OBITUARIES

Rhonda Ann Nickens Coppenbarger of Gonzales, Louisiana was born on October 29, 1957 with a heart of gold. Her soul was lifted from this Earth on February 2, 2022. Growing up, Rhonda spent much time with her family in church and loved  being teammates with her sisters on the church’s softball team, coached by their father. She enjoyed nurturing plants,...

James Elvin “Jim” Norsworthy, 90. Went home to be with the Lord February 5th, 2002. Jim was born August 24th, 1931 in Lecompte, La. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War; a retiree from Continental Trailways Bus Line (with over one million safe driving miles); and, a member at Celebration Church in Baton Rouge.  He collected antique toy...

Beverly Egerton native of Kankakee, IL and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 1, 2022 at the age of 65.  She was born on August 2, 1956 to Dale and Annabelle Egerton.  She is survived by brother, Max Egerton, Rex Egerton, Paul Egerton.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Annabelle Egerton.  A memorial service...

Evelyn Glynn Miller passed away peacefully in her home on February 8, 2022. She was born to  Gertrude and Corbett Glynn in Houma, Louisiana. Evelyn is survived by her five children, David Miller, Gary Miller, Fredrick Miller, Raye Miller, and Brenda Miller.She is also survived by a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews...

Alan R. Hodges, 60, a hero to his family was called home to heaven on February 9, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA, and an employee at Walmart Supercenter in Gonzales.Alan is survived by his daughter Sarah Hodges and his granddaughter Kailyn, stepdaughter Nikki Pittman and husband John, stepdaughter Shannon Johnson, and...

Sidney Montegudo, a native of Zachary, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022.  He was 76.  Visitation will be Saturday, February 12, 2022 at First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. with services at 3:00 P.M. conducted by the Rev. Dr. Ralph Ford and the Rev. Brady Whitton.  Sidney...

Rita Ann Stewart Devall, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 3, 2022, at the age of 80. Employed with East Baton Rouge Parish School System over 30 years. Rita started as Special Education Teacher and Pupil Appraisal. After retirement served as a supervisor for student teaching at Southern University. She enjoyed watching Hallmark movies,...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Claude E. Pecora will be held at 12 noon Friday at St Joseph Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Mr. Pecora was born on June 5, 1936, and passed from this life on Friday 02/04/22, at the age of 85 years. He was...

Cathy went to join her parents and brother in their heavenly homes on February 4, 2022. Cathy was born on June 28,1950 to the late Raymond and Laura Roussel. Also meeting her at Heavens Gates are her brother Gilbert “Gil” Roussel, In-laws Joyce and Alive Dougherty, son TG Dougherty, daughter Dusty Duet, son-in-law Brent Duet, and grandson Brandon Dougherty. Cathy’s...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Rev. Richie L. Driver will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, at First United Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.Rev. Driver was born on March 21, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas and passed from this life on Sunday February 6,...

Roy Neal Guess, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA, on August 17, 1955. Roy was an Oil Rig worker offshore and he trained in martial arts. He was a 3rd degree black belt who once owned his own karate dojo. He also sparred with Chuck...

John Michael “Mike” Henderson, 68, passed into peace after a colorful life on January 5, 2022 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 8, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of John Alexander Henderson and Betty Comer Henderson. He is a former residence of Cocoa, FL, and lived the remaining days of...

A ceremony celebrating the life of George “Poppy” Forbes will be held at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 10, 2022, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 2 pm.Pops was born on October 4, 1962, and departed this life on Saturday February 5, 2022, at the age of 59 years.He was a resident of Tylertown, MS,...

Louis Boyd Young was born on October 15, 1952, in New Orleans and passed from this life on January 30, 2022, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center at the age of 69 years.Boyd was a resident of Baton Rouge; he enjoyed fishing and music and had a passion for his animals.He is preceded in death by his parents Louis John...

In Loving Memory ofEmalea Baylee SanchezSeptember 22, 2002 – February 1, 2022 Our precious child, Emalea Baylee Sanchez, age 19, passed away suddenly on the morning of February 1, 2022, as a result of injuries she sustained in a car accident while on her way to school.  Emalea was born September 22, 2002, in Metairie La to parents Jerry Joseph...

On Friday, 28th of January, William “Billy” entered the Kingdom of Heaven.  Beloved son of the late William Felix Romair, Sr. and the late Elaine Schneller Romair.  Brother of Eileen.  Loving father of William F. “Billy” Romair, III.  Grandfather of William F. Romair, IV and Devin S. Romair.  Godfather of Dennis Tracey and Anthony Fradella.  Uncle of Joey Fradella and...

Brent was born on February 1, 1950, the son of Larry, Sr. and Marie Braud of Dutchtown, and died unexpectedly one day before his 72nd birthday.  After graduating from East Ascension High, he worked at Wyandotte Chemical until he suffered a traumatic brain injury in 1976 as a result, spent the rest of his life under the loving care of...

Arthur “Art” Earl Bowen age 66 of Gonzales, LA formerly of Fairmont, WV was born on May 15, 1955, in Birmingham, AL and called West Virginia his home. Art passed from this life on January 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He retired from the Army as an SFCE7 with 28 years on January 21, 2005. He was a...

A ceremony celebrating the life of James “Jimmy” Pierce Jr., will be held on Tuesday February 8, 2022, at 11 am at The Church International, visitation will begin at 10 am.He was born on September 9, 1950, and passed from this life on February 1, 22, at The Carpenter House Baton Rouge.He was a resident of St. Amant, retired truck...

Marjorie Ann (Minnie) Babin Prettelt, a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, died Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was the beloved mother of Margaret Sullivan (Larry), Tulio E. Prettelt, III (Jessica), Eric (Puppy) Prettelt (Debbie), Kevin Prettelt (Debra), Carlos Prettelt (Deana), Gordon Prettelt (Angela), Phyllis Babin (Brady), Monica Waller (Richard), Corey Prettelt (Billie) and Marla Schledewitz (Eric).  She is also survived by...