OBITUARIES

Bill Hite, beloved husband, father, and friend, merged with the Hum of the Universe, on November 7, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was one of a kind. Bill Hite was born on March 9, 1938, in El Reno, OK. His childhood was spent in Oklahoma City and then College Station, TX, where he attended A&M Consolidated High School.  Those...

Betty Joy Gautreau Bercegeay, 95, passed away on November 6,2022 in Gonzales. She was born on July 28, 1927, in Denham Springs, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. Her past times were crocheting, sewing, cooking, and watching sports. She was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and always loved being active in church...

Karol Armstrong Smith passed away on November 3rd, 2022 at North Oaks Medical center in Hammond, La. Mrs. Smith was born to Joyce Stiles on March 25, 1958.She was survived by her wife Di Smith, son Jason Armstrong, and stepson Christopher Bernard . Karol was a warm and giving person. She loved everyone she met.As a final act of generosity...

Shirley Ruth DeVane, 76, passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2022, with her family by her side.Born in Amite, La., Ms. DeVane spent most of her life in the Hammond, La. area. She retired after many years at the Hammond Medicaid Office within the Louisiana Department of Health.Ms. DeVane most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her three loving...

Libby Jean Smith Buchholtz (83) a resident of Walker, LA passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on November 3, 2022. Libby was born on June 5, 1939, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Libby was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. She was a devoted grandmother and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.Libby...

Billie Sue Tolbert, 87, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at Flannery Oaks Guesthouse in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born to the late Cecil and Dovie Dubose, July 20, 1935, in Jasper, Texas.  Billie married William “Bill” Tolbert September 13, 1956.  She is a member of Ascension Baptist Church in Gonzales, LA.  Billie is survived by...

Tony was born in 1941 and passed on in 2022. After graduating high school, Tony enlisted in the Air Force. He was honorably discharged September, 1969. He then pursued contact work all over the world including Thailand, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and others, in logistics, along with his life long friend Mike Roche. Of the counties he worked in Thailand was...

Timothy William Snyder 72, of Saint Amant, Louisiana passed away quietly in his sleep on November 2, 2022, after a three-year battle with congestive heart failure. Tim was born on May 16, 1950, in Canton Ohio. After Tim graduated from Glenwood High School in 1968, he went on to join the Airforce that same year.  After serving four years in...

On November 1, 2022, Susan Book Fairbanks passed away peacefully at age 62 after a brief illness. Susan was married to the love of her life, Clay Fairbanks, for 37 years. She was an amazing mother to her three daughters.  However, many people considered Susan their surrogate mother.Susan was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother. She cared deeply for her...

“God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers” Travis (TJ) Richardson Jr, a native and resident of Gonzales, passed away October 25, 2022 at the age of 18. TJ was loved and cherished by many and will be dearly missed.  He is survived by his girlfriend, Mariah Manuel; sister, She’taja Deverteuil; brothers, Kendell Richardson and Taddam Duplessis; pawpaw, Troy...

Eric Kelly West, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the age of 51. Kelly enjoyed being with his family and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Sedina Colligan West; daughter, Marissa West; parents, John and Janice West of Prairieville, LA; Siblings: Derenda King (Randy) and Tamara Edwards (Mark); as...

Anna Bruno Manger passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at age 98. Beloved wife of the late Ruben A. Manger Sr. She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Ann) and Ruben Jr. and his wife. She is also survived by four grandchildren and their spouses, Stephanie, and her husband Duane Plauche, and three other grandchildren and their spouses. Additionally,...

Marie Silvio Maranto, age 87, passed away on October 29, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. The joys of her life were her three daughters, sons-in-law, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a great cook and loved family gatherings. Marie was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, the...

Julia Katherine (Caylor) McLellan was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on July 27, 1921, and died on October 27, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On a beautiful Thursday morning, at her R5J Farm, Julia McLellan quietly passed into the arms of her beloved Savior, Jesus, after 101 years and 3 months of a life of service. Her legacy includes 6 children,...

Carl Daniel Edney, born in Pulaski, VA and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the age of 75.  Carl worked as a boilermaker for Ohmstead in Geismar for over 35 years and was a member of Local 582. He proudly served in the USA Navy.  He enjoyed...

Johnny Loyd Sumrall was born October 9, 1936 and passed away on October 27, 2022.  John was a man of deep faith who served people and shared God’s love for them wherever he went. He is now with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away after a short stay in Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge.Services celebrating his life...

Jacob Paul Folse, 62, a native of Bayou Boeuf and a resident of Vacherie passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.His life was the love of his wife, children and grandchildren and being on the water.He is survived by his wife Loria, daughter Jaime (Jeremy) sons Jacques and Justin (Aime). Grandchildren Jeremiah, Jeanne, Jordyn, Cherise, Jacob and Joseph. Brothers Steven...

Rene Louis Poirrier, IV (Pumpkin) a resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana passed away  October 14, 2022, at the age of 61.He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to many.A grave site blessing will be held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic cemetery on November 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a celebration of life reception at Ascension of...

Dotty Heath Simmons, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on October 24, 2022, at the age of 79. Dotty was a loving wife, mother, Mimi, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband W.D. Simmons and her children, Bonnie Lessard, John Lessard (Debbie), Mike Lessard (Tracy), Heath Trabeaux and Elizabeth Cassigne, She is also survived by her Grandchildren Shane...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Billie L. Harris will be held on Thursday October 27, 2022, at 12 noon at Christian Center Church, 8774 Dave Clark Road, Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow at Louisiana National Cemetery.Billie was born on August 5, 1941, in Bastrop, LA to the union of the late Billie and...