OBITUARIES

Melvin Ray Cox Sr.

Melvin Ray Cox Sr.

Dec 19, 2024

Melvin R. Cox Sr., 73, of Prairieville, LA was called to Heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after an unexpected, yet hard fought battle. He was a great man, husband, dad, and pawpaw. A lifelong mechanic and still working full-time, He rarely experienced a day where he didn’t share his knowledge with others. His life was filled with love and...

Robert C. "Bob" Amedee

Robert C. "Bob" Amedee

Dec 17, 2024

Robert C. Amedee (Bob) was born March 26, 1938 and passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the arms of his daughters. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Glass Amedee, of whom he would say, “how do you not miss someone who is half of you,” his parents Clifton and Ruth Amedee, brother and sister-in-law Dick...

Valture Joseph Aydell Jr.

Valture Joseph Aydell Jr.

Dec 17, 2024

Valture "VJ" Aydell Jr, went to be with the Lord on the 17th of December in 2024 at his home. He was 80 years old. Resident and native of Maurepas, LA, he is survived by his partner of 42 years, Christine Valentine; his grandchildren, Brittany (CC), Justin, Kayla (Gary), Jolie (Billy), and Jennifer (Alex); his great-grandchildren, Bailey, Destiney, Michael, Valina,...

Willard Sonnier

Willard Sonnier

Dec 17, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Willard J. Sonnier will be held on Sunday December 22, 2024, at Indian Mound Baptist Church visitation will begin at 1:30 pm until time of service at 3:30 pm. Interment will follow at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Greenwell Springs.

Mr. Sonnier was born on November 25, 1945, in Oakdale, LA and rested from this...

Randall Joseph "Joey" LeBlanc, II

Randall Joseph "Joey" LeBlanc, II

Dec 17, 2024

Randall (Joey) Joseph LeBlanc, II, passed away on December 17, 2024 at the age of 42, after a brief illness. He is survived by his father Randy (Cindy) LeBlanc, and his maternal grandparents Wallace and Emma Jean Beauchamp, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother Karen Pizzolato LeBlanc, infant sister Stacey Montel LeBlanc, and...

Timothy E. Creed Sr.

Timothy E. Creed Sr.

Dec 16, 2024

Timothy Creed, born on January 23, 1947, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024. He lived a life full of dedication and faith, retiring from Local 198 after many years of hard work. Timothy was a proud member of the first state champion basketball team of Pitkin High, where his love for the game grew. Timothy was known for his...

Ricky Marshall

Ricky Marshall

Dec 15, 2024

Ricky Lee Marshall passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1957, a resident of Central, a loving husband, dad, “Poppy”, and cherished friend who always had a smile on his face and provided us with more good times and laughter than one can imagine. He was employed by the BNC group for 33 years. He...

John Victoran "V.J." Roddy

John Victoran "V.J." Roddy

Dec 15, 2024

John Victoran “VJ” Roddy, 77 years of age, passed on Friday, December 15, 2024, at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. VJ was born September 21, 1947 in Gonzales, LA to the late Joseph and Almie Roddy. He was a commercial construction worker in Gonzales, LA. He loved any ranch related tasks; horseback riding, cattle herding and horse training. 

He is preceded...

Reginald Alvin Sheets

Reginald Alvin Sheets

Dec 15, 2024

Reginald “Reggie” Sheets, born on April 29, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA at Our Lady of the Hospital, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 70. 

Reggie loved to sit outside and listen to music especially swamp pop, cook jambalaya, and watch anything LSU and Saints Football on the big screen TV. His pride and joy were his...

Yvonne Alexander Savoy

Yvonne Alexander Savoy

Dec 15, 2024

Yvonne Alexander Savoy was born on February 19, 1942 in St. Amant, Louisiana and passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 82. She was a member of the St. Amant High School Class of 1960, a life-long parishioner of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, a diehard Saints fan and her claim to fame, were...

Jerry Joseph Fontenot

Jerry Joseph Fontenot

Dec 13, 2024

Jerry Joseph Fontenot, born on March 31, 1939 in Whitehall, LA. He passed away on December 13, 2024 in Maurepas, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Jerry enjoyed fishing, cooking and loved entertaining his family and friends. He was loved and will be missed by many. 

 He is survived by his wife, Debbie Fontenot; his children, Ken Fontenot, Greg Fontenot, Kathy...

Primchan Ramsundar

Primchan Ramsundar

Dec 12, 2024

Primchan Ramsundar, native of San Fernando, Trinidad and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away in Gonzales on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the age of 58.  

A visitation will be held at The Venue in St. Amant on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 9am until service time at 12pm.  Cremation will take place after the service.   

Betty Stuckey

Betty Stuckey

Dec 12, 2024

Betty Josephine Stuckey was born in Penuelas, Puerto Rico on May 12, 1944, to the union of the late Arnold J. and Josephine Castella Stuckey, and rested from this life on Thursday December 12, 2024, at the age of 80 years, at Sage Healthcare Baton Rouge.

She retired as Marketing Manager with Delta Airlines and was a resident of Baton Rouge.

Patricia "Patti" Funk Hubbs

Patricia "Patti" Funk Hubbs

Dec 11, 2024

Patricia “Patti” Funk Hubbs, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 80. Patti was born on August 18, 1944, in New Orleans. 

Patti is a 1962 graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and a 1966 graduate of Louisiana State University. Worked for several years as an office manager for several doctors in...

Alicia Hubble Sanders

Alicia Hubble Sanders

Dec 10, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Alicia Hubble Sanders, who departed this world on December 10, 2024, just shy of her 65th birthday. Alicia was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who brought love and laughter to all who knew her.

 Alicia was a talented artist who found joy in painting and making stained glass. She could often be...

James Joseph Guthrie

James Joseph Guthrie

Dec 10, 2024

Mr. James Joseph Guthrie (Bubby) passed away on December 10,2024 at his residence at the age of 86. James was employed for many years with Chevron & AE Com as a piping designer until retirement. James was born in New Orleans, preceded in death of parents James Paul Guthrie and Mary Dorothy Navarre Guthrie. Beloved husband of Suzanne Dumas Guthrie....

James Claude "Jim/Jimbeaux" Achord

James Claude "Jim/Jimbeaux" Achord

Dec 10, 2024

James Claude "Jim/Jimbeaux" Achord died Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Gonzales after a brief illness. Age 86, resident and native of Gonzales. He was retired from Rubicon and also worked many years for Cos-Mar. Survived by daughter, Tina Gautreau; sons, Eric (Kathy) Achord and Chris Achord; grandchildren, Marc and Cory Garza, and Brynn, Emily, Jordan, and...

James Marion Stephens, Sr.

James Marion Stephens, Sr.

Dec 9, 2024

James Marion Stephens, Sr., affectionately known as "Jimmy," passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Holden, Louisiana, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on August 28, 1945, in Fort Myers, Florida, Jimmy lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and community.

As the founder, owner, and operator of A-Best Specialties, Jimmy embodied the spirit of hard...

Arthur Hood Jr

Arthur Hood Jr

Dec 9, 2024

A ceremony celebrating the life of Arthur “Junior” Hood Jr., will be held on Saturday December 14, 2024, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church visitation will begin at 11:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 pm, officiating Rev. Jerry Arnold and Rev. Mike Craig. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Mr. Hood was born in Denham Springs on May 21,...

Shirley Payne Meyers

Shirley Payne Meyers

Dec 8, 2024

A CEREMONY CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SHIRLEY FAY PAYNE MEYERS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY DECEMBER 12, 2024, AT THE FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH DENHAM SPRINGS VISITATION WILL BEGIN AT 4:00 PM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE AT 6:00 PM. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 13, 2024, AT 10:00 AM AT TWIN PINES CEMETERY HOLDEN.

SHE WAS BORN ON...

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