All Obituaries

Richard Lovell Westfall, age 89, was born in Mesa, ID, and a resident of Central, LA. He met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on October 16, 2020, passing away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Richard served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He attained the position of Staff Sergeant. He was stationed at Chennault AFB, in Lake Charles. While stopping into a nearby restaurant for coffee, he met and eventually married the love of his life, Margaret, who he was...

John Louis Lanclos, 79, of Arnaudville, LA, passed away from his battle with Alzheimer’s disease surrounded by his family on October 14th, 2020 in Central, LA. John was born on the 25th of September in 1941 in Arnaudville, Louisiana to Louise Anna Credeur Aymond and Joseph Steve Lanclos Sr. He graduated from Leonville High School. He married Margaret Elaine Lanclos on June 25th, 1966 at St. Leo Catholic Church. He first worked as an assistant manager at Schweggmann’s pharmacy in...

Andrew James Theriot, 87 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2020. He entered this world on December 6, 1932, born to Vivian and Andrew Theriot, in Denham Springs, LA. Andrew honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Milldale Baptist Church for many years. Andrew is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Jo Theriot; brother-in-law, Charles Oren Addy, and nephew, Dustin Addy. Andrew is preceded in death by his...

Della Mae Ballance Stevenson, 99 years old, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to so many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2020. She entered this world on May 13, 1921, in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. Della delighted in caring for her family as she raised her only child as a homemaker and loving mother while moving with her husband to each new job site as he built bridges throughout the southern United...

William Henry "Pete" Copes, 92 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2020. He entered this world on December 27, 1927, born to Azel and Robert Copes, in Prairieville, LA. He served his country with the United States Air Force. He worked as an Optical Instrument Repairman and avid astronomer. He was a longtime resident of Baker, Louisiana. William is survived by his sons, William H....

Myrtis "Dood" Holliman Kemp, 89 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 24, 1930, born to Corbet and Vera Holliman, in Smackover, AR.  She loved the Lord first, her family second, and third her church that she was a faithful member of for many years, Foster Road Baptist Church. Myrtis is survived by her...

Rosemary Broussard Doming, died September 23, 2020, at The Guest House in Baton Rouge at the golden age of 96. Rosemary was a native of Plaquemine, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a retired housewife. She grew up in Plaquemine, LA and at a young age, she and her brother would be seen in Plaquemine Bayou swimming. She met the love of her life and would spend time swinging on the front porch of her parent’s home. She married Manual on December 23, 1941 and traveled...

John Roger Browning, 75 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 17, 1945, born to Cibell and Willie Browning, in Baton Rouge, LA. John is survived by his loving daughter, Rhonda Browning Barnett (Chris); half-son, Tracy Jones; half-daughter, Michelle Huey (Ronnie); four grandchildren, Samantha Pate...

Joseph Russell Lavergne, Jr., 91 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 19, 2020. He entered this world on March 18, 1929, born to Cecile Hollier and Joseph Russell, Sr., in Opelousas, Louisiana. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later in the United States Airforce. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Maizie Joy LeJeune Lavergne; three...

Charles Tillman Hathcock Jr, 78 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 15, 2020. He entered this world on April 10, 1942, born to Clara and Charles Hathcock, Sr, in Rosedale, MS. Charles honorably served his country in the United States Army for 13 years and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Charles is survived by his son, Thomas Hathcock, Sr. of Louisiana; daughters, Dawn Miller...