OBITUARIES

Terry Wayne Rozas passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Terry graduated from Opelousas High School, Class of 1966. In 1968, Terry was drafted into the U.S. Army and began basic training first at Fort Polk in Leesville, Louisiana, and then later at Fort Dix...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Betty Ann Pekins will be held at 1 pm, on Monday, January 10, 2022, at St Amant Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.Betty was born on November 30, 1943, in Tipton County, Tennessee and passed from this life on January 4, 2022, at the age...

Junior Moran was 78 years old and a native of St. Amant, LA. He was born on February 28, 1943, and sadly passed away at OLOL on Wednesday January 5, 2022, due to complications from a necessary surgery. Junior was a graduate of St. Amant High school, class of 1962. He loved watching LSU football and baseball and enjoyed life...

Daniel Wayne (Dan) Jackson, 67, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on January 6, 2022. He was born on January 23, 1954, in Falfurrias, Texas. Dan worked in telecommunications.  He was a member of The Alamo Defender Descendant’s Association. He also served his country in the U.S. Army, 1973-1980; and the Texas National Guard, 1980-1986.He was preceded in death by...

Donna Christine Keller, a lifelong resident of French Settlement, left unexpectedly to be with the Lord and her parents on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the age of 58. She was born to Gerald and Hazel Humphreys Keller on August 21, 1963 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She shared her childhood life with three sisters and numerous cousins. While Donna never...

I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. All the pain and suffering are over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last…Author UnknownVictoria Preteltt  Manotas was called home by the Lord Wednesday, January 5, 2022.,...

Kathleen Marie Hebert Naquin, native of Houma, LA and resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 80. Kathleen was born to parents, Gustave and Rita Hebert on April 18, 1941. She retired from the Houma Courier after many dedicated years working in the mail room. She enjoyed gardening, crafting, and collecting. Kathleen...

I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is a perfect joy and beauty in the everlasting light. All the pain and suffering are over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last…Author UnknownTodd Joseph Floyd, age 55, was called home by our Lord on Sunday,...

Samuel David Cappel gained his wings at 11:32pm on December 31, 2021 after having a massive heart attack on Christmas Eve. David was a native of Hammond, born on January 22, 1980 to Dr. Samuel and Pamela Cappel. He was a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 5th at The Church in St. Amant from 9:30 am...

Karen Marie Watson, born in New Orleans, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2021 at the age of 55. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Resthaven Garden of Memories (11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816) at 11:00 am.

Robert Edward Abadie III, 51, of Bridge City passed away unexpectedly of an aneurysm on December 26th, 2021. Robert was born on January 31st, 1970 to Robert Edward Abadie Jr. And Mary Marie Eiskina. Robert had an immense passion for fishing and felt most at peace being on the water. He was a lifelong arbor specialist and the owner of...

A native of Wilson, North Carolina and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana she passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the age of 62 years. A memorial service will be held at New River Baptist Church, 45270 Hwy 429. St Amant, LA, at 3:00pm on Monday,...

Wanda Cannon Arceneaux, a native and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the age of 55.  Wanda is survived by her daughters, Miranda Arceneaux Estain (Dylan), Braylie Arceneaux, and Amber Arceneaux Daws (Jared); brothers, Joseph “Joey” Cannon and George Milton Cannon; 3 grandchildren, Jase Paul Roberts, Ayden Lee Arceneaux, and Layne Paul Estain; nephew, Harold...

Tate Allen Adkins passed away on December 14, 2021 at the age of 28. Tate is survived by parents Deborah and Richard Montelius; Brothers Trent (Lainey) Adkins, Travis and Brandon (Chelsey) Montelius; Sister Brittany (Alec) Little and Logan Hall. He will be missed by dearly by his 3 nieces Cassidy, Chloe and Charlotte and nephew Braydon; Grandfather Gilbert Montelius; Great...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Deanna Marie Melancon Berthelot, will be held on Monday December 27, 2021, at 12 noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery, Head of Island.Mrs. Berthelot was born on March 15, 1944, and departed from this life...

Barbara Lamey Ghirardi, age 94, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana and a resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7:25 PM surrounded by family at home.Barbara is survived by her daughter, Susan Ghirardi Jumonville (husband- Henry Jumonville) of Plaquemine, Louisiana; a brother, Walt Lamey; Grand Children, Sunday Jumonville (children/great grandchildren: Hailey and Hunter Caballero) Henry “Wil”...

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Jessieline Landry, age 76, will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Roads with Fr Chris as Celebrant. Burial will follow at False River Memorial Gardens Cemetery,Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 from 10:00 am until 11:50 am in St Mary’s...

Herman L. LeBourgeois Jr., a native of New Orleans and resident of Gonzales, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the age of 76.  Herman enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards, especially Spades, LSU Tigers baseball and football, as well as the New Orleans Saints.  He is survived by his loving wife,...

Funeral services for Hazel Elizabeth Morace Little 81 of New Era, LA. will be 2pm Monday, December 20,2021 at New Era Baptist Church in New Era, LA with Brother Dustin Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Dewey Cemetery under the direction of Church Funeral Services, Baton Rouge, LA.Hazel was born February 29,1940, in Wildsville, LA to the union of Hobart...

James Edward Chavers, known to most as Jimmy, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on December 13, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1940 to Sam and Pearlie Chavers in Montpelier, La.He served 4 years as a sailor with the United States Navy. For most of his life, he drove eighteen-wheelers for Enterprise Transportation. Later in life...