OBITUARIES

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Livingston, LA he passed away at his home in Livingston, LA at 1:21pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was 52 years old and was a truck driver. Visitation will be held at Cross Truth Ministries, 17457 W. McLin Rd, Livingston, LA 70754 from 3:00pm until funeral service at 6:00pm...

Linda Ann Coffman, 81, a resident of Gonzales Healthcare in Gonzales, Louisiana went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 22 at The Crossing Hospice of Baton Rouge.  She was born April 12, 1939 in Hollister, California to parents Clay Davis Coffman and Doris Richardson Coffman.  She is survived by her daughter Julie Hill and husband Kevin and their sons...

Jessica Nicole Gibbs, 27, went home to be with the Lord after an accident at 5 this morning Wednesday, September 2,2020 on hwy. 22 in Sorrento.Jessica is survived by her husband, Viltress Gibbs Senior, three children, Johnathan Toemack, Maryline, and Viltress GibbsJr.Father Gustave Cantrell 4th, Step mother Kimberly Cantrell, Two sisters Dawn, Starr, niece & nephew William &Violet.Grandparents: Frank and...

Jerry Glynn Rutherford   11/24/1960-09/20/2020Jerry Glynn Rutherford passed away at 9:45 am on Sept. 20, 2020. He was a loving father and a devoted husband. He is survived by his wife Nicole, one son Jimmy Wayne, and one daughter Sarah Mairie Rutherford. He is also survived by his mother Sarah McClelland, one brother Bobby Ray Rutherford and two sisters Terry Grosse...

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.” A 10:00 a.m. memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave. in Baton Rouge, La. on Thursday, September 24, 2020 for Virginia Anne Watkins Naquin. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the back of church. Masks...

Myrna George Deckert, moved to Baton Rouge to be close to family in 2016. For almost 50 years she was one of the most influential civic leaders of El Paso, Texas. She headed some of the city’s most prominent community organizations, including more than two decades as CEO of the YWCA. Myrna died Friday at her home in Baton Rouge,...

Ivy L. Peak passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home in Walker at the age of 87. He was a native and lifelong resident of Walker and was retired from Kaiser Aluminum as a plant operator and worked as a carpenter.Visitation will be held at Walker Baptist Church on Saturday, September 19, 2020from 9:00 AM until religious services...

Lacy “Choonie” Guillot, 37 departed from her earthly life to her happily ever after on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge.  She was born on September 1, 1983 in Thibodaux, LA. She was a native of Pierre Part and resident of Klotzville, LA.She was a cosmetologist that was known for her unique, outgoing and funny personality. ...

Paul “Droop” Babin was born on October 1, 1952 and passed away, surrounded by family, on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at 6:20 pm; at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge at the age of 67 years. A service honoring Droop’s life will be held at The Church International in St. Amant at 11:00am on Thursday, September...

A graveside ceremony for Jimmy Garcia was held on Friday September 11, 2020 at St Amant Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chuck Smith Officiating.Jimmy was born on May 7, 1971 and passed from this life on Monday September 7, 2020 in Chauvin, Louisiana at the age of 49 years.He was a resident of Baton Rouge and worked as a maintenance...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Services for Lawrence Litt, age 66, will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Church Funeral Services, 9422 Florida Blvd, Walker, LA with Apostle Donald Moore officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Lawrence was the...

Kenneth Frederick Rhodes, Jr. passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 58. He was a resident of Denham Springs.Visitation will be held at Bethany Church, Denham Springs Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 1:00 PM until religious services at 3:00 PM conducted by Pastor Cameron Wiggins. Burial will follow at Sibley...

John T. McDowell “Johnny”, 62 of Prairieville departed from this life on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Baton Rouge General surrounded by his family.  He was born December 30, 1957 in Lake Charles, LA: he was a resident of Prairieville: He was a lifelong salesman that was known for his quick wit, dashing smile, humor and kindness to strangers.  Johnny...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Mansel “Pete” Sebastian will be held at 11am Tuesday at St Mark Catholic Church, a wake begins at 9:30am with Fr. Rubin Reynold officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Baton Rouge. Mr. Sebastian was born on December 16, 1930 and passed from this life on Tuesday...

Glynn Draughter, Jr. From a brokenhearted boy to a bighearted man, Glynn defied the odds from the moment he arrived in this world. A gentle giant, a humble bear; you knew were loved when you were loved by him. Glynn loved being a Diesel Mechanic, food, and his family.Glynn was preceded in death by: his mother Hazel A. Draughter; and...

Dale E. Carman was born on March 11, 1966 in Pekin, Il and passed from this life on Friday September 4, 2020 at Clarity Hospice at The Crossing.He was a resident of Meadville, MS and retired from Union Pacific Railroad, he was a member of American Cowboys, various Riding Clubs, Norco Spillway Riders and Crosby Baptist Church. He enjoyed collecting...

Eugene “Gene” Sheets entered eternal rest on September 4, 2020 at the age of 76. Gene is survived by his spouse, Faye Sheets, two children Amy Sheets (Duane Ocmand) Travis Sheets (Jessica), three grandchildren: Raegan Achee (Kayla), Carlie Sheets and Taylor Sheets. Also survived by 4 Sisters: Barbara Michel, Ramona & Blake DeBate, Gladys & Beau McManus, Charlotte & Dale...

Early Friday morning, August 21st, Mary Bezbak De Santis, beloved wife and mother of three, peacefully passed away in her sleep. Mary was born on June 2nd, 1956, in New Orleans, LA, attended St. Catherine of Siena, Dominican, and then received her Registered Nurse License after successfully completing the Touro Infirmary School of Nursing/UNO diploma program in 1977.  On October...

John Kevin KeyJuly 13, 1958 – August 7, 2020John was such a great and caring person. He took care of our Mother. Now God is caring for him. I really miss you my brother.Love, Joseph.John you were a person that would help anybody. That’s how we were brought up. But now you are in heaven at peace! John, I miss...

Jerry Wendell Courtney, beloved husband, father and grandfather was taken to heaven August 21, 2020. He would have been 82 October 20, 2020. He overcame COVID-19 through the great and mighty strength he had and much prayer, but was left with complications that ultimately caused aspiration. He never gave up. Having been a professional boxer before his administrative career, he...