OBITUARIES

Janis Lynne Gover, a native of Jacksonville, TX and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 72.  After many years of service, Janis retired from the state government.  She was an avid reader and sports enthusiast.  Janis is survived by her sister, Charlotte Matherne (Jerome); nephews and niece, Kyle Matherne, Tyler Matherne, and...

Kimberly H. Clulee of St. Amant, LA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on June 1, 1958 to Melvin and Iola Hymel of New Orleans. Kimberly graduated from O. Perry Walker High School and went on to Phillips Community College, where she became a certified Medical Assistant and a Phlebotomist. She is...

Allen Craig Bennett passed away peacefully on December 14th, 2021 at 9:30 pm at the age of 42. He was born in Hammond, Louisiana on December 10th, 1979. He is survived by his two children, Wyatt and Dakota, his sister, Morgan Johnson (Craig), his brother, Carey Babin (Jessica), his aunt, Pamela Mattingly (Keith), and his uncle, Ruddles Bennett III (Tami)....

Born April 19, 1958 Galveston County, Texas. She worked in office administration for many years. She enjoyed time with her family; especially her grandsons.Preceded in death by her husband of 20 years Clark Lane, her mother Phyllis “Sue” Morris Maddux, and her father Shirley Baum Maddux.Survived by Daughters Stephanie Fonté and Melissa Perry. Grandchildren Mason Goodman, Brody Bateman and Elijah...

Jason Alan McLaughlin, age 56, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a resident of French Settlement, LA passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Robert Bruce McLaughlin, Jr.; his mother, Florence Yevette Lusk; his brother, Daren Duane McLaughlin; great nephew, Malachi McLaughlin;...

Earl J (Pappy) Guidry, 96 passed away at his home on December 7, 2021 with his two daughters by his side. He was a native of Breaux Bridge and a resident of Port Allen. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. He was owner, alongside his wife, of Tri-G Marine Supply on the Mississippi River. He was...

Jonathan Zachary “Zac” Johnston, 28 years old, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Walker, Louisiana in wee hours on Sunday, December 12, 2021 just as God planned for him long ago. He was born Friday, July 30, 1993 in New Orleans at Baptist Hospital.Zac was a 2015 graduate of Walker High School. He worked as a...

Kenneth Joiner went to his heavenly home on Wednesday December 8, 2021. A Memorial Service       celebrating his life will be held at The Church International, 13423 LA Highway 431 St. Amant, LA 70774 on   Saturday December 18, 2021. The family will receive visitors, in the Timothy building, beginning at 9:00 am   and the service will begin at 11:00 am. During...

A gathering celebrating the life of Larry Mitchell LeJeune, Sr., will be held on Saturday January 15, 2022, at Carpenter’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 41181 LA Highway 933, Prairieville; 2 pm until 6 pm.Mr. LeJeune was born in Plaquemine, LA on September 6, 1956, and passed from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday December...

Malcolm Kennedy was born on October 20, 1953 in St. Francisville, LA and departed this life on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was the lastborn son of the late Nathaniel and Ethel Anderson Kennedy. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Booker T. Washington High School of New Orleans, LA. From then on, he attended a trade school California to...

It is the saddest regret that we announce the death of Charles R. Braud (LuLu) on December 7, 2021. Lulu was born in Baton Rouge, LA on February 2, 1954. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA. Lulu attended Glenn Oaks High School.He is survived by brothers: John and Steven Braud. Survived by mother Edith Braud. Survived by loving wife...

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 865 Hatchell Ln, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30am until the Mass at 11:30am at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth “Kenny” Shelden, age 63, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Immaculate Conception Church, 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70726, with Fr. Matthew Graham as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Denham Springs Memorial Cemetery.Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the Mass at 11:30 am.Kenny grew up in Denham...

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4Juanita DeRousselle Guidry died Monday, December 6, 2021 following a courageous journey with ALS. God, in His Mercy and Grace, released her from all...

Linda McGraw Israel, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who treasured time spent with family and friends, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. She was 77. Linda is survived by her husband, Noel Kent Israel; son, Chad Israel, wife, Audrey Israel, daughter Chelsea Day, husband Wade Day and four beautiful and cherished grandchildren, Madison, Carson, Hayden and Dallas....

Brandon Lee Thomas, a native and resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, died Friday, December 3, 2021 at the age of 24. He is survived by his daughter, Ava Thomas; his mother and stepfather, Kristina and Dana Lambert of Walker, LA; his father, Kasey Thomas; his siblings, Taijah Jones of Walker, Trevor Graham of Bogalusa, Hunter Jones of Bush, and Jason Jones...

Gary Paul Chedville, age 69, passed away on December 2, 2021. He was born in Algiers, La. on August 28, 1952. He was a resident of St. Amant, La. and had retired from BASF after working there for many years. He loved his family and friends. He also was an excellent cook, and enjoyed fishing, music and was a huge...

Charles Bernard Brady, age 78, died on November 22, 2021, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Charles is survived by his wife, Frances Tubre Brady, of Baton Rouge; sons, Charles Brady, Jr., his wife Cindy Brady and son Cameron James, of Baton Rouge; Scott Earl Brady, his wife Jill LeBlanc Brady and their two sons, William Connor...

Tangie “Tee” LeBlanc Rabee, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the age of 45.  Tangie had a creative soul and was lover of plants, writing, and drawing.  Her passions were cooking and spending time with her family and friends.  Tangie loved the color purple and was very fond of cats.  ...

McKinley “Dark” Manzer was born on January 20, 1964, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed from this life at his residence on Thursday December 2, 2021, at the age of 57 years.He was a resident of Denham Springs, known to his friends as “Mack, Dark, or Batman”, he enjoyed video games, working on computers, tinkering to repair things and was a...