OBITUARIES

If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart.  I’ll stay there forever.  – A.A. MilneMichael Stephen Day, 68, left this life behind for his Heavenly home on Saturday, November 19, 2022.  He was a native of Walker, LA and resident of St. Amant, LA.  Michael is survived by his loving wife, Teri...

Felix “F.G” LeBlanc, Jr. born March 2, 1946 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16th at the age of 76.He was a native of Port Allen (Smithfield Plantation), living all of his adult life in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Port Allen High then went on to earn his degree from Southwestern University in Lafayette where he was a member...

Gail Prejean Cavalier, 85, went to be with Jesus on November 18, 2022, surrounded by her family.  Although Gail faced difficult health challenges in the last few years, she always had a positive outlook because of her strong faith in God’s grace.  She was a loving Mama, Grammère (Mère) and Great-Mère for whom her family was always a source of...

Larry Thomas Bizette was born September 7, 1952 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully in his home on November 19, 2022 at the age of 70 years old. He graduated from Central High School in 1970. He held a Masters of Science degree in Urban Planning from ULL. This degree brought him great opportunities in northern Virginia, Washington...

Carolyn May Sanders, 79, born in New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Prairieville, LA died in her home on Saturday November 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Irving Dewey Sanders, parents Eugene & Gladys Roy, sister Judith Ann Tircuit, brothers Albert, James and Stephen Roy, and...

Logan Wyatt Harrell, 19, left this earth on November 17, 2022.  He was the third and youngest child and only son of Vickie Fair and Nathan Harrell. Born to them on October 1, 2003.Logan had such a passion for football and dreamed of playing in the NFL.  Though he suffered a debilitating knee injury in his junior year of high...

Joy Gilbert Ward, 97, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2022, surrounded by her daughters.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joy was born on December 28, 1924, daughter of John Barton Gilbert and Mary Clair Norwood Gilbert, and grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina. Her family home is listed in the National Register...

Joseph Arvil Poche Sr. was born on August 15, 1936, in Lompoc, California and passed from this life on November 13, 2022, at The Crossing Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 86 years. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, served in the Army National Guard, as well as, the U S Army, where he was stationed...

Known by all as “ANNETTE, aunt Net & Mamaw Net.”She was a sister, an aunt, a mother, a Grandmother, a Great-Grandmother, a Great Great-Grandmother, & a Friend to everyone she knew. Mom loved her family with great care & compassion.Barbara Annette Miller Delatte, age 83, Resident of Albany, LA, passed over to Glory early Friday morning, Nov 18th, 2022 at...

H. Stan Guice, 72, of Central, passed away on October 31st, 2022.Born in Winnsboro, Louisiana, he was a self-described good old country boy. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge where he excelled in academics and athletics. Stan loved LSU sports and rarely missed attending or watching any LSU football, baseball or basketball game.His true love...

Susan Kilroy Chapman took her last breath on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 68. Shewas surrounded by family and friends. Susan was the fifth child born to Jack and Angela Kilroyon July 8, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA.After graduating from Istrouma High School, she obtained a BS at Southeastern Louisiana. Sheworked at South Central Bell and AT&T....

Scott Kevin Cheshire (62) passed away on November 11, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ. Scott spent the last 43 years in Baton Rouge, LA with his devoted wife, Connie. He was a skilled sheetrock hanger, with his own business, and was very proud of the work he did. Scott is survived by his wife,...

Rose Marie Reyna Burnett (Rosie), 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 14, 2022.  She was surrounded by her children and passed peacefully after a good fight and battle with Ovarian Cancer and Sarcoma.  Rose was born on February 1, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas to Daniel and Mary Reyna.  She was preceded in death...

Willie was the best man on this planet, no matter what hard times he went through he stayed strong and got through it. He never met a stranger and spending time with his wife and family was his favorite past time. He is survived by soulmate of many years, Elizabeth Sonnier; four beautiful children, Willie Argeyo and wife, Jemell, Dylan...

George Lionel Harris a lifelong resident of Zachary, Louisiana died on Friday, November 4, 2022.Lionel was the youngest of six children born to Earline Albert Harris. He was raised by Abraham and Rachel Butler of Zachary, Louisiana.Lionel married Lucille Coleman and to this union two children were born: Lionel Harris, Jr. and Desirel Harris, both of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On...

Sarah Bankston, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 69, on Sunday, November 13, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Lionel Bankston; son, Eric Bankston (April Williams), daughter, Marion Bankston; grandchildren Erika Conway and husband Bryan Conway, Caitlin Bankston (Brian), Heather, Casey, and Kaleigh Williams; great-grandson,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Shirley Rea Stafford Villar will be held at Victory Temple, 41200 Highway 933, Prairieville, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022; visitation will begin at 9am with funeral service following at 12pm. Mrs. Villar was born on January 30, 1938, and departed from this life on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Interment will be at Galvez Community...

Henry Otis Welch, Sr. age 69, passed away on Thursday November 10, 2022, at 10:31 am. Baton Rouge General Hospital on Picardy Ave. He was Lung Cancer Free 7 years 5 1/2 months then returned on Grand Darling Kaylee’s 5th birthday December 3, 2021, as Stage 4 Lung, Liver and Bone. He fought a Courageous Battle for 11 months 1...

Betty Jean Conner was born August 9, 1931, in Helena Arkansas, the daughter of Eugene and Mary Conner. She moved to Chicago and married Eraster Hackett with whom she was blessed with 11 children. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Sam and Eugene Conner and her oldest daughter Adell (Darrick) Yancy.She is survived by 10 children–Ralph...

Lynn Ray Hester, 81, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2022, surrounded by his family. Lynn was married to the love of his life Dolores Hester for 33 years. Lynn enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and spending time with family and friends.He is survived by his wife Dolores Schexnayder Hester, stepchildren, Ryan Gaudet, Clint (Carmen)Gaudet, Milette (Scott) Mackey, Marcy (Scott) Ricca....