OBITUARIES

Graveside service for Estelle D. Smiley will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday at LDS Cemetery, 16135 Milldale Road, Zachary.Estelle was born on October 23, 1923, in Pride, LA and passed from this life on Tuesday July 6, 2021, at Lane Regional Medical Center at the age of 97 years.She was a 1944 graduate of Pride High School, she...

Water “Joe” Williams, a native of Logansport, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 2, 2021, at the age of 61.  Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who loved spending time and making memories with his family and friends.  Joe had a passion for riding motorcycles and was...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kathleen Marie Allen will be held on Friday at  , at St Mark Catholic Church Gonzales. Kathleen was born in New Orleans on September 4, 1961, and passed form this life on July 3, 2021, at the age of 59 years, at Gonzales Healthcare Center. Survivors include her siblings Percy Allen and Judy Diez...

Timothy Paul Erwin Sr., 56, of Bureau, Illinois passed away on 30 June 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.A celebration of life will be held, at a later date, in Illinois which will be his final resting place.Timothy “Tim” Erwin Sr. was born in Peru, Illinois to James and Shirley on 9 June 1965. He graduated from Montour High School in...

Justin Wade Brent lost his battle with addiction and was called home to our Lord July 1st 2021 at the age of 41.Justin (J.B.) was born December 11th, 1979 in Baton Rouge, LA to Larry Wade Brent and Janell  Blackard Brent. He is survived by three siblings, Lucas Brent, Rebecca Potts (Brenton Potts), and Sarah Lieux (Landon Lieux), the love...

Misty Ann Richard, 53, of Gonzales, LA, peacefully passed away on June 29, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Misty was born on June 23, 1968, to Elson and Susan Richard in Mountain View, California. She graduated from St. Amant High School in 1986 and earned her Associate Degree in Science from Franciscan Missionaries of...

Curtis L. Davis passed away on July 1, 2021 at age 75 due to complications from a pulmonary embolism. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 7, 1945 and raised in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1963, attended LSU and served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Curtis worked at Exxon for...

Being a child of the 80s, this guy really knew how to party! With his compassionate heart and funny (dry!) wit, Thomas made friends wherever he went. Being the only boy with three sisters (Rochelle “Shelley” Boudreaux, Sharon Rigsby, Amanda Ickes) he also had some serious style. He was very proud of his shoe collection and much more stylish than...

Donald Ray Van Osdell was born on January 17, 1940, in Baton Rouge and departed from this life on June 28, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Main Campus Baton Rouge, at the age of 81 years.Donnie was a resident of Sorrento, he was an avid sports fan especially LSU Tigers football and baseball, and enjoyed...

Robert “Bob” Rhodes peacefully passed away at his residence on Monday, June 28, 2021 at the age of 94.  He was a native of Mississippi and is predeceased by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers.  He served in the Army and was honorably discharged from his service at the end of WWII. He was a master mechanic and owned...

Brandon Scott Comeaux, born In Jefferson parish and resident of Prairieville, passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 25.  Brandon was a movie buff who really enjoyed watching Disney movies. Brandon is survived by his loving parents, Laurie and Jeff Carter; siblings, Nick and Micayla Carter; niece, Olivia Carter; Aunts and Uncles, Steven...

Brenda Elliott Ford was born on October 5, 1942 in Denver, Co and passed away on June 25, 2021 in Baton Rouge, La. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Brenda was active in her church and enjoyed visiting, playing dominoes at the Senior Center and enjoyed crocheting. Graveside services will be held at Gateway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 29245...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Elaine L. Nickens will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Galvez Pentecostal Church.  Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. with interment in the church cemetery. Elaine was born on July 25, 1937 to Adam and Dena Bercegeay Lavigne, and departed from this life at her...

Marie A Lee, age 92, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was born in Leonville, LA to Clement Artigue and Angel Creduer. She was a member of the Jehovaha’s Witness, enjoyed camping and travel. She liked shinny things, jewelry, guest and family activities. Her family was very important as well...

A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving children. She was 73 and a resident of Whitehall, La. Her loving, nurturing ways lead her to become a caregiver to many – always putting others before herself. She had a fun-loving, spunky personality with a laugh and smile that always...

The family of Terri Alain Hardy Witmer would like to announce her arrival into the arms of Jesus on June 23, 2021.  She was a loving wife of 44 years to Ernie; momma to Jamie (Rhonda) and Eric (Lindsay); dear Maw Maw to Makenna, Campton, Kate, Cohen, Grant, and Landon; beloved sister to Debbie, Todd, Wade, Wyatt, Ellen, and Dallas...

Angelique Christine Becker was born on April 14, 1969, in New Orleans and passed from this life on June 15, 2021, at her residence at the age of 52 years.She was a resident of Geismar, she worked as an LPN, enjoyed having conversation, visiting, and spending time with her family. She had a heart of compassion especially for her patients. ...

Deanna S. Grantham, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the age of 70.  Deanna earned her bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University of Shreveport and followed her calling to be a social worker for special needs children.  Deanna is survived by her husband, James Lester Grantham; daughter, Jasmine Ariel McCarty; sisters, Eileen...

Wallace Joseph Primes, Sr passed away on June 14, 2021, at the age of 78.  He was a native of Prairieville, Louisiana. Wallace had a great passion for hunting, fishing, and old-school country music.  He loved to make people smile.  It was always his mission to be a bright spot in someone’s day.  He never met a stranger.  He spent...

Marilyn Loi Wheeless Phillips of Lafayette, Louisiana died from heart failure June 3, 2021, at a nursing home in Baton Rouge.  She was 88 years old.Marilyn was born to Owen and Judy Wheeless on January 16, 1933 in Houston, Texas.  The family moved with Owen’s job assignments, living in El Paso, Sweetwater, and Midland, Texas. Marilyn graduated from Midland High...