OBITUARIES

“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’s Disease Dementia on January 18, 2022 at the age of 71. She was born on February 13, 1950 and raised in Reserve, Louisiana by her loving parents, Chester and...

Leslie K. Sibley, Sr. died January 18, 2022 in Zachary, Louisiana. He was 79 years old.Leslie was born on March 29, 1942. He graduated from Baker High School, was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and went on to become a millwright at the papermill for many years. He was a kind and gentle father to his...

Dana Allen Duhon was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  A native of Sorrento, LA and resident of Abbeville, LA passed away on January 1, 2022 at Lafayette General. She was 49.  A Memorial to celebrate her life will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at The Church in St. Amant 13423 LA 431 St. Amant, LA with visitation...

Entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2022 at the age of 86.  Donna was born September 29, 1935 in Duson, LA. to Irby and Mary Frances Arceneaux.  Donna was a wonderful mother and friend to all she knew.  Donna leaves to cherish her memory, a loving husband, Norm Zink, her children and spouses Mary Frances  & Paul Despres of...

Jackie Ray Pierson, age 73, of Holden Louisiana, passed away on January 15, 2022, at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, Louisiana.Jackie was born February 16, 1948 in Gonzales, Louisiana to Alfred and Julia Mae Pierson. He was married to his wife Murline Gatlin Pierson for more than 52 years, raising three daughters and one son.Jackie was a millwright for the...

A Mass of Christian Burial Celebrating the life of Leon Joseph “Jay Bird” Braud will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday at St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Hope Haven Garden of Memory Cemetery Gonzales.Mr. Braud was born on May 13, 1932, in Gonzales, and departed from this life...

Mathilde Rivera was born on January 10, 1951, in the city of New Orleans. She departed this world on January 4, 2022. She is preceded in death by her daughter Heather Holloway.  She is survived by her loved ones; sisters Jeanne, Raynon, nieces, nephews, and many friends.Mathilde spent her days as an active member of CAAWS and the 10/31 consortium....

A ceremony celebrating the life of Louis Vernon Vicknair  Saturday January 22, 2022, at Colyell Baptist Church, 19524 LA Highway 42, Livingston, LA 70754, visitation will begin at 10 am, funeral service will be at 1 pm. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Colyell Cemetery. Refreshments will be served after the graveside, mask is not mandatory, but is recommended.To...

Our beautiful Mama, Mary Grace Rodgers Porter, moved on to the next adventure on the evening of January 13th, 2022.She was born on August 14, 1953, in Monroe and raised in Farmerville, but spent much of her life in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. There, she raised not just her own children, but a veritable battalion of nieces, nephews, neighborhood kids, friend’s...

Joyce Ann Hoyt passed away peacefully on Jan. Friday 14th 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born November 16, 1946 in Winnsboro LA.  Daughter of Florence and sister of Ervine Reeves. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Daniel H Hoyt. They built the home of their dreams 1996 in Holden, LA were they enjoyed spending...

Roy G. Hetrick, a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 60.  A memorial to celebrate Roy’s life will be held at a later date.

Having never met a stranger, Amber Marie Bertrand was a light in this world. As a caring, compassionate and witty daughter, sister, aunt and friend, she departed this life at the age of 39 to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Our Lake of the Lake Hospital. Amber was surrounded by her family and friends...

Franklin Derald Kirkland, Jr. was called home during the late hours of his 68th birthday on January 12,2022. Derald (known in North Louisiana as ‘Derry’) was proud to call Minden his hometown. A 1972 graduate (and self-proclaimed “track star”) of Minden High School, he chose Baton Rouge as his home. Derald went from a frequent visitor of the Assistant Principals...

On Monday, January 4, 2022, Dolores Enola Gardner Wright passed away after a short hospitalization. Just as she lived her life, she passed on her own terms. She fought like the warrior; she was. Dolores never lost faith and kept her dignity. Always believing in God’s goodness and grace, she wanted to go home. God chose his heavenly home for...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Rebecca Shantel “Doll Face” Pierre, will be 12 noon on Thursday January 13, 2022, at New Beginnings Worship Center, visitation will begin at 10 am. Interment will follow at Loranger Cemetery under the direction of Church Funeral Services.Rebecca was born on January 8, 1989, in Independence and passed from this life on January 7,...

Holly Lynn Pritchard passed away at her home on January 4, 2022, at the age of 59.  Holly is survived by her daughter, Jessica Hutto, Jessica’s fiancé, Daniel Cormier, and her grandson, Gage Hutto. Holly is also survived by her sisters, Cindy Watts, and Leslie Weimer; brothers in law, Mike Watts, and Rick Weimer; nephews, Jake Watts, Hunter Watts, and...

Dave, “Tiger” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January, 11th, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.  He was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Old River in Batchelor, LA; a retiree of Georgia-Pacific in Port Hudson and a ’68 graduate of Redemptorist High School.  He is survived by his son, Jude...

Rosalind Yvette Strowder, a native and life-long resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at the age of 62.  She was a loving mother, sister,grandmother, and friend, who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed listening to all types of music and watching TV.  A memorial service to celebrate...

Randy Templet, Sr. passed away on January 6, 2022 at the age of 67. He was a native of St. Amant and a resident of Gonzales. Randy loved to fish and hunt and will be greatly missed.He is preceded in death by his father, Morris Templet; sisters, Carol Templet Tircuit and Jeanie Templet Lavigne; and nephew, Chad Lavigne.Randy is survived...

God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.  God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.  He saw the road was getting tough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed...