OBITUARIES

Michael Gerald Jones Sr was born in New Orleans, LA on March 11, 1051, and passed from this life on Friday June 17, 2022, at Flannery Oaks Care Center, Baton Rouge at the age of 71 years. Lovingly cremation was chosen.

A ceremony celebrating the life of James A. Whittington will be held on Saturday June 18, 2022, at 3:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, officiating will be Rev. Billy Johnson and Rev. Robert Jones. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Church Funeral Services.James was born in...

Betty Beck, 88, of Gonzales, Louisiana, formerly of Herrick, Illinois died Tuesday June 7, 2022 at her home with her loving husband, Gerald at her side. Betty was born on July 1, 1933 in St. Elmo, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph Edward Forbes and Melissa Juanita (maiden name Dial) Forbes. She was raised and went to school in Herrick, Illinois....

James Gary Brignac, a native and resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, died Monday, June 13, 2022 at the age of 85.  He was the beloved husband for 63 years of Mae Bourgeois Brignac and loving father of Beth Brignac Forbes, Becky Brignac Bourgeois, and Brenda Brignac Schexnaydre.  He is also survived by 2 sisters, 7 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. ...

Cory Dean Parent, a greatly loved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on June 5, 2022, at 45 years of age. Cory was the most kindhearted and selfless person anyone could ever meet. He met the love of his life, Kristy Keller Parent, at age 19 and they were married for over 20 years....

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Mary Cascio Plauche passed away at Pines Retirement Center at 5:15pm on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the age of 89 years. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, at 10:00am on Thursday, June 16, 2022;  visitation to start...

Sandra Calloway, 52 years old, went to be with Jesus on June 10, 2022. She was born to John and Patsy Bogle on March 30, 1970 in Monroe, Louisiana. Sandra was a loving mother to her children, and a loving and caring grandmother to her grandbabies. She is survived by her loving family, her father, John H. Bogle; children, Harlie...

Cynthia Ann Coker Gros, native of Westwego, LA, and resident of Gonzales, LA passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the age of 75.  Cynthia loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She was known to be an amazing cook of many dishes and tending to her beautiful gardens over the years.  Cynthia had beautiful blue eyes...

Kathleen was born in Los Angeles, CA on March 26, 1939, and passed from this life on June 6, 2022. She graduated from Hollywood High School and studied for a few years at UCLA and then married David Nixon. The family then spent many years working around the world. In 1986 she returned to college and graduated in 1987 from...

Sandy Denise Gautreaux, resident Brusly, LA, was born on January 15,1982 in Baton Rouge, and passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the age of 40.Sandy was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to all. She had a big heart and loved helping others in need. Sandy was known for her loud voice, her laugh, and her unique...

Baby River Fox Gordon passed away on June 3, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA.Survived by parents, Cody Gordon and Alyssa Harris; siblings, Dayton Fruge, Harper Fruge, Lane Gordon, and Willow Gordon; grandparents, Lillian Brewer, Keith Nettles, Pam McCray, and David Gordon; and aunt, Lauren Brewer.Preceded in death by uncle, Dustin Gordon.

The song has ended but the melody lingers on. Linda Jean Taylor, 73, has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A native of Independence, LA having been born there on October 8, 1948.She and her husband, Robert Donald Taylor are longtime residents of Baton Rouge, LA. Known affectionately to...

Charlene Villnerve Smith was born in Baton Rouge on July 11, 1946, and passed from this life on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center at the age of 75 years. Cremation has lovingly been chosen.

Bertha “Del” was called to heaven on June 6, 2022 at the age of 96. Bertha was born on August 23, 1925 to Bertha Aubert Hakenjos and William Henry Hakenjos. She was married to the late Cleven J. Mendoza. Del was preceded in death by her brothers, William,Walter and Warren, her son Darryl, and step sons, Cleven Jr. (Betty) and...

“I have fought the good and honorable fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith…and not only to me but also those who longed for this appearing.” II Timothy 4:7-8.Vicki Lynn Babin Garcich was born on July 11th, 1957. She passed away on Wednesday, June 8th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted mom,...

Mittie Louella Bishop Sheets, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on June 6, 2022. She was a native and life-long resident of St. Amant. She enjoyed school, was very active in 4-H; and was the Drum Majorette of the St. Amant High School Band. After graduating from St. Amant High School in 1957, she...

Alvin M. Phillips, Jr., a native of Shreveport, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 1, 2022, at the age of 91. He was a veteran who proudly served in the United States Army. Alvin earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and a Master’s degree from Louisiana State University. He retired from...

Ruby Virginia Blanchard, a native of Palmetto, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 27, 2022, at the age of 81. She is survived by her three children: Tammy Blanchard, Donald Blanchard, and Bryan Blanchard.

Lois Etta (Zeigler) Starkey passed peacefully into the arms of her lord and savior, Jesus, on June 4th, 2022.She was born was born February 20th, 1937, in Centerville, LA. “I love you” are the words she would say and when she did, you knew she truly did love you.She is preceded in death by her son, Don Elliott McCarrol, siblings,...

Born November 2, 1939, Nordhausen, Germany. Rosemarie passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with vascular dementia while in the company of family on the afternoon of May 29, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. After leaving Germany as a teenager, Rosemarie lived in Palm Beach, FL, Virginia Beach, VA and Madison, MS.  Rosemarie was a wonderful homemaker.  She...