OBITUARIES

A gathering celebrating the life of Marlene Causey Kirby Stewart will be held at 7 pm, on Thursday evening at Albany Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Tommy Russell officiating. Marlene was born May 9, 1966, in Ville Platte and passed from this life at her home on Sunday July 9, 2023, at the age of 57 years. She was a...

Cathy Stokes Scarbrough transitioned from this life on July 9, 2023.  Born in New Orleans on June 16, 1950, Cathy grew up in Covington, LA. She was a graduate of St. Scholastic Academy and Southeastern Louisiana University (Class of 1972). She taught at Buras High School for 2 years before ultimately moving to Baton Rouge – where she was VP...

James passed away at his home in Torbert, LA on July 10th, 2023. He is survived by his daughters Nicole Buttigieg (Luke), Jennifer Barbier (Danny) and his son Shawn Layton. Grandkids Adam Layton, Sam Buttigieg, Connor Buttigieg, Daniel Barbier, Aiden Barbier and Taylor Layton. His sisters Holley Thompson (JT), Camille Barilleaux (Hunter) and Dion Nelson. Numerous nieces and nephews. He...

Eugene “Gene-O” Bashrum was born February 7th, 1971 in Dayton, Tx to Janice Bashrum and Otis “Gene” Bashrum. He passed away peacefully on July 9th, 2023 at 1:58 pm. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed Duck Hunting with his son, offshore fishing with his Wife, and going on vacation with his family. He spent most...

Christopher Shan McLemore, born on April 18, 1977, in Shreveport, LA, United States, left this world far too soon on June 27, 2023, but not without a fight. Visitation will be held at The Church International, 13423 Highway 431, St. Amant, LA 70774 beginning at 9:00am with Memorial Service at 11:00am on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.. A graveside service will...

With Heavy Hearts, We announce the passing of our beloved Marie Theresa Turley. Marie transitioned peacefully at Saint Jospeh’s Carpenter House on July 7, 2023. Marie was born on February 22, 1943 to Thomas and Rita Lawler.Family was of the utmost importance to Marie. She shared a deep and loving partnership with her late husband Douglas Turley till his passing...

Hollie “Ginger” Virginia Turner, born on July 14, 1942, in Elizabeth, LA  passed away peacefully at her home in Prairieville, LA on July 8, 2023, at the age of 80. Beloved by all who knew her, Ms. Hollie was a true friend to everyone, with an abundant love that extended to each and every person she encountered. Her caring nature...

Born on January 7, 1972 in Lutcher, LA, John Wayne King, “Big John,” passed away at his home in Prairieville, LA in the early morning hours of Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 51 years. Visitation will be held at 3:00pm at New River Baptist Church, 45270 Highway 429 St. Amant, followed by funeral service at 4:30pm on...

Donald “Donny” Joseph Donaldson Jr., passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023, at the age of 51. Donny was born March 3rd, 1972 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a native of Galvez, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA. Donny would go on to graduate from St. Amant High School in 1990, where he then continued his education to...

Lovenia Cecile Quick, age 77, passed away in her sleep on June 21, 2023. She was a Member of St. Mark Catholic Church, and her many passions were her family and her love for beautiful things. Lovenia was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and settled with her husband and children in Prairieville, LA where they resided since 1978....

Samuel “Bone” Dewayne Anderson, age 46, a resident of Baker, went home into the arms of our Heavenly Father Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Christian Center Church, 8774 Dave Clark Rd. Denham Springs, LA 70726 on July 18th, 2023 from 6pm-8pm. ...

Dennis C Massey Sr. (86) 0f Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on July 4th 2023 after heart complications Dennis (Dink) was born on July 21 1936 to Walter and Mabel Massey in Wilmer Arkansas. After graduating from Fayetteville H.S. he became a member of the US Air Force. He later attended the University of Arkansas where he received a degree...

A gathering celebrating the life of Lindsay D. Carrier will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday July 12, 2023, at Wholly Ground, 27988 Walker South Road, visiting will begin at 1 pm.Lindsay was born in Baton Rouge on February 19, 1994, and departed from this life on July 2, 2023, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Ascension...

“Do not mourn for me; tears are for sad times. I am not sad, for I am home with my Heavenly Father.”Kendall Matthew Roussel, resident of Hester, LA, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 45. Kendall was a graduate of Lutcher High School. Kendall enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and recently weightlifting. He was an...

Brian Paul Lambert, born February 19, 1989, in Baton Rouge, LA passed away on July 4, 2023, at the age of 34. He was not perfect; he made many mistakes and battled many demons. He wasn’t the father he was supposed to be, but he loved his daughter, Courtney Renee’ Gill. He was a son, a brother, a nephew, and...

Michael Lloyd Comeaux, age 71, passed away on July 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family.Mike was born on October 15, 1951, in Abbeville, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Maude Vincent Comeaux and Lloyd Comeaux, and his mother-in-law Lona “Toni” Bourque.He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Cathy Comeaux;...

David Allen Richardson, born in Baton Rouge, LA on December 9, 1964, passed away on July 3, 2023  at the age of 58 in Livingston, LA.  David is survived by hhis son, Jamie J. Richardson; father, Jimmie G. Richardson; sisters, Mary M. Girlinghouse and husband, Louis and Susan G. Whiddon.  David is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly F....

US Navy Ret. CPO Aaron Eugene Franks of Killian, LA, born 07-23-1939 in Memphis, TN, has passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on our great nation’s anniversary, Independence Day July 4th, 2023. A fitting end to the life of a great man who nobly served his country for 22 years and loyally served God...

A loving mother and grandmother, Dolly Jean Kembrough Forrester, was called home by God on July 6, 2023 at the age of 82. She was a native of St Petersburg, Florida and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Earl Forrester; mother, Katherine Kembrough; father, Marion Chester Kembrough; brother, John Chester Kembrough...