OBITUARIES

Ebuka John Paul Okolie, born in Nigeria and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 40.  He enjoyed time spent and memories made with his family and friends.  He was an avid fan of soccer and had a love for cars.  Ebuka had a true talent of entrepreneurship and the mindset of a...

Amber Bernice (Fairman) Roth, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022 at St. Margaret’s at Mercy, New Orleans, LA.  Amber was born February 20, 1933 in Kintersburg, PA to Afton Fairman and Hazel Seyler Fairman.  In her early adult life, Amber married the late Lawrence Omasta and they had four children.  In 1969, while visiting...

Marilyn Joyce Hall (Braud), a resident of Gonzales, died on December 9, 2022 at The Crossing of Baton Rouge.  She was 83 years old and a native of St Francisville.  Services and Burial will be at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W Mt Pleasant Zachary Rd, Zachary, LA 70791, on December 19, 2022 at 10 AM.  Marilyn is survived by her...

To Our Mom…Not Farewell but ’til we meet again in Glory…Eleanora Rita Bodin Angelo went home to be with Jesus at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Edward Angelo. Mother of Lloyd Edward Angelo, Ramona Cecile Angelo, Gayle Ann Angelo, the late Sutton William Angelo, and stepmother of Susan Angelo Cassou. Daughter of...

Jeannie New Shirey, 67, resident of Walker, LA, peacefully passed away from this life on Monday, December 12, 2022.  Jeannie fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) She was born on March 26, 1955, in Independence, LA. She enjoyed collecting all her little treasures and then sharing them with others. She also...

Marion Clyde Day, 95, died at THE CROSSING at Clarity Hospice at 4:30pm, December 11, 2022, from metapneumonia virus.  Clyde was born in Malvern, Arkansas, and was raised in his early years by his grandparents in Warren.  Later he lived with his father, Clyde Day Sr, his stepmother Myrtice and his sisters Myrtice Suzanne Boal and Petra Irene Bray, in...

Jane Catherine Thornton, 89, of Central, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother; went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022.She is survived by her four children; son, Boatner Thornton; three daughters, Darlene Sides (husband Ken), Bobbie Dixon and Janet Haley (husband Dane); two sisters, Helen Landry and Hazel Annison; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren...

Timothy (Timmy) Patrick Morales, 57 of a native of Westwego, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Our Lady Of the Lake Regional Medical Center.  Timothy was born on July 14, 1965 in Marrero, Louisiana. Timothy never met a stranger.  He loved to meet new people and...

William Dewayne Bolton, age 60, of Denham Spring, LA passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Dewayne was born on March 11, 1962, in Meridian, MS. Dewayne was predeceased by his parents A.M. Bolton, Jr. and Alice Christine Piker, along with many other loving family members. He is survived by his beloved children Stacy Lea Bolton, Kevin...

Donald Ray Dugas, 83, departed this me peacefully on December 5, 2022 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, LA with his daughter, Missy at his side. Don was born March 27, 1939 in Eunice, LA to Henry L Dugas, Sr and Zettie Barbo Dugas. He was a loving father, Pawpaw. brother, friend, and US Navy Veteran. Don was a hard...

Jeanine Loupe, 54, of St. Amant, Louisiana, left us on November 24, 2022. Jeanine Loupe was born on August 19, 1977.  She is survived by her parents, Jerry Loupe, Sr. and JoAnn Loupe; her brothers, Jerry Loupe, Jr. and Joey Loupe; her three children, Kylie Ann Nix, Jadyn Ann Nix, and Marleigh Grace Loupe; and her granddaughter, Camri Jo Willoughby. ...

Christina “Tina” Pettit Teasley, 65 years of age, of Baton Rouge Louisiana died Sunday December 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Tina was born October 20, 1957, in Fairbanks Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base to Gerald Hugh and JoAnn W. Pettit. She was a resident of Baton Rouge with a career in the insurance industry. She was...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Jane Ann Gautreaux Harris will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2022, at 12 noon at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.She was born on November 20, 1947, in Morgan City and departed from this life on Tuesday December 6, 2022, at St....

Edwin McNeil Harvison, 78, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was a retired instrument technician with Georgia Gulf and lived in the mountains of Tennessee for much of the last twenty years after retiring. Eddie loved the Lord and was a faithful...

Alisha Ann Radford, born in Lake Charles, LA and resident of Monroe, LA, born on August 30, 1977, and passed away on December 1, 2022, at the age of 45.  Alisha attended A.M. Barbe high school in Lake Charles and Baton Rouge Community College. She worked at Acadiana Care and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.  She will be remembered...

Troy K. “Koto” Gerald, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Maurepas, passed away at his home peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the age of 70. Koto had many joys in life including time spent visiting and cooking for his family and friends. As well as hunting, fishing, and gardening. Koto is survived by his loving wife,...

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Judy Kay Carmena Cefalu left this earth to be with her baby boy, Dusty Cefalu; her mother, Edna Eppinett Carmena; and her father, Wilton “Boots” Carmena, brother Jerry Carmena, and sister Darlene McMichael who preceded her in death. A seamstress by trade, Judy loved to crochet and craft. She is survived by her sons, Darren...

John Robert Breaux, Sr. born on December 8, 1945 in Crowley, LA, passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 76. He was a resident of St. Amant, LA and member of the Local 198. John proudly served in the US Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a welder by trade and worked all over the...

After a long lengthy battle with lung disease, it is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Earl William Hansen of Harvey, Louisiana on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Hansen and  Irma Ruth Hansen; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.William F Harvey Sr.; sisters, Leslie Rose Ashenfelter (Commander U.S.N.)...

Teresa Roberts was born 06/22/1958 in Centreville, MS and passed away on 12/02/2022 at her home in Hammond, LA.  She was 64 and a certified EMT.  She was the first female EMT in the country to work as a medic for the BSA.   Teresa loved and owned many cats during her life.  She is survived by her longtime friend who...