OBITUARIES

Deborah Trosclair (Estay) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. A lifelong resident of Harahan, Louisiana, Deborah is now reunited in Heaven with her parents Sidney & Beulah Parks Estay, and treasured son Maxime Charles Landry (Charlie). She is survived by brother Tommy Estay (Irene), and sister Brenda E. Gauthreaux (Robert). With...

Randall C. Murphy, 77, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born to parents Cletus and Sally on January 20, 1945 in Marion County, Alabama. He and his family moved to the Greenwell Springs area when he was 8 and then later to Denham Springs where he attended Denham Springs...

Amberly Renae’ Leger went to meet the Lord unexpectedly on Jan. 20, 2022. Amberly was 31 years old. She was born on July 13, 1990, in Lake Charles, La., but lived most of her life in Sorrento, La. Her later years were spent in New Orleans. She was very artistic and enjoyed drawing, painting and doodling. She loved being around...

Roger Dale Graham passed away peacefully at his home in Springfield, LA on Sunday, January 23,2022 at the age of 67. He was born in Denham Springs on December 14, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Newton Jay Graham, his mother, Dorothy Williamson Street, a brother, Kenneth Jay Graham, a great nephew, Harrison Melancon and many other...

Dorothy Nicole Thomassie (Nikki) was born on May 16, 1988, in Covington, LA to Suzanne Rainey. We were blessed with her presence until God called her home on January 25, 2022. Raised as a member of the Catholic Church, Nikki was baptized at St Jean Vianney Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA.From an early age, it became obvious that Nikki...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Heather G. LeFleur, will be held 12 noon on Monday January 31, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 10 am, officiated by Fr. Eric Gyan. Interment will follow at Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Heather was born on September 21, 1977, in Delhi, LA...

Born in Tuscon, Arizona on May 21, 1957, she graduated from beauty school at an early age. She pursued that career for many years until she discovered her true passion, Retail. She worked at several companies managing dozens or more employees. Many of the companies started with bare walls and floor before she walked in to work her magic, turning...

Born on March 23, 1978, in New Orleans, LA and resided in Baton Rouge, LA for the past 22 years. Nicky attended Family Worship Center. He is survived by his 6 children, Brandon Bleakley (Brianna), Nicholas Holmes III, Natalie Holmes, Julian Holmes, Isabella Holmes, Santino Holmes. His parents Nicholas Sr & Jaye Holmes, siblings, Rachael Anderson, Quentin Holmes (Ngoc), Lilly...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Alex James Hall, will be held on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at St Mark Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am, a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am.Alex was born on November 18, 1996, in Baton Rouge and passed from this life on Sunday January 23, 2022, in Lafayette, at...

Charles M. Gross, 89, peacefully entered eternity on January 25, 2022, with his family by his side at his home in Prairieville, LA. He was a former resident of Slidell, Louisiana for 76 years, a graduate from Slidell High School, as well as a Navy veteran of the Korean War.He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years,...

Todd Luke Rabalais passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 52. He is survived by his beloved mother, Mavis Watts Rabalais of French Settlement; brother, Terrance “Toby” Rabalais, Jr. and wife Dionne; sister Angela “Angie” Rome and husband Greg; nieces Zoe and Zayne Rome and nephew Zack Rome, all of Baton Rouge. He is preceded...

Robert Joseph Gomez, age 90, passed away on January 15, 2022. He was born in White Castle, LA on May 23, 1931 and was a resident of Donaldsonville, LA. He worked as a TV technician for 56 years and loved hunting and fishing spending time with family and friends. He is survived by three children. Michael Perera (Faye Martinez Perera),...

Romona Marie Barragan Blankenship Doiron, native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 57. Romona had a heart full of love and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. When she was young, she loved spending time with her Paw Paw Clark. Romona is survived by her children,...

Billy Earl McCullough, of Prairieville, LA, went on to receive his heavenly reward on January 23, 2022.A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 4th, 2022 at the Annex Building at the Healing Place Church, Highland Road Campus. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am. The service will be officiated by Billy’s wonderful friend Pastor...

Todd Joseph Granier, born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Gonzales, passed to eternal life on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the age of 57.He was an exceptional handyman and had a long and successful career as an Industrial Refrigeration Technician working many years at both Kleinpeter Dairy and Process Refrigeration Systems. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and playing...

Katherine Giles Marrero, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the age of 84. Katherine was a retired real estate broker and appraiser; a resident of Gonzales and a native of LeCompte, Louisiana. Katherine was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales. Katherine is survived by her children, Renee Withers, Stephanie Thomassie, Tracy Sheets,...

A native of Baton Rouge, Barbara Burkes Banta, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was 79 years old and served 1 year in the United States Air Force and was a retired Registered Nurse from Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at The LDS Church at 25367 Riverton Ave in Denham...

Becki Lymberis Gordy, a native of Alexandria, LA, and a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on January 19, 2022 at the age of 70. Becki was a loving wife and mother. She loved sewing and was an avid swimmer. Becki enjoyed growing flowers in her green house, hummingbirds, and spending time with family and her many friends. She will...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”Our beautiful mom, Sharon “Sally” Duhe, departed this world after a long, brave battle with Parkinson’sDisease Dementia on January 18, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born on February 13, 1950 and raisedin Reserve, Louisiana by her loving parents, Chester and Nellie Duhe.Having...

Kenneth Ray Robinson, a native and life long resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 61.  A memorial service to celebrate Kenneth’s life will be held at a later date.