OBITUARIES

Richelle Ruth Votaw was born August 31, 1976, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in the spirit in December 1987 and baptized in Jesus name in the Mississippi river at St. Francisville, Louisiana. March 18th, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Jesus called Richelle to be with him.Richelle was an active member of the First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs. ...

Suzette Faye Cambre James passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 in Prairieville, Louisiana.   She was 65, a resident of Prairieville and a native of Baton Rouge.   She is survived by a sister, Clara Cambre of Mount Vernon, Oregon, and nieces and nephews.  Also survived by a dear friend, Joe Sarvis.  Preceded in death by her parents, Lester L. Cambre,...

Thomas Cowan was born on June 8, 1971 and passed from this life on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the age of 50 years. He is survived by his children, Sebastian Kenneth Mallow, Ian Ray Cowen, Lyric Le, Sarah Drago, and Clint Drago; significant other/companion, Bobbie Joe Drago; step-father, Charles Pierce; uncle (brother to his mother), John Pack; also survived...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Idabelle Regina Erickson, also affectionally known as Reggie, GG, G-Unit, and G-maw by her friends and family.On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, she passed away peacefully of natural causes in her sleep at her home in Prairieville, Louisiana.She was born in Fredericksburg, Texas to Ragu and Ida Rode on August...

“Death is swallowed up in victory.”  (1 Cor 15:54)  Christopher Frank Griswold gained his victory on March 10, 2022.  Chris adopted Baton Rouge as his permanent home, but was born and raised in the mountains of East Tennessee.  Chris was born on December 23, 1952 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Raymond and Catherine Griswold.    He was preceded in death...

Darin Donald Andrews was born October 10, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He passed on March 10, 2022 in his hometown of St. Amant, Louisiana at the age of 51 years. Darin was a graduate of St. Amant High School, and an avid fan of both the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints. When he was not cheering for...

On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, our family lost a most precious spirit that unified our wholeness. Clarence Felix Grose Jr., born in New Orleans, LA, on November 26, 1942, passed after a lifetime of selfless servitude toward others. He was our living miracle in endless ways, and we will rejoice again united in the presence of our Lord. Clarence was...

Bobby Squires, of Watson, at the age of 82 years transitioned to his heavenly home on March 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife Judy Duncan Squires, daughter Jorie Landry, sons Terry (Ashley), Steve (Beth), Chris (Tiffany) Stafford, and Trampas (Rachelle) Duncan, sisters June Lewright (L D), Peggy Booth, and Brenda Haralson, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12...

After a brave and valiant battle against breast cancer, with her daughters by her side, Annette passed away in a faithful peace to the promised paradise of Jesus on March 12, 2022.She was born June 3, 1952 in Glasgow, Scotland.  Her parents  are Sadie Montgomery and Alex Hay.Annette married Bert Toms and together they had three children, Michelle Margaret (Scott...

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God” Romans 8:38-39. Michael Franklin Kilroy passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 77. ...

William Martin Yoches (Billy), 77, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2022. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Kathryn Yoches, and 2 brothers, Albert and Veto Yoches. Billy graduated from Catholic High School, class of 1963.  He then went on to serve in the US Navy/US Air Force from 1964-1968. He...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Misty Ann Drake on February 9, 2022 in Harvey, LA at the age of 41. She will be lovingly remembered by her 8 children: Haley, Nathan, Rebecca, Lindsey, Trinity, Anthony, Keyara, and Dominique; her six grandchildren, and her brother, Adam Sanders. Misty was born in Danville,...

Richard O. Sheridan, Jr.        Rick, 68, passed away Friday March 11, 2022. He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Crain (David) of Bogalusa; son, Kevin DeLeon of Mobile, AL; grandson, Dave Crain; sisters, Shannon and Van “Andy” Anderson of Baton Rouge, Bablyon “Babs” Sheridan, and William “Willie” Smith of Watson. Rick was also blessed with four beautiful previous wives. His...

Our sweet baby boy, Kaine, entered this world kicking and fighting on February 15,2022 at 6:52 pm. Our warrior joined us 17 weeks premature weighing 14 ounces and 9.6 inches tall. Kaine went home to be with Jesus and his numerous loved ones on March 13,2022 while in his Mommy and Daddy’s arms.Kaine leaves behind his Mommy, Michelle Camp, Daddy,...

Joyce Cannon, born Joyce Marie Bourque on January 29, 1940, a life-long resident of Gonzales, La was received into her heavenly home on March 11, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her gentle heart and spunky spirit was the guiding light in her family’s life.  She taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren the importance of loving unconditionally,...

Willery Eunice Singletary Capron, a long-time Baton Rouge resident, passed on March 7, 2022, and was born on All Saints Day, November 1, 1923, in Gonzales, LA, where she resided until she met Edward C. Capron, Jr., at a dance at age 19.  They married and continued to dance together for 72 years.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, friend,...

Born April 3, 1941, in Montegut, LA, Jimmy was a native of Donaldsonville and longtime resident of St. Amant, LA. He passed away at Francois Bend Senior Living on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.He retired from the Shell Convent Refinery with 38 years of service. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends, but his true passion was music....

Carl Monroe Clark, a native of Baker La. and a resident of Boyce, La, entered eternal rest on March 6, 2022, at the age of 98. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survived by his children and their spouse, Sharon Clark, Charles Clark and (Maria). Also survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Balsamo,...

Ellis Joseph Ernest passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Hammond Louisiana at the age of 81. He was born to the late Zilda Marie Duplessis and the late Oscar Alex Ernest, Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was a retired machinist from Shell Oil Refinery. He was a Master Mason with membership in Yorkish...

Farnces Renee Hurtel, born in Chicago, IL and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 62.  Memorial arrangements are still pending at this time.  In lieu of flowers, the friends and family of Frances Renee Hurtel ask that you consider a donation to help defray the cost of his/her funeral expenses. Contributions...