OBITUARIES

Jason Paul Sloan was born on December 30, 1982 and passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023 in Baton Rouge, La at the age of 40. Jason was from Baton Rouge & he attended Istrouma High School. After leaving Istrouma High, he worked on a tugboat on the Mississippi River for a while before settling into his trade, which he...

Dorothy Rita Arabie Bollinger went home to Our Lord on August 15, 2023.  She was 97 years of age.  She enjoyed a full life filled with adventure, love, volunteering, and the occasional bout of mischief.  She will be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her sons, Lionel and Ralph Bollinger, Jr, along with their wives Melanie...

Cleven Sandres, Jr, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2023. Cleven was a native of New Orleans, LA and the son of Ammie DeBoe and Cleven Sandres, Sr.  Arrangements are pending with Church Funeral Services of St Amant, LA

Nelson Joseph Boudreaux, 90, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Aug 19,2023 in Glendale, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Aurelia and Walter Boudreaux on Sept 11, 1932. As a young child, the family moved to Baton Rouge. There he spent his life. He achieved his Eagle Scout ranking, graduated from Istrouma High...

A devoted husband, father, friend, and a man of God.  Brian passed on August 15, 2023 in his hometown of Denham Springs, LA.  He was born on July 29, 1963 to Wickcliff and Vernola Dugas.  Brian was a 1981 graduate of Denham Springs High. After high school Brian began working for Gulf States Utilities, which later became Entergy. He retired...

Vernon Joseph Haik, Sr. passed away from natural causes on July 10, 2023 in Franklinton, Louisiana at the age of 91.  Vernon has been a lifelong resident of Louisiana, born in Edgard, where he met and married the love of his life, Marie Louise Amore in 1960.  Vernon and Marie were married 56 years until her death in July of...

Jonas Salles deBarros, born June 27, 1929, a native of Brazil and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully, August 8, 2023, at the age of 94, surrounded by family and friends. He was profoundly honored to have gained his American citizenship on April 12, 1955. An avid reader and a quick learner, he had a quirky sense of...

Peggy was born in Pittsburgh, PA, subsequently moving to Boston, Houston, then Baton Rouge in junior high, as her father traveled with the Navy. At Baton Rouge High School, she would meet Robert Day whom she would marry after their first year of college. After receiving a degree in English Education from LSU, she taught high school English while putting...

Dietra “Dee” Ann Dupuy passed away in Baton Rouge on August 15, 2023.  She was born on October 12, 1947, in Baton Rouge to Edwin and Dorothy Dupuy.  She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and received a degree in Nursing from Northwestern State University.  She worked as a traveling nurse for a few years and worked...

Keith Davis Whiddon Sr.,64, of Albany, Louisiana, died Thursday, July 20, 2023, at North Oaks Hospital. He was born March 18,1959. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and wife. Keith is survived by his 3 children and 5 grandchildren, who he loved profoundly. In addition, also survived by two brothers, one sister and many nieces and nephews....

Annette was born in Bunkie, Louisiana to Roy L. and Lou (Bordelon) Juneau on October 26, 1955 and passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 67. Her parents preceded her in death along with a sister, Anita “Faye” Miller, and a niece, Telisa Miller. She is survived by her sisters, Elaine Edwards, Evelyn “Sissy” Terrell, her brother...

Cassandra “Cassie” Marie Benoit Ledet was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother when she passed away on August 14th, 2023 at 12:19 a.m. at the age of 70. She was born on December 1, 1952 and is a native of Houma, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Ledet; son, Michael Ledet; grandchildren, Coby, Tylar, Jace, Abrianna, Mariyah,...

John Dave (JD) Tanner, Sr., Foxhunter Extraordinaire and a Hell of a Good Fella!, was born March 19, 1933 in Prairieville, Louisiana to Willis Harrison Tanner and Nettie Elizabeth Tanner nee Anderson. JD passed away August 11, 2023 at Francios Bend Senior Living in Gonzales, Louisiana at 90 years old. JD grew up the eighth of nine children tilling fields...

Betty “Peanut” Arnold Nichols, 67, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at her home. Peanut is survived by her daughter, Teresa Coleman (Mike); her son, Garry Lovett Jr. (Leslie), six grandchildren, William Delaune, Jr. (Shanna), Monique Picou (Matthew), Casey Lovett, Corey Lovett, Paige Coleman, and Lexi Coleman; and six great-grandchildren, Amelia, Brandley, Reagan, Kye Michael,...

Gracie was born at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA on August 28, 2007. She departed this life on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the young age of 15. Visitation will be held at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, 1022 N. Burnside Ave, Gonzales from 9am until funeral service at 11am on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Gracie enjoyed being...

Philip A. Krumholt, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Port Vincent, LA on August 11, 2023.Philip attended school in Baker, LA, entered the workforce at a young age and retired from Iron Workers Union Local 58.  Philip was a quiet, but generous man; he enjoyed doing handyman work for others. working in his garden and keeping a meticulous...

Elizabeth Mae Aucoin, 35, of Walker, passed away on July 29 in Livingston Parish. Memorial services will held be at Christ’s Community Church on August 26th, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with a religious service to follow at 11:00 AM. Elizabeth Aucoin was born in Baton Rouge, LA to Wayne and Louis Aucoin on May 21,1988. She attended...

Justin Kent “J-Furn” Furnish, born in Baton Rouge on October 29, 1990, passed away in St. Amant, LA on August 09, 2023, at the age of 32.  Justin had a passion for cooking and loved showing off this talent to his family. He was funny and witty, had the biggest heart, and his laugh was contagious.  Justin was very passionate...

An offshore worker and pipefitter passed away at 38 years old on July 7, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA.  He is survived by his daughter Chloe Young; father Ricky Young (Kathy); brother Jeremy Young (Christina); stepsiblings Christy Lambert (Cody) and Travis Chauvin; and maternal grandmother Doris Fletcher.  He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Young; maternal grandfather Franklin...

A beautiful and humble angel born on September 29, 1939 went to her eternal home on August 3, 2023. She was a retired garment worker and loved her family immensely. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Darlene and Alan Norton of Dutchtown and Susan Forbes of Gonzales, 2 sisters Linda Roberts of Texas and Darlene Lee of Virginia ,...