OBITUARIES

Dorothy Martinez Stonecipher Hale, a resident of Walker, LA, has left this earth to meet her Lord February 13, 2019, she was 85 years old. Dorothy and her husband owned a business for 20 years. She taught Sunday school and served as bookkeeper for Community Chapel for several years. She was the mother of 5 children, Wanda and Richard Collins...

Dolly Michael Diez, a resident of St. Amant, LA passed away on February 10, 2019 at the age of 74.  She is survived by her husband Jerry Diez; a daughter Keri Diez Larsen (and Robert Larsen); a son Jay Diez, brother James Michael, sister Molly LeBauve; 3 grandchildren Joshua Diez, Zachary Diez and Rylee Larsen.  She was preceded in death...

“Blessed in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones” (Ps. 116.) Catherine Lefeaux Walsh (nee: Mary Catherine Lefeaux) peacefully entered eternal life in the course of her ninety-third year, on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 2:44 AM, surrounded by her family. She was born to Lawrence Ivy Lefeaux, Sr., and Amelie Caillouet, on May 14,...

Virgie Louella Brown Dennis of St. Amant, La passed away February 9, 2019 at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband Joseph Leon Dennis of 59 years; Sisters, Evelyn Brown LeBourgeois and Betty Brown McCoy; brother, John Wilton Brown and wife Sandra Brown; sister-in-law Noemie LeBourgeois Millet and numerous nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death...

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders He has done His Miracles, and the judgements he pronounced.  1 Chronicles 16 : 11 & 12  A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Gail Marie Sanchez will be held on Tuesday 11 am at St. Mark Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9...

Benton Lee Higgins passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Liberty, MS, and was a resident of Slaughter, LA. Ben was a retiree of Dow Chemical with over 40 years service. He is preceded in death by his parents Willie James and Nora Mae Higgins, 3 brothers, a sister,...

Funeral for Mr. James T. “Jim” Nickens, 94, will be 10 am Thursday at Carpenters Chapel United Methodist Church; visitation will be Wednesday 5 pm until 8 pm and will resume on Thursday at 9am until time of the service. Interment will follow at the Galvez Community Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his spouses Nora Deon LeBlanc Nickens...

Matthew S. Palmer ,61, stepped into the presence of Glory on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital Gonzales.A devoted father, grandfather, business owner, resident of Gonzales and native of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Broadmoor High School.Survived by his daughter, Kristin Marie Palmer; sons Johnny Burton and wife, Jessica, and Devin Burton and wife, Kacie; fiancé Angela Forsythe...

Mrs. Emilie Doss Davis, of Sulphur, LA, peacefully passed away with family present on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 81.Emilie was born on July 27, 1937 in Ashburn, GA. She grew up as the eldest of two and attended Ashburn High School, Valdosta State College, and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music from McNeese State...

A native of Sac City, Iowa and a resident of Livingston, LA. He passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on January 16, 2019 at the age of 57.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He passed away at his residence in Denham Springs, LA on January 23, 2019 at the age of 65.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He passed away at his residence in Denham Springs on January 25, 2019 at the age of 78.

A native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital- North Baton Rouge on January 17, 2019 at the age of 56.

Shirley Ann Frank Sibley, aged 69 years, of Port Hudson, Louisiana, ran into the arms of Jesus, Friday, January 25, 2019 after a long battle with ovarian cancer at her sister’s home, surrounded by loved ones.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Leslie Sibley, Sr.  Children, Les Sibley, Jr., Delisa Sibley, Jeri Kravat (Rick), Jesse Sibley (Miranda),...

A native of Gonzales, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away at the Woodleigh Nursing Home on January 19, 2019 at the age of 74.

A native of Alexandria, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA. He passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on January 24, 2019 at the age of 59.

Jesse A. Hebert, 36, of French Settlement, LA, was killed in the late evening hours of January 19, 2019 in French Settlement. Jesse was kind hearted and was always willing to help someone out in any way he could. Jesse was always willing to play his guitar and sing for anyone who was willing to listen. He also could always...

Patsy Diane Brumfield Becker, age 70, who was a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away January 21, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She is survived by sons Garrick St. Romain and James “Jimmy” Falgoust, loving companion Randall P. Babin, sisters Rita Clayton, Frances Bennett, and Hilda Ross, and sister-in-law Kathy...

Mrs. Martha E. Pickering was born on March 31, 1931 in Walker and passed from this life on Tuesday January 22, 2019 at her residence in Maurepas.She is preceded in death by her husband Ralph Pickering, children Charles, David Lee, Pauilene and Darlene Abbott.Survivors include her daughters Charlene Aime-McDaniel and Marlene Hayden; also survived by 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren...

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to help defer funeral costs for Donald Ervin Arnold . The family appreciates gifts of love that are given. A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, he passed away at his home on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 52 years. He is survived by his...