The Advocate Obituaries

Funeral Services for Regina D. Abbott, age 47, will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Greater King David Baptist Church, 222 Blount Rd. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery. Charles Mackey Funeral Home 1576...

Mrs. Jo Ann Breaux Alleman, age 69 of Prairieville, passed away on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018. She was born on January 10, 1949, and grew up in Pierre Part, LA. She graduated High School at Assumption High and went on to attend Nicholls State University. She was an...

Frances Robichaux Bahlinger died peacefully on September 15, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on September 10, 1924. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and LSU, where she served as president of Delta Zeta sorority and played softball for the...

On 14 September, 2018, Dr. Judith M. Ball, age 65, of College Station, TX, passed away and went to be with her eternal God the Father in Heaven. Dr. Ball obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Southeastern Louisiana University, and later acquired her...

Buddy passed away peacefully at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was 89, and a native of St. Gabriel, La. He was a 25-year veteran of the Army, served in the Korean and Vietnam War, and retired as...

Vince, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was a life long resident of Hammond, LA. Vince was an extremely hard worker who retired from Arcelor Mittal in 2013 and was also the owner of Vince's A/C and Heating. He was a lover of old...

Another angel has been given her wings and will be missed here on Earth, born 3/30/43 passing 9/19/18, Native of French Settlement, LA. She is survived by her son Hartford (Dago) Bennett, daughter Rhonda and spouse Van Edmonston, daughter Tammy and spouse Marvin Golden....

Percy Quin Brister Jr. "PQ", (80), a resident of Gillsburg, MS., and formerly of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be at Gillsburg Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 AM Friday September 21, 2018 with services at 11 AM. His...

Rev. Dr. Mallery Callahan, 66, resident of Covington, LA, entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 9, 2018. On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the Greater Starlight Baptist Church 521 West 28th Ave., Pastor Callahan will Lie In State from 1:00pm until 6:45pm. Visitation...

A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, at the age of 60. Mike retired from Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in 2012. He is survived by his brother, David Chapman and wife Wendy; his daughter Kristen Montgomery and husband...

Robert James Crawford, Jr. 71, of Baton Rouge, LA., departed this life on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospice-The Carpenters House. Visiting at Hambricks Family Mortuary on Saturday, from 3PM to 5PM. Interment in Louisiana National Cemetery. Hambricks Family...

Entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2018 at the age of 58. Survived by his sisters, Debbie Crockett Provost, Lillie Heggins, Claudette Purnell and Barbara Allen; brothers, Gerald Williams, Michael Crockett and Ronald Crockett. Preceded in death by his father, Floyd...

STEPHEN L. DEGGS, SR unexpectedly departed this life on Wednesday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 29. A loving husband, father, and son. Very dedicated to family, hardworking and he loved God. He was a graduate of Capitol High 2006 and Southern University A & M College 2011....

Michael Lee Dugas passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a native of Harahan, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Lee J. Dugas; maternal grandparents, Etienne Lassalle and Edna Lassalle; paternal...

Beth Elliott passed away peacefully at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA at 2:50 am on Wednesday September 19th, 2018 at the age of 58. Beth was a resident of Baton Rouge; her hometown was Alexandria, LA. She was a long-time employee of Albemarle Corporation. Beth's passion was...

Norman Edward Favis passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 53. He is survived by his parents: Dorothy and James Armour & Melvin Francis, son: Trikee Monday (Taran), granddaughters: Kimora and Kalia Monday, siblings: Hilda Moore (Quentin), Patricia Tasker...

Annasteen Ganes, age 99, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 17, 2018. She was a resident of New Orleans and later resided at St. Clare Manor, Baton Rouge, LA. She will be remembered by niece, Marva Butler Ganes Matthews; nephew, Reginald Ganes, Sr. (Mildred);...

Brittni Danielle Gayle passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at the age of 28. She enjoyed reading, writing, painting, and journaling. She is survived by her daughter, Abigail Bergeron; parents, Lisa Reid and husband Danny, Daniel Gayle and wife Cherie;...

Eddie passed away on September 16, 2018, in Dallas, Texas, losing a prolonged battle with COPD. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 8, 1941, he lived in Baton Rouge until being transferred by Blue Cross Blue Shield to Dallas, Texas. He worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Kenneth James (Bo) Hano, age 57, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was the son of the late Lonnie Ray Hano and Lena Ezell Hano Allison. Bo is survived by his first wife, Diana Porter; his wife Marsha; his daughters Mary Lawrence (Lionel and grandson...

Mrs. Clementine Watson Johnson entered into eternal rest on September 15, 2018 at the age of 85. Survived by her daughters, Sandra Criss, Gilda Dees and Sharon Litt; sons, Donald R., Hosie, Jr., Wendell and Truemaine Johnson; 21 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren....

A U S Army Veteran, and a retired operator at Triad Chemical Plant passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his home. He was 71 and a resident of Donaldsonville. Visiting 5-7 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Visitation continues...

Baby Alicia Beach Lemm was born and passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. Alicia is survived by her parents, Brittany Beach and Frankie Lemm II, siblings; Baylee and Trenton, grandparents; Susan Gauthier, Trina and Frank Lemm, great grandparents; Donnis Fletcher, Carol...

Wilton J. (W.J.) Lowe, Jr., a native of Port Allen and resident of Gonzales, died peacefully at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales Friday night, September 14, 2018. He was 82 years old and was born July 27, 1936, in Port Allen, La. to parents, Adele Langlois Lowe and Wilton...

Molly passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at home in Thibodaux. She was a native of Bayou Pigeon and cleaned houses for many years. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine on Monday, September 24th, from 10am until Rite of Christian Burial at 1pm...

Robert Munson Sr. "Bob" "Country", 82, of Gonzales, LA., departed this life on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Hospice of Baton Rouge-Butterfly Wing; visiting at The Christian Assembly Church, Gonzales, LA., on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8AM, until religious service...

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying: John 11:25. Taylor Paul Pastorek, age 20 years, of Baton Rouge began his eternal life on September 14, 2018. He was born on November 4, 1997, the son of Rick...

On Wednesday, September 19, 2018, Delores Daniels Pipkin, age 77, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior with her husband and family surrounding her. Delores was born on August 3, 1941 in Brentwood, GA to H.V. and Aline Daniels. She...

Samuel Joseph "Sammy" Ragusa, born February 11, 1959 passed away at 8:05 AM Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was 59 years old, born in Lutcher, Louisiana and longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Sammy was a loving father, grandfather, son,...

Daisy Marie Huguet Richardson passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Carpenter House in Baton Rouge at the age of 95. She was a native of Convent and a resident of Brittany. Daisy was a homemaker who survived the Great Depression, World War II and raised 6...

With heavy hearts the family of John Leroy Sellers Sr. announces his passing on September 13th, 2018 at 5:05pm. He passed away at his home peacefully, surrounded by his family. John was 73 years old and a native of Baton Rouge, La. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

Elsie Newman Smith, 78, passed away at her daughter's home in Pasadena, TX, on September 14, 2018, after a short bout with cancer. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her. She is survived her husband of 56 years, William Ellis "Bubby" Smith, a son Bary Lee Smith, his...

"One day my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon it will be; But until then I'll watch and pray, my lamp all trimmed and burning bright. When my savior opens the gate, my soul to Him will take its' flight!" Our sister in Christ, Jonnie's soul, took flight Monday,...

Evelyn Komma Stampley passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center on September 12, 2018, at the age of 81. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Newburg, Oregon on March 14, 1937 to Edith McNamara and George "Art" Komma. She...

Jonathan "T-Ben" Templet, native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the age of 39. Jonathan loved camping and vacationing with his wife and daughter. He cherished time spent with family and friends. His love for animals was incredible...

Pearly J. Thomas, age 70, passed away on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. Visitation 5-8 pm, Friday, Sept. 21 at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Ln., Greensburg. Viewing from 8 am until religious service at 10 am on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Morris Chapel COGIC, 1328...

"God saw you 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 watched and saw you pass away, and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul to rest....

Departed this life on Thursday September 13,2018 at Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center age 24 Visiting at Roscoe Mortuary Plaquemine on Friday September 21;2018 from 1:00 to 6:30p.m. Religious service on Saturday September 22,2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter Baptist...

Edgar Leo White, age 65, a resident of Baton Rouge, departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 at his home. Visitation at Saintsville COGIC, 8930 Plank Rd. from 9 am Saturday, Sept. 22 until religious service at 11 am. Pastor Kenneth G. McKnight,...

Anna was born on February 26, 1996, and she entered the gates of heaven at 11:07am on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the age of 22 years. A ceremony celebrating her life will be held at River of Life Worship Center, 18295 LA Highway 16, Port Vincent, LA 70726, on Friday,...

Effie Sharkey Dawson, "Ma", 97, resident of Jackson, died at her home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was a retired Educator with East Feliciana Parish School Board. Visitation will be at Jackson United Methodist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 from 5 pm until 8 pm with...

Julia Badie Dowels passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph of Baton Rouge. She was 97. She was born on March 18, 1921 in Clinton, La. However she was a life long resident of Baton Rouge. Where she worked as a CNA. Her sweet spirit...

Mother Mary was born in Tunica, LA. April 13, 1935. She departed this life on September 12, 2018. Funeral arrangements: September 20, 2018, Viewing: 9 am-10 am Services: 10 am Light Of Christ Fellowship Church, 3006 Fuqua Street, Baton Rouge, LA. 70802. In charge of services:...

Raye Ann Blanchard Simoneaux, 58, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Raye Ann was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. She adored her children, grandchildren and was always there for everyone. Raye Ann enjoyed...

B. F. Beeson passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2018, after a long and wonderful life of 92 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dianne Cretini Beeson, daughters Paula Ann Beeson, Lori Beeson Kaiser, Becky Beeson Brown, son-in-law David Brown,...

Ella "P-2" passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the age of 87. She was the first female Registrar of Voters in Iberville Parish having retired after 30 years of service; resident and native of Plaquemine, La. Visiting...

Marietta passed away at her home in Grosse Tete on September 16, 2018, at 5:49 p.m. at the age of 80. She was a native and resident of Grosse Tete. Marietta was a retired bank teller from Bank of Maringouin and a homemaker. Visiting will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Port...

Betty Marie Graham Eliser passed away peacefully on Friday night September 14, 2018 at the age of 77 years. She was a native and resident of St Amant; she was a kind and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry and...

Lorraine passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 64. She was a native and resident of Plaquemine. Lorraine was a retired nurse with Iberville Parish Council at the parish jail. Visitation will be at...

Reid passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at the age of 76. He was a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Reid was a member of Florida Blvd. Baptist Church for 13 years. He was also a 1964 graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, AL...