OBITUARIES

Edna Mae Aydell, age 89, a resident of Port Vincent, passed away on October 1, 2022.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Robert Aydell, and five daughters:  Marie Marchand (Jay), Katherine Foster (Butch), Charlotte Dixon (Donald, deceased), Tina Pietri (Richard) and Cindy Aydell; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in...

Edith “Edie” Bergeron Alford Roller, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 at the age of 57. Edie graduated from O. Perry Walker High School in 1982. She worked as a nursing assistant for 15 years. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, and outings with her family and friends. Edie...

Donna Rae Diez entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2022 at the age of 53. She is survived by her husband Natte Diez, her children; Caila Diez, Darian Gautreaux, and Hayden Diez, her mother Janet Davidson, stepfather Alford Mixon, her siblings Nicole Cureton and Carl Tanner, her grandchildren Kace, Ryan, Zayne, Ryder, Sage, and Auri, and numerous aunts, uncles,...

Kimberlee Rayne Roberson, age 12, of Holden, Louisiana passed away on Monday, October 3rd in her home after her 20-month fight against DIPG. She passed into the arms of Jesus.Kimberlee was born on August 20th, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was adventurous, fierce, and courageous. She was an avid animal lover, a giver, and lived her life fearlessly.She is...

Winnie Mae Bourgeois Laird, born in New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, passed away on Thursday September 29, 2022, at the age of 88.  Winnie was a long-time member of Sorrento Baptist church and loved the Lord. She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed caring for others. Her favorite past time was playing the “marble” game and other...

Elva Eva Henderson Michael, aged 92 years, was born July 16, 1930 and was called home on Thursday September 29, 2022 while residing at Ascension Oaks Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter, Nina Michael Fogleman; and sisters Gertie Savoy, Margaret Delaune and Verna Tircuit (Connie Tircuit); grandchildren, Erin Shelton (Darryl), Charlotte, Sarah Johnson (Justin), Lionel P. Lambert, Becky...

If we live, we live for the Lord and if we die, we die for the Lord. Patricia Ann Gautreau lived for the Lord. She was born August 19th, 1954 and was taken to Christ on September 23rd, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Ty Anthony Gautreau, four children; son Tyler James Gautreau (Shelby), daughter Roxanne...

Charles Edwards Driggers, age 88, resident of Gonzales, LA, was called Home by his Lord and Savior on Wednesday September 21, 2022. He passed at The Crossing hospice in Baton Rouge suffering complications from COPD and CHF after Aortic Heart Valve Replacement surgery in April.He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley T. and Ellen F. Driggers of Collins,...

Alton Joseph Daigle, 84, a native of Belle Rose and a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away on September 23, 2022.  Alton loved his garden, cooking,dancing, spending time with his family, helping others, LSU, and the Saints.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years Linda Zander Daigle, his daughters Deborah Daigle and Donna Tennyson, stepchildren...

Terry Lee Wilson was born on August 14th, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away at the age of 71 on September 18th 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his loving children by his side.  He will be remembered as a giving person who loved Jesus, family, friends, and his animals.Terry graduated from Lee High School, served in the...

Phyllis Marie Henry was called to be with God on September 18,2022 surround by her loving family. She is survived by her son Steve Murphy, daughter Lela Jo Murphy and grandchildren. Sisters Linda Jones, Charles Jones brother-in-law, Sharon Wesley, Kenneth Wesley brother-in-law, Billie Harris, Wanda Nussey, David Nussey brother-in-law and Martha. Brothers Darrell Wayne Lum, Rex Allen Lum. Preceded in...

Cappy Jarvis Jackson went home to be with her Lord on September 23, 2022, at the age of 69.  Cappy passed away peacefully at home after an extended battle with frontotemporal dementia.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in the sanctuary of Hebron Baptist Church in Denham Springs, LA, and will be officiated...

Frances Jewel Brown Burch was born on October 28, 1926 in Sardis, Mississippi and passed away at the age of 95 on September 23, 2022 in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was a 1945 graduate of Sardis High School. Frances, “Jewel” to many, possessed great strength and many talents, but she will be remembered most for her loving nature and giving...

“Pat” born May 20, 1942, a lifetime resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away on September 19, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, McCoy and Nora Berthelot, son, Ellis Berthelot and grandchild, Trey Hardy.  Pat is survived by his children, Lisa Brannon, Dana Simoneaux, and Ty Berthelot; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.  A private family service...

Donald “Don” Bruce passed away on September 20, 2022, with his loving children by his side. Don, a Kansas native, but longtime Baton Rouge resident, was 94 years old. During his 27 years on the faculty at LSU in the College of Art and Design, he taught and mentored scores of students and has been described as “a true mid-century...

Born in San Diego CA May 22, 1960,  Louisiana resident for 44 years. Until passing away Sunday September 18 of Pneumonia. Rob was avid walker and adventurer who had many unscripted spring breaks around the country, now is walking with the Lord.  Survived by his Mother Thelma F. Brooks 93 of Jennings, La. Sister Elizabeth A. Cornett of Deridder, La....

Earl Edward King, age 77 from Prairieville, La., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 19, 2022.  He was born  September 6, 1945 in Bogalusa,  La. where he also spent his childhood.  He was a resident of Prairieville for 42 years. He was retired from industrial construction.  His hobbies were woodworking, camping & playing the guitar.  Earl...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Benjamin Thomas DeLaune will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday September 21, 2022, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Ficklin Cemetery.Benjamin was born in Covington, LA on August 8, 2021, and departed from this life on Friday September 16, 2022,...

David Michael Hamner, age 65, passed away at his home in St. Gabriel on Monday, September 12, 2022, surrounded by all his family. He was a retired Lieutenant Game Warden with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. He was born in Baton Rouge on September 4, 1957. He is survived by his three daughters and their families, Tricia and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnnie D. Barnes Jr., will be held at The Church International of St Amant, located in the Timothy Building at  11:00 am on Thursday, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Friday September 23, 2022, at St. Peter Chapel Clear Lake Cemetery Goldonna, LA (Par...