OBITUARIES

Marvin Leslie Summerlin, 77, lost his battle with Brain  Cancer and peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of March 26.Marvin was born Dec. 13,1945 in Jackson, MS, and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He joined the U. S. Army at 17, where he later met and married his wife, UrsulaMarvin was predeceased by his...

Steve Joseph Delaune (Reno) born, April 23, 1946, a lifelong resident of St. Amant, Louisiana passed away tragically on March 28, 2023, at the age of 76. He was survived by his son, Jimmy Delaune (Kristi); brothers, Gerald Delaune (Shirley); Elmo J. Delaune Jr. (Linda); grandchildren, Jacob, Taylor and Mackenzie; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Linda Braud....

Lena “Sally” Denham Guedry died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family at 10:12 AM on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023. Sally was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 9th, 1937 and lived 85 wonderful years. She met the love of her life, Sam Joseph Guedry and they were married for 60 years before his passing on October...

Jennifer Lynn Miller, a native Lafayette, Louisiana and a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.  She is survived by her sons Seth, Brandon and Ethan Miller.Services will be held at Household of Faith Church, 10649 Airline Hwy, Gonzales, LA 70737, on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Visitation will begin at 10 am until a memorial service at...

Audrey Mae Braud White passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Sunday, March 26th, 2023 at the age of 83 years. Arrangements are pending at this time. The family is working on a complete obituary for us to make available soon.

A ceremony celebrating the life of William Lynn “Bill” Robbins Jr., will be scheduled at a later date. Bill was born on September 25, 1969, in Lumberton, North Carolina, and departed from this life on Friday March 24, 2023, at St Joseph Hospice – The Carpenter House at the age of 53 years. He attended North Carolina State University and...

Leontine Marie Aydell (Tina), born April 2,1941 in New Orleans and Residence of French Settlement Louisiana passed away at her home on Saturday, March 16, 2023 at the age 81. Tina was a waitress for more than 30 years at Berthelot’s.  She is survived by her daughters, Sheila Bourgeois, Deanna and Dawn; sisters, Estelle and Sylvia; brothers, Joe, James, Earl,...

Sharon Matherne Jesowshek, age 73 of French Settlement, passed away March 17, 2023.Sharon was born on January 4th, 1950, to Clifford and Hazel Matherne in French Settlement La. Sharon enjoyed an exciting career as a Pastry Chef working for Hilton and various restaurants. Sharon along with her husband Louis returned to her Southern Louisiana roots building their dream log cabin...

Karen O’Neill, born July 11, 1961 died on March 11, 2023 with her daughter’s at her side.  Karen died after a very quick battle with cancer.  She was married to Billy Smith who preceded her in death is 2021.  Karen is survived by her daughters: Cynthia O’Neill-Caruso, Janet Smith (Jerry Wolfenbarger), and Terra O’Neill (Cody Schigur). She resided in Head...

Brent Anthony Lambert was born on January 14,1961 and passed to Eternal Heaven on March 14, 2023. He loved being outdoors and going fishing.  Brent is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Paul and Mavis Mckinney Lambert; brother, Craig Nolan Lambert; daughter, Tori Lambert. He is survived by his wife, Annie Rose Lambert; daughter, Rani Lambert Grantham (Sterling); son,...

Sheryl Ann Carnegie, 75,  born February 12, 1948 in Amite, LA peacefully passed away on March 18, 2023 with her family by her side. Sheryl was a retired employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. She also worked previously within the LSU Department of Agriculture. Sheryl was a loving wife, mother, Mama, sister, aunt, and friend. She was...

Kris, age 49, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Spring, TX gained her wings Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a lengthy health battle. Kris spent many years working in the healthcare industry as a medical assistant until she met her prince charming and became a wife and stay-at-home mother. She enjoyed gardening,...

Ira Collins Johnson, passed away peacefully at his home in Jackson, Louisiana, on Monday, March 13, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Ira Collins Johnson was born April 28, 1932, the last child of eight born to the union of Rufus Ewing Johnson and Elvira Colvin Johnson of Farmerville, Louisiana . After graduating from Union Parish High School in 1951, he...

Patsy Graham, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Head of Island, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the age of 74.  She is the beloved wife of John Graham, loving mother to Heather Connor and David Graham, adoring grandmother to Wesley, Jolie, Nathan and Jude and devoted aunt to Katie Walker.  She is also survived by...

William Howard Kessler, Jr. passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on March 14, 2023. He was born in Jackson on December 10, 1946, to Berdie Brumfield Kessler and William Howard Kessler.  He graduated from Murrah High School in 1965 and attended Louisiana State University where he was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and a four-year...

Patricia Hankenhof Goebel earned her wings and passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 14th, 2023. She was survived by her daughter Wendy, granddaughter Raina, brothers Patrick and Bob, sisters-in-law Valerie and Gwen, her nephews Bobby and Michael and her great nephew Jamie, who called her Aunt P.  She was a wonderful soul and will be missed dearly. She’s an angel...

After a wonderful life of doing things his way, James Eugene “Jim” Willis, Ph.D., 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was born July 14, 1936 in Del Norte, Colorado.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorcas Frances Chamberlain Willis and Col. William Darrel Willis, M.D., his brother William D. Willis, Jr.,...

Michael Jay “Big Red” Recotta passed away on March 9, 2023, at the age of 31. Michael Jay was born to Michael Jay and Brenda Recotta on February 18, 1992 in Metairie, LA. On Friday, March 17, 9:30 visitation will be held at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, LA at 9:30 – Noon with Mass at Noon. Interment at St....

Cory Shane Cannon, age 26, of Holden, LA, passed away on March 12, 2023 at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, LA. Cory was born on November 27, 1996, in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his father Brad Cannon, mother Angela Waldroup (Mike), son Jack Cannon, brother Devin Cannon (Meghan); grandmother, Murline Pierson; and a host of aunts, uncles, and...

Richard Autin, son of Rudolph and Mary Autin, loving husband of Artie “Chubby” Autin, passed away on March 12, 2023, at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife “Chubby” Artie Autin, two daughters Stepheny, Shelly, and a son in law, Mark Grimley. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Andrew Grimley,...