OBITUARIES

John Kendrick, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep, with loved ones at his side on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in Waco, Texas, to parents John D. Kendrick and Lillian Landry Kendrick.He attended Mandeville High School and Francis T. Nicholls High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of 17, John...

On Friday, February 3, 2023, Francine Pace Shehane passed through heaven’s gate peacefully at age 90 surrounded by her family. She was born July 14, 1932, in Penrose, Arkansas to Dor and Nannie Hedden Pace. Francine grew up in rural Arkansas in a loving, Christian household. Her father worked at the local lumber mill and later owned a small general...

Judy Oubre LaFountain passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 in her home at the age of 79. She was a life long resident of Reserve, LA. Judy was a homemaker and an avid supporter of Riverside Academy. She is preceded in death by her parents Armond Joseph Oubre and Belle Canova Elfer. As well as her husband Harold...

Hilda Landry Amedee, 82, a native of Chackbay and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Hilda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She leaves behind to cherish her memory; two children, Stephan Amedee (Karen) and Kathy Cedotal (Barney); three grandchildren, Stephanie Couch (Ben), Brandi Cedotal, and Brandon Cedotal; three great grandchildren, Reid...

Our beloved Joseph, passed away surrounded by family on the afternoon of Monday Jan 23, 2023, at the age of 69. He was a native of Baton Rouge, La and a resident of Zachary, La. He was a long time employee of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capital Center and a lifelong LSU Tigers fan. He was preceded in death by...

Wallace C. McKenzie, Jr. was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on June 16, 1928, to Wallace C. McKenzie, Sr. and Ethel Teddlie McKenzie.  He died on February 1, 2023, at his home in Baton Rouge with his daughter at his side.  The eldest of four children, Wallace was reared in a loving home in Pineville, Louisiana with his two sisters, Lillian...

Paul Dennis Hamilton, a Veteran of the Vietnam War and native of Prarieville, LA passed away on January 23, 2023 surrounded by family at the age of 77.Paul had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest acquiring many friends along the way. He was born October 25, 1946 to Vera and Charles Hamilton. He attended Dutchtown High...

Neal John Barbier, age 60, a native of Paincourtville and a resident of Metairie, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. A visitation will be held in his honor on Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Paincourtville, LA beginning at 9:30 a.m. with a memorial mass to follow at 11:30 a.m. Neal is survived by his...

Marjorie Kathryn Killen Backstedt, 96 went home to God January 27, 2023.  The Daughter of William E. Killen & Minnie (Harrison) Killen of Birmingham, England & Liverpool, England respectfully.  Marjorie K. Backstedt was born in Liverpool, England Jul 12, 1926.  The Liverpool Lioness made her home and raised her family in Jefferson Parish, LA for the last 69 years.  Met...

Karole Ann Welch Inman, daughter of Herman Lester and Ozajell LaFern Reeks Welch, was born February 6, 1950 in Leesville, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville, Louisiana, surrounded by her husband and three sons on January 26, 2023 at the age of 72. Karole attended various schools and worked in several fields. Most recently, she retired...

Joshua Merrick Ardoin was born on February 11, 1982 and passed away on January 26, 2023. He was a resident of Walker. He is survived by his two sons, Jordan and Kyle Ardoin; his sisters, Danielle Ardoin and Felicia Teal; and brother, Blake Teal; stepfather, Timothy Teal; grandmother Audrey Ardoin; nephew, Baylor Teal; and nieces, Ayla and Lorelai Falgout, Isabelle...

Ruby L Talbert passed away peacefully Sunday January 29th, 2023. Ruby was born on September 22, 1951, in Meridian Mississippi. Ruby loved spending time with her family, if you knew her you loved her. Ruby was best known as Maw Maw to so many. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jimmy Talbert and her mother and father...

Brandon Charles Cosey, age 37, ended his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home with his family. He was the son of Leta & Craig McFerrin and Everett & Rochelle Cosey. Brandon accepted Christ at an early age and enjoyed reading the bible daily. He loved watching cooking shows, listening to music and everything outdoors, fishing,...

Terry James Billeaudeaux, a native of New Roads, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA was called to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence in Prairieville, LA. He was 59.Terry was a kind hearted, gentle soul. He was a jack-of-all trades but followed in the footsteps of his father as an HVAC...

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Ann Wright Taylor will be held at 11 am Friday at Satsuma Baptist Church, visitation will begin Thursday 6 pm until 8 pm and will resume on Friday at 9 am until time of the service at 11 am. Interment will follow at Palmetto Cemetery Walker.Pat was born on February 2,...

Donna Faye Burgess Landry, a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the age of 68, with her family by her side.  Beloved mother of Troy Landry (Meagan) and Michelle L. Robicheaux (Keith); loving aunt of Amanda Barrient; grandmother of Austin Landry (Alexis), Maggie Landry, Ellie Robicheaux, Justin Robicheaux (Adrienne), Taylor Robicheaux; and great grandmother...

Joel Andrew Hunsaker, age 56, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was the son of Sharon M. Hunsaker (Waxley) and John A. Hunsaker of Pineville, Louisiana. His life’s vocation was as an automotive technician, working for almost ten years in the Alexandria...

Patricia (Patsy) Rivere Landaiche, 80 was peacefully called home on January 22, 2023.  Patricia was born on September 3,1942 and was a native of Donaldsonville, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA.  Patricia was a domestic engineer who loved to cook and create new recipes.  Patricia enjoyed planting flowers and tending to her flower beds.  Patricia loved to listen to...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Robert Joseph Froeba will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday February 4, 2023, at Cornerstone Church of God, 4905 East St. Bernard Highway, Violet, LA.Mr. Froeba was born on March 14, 1969, in New Orleans, and departed from this life on October 14, 2022, in New Orleans at the age of 53 years.He is...