All Obituaries

Elsie Jean Bass Picard, 84 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 18, 1935, born to Mattie and Larkin Bass, in Jena, Louisiana. She loved to spend time with her grandkids and enjoyed cooking. She always had a meal ready anytime someone came over and sent food home with everyone. She loved taking road trips with her...

Annette Major Bordelon, 83 years old, who was a resident of Central, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 4, 2020, at the Baton Rouge General-Butterfly Wing. She entered this world on July 1, 1937, born to Joseph Major and Louise Desselle, in New Roads, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Annette enjoyed family and friends, sewing, cooking, baking, and volunteering her time at the Church and as a “pink lady” at Lane...

Thelma Jeanette Bullard, 82 years old, passed away at the Butterfly Wing at Baton Rouge General Mid City Hospital on Monday, July 27th. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Born in North Carolina on September 5, 1937. In 1968 she moved from Hallsboro, NC to Zachary with her husband and family so he could help start up what is now Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in Port Hudson. Jeanette also taught pre-school at the First Baptist Church for several years. She is...

Maxie Lee Melancon, 88 years old, resident of Holden, LA, passed away, on Friday, July 24, 2020. She entered this world on June 24, 1932, born to Florence and Eddie Crowder, in Hammond, LA. Maxie is survived by her sons, Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Garon (Betty) and Eddie Joseph Garon; daughter, Wanda Garon Harrison; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and sister, Doshie McKay. Maxie is preceded in death by her first husband, Ivy Garon; second husband,...

Ellen Rose Barbin Conger, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, died on July 21, 2020 at her home at the age of 90 years old. Born November 22, 1929 in Evergreen, Louisiana, and a graduate of Marksville High School. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Edna Gaspard Barbin; brothers, Joseph Gerald Barbin and Troy Barbin; sister, Jean Walker; former husband, Roger "Blondie" Conger; stepson, Jimmy McCrory; daughter, Donna Mawson; and grandchildren, Rich Mawson, John Prentiss...

HALELLUJAH!!! Effie M McLin Mack, 84 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2020. She entered this world on February 13, 1936, born to Margaret and William N McLin, in San Diego, CA. She was a member of the former Christian Life Fellowship in Baton Rouge. It was her blessing to surrender to Jesus Christ as Lord, in 1975 and walk with Him intimately since. In 1979 she entered into a new path as Misty Mack was brought...

John Keith Williams was born A Wild Soul on November 16, 2005 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a 14-year-old young man who tragically passed away on July 10, 2020 due to a swimming accident on the Amite River while John was doing what he loved the most, swimming, which he learned to do as a baby. John enjoyed every second of his life to the fullest, spending time and having fun with his friends, having loved each and every one of them more than words could express. John was a student at...

Jerry Clayton Hammett, 67 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 11, 2020, at Grace Nursing Home. He entered this world on February 23, 1953, born to Edith Howell and James Hammett, in Monroe, LA. Jerry is survived by his brother, Edward Hammett (Kay); sister, Blenda Quin (Gary); and a host of nieces and nephews. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, James Hammett; and mother, Edith Howell. A graveside service will take place at Hillcrest Memorial...

John Benny Lilly, 79 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 9, 2020. He entered this world on December 5, 1940, born to Murtice and Harvey Lilly, Sr., in New Orleans, LA. For many years he worked as a Lineman in the Electrical Union IBEW. John was a member of Galilee Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoors-man who enjoyed fishing, camping and capturing scenes of nature through the lens of his...

Joycelyn “Joyce” H. Smith, 75 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 6, 2020. She entered this world on March 14, 1945, born to Howard and Amy Hidalgo, in Opelousas, LA. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Joyce was lacking one month of 54 years of marriage to her loving husband, Reggie J. Smith; she is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Smith (Shelly); 2...