OBITUARIES

Lucy Paulette Lawless had just completed her 68th trip around the Sun on September 2, 2022. She was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was a resident of Livingston, Louisiana. She went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on November 29, 2022. I know she didn’t want to leave us behind but she will be so happy to see...

Thomas Richard Farrell, Sr, passed away at the age of 77 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on December 15, 2022. He was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 1st, 1945. He was the youngest of five, with sisters Mary, Patricia, Barbara, and brother Bart. Spending some of his childhood years in a Catholic orphanage started him on his path as...

Gail Marie Getman, a native of Buffalo, NY and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 23, 2022, at the age of 61. Gail was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Gail is survived by brothers, Jim Getman, Bruce Getman, and Brian Getman; children, Nathan McBrayer, Jessica Mazzeno, Melissa McBrayer, Arin Reid, and Angela Schley;...

“I colored outside the lines” Jacques Pierre Lortie, beloved son and uncle, died peacefully in his sleep Monday morning December 5, 2022 in St Amant. He was 59 soon to be 60 on December 23rd, a resident of St. Amant and Ottawa, Canada (dual citizenship due to our father being born in Canada). He joined the Army and earned Sharpshooter...

Wanda “Sue” Nelson Bowen, age 82 born in Comanche Oklahoma August 10th, 1940 passed away December 9th 2022 at St. Joseph Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA due to her battle with cancer. Sue graduated beauty school in her early 30s and was a beautician for 20+ years. She enjoyed interior design, arts and crafts, and going to yard sales....

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies….The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil…..She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life…..Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her….Joe Ann (Chandler)...

Wanda Louise Vaughn was born November 5th, 1932 as the youngest of eight children in a large farming family in Lilbourn, Missouri. She lived her full childhood in Lilbourn and graduated from High School there. She married Bill S. Vaughn while he was serving in the U. S. Army. During his time of service, he fought on the front lines...

Ebuka John Paul Okolie, born in Nigeria and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at the age of 40.  He enjoyed time spent and memories made with his family and friends.  He was an avid fan of soccer and had a love for cars.  Ebuka had a true talent of entrepreneurship and the mindset of a...

Amber Bernice (Fairman) Roth, 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022 at St. Margaret’s at Mercy, New Orleans, LA.  Amber was born February 20, 1933 in Kintersburg, PA to Afton Fairman and Hazel Seyler Fairman.  In her early adult life, Amber married the late Lawrence Omasta and they had four children.  In 1969, while visiting...

Marilyn Joyce Hall (Braud), a resident of Gonzales, died on December 9, 2022 at The Crossing of Baton Rouge.  She was 83 years old and a native of St Francisville.  Services and Burial will be at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W Mt Pleasant Zachary Rd, Zachary, LA 70791, on December 19, 2022 at 10 AM.  Marilyn is survived by her...

To Our Mom…Not Farewell but ’til we meet again in Glory…Eleanora Rita Bodin Angelo went home to be with Jesus at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Edward Angelo. Mother of Lloyd Edward Angelo, Ramona Cecile Angelo, Gayle Ann Angelo, the late Sutton William Angelo, and stepmother of Susan Angelo Cassou. Daughter of...

Jeannie New Shirey, 67, resident of Walker, LA, peacefully passed away from this life on Monday, December 12, 2022.  Jeannie fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7) She was born on March 26, 1955, in Independence, LA. She enjoyed collecting all her little treasures and then sharing them with others. She also...

Marion Clyde Day, 95, died at THE CROSSING at Clarity Hospice at 4:30pm, December 11, 2022, from metapneumonia virus.  Clyde was born in Malvern, Arkansas, and was raised in his early years by his grandparents in Warren.  Later he lived with his father, Clyde Day Sr, his stepmother Myrtice and his sisters Myrtice Suzanne Boal and Petra Irene Bray, in...

Jane Catherine Thornton, 89, of Central, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother; went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022.She is survived by her four children; son, Boatner Thornton; three daughters, Darlene Sides (husband Ken), Bobbie Dixon and Janet Haley (husband Dane); two sisters, Helen Landry and Hazel Annison; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren...

Timothy (Timmy) Patrick Morales, 57 of a native of Westwego, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Saturday December 3, 2022 at Our Lady Of the Lake Regional Medical Center.  Timothy was born on July 14, 1965 in Marrero, Louisiana. Timothy never met a stranger.  He loved to meet new people and...

William Dewayne Bolton, age 60, of Denham Spring, LA passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.Dewayne was born on March 11, 1962, in Meridian, MS. Dewayne was predeceased by his parents A.M. Bolton, Jr. and Alice Christine Piker, along with many other loving family members. He is survived by his beloved children Stacy Lea Bolton, Kevin...

Donald Ray Dugas, 83, departed this me peacefully on December 5, 2022 at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, LA with his daughter, Missy at his side. Don was born March 27, 1939 in Eunice, LA to Henry L Dugas, Sr and Zettie Barbo Dugas. He was a loving father, Pawpaw. brother, friend, and US Navy Veteran. Don was a hard...

Jeanine Loupe, 54, of St. Amant, Louisiana, left us on November 24, 2022. Jeanine Loupe was born on August 19, 1977.  She is survived by her parents, Jerry Loupe, Sr. and JoAnn Loupe; her brothers, Jerry Loupe, Jr. and Joey Loupe; her three children, Kylie Ann Nix, Jadyn Ann Nix, and Marleigh Grace Loupe; and her granddaughter, Camri Jo Willoughby. ...

Christina “Tina” Pettit Teasley, 65 years of age, of Baton Rouge Louisiana died Sunday December 4, 2022, with her family by her side. Tina was born October 20, 1957, in Fairbanks Alaska on Eielson Air Force Base to Gerald Hugh and JoAnn W. Pettit. She was a resident of Baton Rouge with a career in the insurance industry. She was...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Jane Ann Gautreaux Harris will be held on Tuesday December 13, 2022, at 12 noon at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.She was born on November 20, 1947, in Morgan City and departed from this life on Tuesday December 6, 2022, at St....