OBITUARIES

James Wilton “JW” Lilly Sr passed away quietly at the age of 85 on February 27, 2023, at a hospice facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on March 23, 1937, in Gonzales, Louisiana to Harvey Lilly from Liberty, Mississippi and Murtice Robbins Lilly from Pine Grove, Louisiana. After growing up on a farm and attending Baker High...

Katheryn “Kat” Hines Henry, born in Gonzales on June 21, 1949 and passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.  Kat was a loving person, who was dedicated to caring for her son, Troy Michael Henry.  She enjoyed playing board games, watching movies, crafting, painting, and making jewelry.  She was a collector of snow globes and SpongeBob.  Kat is survived by...

On Thursday morning, February 23, 2023, Randall Charles Hoyt left this world and his tired, sick body behind and went to his eternal home in Heaven. He was 66 years old. Randy was born on March 6, 1956, in Baton Rouge Louisiana to Homer Charles Hoyt, Jr and Eva Lucille Stewart Hoyt. He graduated from Denham Springs High School and...

A graveside service celebrating the life of Wanda W. Ferris will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday February 28, 2023, at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery Winnsboro, under the direction of Church Funeral Services of Baton Rouge.Mrs. Ferris was born on April 5, 1935, in Williams, Oklahoma and departed from this life on Thursday February 23, 2023, at her home...

A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Judith Fern Cutrer, born August 20, 1942, in Hattiesburg, MS, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 80.  Judith retired from the East Feliciana Parish School Board in 1998 after 25 years of service as Secretary and Bookkeeper.  Judith was a member of St. John...

Bev, as she was affectionately called by friends and family, peacefully passed away surrounded by those who loved her on February 23, 2023.  Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana on July 23, 1925, she had a special zest for life and lived it to the fullest. There wasn’t anything she didn’t think she could do, even at the young age of...

Jimmie Lucien Veazey, 69 passed away February 16, 2023 at 3:20am at the Carpenters House in Baton Rouge with his loving wife right by his side.Jimmie was born January 14, 1954 to Jimmie and Paula Veazey of Acy Louisiana. In 1973 he joined the United States Navy where he proudly served as a jet mechanic for 10 years and then...

A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, Jack C. Harrell, Jr., a resident of Watson, LA, passed away comfortably on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 76. He was at home, surrounded by his loved ones and prayers after a long journey with pancreatic cancer.He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack...

Schofield H. Lobell, 81, a resident of Ascension Parish, passed away on February 20, 2023 at 1:00pm, surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Lobell was born in French Settlement, LA, on November 30, 1941. He grew up with his parents, Elsie and Schofield Lobell, and siblings, James Lobell, Betty Martrain, Ethel Kimmitt. Mr. Lobell is preceded in death by, mother...

Larry Paul Bercegeay, 74 passed away peacefully February 21, 2023, at his residence in Prairieville, Louisiana. He was born on September 16,1948, in Gonzales, Louisiana. He was a proud 1966 graduate of Dutchtown High School. Larry began his lifelong career at ExxonMobil until he retired after 36 years of service. He enjoyed his old cars, hunting, fishing and spending time...

Laci Jae Lambert of Ferriday, Louisiana passed away on February 16th 2023 at the age of 31.  She was born in Baton Rouge on August 28th, 1991. Laci worked in agriculture and loved taking care of and spending time with her animals. Immediate survivors include her significant other, Edward Reams; her mother, Jodi Lambert; her father, Darren Lambert; her siblings,...

A private graveside service for Ferrell James “Paul” DeArmond was held at The Lake Cemetery. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. Mr. DeArmond was born on March 26, 1934 in Acy, LA to the union of the late Agnew and Bertie Roux DeArmond, and departed from this life on February 18, 2023, at the...

Shane “SJ” Gaudin Jr, born on May 21, 1994, a native and resident of Gonzales, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 28. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 9am to 11am at The Church International – STA, 13423 LA-431 St. Amant, LA 70774 with Service following at 11am, followed by balloon...

Carol J. Perry went home Sunday, February 11, 2023.Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation at The Edge Church, 13353 LA-44, Gonzales, LA on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 9AM until 11AM. The Funeral Service will begin at 11AM. Interment to follow at Carpenter’s Chapel Cemetery, Galvez, LA.

Gary Leroy Belt, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away with his family nearby on February 13, 2023 at the age of 79.  Gary was born in Vincennes, Indiana, and grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois where he graduated from Lawrenceville Township High School. After high school, Gary joined the US Air Force, serving in Denver, Colorado and Lincoln, Nebraska working on...

Felton H. “Buck” Mooney passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, after an extended battle with dementia.  He was 87 years old and a lifetime resident of St. Amant, La.  Buck was born on January 20, 1936, in Sylvania, Georgia.He loved music, especially jazz. At 12, he played drums in the Drum and Bugle Corp and in high school, he...

Bobbie Jeanne Tooey VanBreemen passed peacefully on February 9, 2023. A short memorial service will be held in Bridge City, TX at St Paul United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by burial service in Oak Bluff Memorial Park Port Neches, Texas on April 22, 2023.Born in Oklahoma February 28, 1932, Jeanne was the only child and daughter of Lurlene...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Peter Joseph “Pete” Crifasi IV will be held on Wednesday February 22, 2023, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am, at Healing Place Church Annex, 19202 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge.Pete was born in Baton Rouge on November 26, 1967, and passed to eternal life on February 13, 2023,...

On Monday, February 13, 2023, Jude Paul Anthony Hibbs, loving husband, father, brother, uncle and nephew passed away at the age of 46. Jude was born on April 21, 1976 in Metairie, Louisiana to Gerald and Antoinette Lovoi Hibbs. He was an Archbishop Rummel High School alum. He received his Culinary Degree from Delgado Community college in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Jean Marie Patty Melanson of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 2, 2023, at the age of 70 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease.Jean was born in Oxford, Mississippi on November 22, 1952, to parents William Sr. & Sondra Smith Patty. After living in many states due to her father’s work, they settled in Baton Rouge in 1966....