OBITUARIES

Jara Naquin Bode came into this world with such a force, a light, and a passion for life on March 16, 1982.  She left this world on August 1, 2022 with even more determination, more love, and more life as her soul had not only reached but changed those fortunate enough to have known her.      Jara’s heart was special, and...

W. Jean Jenkins, 96, passed away July 30, 2022, at Sunrise Seigen Assisted Living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born January 26, 1926, in Athens Louisiana to Harman A Shaver and Ether Linda Treadwell Shaver. Jean graduated from Minden High School in Minden Louisiana in 1943 and moved to Galveston Texas in 1944.  Jean was the best friend and...

“A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation, I the Lord will hasten it in his time” ~Isaiah 60:22 (KJV)~At 7:40 pm on Friday, July 11, 1986, Kacie Marie Wilson was born to William “Bill” Walden and Dale Marie Wilson (né Sheldon) of Walker, LA. at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. In the...

Memorial service for Miss Mona Nielsen, 55, of St. Amant, LA will be held on. Mona was born on November 2, 1966 and her hometown was Winnsboro, LA.She was preceded in death by her parents Douglas L. Nielsen, Opal Keyes Smith andRufus Smith. Survivors left to treasure her memory are her son Gabriel Nielsen, brother Glynn Nielsen and wife Diane...

Shelly Nicole Templet, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Houma, LA, died Friday, July 29, 2022 at the age of 40.  She was the beloved daughter of Bonnie Babin Melancon and stepdaughter of Greg Melancon; stepdaughter of Arlette B. Templet; sister of Jeremy Templet (Dana Pruitt, fiancée), Quincy Templet (Cristy), and Kara Leigh Templet; stepsister of...

Maxie Jean Robert, Jr. “NooNoon” passed away on July 27, 2022. He was a member of the Western Conference of Teamsters pipefitters union for many years. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, boating and being outdoors.He is survived by his 4 daughters, Wendy Robert Bobb (David), Connie Robert-Jamison, Tammi Robert Cuthill, and Cassie Simmons Smith (Corey). He had 11 grandchildren and...

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;...