OBITUARIES
Stephen Paul Vidrine
Sep 25, 2024
Our beloved brother, Stephen Paul “Steve” Vidrine, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 with his rosary held tightly in his hand. Stephen was born July 17, 1946 in Ville Platte, LA and enjoyed a joyous life for 78 meaningful years.
Steve graduated from USL with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education. He received his Master Degree in Secondary...
Glen Paul Keating Jr.
Sep 25, 2024
Glen Paul Keating Jr., known to many as “GJ” departed this earth on September 25, 2024, at age 46. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a skilled craftsman and a motorcycle enthusiast. He was the son of the late Glen Paul Keating Sr. and Susan Legendre. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kerry James Keating. He is...
Mary Virginia Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Mary Virginia Mulkey Riley Smith, age 82, peacefully entered her heavenly home on September 24, 2024. Born on April 24, 1942, Mary was the youngest daughter of Rachel Louisiana Brooks Mulkey and Jeffrey Truly Mulkey, growing up in a loving family of 13 siblings in the heart of Louisiana.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and 12 beloved brothers...
Milton George Lambert
Sep 24, 2024
Milton George Lambert, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Milton was born January 2, 1938, in Convent, LA and was 86 years of age. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Mabel Lambert, his brother Freddie Lambert, and sister Hazel Strain. Survived by his wife of 58...
Millard Michael "Mike" Keene
2024
Millard Michael “Mike” Keene, also affectionately known as Junior, passed away on September 24, 2024 at the age of 82. He was a native of Alexandria, LA and a former resident of Houston, TX and Shreveport, LA, before settling in Baton Rouge, LA. Mike dedicated his entire working career to architecture, a profession he loved. He was a lifetime member...
Kathleen "Kat" Marie LeBlanc
Sep 24, 2024
Kathleen Marie LeBlanc, 75, of St. Amant passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen lived a life filled with love, compassion, and deep devotion to those she cherished. Kathleen was married to her beloved husband, Lynn LeBlanc, for 53 wonderful years. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and love.
She was a...
Eugene Paul Moran
Sep 24, 2024
Eugene Paul Moran, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Butchie loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and pets. Butchie enjoyed staying busy working in his yard and shed, cutting grass, watching LSU and Saints football....
Gerald (Jerry) F. Merritt (Granddaddy)
Sep 22, 2024
Gerald F. Merritt, “Granddaddy”, born on December 23, 1942, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. He leaves behind a devoted family who will forever cherish his memory. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janet, son, Mark, and brother, Paul. He is survived by his beloved sons, Michael Sr. and Vic Merritt (Judith). Granddaddy was blessed with ten...
John David Buckley
Sep 22, 2024
John David Buckley was born in Peoria, Illinois on the morning of July 20th, 1969. He took his first breaths as the first man stepped foot on the moon, this started his love of the moon and stars. He lived to be 55 years old before he passed away unexpectedly at his home in Baton Rouge on the evening of...
James Darrell Ehlers
Sep 21, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of James Darrell Ehlers will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oakdale, Rosary will be at 10:45 am, interment will follow at St. Peter Cemetery, Elmer.
Darrell was born in Glenmora, LA on August 7, 1933, and rested from this life on Saturday September 21,...
Kenneth David Gonzales
Sep 21, 2024
Kenneth David Gonzales, born on August 27, 1947, passed away on September 21, 2024, at the age of 77. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Hyman at Mayport, FL. He worked at DuPont in Reserve for 39 years. He loved the New Orleans Saints, LSU Tigers and spending time with his grandchildren.
Kenneth...
Lyle "Lollipop" Morgan Sr.
Sep 20, 2024
Lyle "Lollipop" Morgan Sr. passed away on September 20, 2024, at age 61. He was a beloved father to his son, Lyle “Dave” Morgan Jr., and his daughter-in-law, Mallory Morgan. His three granddaughters, Elle, Jules, and Charli Morgan, meant the world to him. Lollipop was also a loving brother to Greg and Eddie Morgan. He was born in Baton Rouge...
Leonard Wilby Brooks, III
Sep 20, 2024
Leonard Wilby Brooks III, also known as "Butch", a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and a life long resident of Colyell, Louisiana, passed away September 20th, 2024 at the age of 66. Butch is survived by his brother Gary Brooks(Susan), and sisters Penny Forester(Hank) and Shirley Warren. Butch was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Butch was preceded in death...
Jimmy Dale Allen
Sep 19, 2024
Jimmy Dale Allen, born June 26, 1956, in Marion, LA, entered his eternal resting place on September 19, 2024, after a lengthy illness. Proceeded in death by his Mother Tommie Jean Farrar Allen, Father Cleo “Pete” Allen, and one brother Danny Ray Allen.
Left to cherish his memory are three sons, Michael Hicks of Ruston, LA, Brandon Allen Sr of West...
Ernest Ray Alford Sr.
Sep 19, 2024
Ernest Ray Alford Sr., affectionately known as "Ernie or Pop’s" lived a beautiful life and went to his enteral home on September 19th 2024. He was born March 26th 1942 to loving parents, William Ernest Alford, and Annie Lea Adison Alford.
Ernie was a hardworking electrician for many years before retirement in 1993. He loved watching westerns and spending time with...
Edward Anthony "Tony" deFrances
Sep 19, 2024
Edward Anthony “Tony” deFrances passed away peacefully at home September 19,2024. Tony was born to Cornelia Waldrup deFrances and A.J. “Tony” deFrances September 14, 1943.
He was a proud Catholic High graduate ’61. And studied agriculture at LSU and Southeastern. He served in the U.S. Army for seven years, after which he began working at deFrances Marble and Tile. He started...
Kirk Dovie Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kirk Dovie Sr., who left us on September 17, 2024, at the age of 67 after a battle with dementia. Kirk was born on December 11, 1956, in New Orleans, to Reba Lea Kirk Dovie and Paul S. Dovie Sr., and grew up to be a beloved member of...
Lynelle J. Wallace
Sep 17, 2024
Lynelle J. Wallace, 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on September 17th, 2024. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. Lynelle later moved to Longwood, Fl, where she resided for 36 years before returning to BR for the last 3 years of her life. Lynelle was an overachiever who excelled at everything she did. She spent...
Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon
Sep 16, 2024
Narvie Nell Wallace Cannon, born February 8, 1933, in Acy, LA, left this world on September 16, 2024 in New Albany, MS at the age of 91. Narvie was a faithful member of Galvez Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and spending time with family.
Narvie is preceded in death by her parents, Earl A. and Reatha Wallace; her husband, Melvin...
Jennifer D. Roth
Sep 14, 2024
Jennifer D. Roth, born on September 4, 1972, passed away on September 14, 2024. Jennifer was a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant with a deep love for Jesus and a passion for the Bible. She cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren, especially her pride and joy, her husky Max.
Jennifer was immensely proud of her children’s accomplishments and would often...
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