OBITUARIES

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Greensburg, he passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Monday, July 2, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of Crowley and a resident of Baton Rouge she passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of New Orleans and a resident of Denham Springs, she passed away at her home on Friday, July 13, 2018. Visitation will be held at The Church International, 13423 Highway 431, St. Amant LA 70774, from 5:00pm until a memorial service at 6:00pm on Thursday, July 19, 2018. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683...

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Gonzales he passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

A native of New Orleans and a resident of Laplace, he passed away at his home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. A memorial service will be held at The Lutheran Church of the Galilean, 3404 Highway 51, Laplace, LA 70068, at 11:00am on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

Noelle Margaret Hendricks, 83, passed away July 16,2018 aft Jefferson Manor Nursing Home, Baton Rouge.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, she entered the French order of nuns Daughters of Wisdom in 1954.  On Long Island she taught and was the school nurse in a Catholic elementary school; volunteered in a Catholic hospital; and, attended St. John’s University (Jamaica, Queens NY)...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Nova Christine Rock will be held at 2pm, Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 100 E. Factory Street, Amite, LA 70422, visitation will begin at 1pm until time of service. Nova was born on November 25, 1980 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed away on June 26, 2018...

Thomas Edward “Ed” Oliver passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 in Baton Rouge at the age of 84. He was retired from WJBO-WFMF Radio Station and the City of Baton Rouge and also served his country in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. He was a native of Livingston and resident of Walker. Visitation will be held at...

A ceremony celebrating the life of David William Roum Sr., will be at 4:30 pm Friday (07/27/18) at Church of Latter Day Saints, Baker, La. Graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 2:30 pm Friday (07/27/18) at Louisiana National Cemetery. Mr. Roum was born on August 2, 1942 in Corning, New York and departed from this life on...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Katherine Barnes will be 7 pm Thursday at The Church in St Amant; visitation will begin at 5 pm. Graveside services will be 10 am Friday at Clear Lake Cemetery Goldonna. She is preceded in death by her husband Cecil Barnes Sr; sons Cecil “Skip” Barnes Jr and Johnnie Barnes; grandson Robert Badeaux; son-in-law...

A devoted Christian and family man, Don Byrd passed away peacefully at his residence in Central on July 9, 2018 at the age of 82. He was born at home in Franklin County, Mississippi on March 3, 1936, the last of six children born to Bertha V. (Chapman) and Thomas Cage Byrd. He moved to Baton Rouge in 1942 at...

Bobby E. Gill “Bob”was born 11-6-1936 in Ponchatoula, LA, passed away 6-10-2018 at home in Gonzales, LA. After high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in Crypto & Communications Technology, serving in Europe, Southeast Asia and the U.S. In 1971 Bob served as a civilian, Special Asst. to the State Dept. at the American Embassy in...

It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the death of Howard Stanford Arceneaux on July 5, 2018. He was 60 years old. Born on Sept. 10, 1957, in California, Howard lived and was influenced by his life around the world. His travels took him to Dallas, Arkansas, Saudi Arabia, Greece, and eventually Baton Rouge and St. Francisville....

Rory Travis Brock, beloved Christian, son, husband, father, brother and nephew, went to his eternal resting place on June 30, 2018, at the age of 33. He was a resident of Gonzales and native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor 12:9. Rory loved spending time with...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Ms. Michaela Ball will be held at 2 pm Monday July 2nd at Healing Place Church Annex, visitation will begin at 1 pm until time of service. Ms. Ball was born on April 12, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA and she departed to heaven on June 29, 2018. She was a devoted member of...

Albert “Al” Yablonsky of Gonzales, LA died peacefully at his home on June 23.  He was 80.   Born April 15, 1938 in Etna (Pittsburgh), PA, he was the only child of Joseph and Petronela Yablonsky.  After graduating from Carnegie Tech Univ. in 1961, Al served as a First Lt. in the US Army.  He worked as a chemical and environmental...

Services for Barbara Jean Ellison 80, of Baton Rouge, La. Will be 11:00am Thursday June 28, 2018 at Zoar Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. With Rev. Peter Johnston officiating. Interment will follow at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be 9am till services time at the church. She was born on June 27, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama and passed...

A ceremony celebrating the life of John L. Hartley, will be 11 am Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church; visitation will begin at 9 am. John was born on October 21, 1960 in Baton Rouge and departed from this life on Friday June 22, 2018 at his residence in French Settlement. He is preceded in death by...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Lillie O. Simpson will be held at Colyell Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Colyell Baptist Church Cemetery. Miss Simpson was born in New Orleans on December 17, 1951 and passed from this life in Denham Springs on Sunday June 24, 2018. She was a resident of Livingston Parish and a member of Colyell...

Melvin H. Watts Sr. was born on January 7, 1948 in Frost, LA to the union of Carew and Verna Watts. He passed from this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at his home in Colyell, LA at the age of 70 years. He was a life-long resident of Livingston Parish. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,...