Obituaries

Jul 9, 2020

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...

Jul 6, 2020

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...

Jun 30, 2020

Patsy Jane Joubert Hebert, “Patsy Jean”, 81 of Opelousas, LA passed away early on June 30, 2020 at her residence, Oakwood Village in Zachary. Patsy was a devoted nurse that worked over 27 years for Dr. Karl Pizzolatto. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and served on the bereavement committee. She was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2020

Charles Everett Dunaway, 77 years old, beloved brother and uncle was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2020. He entered this world on April 24, 1943, born to Myrtle and Monroe "Dago" Dunaway, in Jayess, MS. Charles worked for the Illinois Central Railroad of Baton Rouge for 18 years. He was a...

Jun 21, 2020

Savoie John Rabalais, known to his friends as RAB, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 21 2020, Fathers Day! A native of Plaucheville, La. born on January 10th 1929. He was married to his high school sweetheart Louise Dufour who proceeded him in death. After he graduated High School he served in the US...

Jun 13, 2020

Helen Eugenia Delatte, 82 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2020. She entered this world on August 5, 1937, born to Lottie Villar May and Hiram E. May, in Gonzales, LA. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Jackson, Louisiana. Helen is survived...

May 30, 2020

Donna Gail McQueary, 60 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on April 4, 1960, born to Mary Lofton and George Johns, in Arcadia, CA. Donna was most known as “MawMaw...

May 26, 2020

Brenda Carol Hebert Rhode, 75 years old, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 26, 2020. She entered this world on August 16, 1944, born to Laura and Nelson Hebert, in Baton Rouge, LA. She retired from AT&T after many loyal years. She was known for...

May 18, 2020

Donald Webster Reid, 72 years old, beloved husband and father transitioned to his heavenly home on May 18, 2020. He entered this world on January 11, 1948, born to Elizabeth and Earl Reid, in Leesville, LA. He slipped away from us peacefully, but too soon. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Tina Price Reid; son,...

May 12, 2020

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eyes we missed being with you, and then you passed away, although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest....

May 7, 2020

Calvin Paul Naquin, 85 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 7, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 5, 1934, born to Villa and Arthur Naquin, in Cecilia, LA. He was a member of Saint Alphonsus...

May 5, 2020

Daniel John Ferguson Jr., 57 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 5, 2020. He entered this world on September 1, 1962, born to Amy and Daniel Ferguson, Sr., in Zachary, LA. He retired from ExxonMobil BRPO and loved spending time doing different projects and woodworking.

Apr 26, 2020

Archie Hooper, 83 years old, beloved husband, father, and paw paw passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 26, 2020. He was born on April 30, 1936 to Newton and Ellen Hooper in Kolin, LA. Archie was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Choctaw Hunting Club for...

Apr 25, 2020

Susan Dianne Livingston Sansone ("Miss Dianne"), age 73 of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. Dianne was born in Baton Rouge in 1946. She was married to Daniel "Danny" Jude Sansone on June 1, 1973 and they were faithfully married for one month shy of 47 years. Miss Dianne owned Dianne's Daycare for over 20 years where...

Apr 16, 2020

London Grace Burge, 25 years old, passed away on April 16, 2020, at her home in Baker, LA, after a long battle with drug addiction. She entered this world on April 28, 1994, born to Bridget & Warren Burge, in Baton Rouge, LA. London had a special love for animals and had many special pets throughout her life. She...

Apr 12, 2020

Rose Marie LeBlanc, 76 years old, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Easter Day, April 12, 2020. Rose was born in Amite, LA on June 30, 1943 to Nunzio and Josephine Inzinna.

Rose filled many lives with love, hope and joy and was a friend to...

Apr 6, 2020

Philip "Phil" Joseph Navarra, 80 years old, beloved father and grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 6, 2020. He entered this world on August 21, 1939, born to Rosalie and Dominick Navarra, Sr., in Independence, LA. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Phil is survived by his...

Apr 3, 2020

James Robert Marsh was entrusted to God's care on April 3, 2020, at Oakwood Assisted Village. He was 91, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Old Fort, North Carolina. He joined the US Navy when he was 18, served and defended his country as an aircraft mechanic, and retired after 20 years of honorable service. Upon...

Mar 31, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Wright Achee, 63 years old, received her angel wings on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at 7:28 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. As unexpected as her passing is to so many, what is expected is for all that loved her and had the pleasure of meeting her to remember all the wonderful times she shared...

Mar 30, 2020

Linda Pike Markert, 77 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 30, 2020. She entered this world on January 3, 1943, born to W.G. Pike, Jr. and Elizabeth (Bessie) Dubuisson Pike, in New Orleans, LA. To many she was Mrs. Linda, to some she was...