OBITUARIES

Roberta Kay Landry was 65 years old, born May 13, 1955 in Lucasville, Ohio and departed her life on February 27, 2021 at her home of 27 years in Ascension Parish. She retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana after 16 years as an ITS Specialist. Roberta was a student at LSU from 1973-1974 as a music major and...

Earle Ronald Clayson, 93, a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was a chemical engineer, and lived independently at Williamsburg Senior Living Community until his passing.He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Euphemia (Fay) Clayson.He is survived by: his two daughters – Deborah...

May 1, 1940 – February 23, 2021Dorothy Cannon Pitts, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 23, 2021 after a difficult journey with Lewey Body Dementia. As a Cancer survivor, she was naturally a fighter that never gave up. Her life was filled with love for her family, church, friends, and most of all, the Lord....

James Samuel “Sammy” Thacker was born October 15, 1947 Michie, McNairy County, Tennessee.  Sammy was the 2nd child in a family of 7 children born to Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Wilson Thacker, Sr.  Sammy lost his fight with cancer and left us on February 23, 2021. Sammy was loved deeply by his family and friends and will be missed always....

Edward “Michael” Boyle, 72, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22nd, 2021 at his home.  A graveside memorial will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, at 10am on Saturday, February 27th.  A celebration of life gathering from 11-1 will follow at Christ Community Church, located at 26574...

Gaynell Comeaux McElwee born December 28, 1940 was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA before re-locating with her daughter to Prairieville, LA. She went to be with her maker on February 23, 2021 at the age of 80. She enjoyed gardening and loved life. Gaynell was a proud mother, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her.She is...

John Monsolino, age 50, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home in Metairie. He graduated with a Master’s Degree, was Honorably Discharged from the Army and was Special Ops with the Military for many years. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other countries as needed for service to his country.Private Military...

A graveside service celebrating the life of L. C. Sanders will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm at Louisiana National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with Military Honors.He was born on April 7, 1928 and went to heaven on February 21, 2021 at his home with his family at his side. He was a loving and devoted...

Daniel “Doodie” Ryan Tarver passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Denham Springs at the age of 30. He was a resident of Denham Springs.Visitation will be held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Pride Friday, February 26, 2021 from 10:00 AM until religious services at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.He is survived by his daughter, Kierstan...

Darlene Kay Richard passed away at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 11, 2021 in French Settlement at the age of 69. She was a retired child nutritionist with APSB.A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 AM Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge conducted by Pastor Mike.She is survived by her daughter Laura Richard Todd and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Richard P Simmons will be held Wednesday at 10:00 am, at First United Methodist Church North Blvd Baton Rouge. Interment will be at Louisiana National Cemetery.He graduated from Georgetown University in Washington D. C., retired from The State of Louisiana and Travelers Insurance as an insurance Adjuster. He was a charter member of Bocage...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Nathan R. Burns will be held at Christ Healing Community Church, 404 West Pine Street, Gonzales, Louisiana on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 am. Nathan was born in Baton Rouge on February 3, 1983 and passed from this life on Saturday February 13, 2021 at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice at the age...

Charles Ivy “Chuck” Hood, Jr. passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge at the age of 59. He was a retired HVAC manager with the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date.Survived by his wife, Honeybeth Hood; daughter, Carli Hood; sons, Trevor Hood and wife Rachael,...

Rebecca Lynn Lawson born August 9, 1964 in Kingsport, TN passed away on February 15, 2021 in Gonzales, LA. She was a resident of Gonzales, LA and a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Rebecca enjoyed gardening, collecting hotwheels, taking rides on her Honda Rebel motorcycle, and playing with her grandbabies and fur babies.She is survived by her father...

Marcia Louise Simmons Balcom, 70, died Feb.12, 2021, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, from illness resulting from ovarian cancer.  She was the first child of William and Carmen Simmons, born in Jacksonville, FL, on October 5, 1950.  As an U. S. Navy family, they moved to many postings across the country including Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Oklahoma and New...

Leonore “Lee” Agnes Ott, 81, a native of Passaic, New Jersey and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on February 15, 2021.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Joseph Robert Ott.She is survived by: daughters Deborah Bordelon and her husband Erik Moore, and Valerie Thoreson and her husband Randy Thoreson; son John Ott and his wife...

On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Louis Ira Tyler, III, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at the age of 73.“Lou” was born in Baton Rouge to Dr. Louis I. Tyler, Jr. and Anne (Hoffpauir) Tyler. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended several colleges before graduating from broadcasting school. Lou loved cars, football, good southern cooking and his...

Jessie Roundtree, born in Ruston, LA on March 10th, 1956, went home on February 12th, 2021. He was called Uncle Fester by his nieces and nephews. He was 64 years old. He worked at Ethan Allen Grand Gallery for 8 years and loved to build his own stuff. His kindness and generosity were memorable and noteworthy. He is survived by...

Adolph Carroll Richard, 75, a native of Church Point and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 12, 2021.He was preceded in death by: his parents Alphin and Ethia Savoie Richard; his daughter Kelley Louise Richard, and brother Willard Richard.He is survived by: his wife Julie Lavergne Richard; his granddaughters – Kirsten Elise Mutrie and Harlee Marie Richard; his...

Christel Hasselkus, born in Berlin, Germany, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Christel was a loving and kind person who loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed photography, boat and motorcycle rides, as well as driving her Convertible.  Christel is survived by her companion, Henry Lindenau; daughters, Pia Hasselkus and Andrea Le...