Obituaries

Frances “Bunkie” McCulloch

Aug 15, 2024

Frances "Bunkie" Roeder McCulloch, 92 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Baker, LA. She entered this world on August 24, 1931, born to Mathilde and John Roeder, in Shreveport, LA.

Bunkie is survived by her loving three daughters and sons-in-law, Mona and Dave...

Virgil Gautreau

Aug 14, 2024

Virgil Joseph Gautreau, Jr., 76 years old, beloved Father and Friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 8, 1947, born to Mary and Virgil Gautreau, in Baton Rouge, LA. He proudly served his county in the United States Navy. Virgil...

Derek Guessfeld

Jul 31, 2024

Derek James Guessfeld a native and resident of Zachary, LA passed away July 31, 2024, due to an automobile accident. Derek deeply loved his family and friends. He never met a stranger. He worked in roofing/construction and recently maintenance HVAC at Renaissance. He had an undeniable love for animals, especially his two dogs, Gucci and Nina. He loved to do...

Levon Watson

Jul 22, 2024

Levon Marie Watson, 93 years old, beloved Mother and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2024. She entered this world on March 20, 1931, born to Mable and Gilbert Landry, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

From childhood she would read the newspaper daily....

Marguerite Herring

Jul 20, 2024

Marguerite "Maugie" Keller Herring, 68 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 23, 1956, born to Mary Joyce Bush and James Clayton Keller, Sr., in Lafayette, LA. Marguerite's life was a shining example of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love.

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Christopher "Chris" J. Normand

Jul 1, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Joseph Normand, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 16, 1941, born to Joseph and Della Normand, in Mansura, LA. Chris proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He was a long-time member...

Linda Stockwell

Jun 25, 2024

Linda Farrell Amos Stockwell, 78 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 11, 1945, born to Rosalie and James Amos, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. Linda was...

James Soileau

Jun 24, 2024

James Soileau, 85 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 6, 1938, born to Bertha and Leon Soileau, in Washington, LA. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church since...

Kenneth "Kenny" B. Mires

Jun 22, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" B. Mires, 63 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend passed away on June 22, 2024. He entered this world on November 25, 1960, born to Mary Alice Barker and Clyde Joseph Mires, in Opelousas, LA. Kenny honorably served his country in the United States Navy.

Kenny was a strong, kind, and loving man who...

Carolyn Magee

May 29, 2024

Carolyn Boozer Magee, 92 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 29, 2024. She entered this world on October 8, 1931, born to Eva Verde Stilley Boozer and Carl Alonzo Boozer, in Nacogdoches, TX. She was a member of Greenwell Springs Baptist Church. She was an...

Jerry Lee Brady

May 28, 2024

Jerry Lee Brady, 84 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2024. He entered this world on April 15, 1940, born to Eleanor and Dewey Brady, in Jasper County, MS. Jerry honorably served his country in the National Guard for over 8 years. He was a faithful member of Sandy Creek...

Jimmie Maples

May 26, 2024

Jimmie Nell Booty Maples, 90 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 21, 1933, born to Maggie and Alton Booty, in Mount Hermon, LA. She loved spending time crocheting, doing needle point, and...

Barbara Lee

May 26, 2024

Barbara Gayle Herring Lee, 82, of Zachary Louisiana was welcomed home to heaven on Sunday, May 26, 2024 after an eight year long battle with dementia.

She was born in Ida, Louisiana on January 29, 1942 and moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1955 where she met the love of her life and surviving spouse, Floyd William Lee.

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Julius Donaldson

May 21, 2024

Julius Ray Donaldson passed in peace, Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at the age of 85.

Ray is survived by his son and daughter in-law, Larry and Lisa Donaldson; daughter and son in-law, Carol and Craig Dugas; 8 grandchildren that brought him great joy, Bradley, Brian, and Brett Donaldson, Candice Savant and Clayton Dugas, Alicia Robbins, Jodie Spence and Sonny Lambert....

Dana Jarreau

May 18, 2024

"Don't let anyone dull your sparkle." Author Unknown

Dana DiAnn Pourciau Jarreau, a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2024, at the age of 59 surrounded by her loving family after an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a native of Morganza and resided in Erwinville. Dana was...

Joseph Major, Jr.

May 3, 2024

Joseph Philibert "JP" Major, Jr., 82 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 27, 1941, born to Joseph and Louise Major, in Ventress, LA. He was a faithful member...

Thomas Provost

May 1, 2024

Thomas Charles Provost, 85 years old, beloved Father and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2024. He entered this world on March 7, 1939, born to Nita and Willie Provost Sr., in Opelousas, LA. He was a 1957 graduate of Redemptorist High School, and a graduate of Draughon Business College, he...

Helen Allen

Apr 29, 2024

Helen Sue Serio Allen, 84 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 14, 1939, born to Margarett and John Serio, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church for many years. Helen was well...

Floyd Barragan

Apr 28, 2024

Floyd Barragan, 87 years old, a native of Melville, and resident of Zachary, loving Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Father was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 28, 2024. He entered this world on October 16, 1936, born to Eufemia and Luis Barragan, in Luling, LA. Floyd honorably served his country in the United States...

Dolores Lea

Apr 18, 2024

"You'll never know, dear, how much I love you.

Please don't take my sunshine away"

Dolores was born on July 27,1930 in Gretna, LA. She later moved to Baton Rouge, LA where she attended Istrouma High School (Class of 1951), worked as a telephone operator for Bellsouth, and developed a deep love for the LSU Fighting Tigers. She...