OBITUARIES

It is with heavy hearts our family announces the unexpected passing of our beloved Joey.No one loved life and family more than him, for he was blessed to know the value of them during life.  He would not want us to weep for him, for he has been set free. So please join our family Saturday July 9,2022 to celebrate...

On June 28th, 2022, Jess Christopher Gile entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father at the age of 33.Jess was born June 11th, 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona, was raised in Louisiana and was a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. He graduated from Dutchtown High School (Class of 2008) and was a tradesmen – most recently joining the Ironworkers Local 623....

James Michael Bell, 66, of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away June 20th, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his mother, Sara Nell Alford, and father, James Bell. He left behind his wife of 35 years and partner in crime, Carol Gottron Bell, three daughters he adored – Sara Bell Neames (Nathan), Jennifer Ann Bell and Amanda Doris Bell, his first...

SE Coxe Mixon, 95, of Watson, LA, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2022. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Hillman and husband Ben of Baton Rouge, Deborah Harris of Watson, and son, Wayne Mixon and wife Nadine of Baton Rouge; grandchildren Michelle Chacon and...

A resident of Prairieville, LA; 86 years of age, passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.He’s worked over the years at Cocoa Cola Bottling Company, Rubicon Chemical and Ascension Parish. He had a love for working his land and cattle over the years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather as well as a friend to...

A native of Zachary, born August 16, 1993 and resident of Watson, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at the age of 28.  She was a faithful member of Healing Place Church of Baton Rouge.  Briana enjoyed singing and dancing, and often won every competition in Karaoke.  She had such a free spirit and a passion to make others...

Flora passed peacefully into Heaven on June 28, 2022.  In celebration of her life, we honor her.  She is survived by her children Trudy Turner Smith, Mark Monroe Turner, and Curtis Dean Turner as well as their spouses Ed Smith, Sigita Turner, and Jeannie Turner, respectively. She is also survived by her sister Mary Raye Reech of Slaughter, La. She...

Ruth Anne Angle Dokey, age 79, formerly of Algiers, passed away on June 28, 2022. She was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School in 1960 and was Treasurer of her graduating class. She received her B.A. in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1965, and was a founding member of the Phi Mu sorority chapter while there.She found her...

Chad Deslatte, age 40, of Gonzales, LA passed away on June 25, 2022.Mr. Chad was born in Baton Rouge, LA. He enjoyed working on cars, lawn work, and cooking. He is survived by his parents, Larry Deslatte and Mary Deslatte and his brothers Roy Byrd and Chris Deslatte.He is preceded in death by his sister Amanda Deslatte.

Henry Jacob Gordon, Jr, age 76, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 1:03pm with his wife at his side at the Golden Age Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Denham Springs.A native of Metairie, LA, he lived most of his life in the Baton Rouge area. He was a self-employed construction worker and spend 25 years as a pipefitter...

A resident of Dutchtown, he passed away at the Crossing, Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge on Monday, June 20, 2022. He was 70 years old and a caretaker of his mother and father in their later years. A memorial service will be held at the Fellowship Church, 14363 HWY 73 in Prairieville from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Tuesday,...

Derrick Tiger Diez of Prairieville, LA passed away on 6-24-22 after his courageous battle against cancer. Derrick had a passion for life and a smile that would light up the room when laughed.  His love of fishing and the great outdoors along with his playful nature made trips to Point Aux Chenes, La going fishing with family and friends adventurous...

John D. “Don” Lyle passed away peacefully at home on June 23, 2022.  He was 88. Don was born in Springfield, OH. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a BS in Engineering, and an honorably discharged Captain in the US Army, Don worked for four years with a Shreveport-based oil and gas producer, before leaving to take over as...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Janet “Sue” Muller will be held at 9:00 am on Friday July 1, 2022, at Covenant Community Church, 22325 Greenwell Springs Road; visitation will be Thursday June 30, 2022, from 6 pm until 8 pm. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery Baker. Mrs. Muller was born on January 1, 1944, in Baton...

Written by Carmela Greco Collins:“If the phone doesn’t ring, it’s me.” –Jimmy BuffettCarmela (Carmie) Greco Collins finally stopped complaining about how lousy she felt on June 12, 2022. She was 70-years-old. Hopefully, she did not know what hit her, but considering all the things wrong with her, she probably did.She leaves behind her devoted and near-perfect sister, Mary Catherine (Toots)...

Stephen “Guy” Hobgood, born June 16, 1952, raised in Bogalusa, LA and a resident of Bluff Creek, LA, died June 22, 2022.  He was devoted to his family, an avid LSU fan, an ardent animal lover, and a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High School Class of 1970.  His favorite pastime was to attend any event that involved his grandchildren. ...

On Monday, June 20, 2022, Cordell Girlinghouse, loving son, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 55 surrounded by loved ones.  Cordell was born on April 13, 1967, in Baton Rouge, LA to Esaw Girlinghouse and Betty Phillips.  Cordell enjoyed spending time with his family in nature, hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed watching the Minions, collecting eyeglasses,...

Jason Clair Chenevert, born July 18, 1974, in Baton Rouge, La, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 47 on June 20, 2022, in New Roads, La. A lifelong resident of Pointe Coupee Parish, Jason graduated from CHSPC in 1992. He loved grilling steaks, drinking beer, and mastering his craft of carpentry. Jason was preceded in death by his parents,...

Cedric Michael Roberts was the youngest of three children of the late Clifford Charles Roberts Sr. and Gloria Weaver Roberts was born on July 27, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He died unexpectedly at 68 years old from natural causes in Convent, Louisiana on May 16, 2022. Cedric was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Charles Roberts Sr., his...

Born March 30, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi – the sixth of eight children to parents, Donald and Barbara Vernon.Blonde, blue-eyed and much loved; Mary was a handful at an early age, full of energy, singing and laughter. She had the voice of a jazz angel and the mind of a genius. Whip smart, she breezed through school, but her passion...