OBITUARIES

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...

Albert “Al” D. Everett passed away peacefully at Carpenter House on October 15, 2017 at the age of 81. Albert is predeceased by his Mother Rosia and Father Albert Dewitt Everett; one son, Nathan Everett; two brothers, John W. Everett of Shreveport and Earl Ray Everett of Modesto, California; and two sisters, Agalice Morgan of Pineville, La. and Milburn Powell...

William “Bill” Edgar Blakely Jr.: Sunrise 08/11/1932 – Sunset 10/18/2017. A Reflection of Life will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 1:00 pm at House of Grace Ministries located at 8550 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, La., with a repast to immediately follow. Mr. William “Bill” Edgar Blakely Jr. Sunrise was on August 11, 1932, in Camden, New Jersey; and...

Bobbie Jean Cobb passed away at 2:15 PM Monday, October 23, 2017 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge at the age of 76. She was a native of Memphis, TN and a resident of Denham Springs. Visitation will be held at Hebron Baptist Church in Denham Springs on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 9:00 AM until religious services at 10:00...

A native and resident of Head of Island, he passed away at his home on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the age of 72. He retired from CGB Marine, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church of Head of Island, 19114 Highway 22, Head of Island, LA 70733, from 9:30am...

Hilda Vosburg Kemp passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at her residence in Denham Springs at the age of 80. She was a native of Morganza, La. There will be a private family burial at Whispering Oaks Cemetery in Denham Springs. She is survived by her 2 sons and a daughter-in-law, Harry Thomas Kemp Jr. and Bryan P. and...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Billy Ray Clark will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday at Wayside Pentecostal Church. Visitation will begin at 11 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Clark was born in Crowville, LA on October 6, 1934 and departed from this life on Sunday, October 15,...

Leontine Lavigne Duplessis, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 103, a resident of Gonzales, LA near Duckroost. Leontine was born on April 21, 1914 in Gonzales, LA, to George Augustine Lavigne and Eugenie Leblanc. She was the youngest of 9 siblings. Leontine first married Harry Joseph Kling Sr. in 1929...

Cyndi Latiolais Person, age 65, passed away on October 10, 2017 at her home in St. Amant, LA. Cyndi is survived by her loving husband, Michael Ewen Person, of St. Amant; son, Sage Newcomb-Rusk and his husband, Estine, of Anchorage, AK; stepson, Bryson Person and his wife, Muriel, of Dallas, TX; stepson, William Major Person and his wife, Natalie, of...

On October 3, 2017, Mrs. Theresa Ann Pourciau passed away at home. A native of Point Coupee Parish and a resident of Livingston Parish. She was 61 years old. Her husband, William Harvey Persilver (deceased) was together for 19 years at his time of death. She had 2 sons, Donald Harvey Pourciau (deceased) and Joseph Lucas Persilver; multiple grandchildren; one...

Shryl Lynn Garner departed this life on Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at the age of 61, and went to her heavenly home. She was born in Baton Rouge, La. on April 3rd, 1956 and was raised in Pride, La. She last resided in Maurepas, La. Shryl attended Central Schools, and dedicated her life to being a homemaker. She enjoyed spending...

Funeral service for Mrs. Mildred Marie Guillory will be 11:00am Tuesday at The Church of St Amant; wake will begin at 9:00am. Interment will follow at St. Theresa Catholic Church Cemetery. Mrs. Guillory was born on December 12, 1938 and passed from this life on Wednesday October 4, 2017 at Heritage Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her...