OBITUARIES

“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s” Romans 14:8Barbara Ann Young was born to Marshall and Velma Young Sr. on May 25, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana. Barbara Ann transitioned from her earthly to her heavenly home on Monday, November...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Debra Ann Plaisance will be 12 noon on Friday December 11, 2020 at Church of Latter Day Saints, 502 East LA Hwy 30 Gonzales; visitation will begin at 11am.Debra was born on September 4, 1964 in New Orleans and passed from this life on Monday December 7, 2020 at the age of 56 years.She...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4 7-8, NIVA ceremony...

Lesley Michael Morales, who could always make us laugh, went home to Jesus on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020. We will greatly miss our talks with him, his contagious laugh, his creative ideas, his giving heart, his kindness, and his comforting words in times of need.  He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, and had a gift for carpentry like no one...

Michael “Mike” Hodgeson was born on March 7, 1950, to his loving parents Ishmael and Leonie Hodgeson in New Orleans, Louisiana. He moved to Ascension Parish with his parents as a young adult. After his parents’ passing, Mike was embraced by his late Uncle Gilbert Buratt and joined the Lambert family. He quickly became our favorite son, brother, cousin and...

Martin Michael “Marty” Parent Jr, the light of our lives, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 27, 2020 in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 57. We long to hold him one last time, to see his smile one last time and specially to hear his laughter one last time. He was truly was our ray of...

Ruth Crutcher Sessions was born on October 4, 1932 in Natchez, MS, and departed from this life on November 26, 2020 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet Campus. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, and enjoyed duplicate bridge, traveling and writing.Ruth was a talented writer and was passionate about it. She frequently wrote about her childhood as well...

Carmen Marie Webb George, 72, the greatest warrior we have ever known, went on to her heavenly home to rest on Sunday, November 22, 2020.Carmen outlived her construction worker-strong and military-trained brothers. She celebrated every holiday. We got Valentine candy and cards in elementary school. Christmas was her favorite. Our house was so lit up you could see it from...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Gloria Dell Upchurch Parish on Friday, December 4, 2020 at First Baptist Church Central, 9676 Sullivan Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818 from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. She was born on August 28, 1932, in San Angelo, Texas, spent most of her life in Wichita Falls, Texas, her retirement years...

Julius “Carroll” Cotten, born November 21, 1940, went to be with the Lord on November 30, 2020 after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He is survived by son, Carroll “Kevin” Cotten and wife Wanda, daughters: Jolie Cotten LeBlanc and husband Brent, and Meghan Cotten Worthy.  Grandchildren: Jacob Cotten and wife Kasey, Victoria Friedlander and husband James, Brennan LeBlanc and...

Jose Arnulfo Ramos Hernandez, 88, a native of Santa Isabel, Tetlatlahuca, Tlaxcala, Mexico and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Juan Ramos and Delfina Hernandez; siblings Castulo Ramos, Gilberto Ramos, Ruben Ramos, Maria Ramos, and Adolfo Ramos; and grandchildren Jonathan Ramos,...

On Thursday, November 26th, 2020, Sandi Whisenhunt, loving mother of two daughters, passed away at age 68. Sandi was born on July 8th, 1952 in Quincy, Illinois to Stanley and Margaret (Helms) Epker. On June 21st, 1969, she married Gerald (Jerry) Lee Whisenhunt and later divorced in 2000. They raised two daughters, Shelly and Tonya.Sandi had a passion for people...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Earl J. “Pop” Villenurve Sr., will be held at 11 am on Tuesday at Faithful United Methodist Church,  14253 LA 431, St Amant; visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery.Mr. Villenurve was born on March 10, 1944 in St Amant and passed from this life...

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord” Matthew 25:21Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister and friend, Florence “Gimmie” Norwood passed from this life November 27, 2020 at the age of 94. A resident of...

Ricky Dale Burnett, age 52, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. He was a native of Springfield, MO and a resident St. Amant since 2014. He was a Pipefitter Foreman for over 21 years. A last Goodbye was held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Church Funeral Home in Walker for his friends and family. ...

Jeanie Plaisance, a resident of Prairieville, and a native of Michigan, passed away from this life on Sunday November 21, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center O’Neal Campus Baton Rouge at 11:15 pm at the age of 78 years.Jeanie was born in Freemont, Michigan on July 31, 1942, and a remained a resident there until the age of 19 years, them...

A lifetime resident of Galvez, she passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 86. She is survived by her daughters, Joni Allen, Jill Schexnayder and husband Tim; two sons Benny Laiche, Steve Laiche and wife Andi, stepdaughter, Renee Braud and husband Timmy; two stepsons, Quin Gautreau and wife Lydia, Kyle Gautreau and wife Robin; 11 grandchildren, Ashley...

A much loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Billy M Young, 85, of Denham Springs, Louisiana peacefully passed away on November 22, 2020.  He was born in Smithdale, MS on August 6, 1935 and moved to Baton Rouge area in 1958.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, 19421...

Priscilla Kay George Rogers9/14/1977 – 11/20/2020Priscilla Kay George Rogers, 43, a native of San Bernardino, CA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on November 20, 2020. After a long battle, our raucous sister begins her rest. Priscilla was a helping hand and generous heart personified. Giving to a fault and full of laughter, our world is so dim...

A celebration of life for Jeremy Don Johnson will be held on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, 3830 Burbank Drive Baton Rouge (on the outdoor patio) will be 2 pm until 4 pm.Jeremy was born on December 10, 1977 in Borger, Texas and passed from this life on Sunday November 15, 2020 at the age of 42...