OBITUARIES

Funeral services for Wayne Kenneth Sims of Baton Rouge will be held Friday, April 21, 2023 at Healing Place Church (Annex) with Pastor Mike Haman officiating. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory under the direction of Church Funeral Services and Crematory of St....

A ceremony celebrating the life of Wayne K. Sims will be held at Healing Place Church Annex, Baton Rouge Campus, on Friday, April 21, 2023 with visitation beginning at 9:00 am until service time at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Resthaven Garden of Memory Cemetery, Baton Rouge. Mr. Sims was born on October 13, 1968, and unexpectedly passed from...

Leland “Lee” Brand Roussa, 46, of Gonzales, passed away on April 4, 2023. He was born on November 17, 1976 in Baton Rouge, LA. Leland, better known as Lee, loved spending time with his children outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes were surf fishing in Grand Isle and collecting animals and bugs. When he wasn’t fishing, he was listening to...

Teresa Ann Rambin (Sissy), 66, died in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle of COPD on April 4, 2023. It would be wrong to say that she lost her battle because she never stopped fighting no matter how sick she was. She was always determined. Teresa was born in D’Lo, Mississippi and later moved to Louisiana....

Patricia Phillips Hamberlin, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Patsy shared her gift of music with the world by playing the piano, organ, dulcimer, ukulele, and singing in the choir at First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge, where she was a lifelong member. She selflessly...

A ceremony celebrating the life of William Charles Savoy will be held at Gonzales Baptist Temple, 2807 South Hodgeson Ave, April 15, 2023, Saturday visitation beginning at 10 am until service at 11 am.  William aka: Bill, Billy, or Wild Bill was born on July 14, 1959, in St Amant and departed from this life on April 10, 2023, at...

Barbara ‘Yogi’ Naccio, born in New Orleans on March 24th, 1965, passed away on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 at her home in Cut Off at the age of 58.Barbara is survived by her children; sons Daniel Naccio, Jimmy Elkins, Gabriel Naccio, and daughter Victoria Naccio, grandson Rhyett Jones, siblings Gayle Daigle (Dale), Andrew Naccio (Joann), Cheryl Burgett (Dan), Norma Jean...

Donald “Don” Lee Bellue, 83, resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 8, 2023, at St. Joseph’s The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Liberty, MS on November 12, 1939. He graduated from Bogalusa High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. He later received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana...

Paul G. Crawford, 79, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 7, 2023 after a battle with Leukemia.Paul was born on June 8, 1943 to Paul & Mary Crawford in Tampa, Florida. After Paul graduated from Robinson High School in 1961, he went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Florida (UF).While in UF...

Clarence (Clay) Winfield Mason, III passed from this life on March 30, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence W. Mason, Jr and Belle Scalisi Mason. Clay was born September 12, 1956, at Southern Baptist hospital in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of Kenner, LA.  He is survived...

Pamela Sue Knapp Arceneaux of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 4, 2023, at the age of 70.  She was a graduate of Baker High School.  Pam Enjoyed working in the medical field as a paramedic with Acadian Ambulance and Baton Rouge EMS.  She also cherished time with her dog, Napolian. Pam is survived by her son, Jason Broussard...

On April 5th at 5:20 pm, Larry Kirkes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at the age of 74. Larry was born in the community of Sardis, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leacil and Allie Kirkes. He is survived by his wife of 54+ years, Mabel; and two sons, Leacil (named after his...

Larry Learance Redmond Sr., born October 24th 1934 passed away on March 12th 2023 at St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 88 years old.Retired in 2008 and a resident of Prairieville, Larry was born to Willie & Minnie Redmond in Darlington, LA – St. Helena Parish. He loved nature, fishing, gardening, watching hummingbirds and listening to the...

Nancy Ann Melancon Norton, a lifelong resident of Sorrento, LA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the age of 75.  Beloved wife of Gilbert Norton and loving mother of Jason Norton.  Sister of Gail Brignac (Launey), Lionel Melancon, Sr. (Candice), Randy Melancon, Eric Melancon, Sr., and Brian Melancon (Stacie).  Also survived by a...

Eric “Bird Dog” Wunstel of Gonzales, LA passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 55. Beloved father of Dustin Wunstel and son of Herman and Carolyn Wunstel.  Eric is also survived by a brother, Chris (Stacey); niece, Megan Melancon (Kyle); nephews, Corey (Celeste) & Christopher Dotson; great-nephew Canaan, great niece Paisley Melancon; and significant other Lori...

Judith Ann “Judy” Wade Aime, born on December 8, 1945, passed away on March 22, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a heart of gold and a contagious smile. Judy enjoyed playing cards, gardening, sewing, watching Top Chef, and listening to Swamp Pop. She is survived by her son, Calvin...

Michael Timothy Morales “Tim” age 76, a loving husband, daddy, pawpaw, brother, uncle, and friend. Native of Gramercy (previously Watson). Passed away peacefully at Thibodaux Regional, surrounded by family on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Tim was born on May 9, 1946. He was known for his love of Jesus, family, fishing, reading, card games, and gardening.He is survived by his...

Nick was a simple man, with a simple plan. He was hard not to love. He will be remembered as a man with a quiet inner strength, whose heart was filled with a profound and endless dignity. He will be remembered as a man who nurtured the deep love that he held for his family and the sincere deep admiration...

Barbara Lynette Balfantz Bovia, 86, a native of Maurepas, LA and resident of Azalea Estates, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 5, 2023.Lynette was born on June 13, 1936 to William (Willie) and Edna Penalber Balfantz in Maurepas. After her school years, she married Eugene (Gene) Bovia, Sr. and became a devoted wife and mother to...

Donald Louis Odom, 65, died unexpectedly April 4, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake. He was born July 5, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Morris Jack and Billie Jean (Brummett) Odom. Don graduated from East Ascension High School, class of 1974. Following graduation, he served with the U.S. Marine Corp.; After a medical discharge, he returned...