OBITUARIES

Johnny was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. But most of all he was a believer in what Jesus Christ did at the cross for all. He received his GED from Scotlandville Senior High School. He was a very hard worker and a jack-of-all-trades. He could fix anything and was always helping others and putting them before himself. He...

Larry was born February 12, 1954, and was a resident of Brittany, LA he went home to be with his savior on July 15, 2022, at 10:26 am at the age of 68. He was a skilled carpenter who crafted several homes throughout the years. Larry enjoyed the outdoors and spending his free time hunting and fishing. He loved his...

Harold Eugene Rogers Sr. who was born on the 22nd of January ,1937. Has flown to heaven to be with the lord on July 13,2022. Harold grew up with 3 brothers, Billy Rogers (survived by Peggy Rogers),Ray Rogers and Jerry Rogers and 2 sisters, Doris Carmichael and Gwen Croft. His mother Dorathy Rogers and father Leroy Rogers raised him to...

Mrs. Evelyn Mary Alombro Arbo went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2022. She was born in New Orleans on May 15, 1947, to the late Raymond Alombro and the late Helen Bernice Pates Alombro. After graduating from Alcee Fortier High School in 1967, she devoted her life to being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Martha Stuckey Kelly, daughter of the late Thomas Carlyle Stuckey and Nelda (Polly) Rawls Stuckey. Beloved wife of the late Robert Emile Kelly. Survived by her three sons, Jason Robert Kelly, Brent Thomas Kelly and his wife Brenda, and Robert Emile Kelly Jr. Also survived by her three precious grandchildren, Shane Thomas Kelly, Vivian Marie Kelly, and Mason deGrasse Kelly.Martha...

John “Jack” Beggs, PhD was born in Jersey City, NJ, July 14, 1942; he always joked that they held a party for him in Paris each year. Jack had an unfailingly inquisitive mind. He loved solving puzzles, whether that meant unlocking the meaning in data or designing a way to measure something that no one had ever measured. He received...

Dawn M Aultman of Sorrento, La passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2022. She was born January 31, 1957. She attended LSU and SLU and worked as a clinical laboratory scientist,  managing the lab for more than 20 years at Louisiana Internal Medicine.  In April 1982, she married Charles Flynn Aultman, they had three children Michelle Arceneaux...

James Frederick “Jim” Looney, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and affectionately known to his grandchildren as “Poppa Jim,” passed away on July 16, 2022, in Gonzales, La.An avid fisherman and hunter, Jim is survived by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Myrna Doran Looney; children Brannigan Frederick Looney and wife Erica of Galvez; Aaron Eugene Looney and wife...

Carole Sue Trippi, age 78, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was a longtime resident of French Settlement, LA. She was born on July 2, 1944, in Baton Rouge, LA and a graduate of Istrouma High School. Sue was a loving mother and grandmother and relished being surrounded by family and friends as they spent hours telling stories...

Lionel Joseph “Buck” Keller, a native and resident of Lake, Louisiana was born on May 16, 1926, to the late Lawrence and Anna Ficklin Keller, passed away at home on Monday, June 27, 2022 at the age of 96. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was a graduate of St. Amant High School, received his...

Betty M. Hebert, a native and resident of Gonzales, LA, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the age of 84.  She retired from Landry’s Pharmacy after 44 years of service.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and friend to many. Services will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, LA, on Wednesday,...

Ellis Chavers, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born July 8, 1931 in Walker, Louisiana to Joseph B. and Floy (Zachary) Chavers. Ellis married the love of his life, Hellen (Holden) Chavers on November 23, 1950.He retired from the City of Baton Rouge as a commercial building inspector...

“I have fought the fine fight. I have run the race to the finish. I have observed the faith.”2 Timothy 4:7Miss Clara Jean Wilson was born on November 12, 1937, to the late Woodrow and Florence Wilson in Yuma, Arizona.Jean began her study of the scriptures as a young person and upon embracing the truth found in the Holy Bible,...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Wayne Sullivan born on September 23, 1965 in Howard County, Kokomo, IN and resident of Geismar, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the age of 56.  Jeff had a love for the outdoors with a special passion for motor cross sports, racing, and water sports.  Jeff is survived by his parents, Phil and Mary Sullivan;...

Melissa Ann Elfer born May 10, 1985 in Houma, LA passed away on July 8, 2022 at the age of 37. She was a resident of St Amant, LA and was a committed worker to Sonic in Gramercy. Melissa was a hard worker, a provider, and loved her family more than anything.Melissa is survived by her father David Elfer, children...

Sandra Lynn O’Brien Tanner, age 67, was born on September 18, 1954, in El Dorado, Arkansas and passed from this earthly life into the presence of The Lord on July 12, 2022 in Hammond, Louisiana. Sandy’s strong faith in God led her to faithfully serve the Lord throughout her born again life, as well as through her profession as a...

Gerard Dale Aguillard, born in Rougon, LA on June 8, 1951, passed away July 10, 2022, in Prairieville, Louisiana.  A lover of travel, food, theater, games of chance and spending time with family and friends, Dale was a devout Catholic and treasured member of the extended Aguillard family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Julia Aguillard,...

Rusty “Denn” Amano, 51, of Maurepas, LA, went to sit at the feet of Jesus, Saturday, July 9th, 2022. Rusty was a proud veteran of the Navy. He had a joyful soul and a servant’s heart. Many friends remember him as being “the light in any room, with a laugh that could put a smile on any face..”Rusty is survived...

Services for Sea’Aira Alexander will be held at The Church International located at 13423 LA-431, St Amant, LA 70774 on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Public visitation will be from 9:30 am until service begins at 11: am. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10 AM at Henry Chapel Church Cemetery of Philadelphia, MS.

William Jackson “Bill” Oliver III passed away in the early hours Friday, July 8th, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, at the age of 83, losing his battle with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Vascular Dementia. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Jane Gordon McCauley Oliver, her parents, Mr & Mrs. Isidore Elliott McCauley(Jane Beatrice Andrews) his parents, Mr....