Obituaries

Dec 22, 2021

Johnny Wayne Higginbotham Sr., 67 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 23, 1954, born to Rose Brown and Kenneth Higginbotham, in New Roads, Louisiana. He was a lifelong member of Life...

Dec 2, 2021

Shirley Ann Normand Davis, 82 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend was called to be with our Lord and Savior December 2, 2021. She was born to Gastry and Percy Normand in Alexandria, LA. Ms. Davis is a retired Master Sergeant of 20 years from Louisiana State Penitentiary (Angola). She loved her family more than anything. Ms. Davis enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2021

Barbara Allen Brown Moran, 83, a resident of Clinton, passed away on November 16, 2021. Barbara was born on December 6, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Edwin Allen Brown and Elma Lucille Albarez Brown. She is a graduate of Istrouma High School, Baton Rouge, Class of 1956. She married Roy Louis Moran on August 22, 1955. Barbara was...

Nov 14, 2021

A. Michael "Mike" Babin, 71 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 14, 2021. He entered this world on June 28, 1950, born to Joseph and Ruth Babin, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, St. Francisville, LA and served in...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary Maude Lofton Posey, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 25, 1931, born to Lavina and Hardy Lofton, in McCall Creek, MS.

Mary is survived by...

Nov 9, 2021

Jeanette Hines Brashear, 72 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on February 25, 1949, born to Marjorie and Enoch Hines, in Clinton, IL. She was a member of Live Oak Methodist Church. She...

Nov 5, 2021

Lenn Paul Scallan, 61 years old, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 5, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on January 4, 1960, born to Ruby and Harold Scallan, in Pineville, LA. He loved hunting and spending time outdoors. He was the service manager...

Nov 4, 2021

Diane Helstrom Shavers, 76, beloved friend, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully went to her eternal home on Thursday, November 4, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Her ability to love unconditionally and put a smile on your face will be greatly missed by so many.

Diane is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Stacie Marino...

Nov 1, 2021

James Oliver Arnold "PePaw", left his earthly home to meet his Lord and Savior in his eternal home on November 1, 2021, at the age of 80, surrounded by his beloved family after a brain aneurysm left him asleep and at peace. He entered this world on January 30, 1941, born to Elizabeth Murray and Preston Arnold, in McCall...

Oct 31, 2021

Colleen Walker of Baker, Louisiana passed away on Oct 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 30, 2021

Marlene passed away on October 30, 2021 in Denham Springs, LA. She was 85 years old. Marlene was raised in Gloster, Mississippi and attended Southwest Mississippi Junior College before moving to Baton Rouge in the early 1960s where she worked for Louisiana National Bank. She was a founding member of Watson Baptist Church and longtime senior adult social group...

Oct 28, 2021

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend to many, Dolores Ard Smith, passed away into the presence of the Lord, on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic church, Catholic Daughters, small faith group, and a RCIA sponsor. Preceded in death by her parents, Ivy and Iva Ard of...

Oct 21, 2021

Jeanelle Vick "Vicki" Bartlett, 82 years old, beloved Sister and Aunt was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 21, 2021. She entered this world on May 16, 1939, born to Mable and Earl Vick, in Louisville, MS. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church. Vicki is survived by her brothers; Roy...

Oct 21, 2021

Allalee Goynes Thibodeaux, 92 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on February 13, 1929, born to Estelle and Daniel Goynes, in Pine Grove, LA. Allalee is survived by her sons, Ron Thibodeaux and David...

Oct 11, 2021

Oma Jean Dunaway, 85 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 7, 1936, born to Omer and Ida Dulaney, in Tylertown, MS. Oma is survived by her loving daughter, Gloria Gustin and husband, Danny of Morganza; son, David Dunaway...

Oct 8, 2021

Clarence Joseph Legier (C.J.) entered the gates of heaven on October 8, 2021 at the age of 86. A Baton Rouge resident who was an Army Veteran and self employed for over 50 years. He owned his own gas station and towing company. C.J. is survived by his wife of 69 years, Verna; his children, Bryan and Rhonda; sister,...

Oct 6, 2021

Timothy "Tim" Charles Spell II, 46 years old, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 6, 2021. He entered this world on November 9, 1974, born to Jeannie and Timothy Spell, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton...

Oct 1, 2021

Thomas Moses Dugas, 89 years old, was called home, on October 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 8, 1932, in Morganza, LA. Thomas is survived by his son, Morris Dugas (Sondra); daughter, Annie; and his only grandchild, Rachel. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Veda Dugas, father, Leonce Dugas; and mother,...

Oct 1, 2021

Betty Pike Etue, of Zachary, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, at her residence on October 1, 2021, at the age of 79. Betty was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She enjoyed worshiping God, reading, and visiting with her large family....

Sep 19, 2021

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13. Melanie McLin Spears, of Baton Rouge, passed away at her residence on September 19, 2021, at the age of 66. Melanie was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, godmother, cousin and wonderful friend. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She was a...