 30, 2023 at Sterling Place Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a longtime resident & member of Revival Temple Church in Walker, La.Family will honor him in a private burial ceremony at Salem...

Adam R Hinojosa, Sr, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA from complications of a surgery. He was born on July 8, 1941. In Taft, Texas to Pete Hinojosa of Louisiana and Blasa Grande of Corpus Christi, TX. A resident of Baker, LA at the...