OBITUARIES

Thomas J. Mauro, Sr. (aka- Tommy, Dad, Pappy, Coach Tommy), died while evacuated from Hurricane Ida at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge at the young age of 61. Tommy fought against Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer for 2 long years. A fight he was determined to win.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on October 22, 1959.Tommy was...

Bobby Dean Crowell, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was a Retired Veteran with 30 years of service in the US Marine Corps and a recipient of a Gold Star, Bronze Star and 3 Purple Hearts, as well as multiple other awards for his honorable service to our country. ...

Donna B. Lavergne, 61, of Gonzales, LA. was called to Heaven on September 8th, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1960, in Salina, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Urice Lavergne, of 33 years; her seven children, Nicholas Delatte, Jeremy Delatte, Brandon Delatte, Amy Lavergne, Tina Lavergne, Tammy Lavergne, Shelly Bourgeois; her mother Lillie...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnny J. Nickens will be 11 am Monday at New River United Methodist Church, visitation will be Sunday 4 pm until 7 pm and will resume on Monday at 9 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at New River Baptist Church Cemetery. Johnny was born on August 13, 1934, in New...

Debera Ann Spillman McRaney, born in Clinton, LA and resident of St. Francisville, LA passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the age of 62. Debera was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great nieces.  She had a deep love...

Allena “Big Mama” Duree, artist and poet, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, in Baton Rouge of natural causes. She was 95. With her regal grace and violet eyes, one could not doubt that Allena descended from kings and emperors, as further evinced in her life filled with tragedy and passion to challenge the gods. Her deep yet quiet...

Mamie “Cookie” Wagner, who loved to be called ‘Momma’ and ‘Mawmaw’ departed her loving family on September 7th, 2021 in Hammond, Louisiana.Cookie was born in Independence, Louisiana on June 3rd, 1955 to William and Emma Dell Addison.Cookie was a mother to Mark Temple, William Temple, Tiffany Talbert and Leigh Anne Watts. She raised her children with love and devotion in...

Joseph Ernie Lee Cart, Jr “Joey,” 60 years old, passed away on September 1, 2021. He was born September 16, 1960, in Oakdale, LA to Ernie and Joyce Cart. Joey grew up in Zachary, LA and resided in Slaughter, LA. Joey was a “Jack of all Trades,” working as everything from a Volunteer Firefighter, a Trucker, a Millwright, a Bouncer,...

Devoted mother and grandmother, Lynda Burnett Bode, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 27, 2021 at 73 years old. Born on October 18, 1946 in Jackson, Mississippi. Lynda, is proceeded in death by her husband, Gean Bode; parents, Arden and Maxine Burnett. She is survived by her son, Alan Gean Bode and spouse Jara Naquin Bode,...

Elnona Marie Hollins Brown otherwise known as “Nona,” age 58, was called home to our Lord on Friday, September 3rd, 2021. Born on June 14, 1963, to Annie Lee Hollins and Phillip Guy, Nona, to all who knew her, was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who encountered her. She Married Clayton J. Brown in...

A fun-loving dad, tender-hearted husband and live-out-loud friend, Daryl Mark Chopin of Prairieville was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Sept. 6 at the age of 52. Daryl was a sales engineer for FESTO Corporation. He achieved career success through loyalty, steadfastness and labor of service – virtues he projected through relationships with friends and family as well as...

A fun-loving dad, tender-hearted husband and live-out-loud friend, Daryl Mark Chopin of Prairieville was welcomed home by his heavenly Father on Sept. 6 at the age of 52. Daryl was a sales engineer for FESTO Corporation. He achieved career success through loyalty, steadfastness and labor of service – virtues he projected through relationships with friends and family as well as...

A native of Gonzales and resident of Denham Springs. He passed away on August 28th 2021 at the age of 59 as a result of complications due to the coronavirus. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. For close to 40 years he was the shop foreman at Delta Rigging and Tools and grew fond of his...

Carole Harris, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, 8/30/21, at the age of 77, and is now rejoicing in Heaven.  She readily shared with others her unwavering faith and hope she found through her personal relationship with Jesus.  She had a loving and giving heart for her parents, her children, friends, and others she encountered that she...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Johnny J. Nickens will be 11 am Monday at New River United Methodist Church, visitation will be Sunday 4 pm until 7 pm and will resume on Monday at 9 am until time of the service. Interment will follow at New River Baptist Church Cemetery.Complete obituary will be posted soon.

Walter Edward Johnson passed from this world on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was65 years old. Walt was a big teddy bear of a man with a great booming voice and agreater heartfelt laugh. He was a force of nature. Everyone who knew him surely hasat least one great Walt story to tell. He loved his family, his friends and...

Kathie Sue Barker, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at her daughter’s residence with the family around her after a battle with cancer.She was a very strong person and was always helping others, even during the time of her illness. A native of Paris, OH and a residence of Livingston Parish since...

Dolores Mary Aitkins, age 72 of Gonzales Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones after a brave battle with cancer.Delores was born on September 4, 1948 to loving parents Elton and Mary Thibodeaux and was preceded in death by both of her parents. Delores became a mother in 1965 when she gave birth to...

Ronny was born to this world on September 22, 1959 and shed his earthly body at 5:30 am August 25th, 2021.  He began taking things apart at a young age curious at how things worked. He became one of the best mechanics in Baton Rouge for over 30 years.  He owned several of his own mechanic shops and was a...

Goldie Vinnie Parker Byrd, Baton Rouge, LA resident since 2005, former longtime Bogalusa, LA resident  passed away on 8-29-21.  Born 3-5-32 in Talisheek, LA. 1950 graduate of Bogalusa High School.  After her Mom (Alice Davis Parker) died in 1947 and her Dad (Julian Titus Parker) in 1953, Goldie and her husband Lamar were privileged to become guardians of her 6...