OBITUARIES

Darren Jude Kibodeaux, current resident of Marrero, La., passed peacefully at home with family on July 15, 2021, after a long battle with health issues. Darren was born on November 30, 1968 at Rayne Branch Hospital in Rayne, La.  He is preceded in death by his parents Norma Dean Kibodeaux and Lawrence James Kibodeaux, Sr.  Darren is survived by sister...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Jeanne Richardson McClendon will be held at 3 pm on Sunday at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.Mrs. McClendon was born on December 21, 1948, in Independence, LA and passed from this on Wednesday July 21, 2021, at The Crossing...

Charlotte Stafford Borne, a resident of Maurepas, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 21, 2021.  She was born on July 12, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was an avid LSU fan and St. Jude supporter. Reading was also one of her favorite pastimes.  She loved life and her family and friends and was loved in return.She...

Audie T. Stokes passed from this life on April 30, 2021 at the age of 66, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by family. His battle with cancer for the last year showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Audie came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. He touched...

Darryl Jude Lavigne was born on September 13, 1966, in Lutcher, LA and departed form this life on Sunday July 18, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Community at the age of 54 years.He was a resident of St Amant, he enjoyed fishing, baseball, golf, time spent with kids, his nieces, and nephews. He will be remembered as...

Private memorial services will be held at a later date for Kessa Noel Brown, 42, who passed away on Monday, July 20, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake of Ascension Parish. She was born on August 26, 1978 in Baton Rouge. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Port Vincent, had a house cleaning business...

On the evening of July 8, 2021, Doug peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in his daughter’s home in Gonzales, Louisiana after being home on hospice due to a battle with kidney failure and diabetes. Doug was 74 years old. Doug was born in New Orleans, LA on October 9, 1946. He was the second child of three boys...

Carol, age 71 passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 after a short illness.Carol was born in McAllen, Texas, April 7, 1950 to Thomas Jacob Johnston and Merle Jane [Warner] Johnston.Carol is survived by her mother, Merle Johnston; two daughters, Merle Annette Boykin and Jewell Michelle Fleming. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Jones [Delaine], Thomas Clark and Jacob...

Samuel Dean Giegler, aged 73, passed away on July 14th, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.Sam was born in Livingston County, Michigan where he spent his childhood on the family farm in Howell.  After graduating Howell High School in 1966, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving a 20 year career in postings that included Vietnam, Germany, and Montana.  He...

Charles Michael “Mike” Filkins Jr., born in Los Angeles, CA and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away peacefully with family on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the age of 62.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie Fey Sweet and Charles “Chuck” Filkins; and his brother, Marty Filkins.  Mike is survived by his daughters, Katherine Villenurve and husband...

James ‘Burt’ Burton Lemay, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, left this world Sunday, July 11, 2021, at age 53.  Burt was preceded in death by his son, Austin Huber. He was also proceeded in death by his grandparents, Sadie and Bill LeMay and Evelyn and Jack Rogers.  He is survived by; his wife, Carol LeMay; his only daughter, Ashley...

Jeremy Lee St. John, 40, of New Orleans, died Saturday, July 10, 2021 after a courageous six month battle with cancer. His family is heartbroken.  Jeremy was born on December 27, 1980 to Becky Hall and Scott St. John, in Berlin, Vermont. Growing up he enjoyed theater and was in many plays, which suited him well for his next role...

Edna LaFaye ‘Meme” Sparks, born in Crossett, AR and resident of Zachary, LA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the age of 91.  Meme loved her family and friends and deeply enjoyed spending time with them, especially her great grandchildren.  She retired after 25 years of service as secretary for the Mayor of the...

Thomas “Tommy” Solomon Johnson, currently of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2021.  Tommy loved doing all kinds of projects, he could fix just about anything in the home, cars, yard, and it was hard finding him sitting still. He loved doing Daddy-Dos for his kids (especially Karen) and his kids enjoyed finding things to...

Grant Tyler Griffin, 24, was called home to be with his Lord early Tuesday morning on July 13th, 2021. A native of Prairieville, and graduate of Dutchtown High School Class of 2015, Grant achieved licensure as an Arborist, and enjoyed spending his time engrossed in his movies, music, and reading. The world could have passed Grant by while he delved...

Barry Gregory, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, resident of New Orleans, died peacefully in Ascension Oaks Nursing Home in Gonzales June 22, 2021. He worked for Nabisco for many years.He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Foster Gregory, and nephew John David Nassar. He is survived by sister Sheridan Vera Nassar, ex brother- in- law Emile Nassar, brother...

Marie was born in Atmore, Alabama on July 16, 1953 and passed from this life on Thursday May 6, 2021 at ST Jospeh Hospice, The Carpenter House Baton Rouge at the age of 67 years.She was a resident of Gonzales, a homemaker, and a member of First Apostolic Church Gonzales. She enjoyed shopping, conversation, flowers, and eating boudin balls.She is...

A service honoring the life of Lonnie J. Morris will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Interment with Military Honors will be held the following Monday, July 19, 2021, 11:00 am, at Louisiana National Cemetery.Lonnie was born in Rayville, LA, on January 29,...

Malcolm Griffin Lewis, born in Americus, GA to parents, Dan Lewis and Maggie Perdue, was a resident of Cordele, GA.  He passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at the age of 64.  Malcolm is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Reedy; 3 brothers and 1 sister.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Zalascek. ...

Adam Colin Moreland, age 38 of Prairieville, passed from this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021.A loving son, father, brother and uncle, Adam leaves behind to cherish his memories with his mother, Shelia Moreland; his children, Dylan Townsend (22), Micah (17) and Gage (15) Moreland, loving sisters and brother; Ashley Barnes and husband Larry, Michelle Moreland and fiancé Mike Cage,...