OBITUARIES

Lee Edward McFarland was born January 4, 1951 in New Orleans, LA to the union of Essie B. McFarland and the late Eddie Lee McFarland. Lee “Mac” received the Lord as his Savior at an early age at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized, Mac’s past time was putting together puzzles and if anybody would touch...

Linda Bradford Kestner of Prairieville, LA passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at the age of 71. A homemaker for many years, her pride and joy was always her family. She frequently said “My cup runneth over” when speaking of her loved ones. She was a phenomenal cook and loved books and music, but...

Woodzay “Woody” Joseph Vining passed away July 20, 2020 at the age of 90 from a stroke and Covid-19. He was born on November 1, 1929 on a houseboat in Morgan City, LA. Woody had an incredible life. Growing up, he and his family traveled throughout southern Louisiana making their living trapping, hunting, and fishing. Woody was a man of...

Ralph Timothy Davis ~ some called him “Tim”, some called him “Timmy”, but many called him “Coach Tim” entered into eternal rest at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was 55 and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. Anyone that knew him knew his true love was sports, from a young boy playing then...

James Russell “Rusty” Gomez, 69, of Hammond, Louisiana died peacefully at his home on July 19, 2020, just 10 days before his 70th birthday. Rusty was born to the late Sidney and Helen Gomez in Hammond on July 29, 1950. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pixie Meredith (Lonnie), Nicole McCaffrey (Rocky) and one son, Jamie Gomez (Tami); 6 grandchildren,...

Rebecca Kazakoff, born in Lake Charles, LA and a Baton Rouge, LA native, passed peacefully July 15, 2020 at the young age of 57, a month before her 58th birthday… She rests in heavenly peace with both of her parents, L.D. & Helen Guillory, and is survived by only daughter, Rachel Perrone of Baton Rouge, LA. Rebecca, AKA Becky, was...

Theresa Laviolette Maggiore – May 12, 1962 – July 7, 2020, age 58, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 7th after a long struggle with lung and heart disease. Theresa was born in New Orleans to Mabry Joseph Laviolette Sr. of St. Martinville, LA and Hazel Laviolette Prejeant of New Orleans, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Diane Louise Lockwood, 67, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at The Crossings of Clarity Hospice. Diane was born at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Lake Charles, LA, to William Elliott Godwin, Jr. and Marjorie Erline Godwin.  She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and later studied at McNeese State University. She will be fondly remembered...

Jean Louise Dunaway was born on February 10, 1949 and passed from this life on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet campus at the age of 71.Jean is preceded in death by her father Sherwood Hosewell, mother Mary Dietz, a younger sister Jill, her twin sister Joan and a granddaughter Mia Tarvin.She is survived...

Jason Daryl Hood of Prairieville, LA born July 18, 1975 passed away on July 14, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a loving father, husband, brother, and friend. Jason had many hobbies but most of all he enjoyed trying and experiencing new things. His large heart and caring personality is something that anyone who had the pleasure of knowing...

Passed away on July 11,2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born to the late James C. Bova & Blanche Juanita White-Bova on October 1,1962 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Istrouma High School and became a Brick Layer for many years. He was well known for his smile and sense of...

Today, July 12th 2020, would have been his 19th birthday, but on July 4th someone took his life with bullet to the head with an AR-15.  Our sweet, sweet Thomas has left behind a weeping world. As we all reflect upon our precious memories, there is a flood of gratitude for how much you made us love and a grief...

Landyn Joel Smith, a resident of Walker, LA, died on July 7, 2020 at the age of 40. Landyn is survived by his wife Cherie Cox Smith, his daughters Callie, Abigail, Madelynn and his son Reilly; his parents Danny and Cathy Smith of Loranger, LA; two brothers, Jonathan D. Smith (Dana Montgomery Smith), of Loranger, LA, and Lathan M. Smith...

Travis “Wade” Sutton, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2020 of a sudden heart attack at his sister’s home. Wade was born in Baton Rouge to Ira Travis Sutton and the late Mettie Pearl Young. A private graveside service will be held in Zwolle, LA and a Memorial Celebration of Life will be held...

Robert “Rob” Cameron Cogswell, loving husband, devoted father, world’s best poppa, friend to many and of follower of God joined the angel procession on July 6, 2020 with his family at his bedside.He was born on March 28, 1969 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, a resident of Prairieville, and was a Banker with Regions Bank in St Amant. He was a 1987...

Rudy J. Abadie, Sr. passed from this earth on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:12 a.m. in the loving care of his family. He is preceded in death by his parents,Thomas and Veronica Abadie; his brothers, Thomas, George and Anthony; his sisters Barbara Ann and Veronica and his favorite In-Laws, Christian and Agnes Schubert and James (Butch) Berndt. Rudy is...

Leonardo Aaron Gutierrez was born on December 10, 1983 in Mission Tx and pasted from this life on wed. July 1, 2020 in Gonzales Tx. Results from an accident. Leo worked in the roofing industry. He was a fan of  Dallas cowboys and New Orleans saints; and will be remembered for his jokes laughter big heart. His greatest love of...

A resident of Prairieville, LA she passed away on June 26, 2020 at the age of 83.Arrangements by Church Funeral Services of St. Amant (225) 644-9683

A resident of Natchez, MS he passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 73.Arrangements by Church Funeral Services of St. Amant (225) 644-9683

Joyce Russell passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the age of 78 years. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services