OBITUARIES

Aimee Lynn (Willie) Kerek, was born on October 16, 1972. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and grandmother. She gained her angel wings on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Aimee loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a strong relationship with God and adored her church family. Aimee enjoyed jamming out to her favorite songs while driving...

A ceremony celebrating the life of James M. Sanders will be held on Wednesday May 25, 2022, at 11 am; visitation will begin at 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, and resume on Wednesday at 9 am until time of funeral service at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 10489 Arnold Road, Denham Springs. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Watson.Mr....

Deena Bercegeay Gautreau, 59, of Gonzales, LA passed away on May 13, 2022. She was born on October 23, 1962. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Marchand Cubbage, Son In Law, Wayne John Cubbage Jr; grand children, Wayne John Cubbage III (Tripp), Brock Cubbage, Avynn Cubbage, Callan Cubbage; her mother Lillie B. Morris; her siblings, Ray Babin (Amy), Denise...

Cheryl Probst, 73, native of Waveland, MS and a resident of Gonzales, LA passed away on May 15, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends.Cheryl was born on June 26, 1948 to Harvey Elvin Ming and Elva Annie Cuevas Ming in New Orleans, LA and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Cheryl graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in...

Jerome Edward Cooter, 57, resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, died at 5:02 AM on May 12, 2022.He is survived by his sisters, Sherry (Dale) Lirette, and Raven (Cory) Brown; brothers, Geronia (Lynn) Cooter, and Kirk Ford; aunt, Midge (Bill) Lemoine; uncle, Marcus (Kim) Jackson; nephews, Billy Meliki Cooter and William Ford; niece, Ashley Ford; cherished cats, Ninja and Tiger; and many...

Cheryl Gothard, 73, a native of Atlanta, GA passed away on May 17, 2022.  She is survived by her son Roger Gothard and wife Jennifer, grandchildren Austin and Lillie Gothard, Ashlyn Gothard and Shelvis, Clayton, Colton and Claire Poche, and Riley Richardson, great grandchildren Roger, Londyn and Adelaide and brother, Walter Dempsey.  Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband...

Margaret Theresa (Magazino) Kumiega entered the loving embrace of her heavenly Father on April 15, 2022. She passed peacefully, in her home, surrounded by her children. Maggie, as she was known by her family and friends, was the eldest daughter born to the late Elizabeth (Ill) and James Magazino on March 28, 1942, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. A graduate of Lebanon...

Fred Oliver Wainwright Sr., a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He is survived by a wife of 48 years, Donna Hilbert Wainwright; a son, Fred Oliver Wainwright Jr.; and a daughter Sarah Jones (fiancé Billy Martin); grandchildren Bruce Brandon Jones Jr. (fiancé Reagan Bush), Sydney Jones and Dustin Pinell, Fred Oliver Wainwright III, Carley...

Sarah Lynn Ballard Cormier, 53 years old passed away at home Sunday May 15, 2022. She was a native of Port Allen, La. and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, La.Preceded in death by her father Alexander Ballard and her mother Rita Mae Lake Ballard.Survived by her husband Joseph (Joey) Cormier and her son Terry D. George II,  sisters and...

Jerry Richard DeArmond passed away May 11th at the age of 84 years. He was loved and will be missed by his long-time girlfriend, Dawn Aydell; his daughters, Tonya Zucker and Tammie Guitreau; grandkids, Zack Zucker, Brittany DeArmond, Blaine DeArmond, and Devin Duplessis. He is preceded in death by his daughter Lori Bercegeay. Rest in peace we love you.

A loving husband and father, John Wayne Vallet passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 80.  He is a graduate of Redemptorist High School and retired after 30 years from ExxonMobil. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on September 03, 1941. John is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Linda Quin Vallet; their...

Marsha “Pepper” Lea Jackson Guidry passed away, surrounded by family, on May 13, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was born on July 7, 1949 in Baytown, TX and grew up in Grand Isle, Louisiana. She attended South Lafourche High school and Louisiana State University where she prepared for a long career pursuing her...

Brandon Joseph Latuso passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022 at his residence in Gonzales, LA.  He was 38 years old.  He is survived by his loving parents Michel (Mitch) and Candace Latuso, his sister Jana Latuso Rozier (Cameron Rozier), his grandmother Carolyn Laiche Rumfellow, His grandfather Mickey Latuso and granny Betty Latuso, his aunts and uncles and cousins. He...

10/19/1969 – 05/14/2022Daryl went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Hammond, Louisiana at the age of 52 years. He loved fishing, working in the yard, and everything about being outdoors. Daryl worked with a multitude of tools throughout his life, but by far his favorite was always yours and mine.Daryl is survived by his wife, Brenda;...

Robert Gary Teel, D.D.S., 76, died Thursday May 5, 2022, at The Carpenter House, with his wife and close friends at his side. Gary was born Jan. 9, 1946, in Jackson, MS, graduated from Lafayette (LA) High School, attended LSU, and graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis. He practiced dentistry in Charlottesville, VA, Denham Springs, and...

Virginia S. Sanders was born in Jackson, Mississippi on January 21, 1964 to the union of the late Gerald and Dorothy Harrell Smith and passed from this life on Sunday May 15, 2022, at The Carpenter House, after a brief illness. She was a resident of Baton Rouge,  and a retired hospital switchboard operator. She is survived by a host...

Wesley Lee Burcham, known as “Wes” by friends and “Burchie” by Norma, passed away on 05/13/2022 at his home with his loving wife Norma by his side. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on 04/05/1943, Wes and his wife of 47 years settled in Greensburg, Louisiana after living in several cities all across the country. He was an avid artist and careful...

Edward James Derouen, Sr (called Ed by many)He is preceded in death by his wife Rita (St Pierre) Derouen, parents Adolph and Gladys (Comeaux) Derouen, grandson Jason Cannon, brothers Winson, Donald, and Eloi (E.J.)Survivors include children:  Eddie Derouen, Jr. (Melody), Perry Derouen (Lisa), Wendy Babin (Jimmy), grandchildren, Buddy (Allie), Lindsay, and Missy (Scott); great grandchildren Blaize, Demi, Cannon, Victoria, and...

Ruby Whitlock has been received into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ. She is met in glory by her husband of 47 years Charles and her son Terry.Ruby was originally from Thomaston Georgia and was a long time resident of Slidell LA. She spent her last few years with her son Larry in Pennsylvania but wasn’t happy about...

Marion Dixon Simmons, also known as “LADY”, passed from this world Thursday, May 5, 2022.  Lady was born on April 26,1929 in Whitehaven, Tennessee. She was proceeded in death by her husband Richard Paul Simmons and her parents Chester and Irene Dixon. Richard was older than sliced bread and Marion was a little younger than Mickey Mouse. Lady is survived...