OBITUARIES

Randy Booth, age 59, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.He was an avid fisherman, turned his grandmother’s car into a hot rod and raced with it, enjoyed motorcycles, good pool player and dirt bike. He was very passionate about his grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Randi...

Annie Clare Teel passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 23rd, 2021. She will be greatly missed by all who know her. She was twenty years old being born on July 14th, 2000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her dog “Haze”, that was precious to her as was her father, mother, brother, and nephews.She also...

Alvin Cavaliere, resident of the Boutte, La and formerly from the New Orleans, La area went home to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer at his home on April 29, 2021. Alvin was 77 years old and was born on May 9, 1943.Alvin is survived by wife April L. Cavaliere and son Alvin A ‘Moose’ Cavaliere...

Glavin Burris “Sonny” Hudson, 85, passed away on April 26, 2021 at his home in Prairieville.  Sonny was born on July 22, 1935 at home in Galvez, LA, to Maiben and Ida Hudson.  Sonny grew up at the Galvez “Y” and graduated from Gonzales High School.  Sonny was known for his generosity and for his love and appreciation of automobiles. ...

Funeral Services for Todd Lee “Granddad” Leibold, will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Shady Bower Pentecostal Church, 13375 Galloway Garden Ln, Walker, LA 70785 with Rev. Joey Myers officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 PM until time of service. A native of Los Angeles and a resident of Denham...

Christopher Jay (Chris) Acosta, Sr., a resident of Amite passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2021 with his daughter by his side.  He was 62 years old, born on November 28, 1958 in Covington. Chris had a 30 year career working in maintenance for Apex Oil in Port Allen which sent him to locations along the Mississippi...

Michael Anthony Ester10-12-2001 – 3-27-2021Michael was born 6 minutes after his twin brother Gabriel on October 12, 2001 in Baton Rouge, LA to parents Franklin Ester and Rita Hunt. Named after Michael “the Arch angel”, Michael embraced the meaning of his namesake as “chief messenger”. In fact, at his school, Woodlawn, he campaigned for and fellow classmates voted him in...

Judith Agatha Ponson, 82, affectionately known as “JuJu,” was born on October 8, 1938, to Lloyd and Evelina Berthaut Ponson, Algiers, LA. She departed this life peacefully on April 7, 2021 surrounded by her children at her home, Gonzales Healthcare, Gonzales, LA, after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Judy was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School. She...

Hugh William “Bill” Melton III was born Wednesday August 6th 1969 and was called home to heaven on Tuesday April 20th  2021.He was a great father, caring son, loyal brother and beloved friend to many people even around the world. Bill Melton was a man who showed love, kindness, compassion, and respect to everyone he met and sometimes trusting to...

Mary “Veronica” Lou Ly, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 45 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Veronica was born on January 12, 1976 in El Paso, Texas and raised in Marerro, Louisiana.  She is a graduate of LSU with a BA in Landscape Architecture.  She had various careers throughout...

Raphael (Ray) Lavergne, 77, passed away on Monday at Sterling Place Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA. He is a native of Eunice, Louisiana and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. Raphael was retired and doing what he loved best which was searching for collectibles and selling them. He is preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Lillian Soileau Lavergne;...

Deanna Sue Foretich born December 20th, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA. Lived the main part of her life in the city she loved most Baton Rouge. D’Sue was an avid horticulturist, loved to ride motorcycles, played, refereed, and coached soccer for over 25 years. Protective over her loved ones she was known to be a Lioness. She passed away April...

Memorial services will be held at a later date for Georgia Clofort, 82, who went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2021 at her residence in Ponchatoula. She was a native and resident of Ponchatoula, LA. She was a very religious individual who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, would give her last amount of money...

Randall “Randy” “RJ” Jenkins, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 67.  Randy was a devoted and loving husband, brother, and uncle, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He was the owner and founder of RJ Jenkins Marble and Granite for over 30 years.  Randy is survived...

Burton C. Lively was born on August 7, 1938 in Gonzales, LA and passed from this life on Monday April 19, 2021 at Chateau DeVille Nursing Center Donaldsonville at the age of 82 years.He was a past resident of Gonzales and a retired Automotive Mechanic.He is preceded in death by his parents Berlin and Myrtle Lewis Lively, brothers Curtis and...

Memorial services for Elizabeth Claire “Lily Belle” Kanada-Martin will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 10:00am at Harleyville Chapel, 26864 Black Lake Club Road, Maurepas, LA with Pastor Terry Lobell officiating. Elizabeth passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home. She was full of life and enjoyed singing, climbing and dancing and adored her “paci.” She...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”2 Timothy 4:7Ronald Francis Barcelona, born February 12th, 1937 passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge on April 17th, 2021 after a long health battle. He Grew up in Baton Rouge, went into The Navy and retired after 21 years of service....

On Monday morning, April 12, John Morris Bailey, 80, peacefully passed away in his sleep after eagerly awaiting his encounter with his Savior, Jesus Christ. He has been reunited in Heaven with his beautiful bride, Carolyn, who preceded him in death almost two years prior to the day. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruby...

A celebration of life gathering will be held for Jerry Lynn Seymour Jr., on Monday April 19, 2021 from 5 pm until 8 pm at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 11206 Arnold Road, Denham Springs. Jerry was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 22, 1972 and passed from this life in Pine Grove, LA on Saturday April 10, 2021 at the...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Doreen Shelia Ulm will be held on Saturday at 10:30 am at Household of Faith Church Gonzales Campus, visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Graveside service will be held at Lakelawn Park Mausoleum New Orleans at 12:30 pm.She was born on August 15, 1935 in London, England and was a resident of Gonzales. Doreen...