OBITUARIES

Joseph Earl Landry passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 86.  He was born in Parks, Louisiana to Mable and Eno Landry, Sr.  He graduated from Southwestern Louisiana University (ULL) and went on to earn both a master’s and a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University. In graduate school Joe...

Earlene Norwood went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the age of 92. She was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, in 1930, to Elba Katherine Vowell and Earl Lafayette Vowell. At the age of 18, she met and married Gene Norwood. Together they had three children – Larry, Susan and Janet. After living in Kansas,...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Jerry O. Tullos will be held at 11:00 am on Monday August 29, 2022, at River of Life Worship Center, visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Colyell Community Cemetery, officiating will be Rev. Bobby Ready and Rev. Carl Sullivan.Mr. Tullos was born in Varnado, LA on June 12, 1939, and...

Cynthia S. “Cindy” Vance, 57, born on June 4, 1965 to the late Patty Cullison and Thomas Cullison made her way to heaven on August 23, 2022 at her home in Louisiana. She was also preceded in death by her brother Mark Cullison. Surviving are her two children Breanna Pingle of Fostoria and Zachary Pingle of Fostoria. She is also...

Jacqueline Donna Aguilar was granted her angel wings and ascended into heaven on August 23rd, 2022.She was an accomplished nurse with a passion for interior design, music, dance and was an amazing mother and grandmother. She loved her children and grandson with everything she had and more. She was a beloved and special part of her family.She possessed the magical...

Lorrie Fay Lambert Holland, loving wife & mother, grandmother & great grandmother, entered into her eternal resting place on Tuesday, the 23rd of August, 2022. She was 78. She was a lifelong resident of French Settlement, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, the 26th of August, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement, LA from 9:00 a.m....

A memorial celebrating the life of Victoria Lynn “Vickie” Fontenot will be held on September 30, 2022 from 4pm-6pm, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home 709 West Main Street, Ville Platte, LA.. Vickie, also known as ‘Red’ by her two brothers, was born on January 10, 1951 in Ville Platte, LA and passed peacefully from this life on August 11, 2022, in...

Connie Ann Haydel Clouatre passed peacefully into eternal life on August 17, 2022, at the age of 62. She was born on Leap Day, February 29, 1960, in Gonzales, Louisiana, to Lawrence Paul Haydel and Lois Marie Harrell Haydel.Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 34 years, Eddie J. Clouatre; sons, Ahren Seaton and Austin Clouatre; grandchildren, Ivy,...

Sue Frances White, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 22 in Baton Rouge following a long and difficult illness. She was a native of Georgetown, LA, and a graduate of Georgetown High School, Class of 1955. She received a Batchelor of Arts in Education from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe in 1963 (now University of Louisiana Monroe). Miss White...

William M. Mitchell, III, “Bill”a resident of Central, LA, passed away on August 22, 2022, at the age 76. He was born in San Antonio, TX, and later moved with his family to Bogalusa, LA. Bill graduated Bogalusa High School in 1965. He enlisted in the US Air Force after graduating.  He was an assistant crew chief on the Hercules...

She passed away August 18, 2022. She was 90. Survived by her daughters, Rhonda and Keith Delhommer of Prairieville, LA,  Terry and Kendall Stege of Lincoln, Nebraska; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Null; daughter, Kristi Burrows; grandson, Robert Aile;, parents, Glenn and Leonora Wright; 4 brothers and 3 sisters. In lieu...

Shelby Lake Hutchinson was born on December 12, 1996. She gained her angel wings on August 16, 2022. She is survived by her Father Scott Hutchinson, Stepdad Larry Lee Sr., Sister Nicole Epps, Brother Jason Hutchinson, Sister Kristina Brown, Brother Cory Hutchinson, Brother Larry Lee Jr. Grandmother Jena Melancon, Grandfather Wayne Willie, “Mi-Mi” Dorene Mather and Paw-Paw Warren Mather. Shelby...

Clarence Joseph Young, 84, passed away peacefully on August 17th, 2022 in his Duplessis home. Born on February 6, 1938, Clarence was a resident of Duplessis and graduate of Gonzales High School.  He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for two years.  He married Josefine “Josie” Wüstenberg, in 1966, and together they raised their two sons,...

Dale Eddie Rester, 64, a lifelong resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends at 4:00 AM, Sunday, August 14, 2022. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 25, 1958 to George Edward Rester and Margie Mae (Martin) Rester. He loved the American flag, Harley Davidson motorcycles and anything Mopar related. Eddie...

James Douglas Mayers “Doug”, born November 7, 1933, joined his Savior on August 12, 2022, at the age of 88. Doug was a native of St Amant, LA and spent his earlier years working as a salesman with Sears. Doug was a Navy Veteran and part of the Seabees battalion. He was an avid LSU fan, and his favorite past...

Kelly was called home after a long and brave battle with Huntington’s Disease. She is survived by her husband Chris Ball, daughters Allie Ball and Savannah Walker, as well as her granddaughters Ava and Layla Walker. Kelly enjoyed good food and the company of her friends and family. She also loved nature and butterflies, though she never understood why they...

Hollie Marie Howell, September 23, 1987 – August 2, 2022, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.A Promise from the Lord Jesus Christ: John 14:3 If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to Myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.To Our Precious Hollie –Because of You our world is brighter, our...

In Loving Memory of Donald Scott McDowell, “Donny”, who passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. Born July 30, 1960. He is survived by his only son Scotty McDowell; his mother, Barbara McDowell; sisters, Wylene Payne (John) and Kelly Lambert (Mike); Brothers, Ronny McDowell (Tanya) and Jack McDowell (Jennifer); niece, Grant Berkobin; nephews, Jordan and Jaxon Lambert, TC Matherne and Seth...

James “Jimmy” Peltier, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 11, 2022 at the age of 82. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Peltier of Baton Rouge; son, Jeff Peltier of New Orleans; sister, Sr. Mary Anne Peltier, M.S.C.; brother-in-law, Andrew Parrino. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Annie Parrino Peltier; and...

“Well done, my good and faithful servant.”Matthew 25:21Anna is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 55 years, the love of her life, Newton Coupel, her siblings Beatrice and Noah, Jr., her son Bronson Coupel (Joelle) and daughter Sheila Coupel Weir (Jason), her grandchildren Emily (Jared), Austin, Carley, Mitch, Kaleb and Hannah, her step-grandchildren, Victoria, Caleb, Aaron and Hannah,...