OBITUARIES

Daphine Ellis departed this life peacefully in her sleep at her residence on March 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by husband, Luther B. Ellis Jr.; parents, Dottie and Oakley Teddlie; sisters, Mary Jane Teddlie and Dorothy Ann Hughes. Survived by daughter, Susan Kay Smith; son-in-law, Kenneth Smith; son, David Ellis; and nephew, Michael Hughes. A ceremony celebrating the...

A native of Wilmington, DE and a resident of Gonzales LA, he passed away at 7:48am at his home on Sunday, March 4, 2018 due to pulmonary fibrosis. He was 72 years old, a veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired from Dupont Co. with 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 18 years,...

Eugene David Michelli passed away on Monday March 5, 2018. He was a resident of Livingston and was born on January 23, 1954. A memorial service will be held at New Beginnings Church of God on Georgia Street in Baker Friday, March 9, 2018 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held at St. Isidore...

Tammy Renee Forbes passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the age of 60 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was a resident of Albany, and she worked as an Evidence Clerk with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Visitation will be held at Revival Temple Church in Walker on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 9:00 AM until religious...

A funeral service celebrating the life of Mr. Bobby L. Welda will be held at the First United Pentecostal Church of Livingston, 29586 South Frost Road, Livingston, LA 70754, visitation will begin Thursday evening, March 8, 2018 from 5pm till 9pm and will resume Friday, March 9, 2018 from 10am until service time at 12pm. Interment will follow at Gateway...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Martin “Marty” Marland will be 11:00am Wednesday at The Church in St Amant; visitation will begin at 10:00am. Mr. Marland was born in Silvas, IL on September 6, 1935 and departed from this life on Sunday January 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital at 82 years of age. He was a resident of Prairieville;...

A resident of Prairieville, he passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 43. He is survived by his fiancé, Donnie Jackson; parents, Lamont & Gayle Broussard; daughters, Jayden Broussard and Isabella Broussard; sister, Noelle Bargas & husband Justin Courville; brothers, Jason Broussard & wife Tracy, and Brett Broussard & wife Marcie; grandmother, Laura Broussard; and numerous...

July 2, 1981 – February 11, 2018 Jeremiah a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, a free-spirited soul who loved God and his family above all. He loved life and always made room for another friend. He had a passion for serving others which defined the way he lived and worked. Jeremiah held an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel...

On Thursday, February 8, 2018 Lillie M. Lee went to be with her heavenly father. She turned 90 years old on January 25, 2018. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Visitation will be held at Carroll Baptist Church from 1:00pm until her funeral service at 3:00pm on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is survived by her son,...

Toni Edwards beloved daughter of Helen and Edger Edwards left this earthly home for her heavenly home on February 6, 2018. Survived by her brothers, David Edwards(Yvette) and Stephen Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews. Private services were held at Zoar Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Glen Miers. Funeral arrangements by Church Funeral Services and Crematory, Baton Rouge 225-293-4174 www.churchfuneralservices.com

Frank Turner passed peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, on January 22, 2018. Services will be held at Healing Place Church Annex, 19202 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Visitation begins 10:00am with service at 11:00am. Frank was a member of Healing Place Church since its beginning. Frank was born April 6, 1925 in Warren,...

David Louis Guild, of Baton Rouge, was called home to Heaven on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was 56 years old. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Aertker Guild; and loving friends & family. As per David’s wishes, there will be no funeral. He wanted no sadness, just celebration of his life. If anyone wishes to do anything in...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Sharon C. Vidal will be held at 11:00am Thursday January 18, 2018 at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church Westwego; visitation begins at 10:00am. Mrs. Vidal was born in New Orleans on January 27, 1956 to the union of the late Roland and Mary Murphy Coulon; and departed from this life on January 10,...

She passed away on February 7, 2018. Visitation will be at The Church in St. Amant from 10am until service at 11am, Friday February 16, 2018. Survived by the father of her children; 4 children & their spouses; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; special friends. Preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services, St. Amant 225-644-9683

A native of Pierre Part, he passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Livingston, LA on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the age of 71. Graveside services will be in Pierre Part on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00am in St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. A memorial service for friends and family will be held from 11:30am – 2:00pm...

Heather Anne Holloway, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on the evening of Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was only 45. She leaves behind people who are all in shock and disbelief that her young life was cut short so abruptly. Heather was born to two wonderful and proud parents in New...

A gathering celebrating the life of Charles P. Hartley IV, will be held at 2 pm on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the UCT Hall, 11175 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70815. Charles was born in Baton Rouge on October 21, 1960. He departed from this life on Monday February 5, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical...

A resident of St. Amant he passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9:00am until funeral service at 11:00am on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Winston “Wimp” & Karol Martine Long; son, Brannon Long; ex-wife, Renee...

A resident of Prairieville, he passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at the age of 59. A memorial service will take place at MPC, Miracle Place Church, 2080 Main St. Baker, LA 70714, at 3:00pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Eldridge Stanzione; father, Rocco Stanzione; daughters, Peggy Conner & husband James, and...

Bennie Lucile “Lucy” Heath, age 74, passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She shared 55 years of marriage with Thomas “Tommy” Heath, Sr. She is survived by sons, Michael D. Heath and wife Jan Acaldo Heath, Charles J. Heath and wife Elizabeth Braud Heath, and Thomas “Tom” Heath, Jr. and wife...