OBITUARIES

“I have fought a good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Kenith “Kenny” Ray LeBlanc, a longtime resident of Walker and a 25-year former employee of Baton Rouge Marine Electric; was greeted in heaven by his daughter Elizabeth, on February 18, 2018 at the age of 55; after a long and courageous...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Anna Beatrice Sullivan will be held on the morning of Thursday, February 22, 2018. Visitation from 9:30am until 11:00am and Memorial Service directly following, at Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Beatrice departed this life on Friday, February 16, 2018, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was born December 9, 1934 in...

Born on February 26, 1924 in rural St. Landry Parish, she passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital on February 7, 2018 after a brief illness. She was a resident of New Roads. She is survived by two sons, David Tullos and his wife Megan of Thibodaux and Craig Tullos and his wife Diana of Port Allen. She leaves behind...

Tyler passed away peacefully on February 4, 2018 at his home in Glynn, LA. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend to many. He believed in working hard and was always willing to give others a helping hand. He enjoyed life with family and friends especially his siblings, his son and daughter-in-law, and his three granddaughters. He...

Julie Kay Reddick “our beautiful Jewel”, age 28 of Metairie, Louisiana passed away at home in her sleep and was taken to heaven on January 19, 2018. Julie was born in Homestead Florida in 1989. Julie was a loving mother to her two children and always known for her kindness and big heart. She had a passion for taking care...

Kathleen D. Haverlock born July 6, 1956 passed away January 17, 2018 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA. Survivors include her daughter, Roxane; sister, Mary; two brothers, Steve and Ken; and her longtime companion, Billy R. Barker; and her loyal dog, Rusty. Grave side services will be held in Texas with the date to be determined.

Connor Fowler Montgomery, 23 of Prairieville passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. He was a happy soul and passed joy to everyone he knew. He is survived by his fiancé, Cora Braud; two sons, Oliver Montgomery and Hudson Young; parents, Fowler and Ann Montgomery; three brothers, Michael, Nathan, and Justin; two...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Mr. Marwin “Pete” Ratcliff will be held at 11:00am Wednesday at Colyell Baptist Church, visitation will be Tuesday, December 19, 2017 6:00pm until 9:00pm and will resume on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 9:00am until time of the service. Interment will follow at Colyell Community Cemetery. Mr. Ratcliff was born on February 27, 1954...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Robert “John” Jones Sr will be 11:00am Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at New Beginnings Outreach Church Holden; visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery under the direction of Church Funeral Services. Mr. Jones was born on September 11, 1933 in Meridian, MS to the union of George and Rosa...

Clifford Paul Bourgeois was born March 23, 1959 and was a resident of St. Amant, LA. He died at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the age of 58. He was employed for 28 years by Performance Contractors of Baton Rouge. He was an avid deer hunter. He loved all of his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with...

Thomas ”Tommy” Lane Fant, age 68, a resident of Gonzales, LA, crossed the finish line on November 24, 2017. He is survived by the love of his life, Billie Ann, whom he served for the 46 years of their beautiful marriage, and his six children: Gina Fant Dloniak, Apryl Fant Brignac, Somer Fant Laird, Melodi Fant Hawley, Katie Fant Martin...

Ed Martin, a resident of Prairieville, was born on August 6, 1947 in Waynesboro, MS and departed from this life on Monday November 13, 2017 at his home at the age of 70 years. He was a truck driver, he enjoyed travel and especially time spent with his family. He will always be remembered for his big heart of kindness...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Wilfred James Babin will be held at 11:00am Monday at St. Mark Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 10:00am. Interment to follow at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery. In his younger years, Wilfred enjoyed tending the family farm. He was a true FANATIC his entire life as he enjoyed most sports, but following East...

Mark M. McDowell, 48, of Livingston departed from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1967 in Baton Rouge; he was a resident of Livingston; and enjoyed fishing and especially personal fitness; he will be remembered for his quick wit and humor. No formal services will...

Mr. Gradeon Milton Bly was born on September 12, 1933 in Port Arthur, TX. and departed from this life on November 13, 2017 at his home in Wilson, LA. A private ceremony will be held by his family with his final resting place in Memory Gardens at Nederland, TX. He was a retired accountant from Baker Hughes and Dresser Industries....

Leola Clouatre Williams passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017, at the age of 95. Leola is survived by her children, Robert C. Williams and wife Faye, Judy W. Nickens, Ray Williams and wife Rosann, Warren Williams and wife Julie, and Jeff Williams. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends....

Donna Johnson Montaldo, 64, of Baton Rouge, LA was born in Corbin, Kentucky, the youngest of three daughters to Edna Munford and Sidney Pickette Johnson. Her family resided in greater Cincinnatti, Ohio for several years before settling in Old Greenwich, CT. She attended Greenwich schools then boarded at Windsor Mountain School in Lenox, MA. She went on to graduate from...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Rick Laspe will be 1:00pm on Friday at Istrouma Baptist Church: visitation will be Thursday 5:00pm until 7:00pm and will resume on Friday at 11:00am until time of the service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Revival Temple Cemetery Walker. Mr. Laspe was born on April 17, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to the...

There was a man sent from God, whose name was Daniel E. Ford. Daniel was born in Jonesville, La April 14, 1939, to Zeke and Lettie Belle Creel Ford. A gentle loving man, he departed this life on Saturday, November 4, 2017. After retiring as an industrial purchasing agent, he followed his dream of handcrafting electric guitars, mandolins, steel guitars,...

Trent Michael Cutrer, 21 of St. Amant Louisiana, passed away on November 1, 2017, peacefully in his sleep. No formal services will be held. Church Funeral Services and Crematory on Highway 431 in St. Amant will handle the arrangements. The family will open their home on Beco Road throughout the weekend for condolences. Friday from 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday from...