OBITUARIES

A famous writer once said, “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give”. If that is true, then William Thornton Jr “Billy” made a great life. He was the most giving person I have ever known. Billy left us on November 10, 2021, with his family by his side. Billy was born...

Her long battle with addiction is over, she fought a long hard battle. Rest in peace my beautiful child till we meet again. Amanda was the type of person to give you the shirt off her back. She loved animals especially her favorite, cats. She was a Leo and a Lion. She was a strong one! But it is over,...

Robert C. “Bobby” Williams, Sr., a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on November 4, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family, at the age of 79.Bobby was a retired pipefitter for the Local 198 with 55 years of service and he served as a board member on the Amite River Basin Commission for 4 years. He was a...

Maxine Deloris Moffett Stelly, age 83, of Gonzales peacefully passed away at her home on November 4, 2021, surrounded by family. Maxine was born on December 20, 1937, in Florine, Louisiana, graduated from French High School in Beaumont, Texas, and was blessed to be able to travel many places during her life.  Maxine married Woodrow “W.P.” Stelly, Sr. and they...

Wayne Oliver Bennett, a native of Duck Hill, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the age of 83.  Wayne was an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He is survived by his wife, Alice Bennett; children, Jason Lamar Bennett, Darlene Gurka, Susan Smith (Flint), Larry Norman...

David K. Bourgeois (Chopper and Super Dave), a native and resident of Gonzales, was called to Heaven on November 2, 2021 “All Souls Day” at the age of 62 after battling a year long struggle of adenocarcinoma esophageal cancer.  He was a graduate of East Ascension High School and Baton Rouge Vocational Technical Institute.  He was a valve machinist at...

Colleen Valentine, better known as Laverne Valentine, passed away Wednesday, November 4th, 2021, at 91 years of age. She was born in Greensburg, LA on January 13th, 1930, and left this world at her home in Greenwell Springs. She was a dedicated homemaker and prayer warrior for most of her life. She is survived by daughters Carolyn Haynes (Charles) and...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Joseph (Joe) Rumfellow Sr. on November 9, 2021, at 11am at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, LA. Visitation will be held prior to mass at 9am till 11am. Joseph (Joe) Rumfellow Sr. was born on September 21, 1941, in Napoleonville, LA and passed away on...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Betty Lou Stevens Hays Lambert will be held at 11 am on Saturday at Faithful United Methodist Church, visitation will begin at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.Mrs. Lambert was born on December 12, 1929, and passed from this life on November 3, 2021, to be with her Lord and Savior...

Philip A. “Phil” Tweedy Jr. a retired sate employee and native of Baton Rouge, died September 19, 2021. He was born December 20, 1948, to Ola Mae and Philip Tweedy Sr. A graduate of Lee High and LSU.  Phil loved riding his motorcycle and playing guitar. He is survived by brother, Daryl Tweedy; cousin, Carolyn Murray; aunt, Rita Ivey.  A...

Jason W. Martin was born on October 27, 1971, in Baton Rouge LA, and passed from this life on October 30, 2021, at the age of 50 years. He played high school and semi pro football. He was an avid LSU football fan. Jason worked for the safety industry for 25 years.Jason is survived by his only daughter Alexis Martin....

Brian Paul Gautreau, a native of Gonzales and a resident of St. Amant, was born September 9, 1942, and was called to Heaven on October 30, 2021, at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of LSU in 1965, United States Air Force Officer 1965 – 1969, retiree from Shell Chemical Plant in 2000....

Leonard Pilk was born on January 1, 1970, in Oakdale, LA and passed from this life on Sunday October 31, 2021, at the age of 51 years, after an extended illness. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, a graduate of Oakdale High School 1988, and retired as an EMT with Northeast LA Ambulance Service. He was born to the...

Cindy Rachelle Revelle, born in Baton Rouge, LA on May 6, 1984 passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the age of 37.  Cindy grew up in Bells, TN for the first 12 years of her life where she discovered her love for animals and nature.  She moved to Galvez, LA and graduated from St. Amant High School...

A gathering celebrating the life of Craig “Popeye” Bercegeay Sr., will be held beginning at 12:00noon until 2:00pm Wednesday November 3, 2021, at Berthelot Hall in St Amant. Interment will follow at Cornerview Cemetery. Mr. Bercegeay was born on June 29, 1954, in Fort Lewis, Washington and passed from this life on October 22, 2021, at the age of 67...

Raymond “Ray” Sonnier, born in Oberlin, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the age of 79. Ray was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He loved LSU and was an avid bowler.  He enjoyed his years driving 18 wheelers...

Daniel Reed Cherry, age 76, passed away on October 27, 2021. Dan was born in Muroc, California to Virginia (Hall) and George F. Cherry. Dan attended Stone High School in Wiggins, MS and was an active member in the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union No. 214 in Baton Rouge for most of his adult life. A plant, animal, and Studebaker...

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”                                                                                                                 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Mary Alice Jackson Guillory, of St. Francisville, went home to be with God on October 12, 2021, at the age of 80. Born December 17, 1940 in Baton Rouge, she was the youngest child of Juliet Aguillard Jackson and Claude N. Jackson, II....

Audron William “Poochie” Bourgeois, Sr., a native of Gonzales and lifelong resident of St. Amant (Gonzales), was born March 23, 1949, and passed away on October 22, 2021, at the age of 72. He was a 1967 graduate of East Ascension High School where he was an accomplished member of the school band. Poochie traveled extensively throughout the southeast United...

Funeral services for Lois Wascom, age 87 will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00am at Satsuma Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Sullivan as officiant with burial to follow at Guy Cemetery, Hwy 63, Livingston. Visitation will be held at Satsuma Baptist Church, 29880 S Satsuma Rd, Livingston, LA 70754, from 9:30 am until 11:00am on Friday, October...