The Advocate Obituaries

Elaine Marie Coleman, of whom was always called Lainey, embraced life in Heaven on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Elaine had a heart of gold, an affectionate smile and everyone who knew her loved her. Elaine was a faithful member of Hope Community United Methodist Church in Baton...

Pamela K. Ellender of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on July 4, 2020, at the age of 58. She is survived by her mother, Glenda Mount Ellender, niece, Abby Ellender, uncle, Paul T. Ellender, aunt, Anne Ellender Edwards, cousin, Marc T. Ellender and uncle Scotty Mount. She was...

On July 6, 2020 Willard Harold Foreman passed away at the age of 93. Harold was born on August 18, 1926 in Gloster, Mississippi. He met and married Bernice Westbrook from Smithdale, Mississippi. They resided in Liberty, Mississippi until they moved to Baker, Louisiana for...

Matthew Seeman Gaudin born November 23, 1993, passed away peacefully Thursday July 9, 2020 at home. A spirited and loving young man, Matthew was a native of Denham Springs. He is survived by his daughter, Carleigh Ann Gaudin, fiancé Darby Cooney and her daughter Daelyn...

Daniel Cornelius Jones, resident of Central, LA, journeyed peacefully to his eternal reward on July 10, 2020 at age 80. He was born on December 15, 1939 in Bogalusa, LA to the late Reese Jones and Vilee Holden Jones. At age 18, he joined the United States Army Reserves,...

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...

Rev. Larry Kennon McLin, Sr. passed away on July 10, 2020 at his home in Denham Springs. He was 81 years old and a native of Livingston Parish. Visitation will be at Stafford Cemetery in Satsuma on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 9 am until religious service at 10 am with burial...

Claudia Laverne Moore passed away on July 10, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born on April 26, 1937 in Baton Rouge, La. She is proceeded in death by her son, Randall Mark Pizzolato; her parents T.E. Moore, Ruby Lucas Moore; sisters Ophelia and Eunice; and brother T. E. Moore...

Landyn Joel Smith, a resident of Walker, LA, died on July 7, 2020 at the age of 40. Landyn is survived by his wife Cherie Cox Smith, his daughters Callie, Abigail, Madelynn and his son Reilly; his parents Danny and Cathy Smith of Loranger, LA; two brothers, Jonathan D. Smith...

Bobby E. Stanley, a beloved resident and successful businessman of West Baton Rouge Parish, entered into eternal life Friday, July 10, 2020 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA with his loving family by his side. He was 80 years old. Bobby was a graduate of Port Allen...

Cordell DeWayne Thomas entered into eternal rest at Ochsner Medical Transplant Center-Jefferson on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was a 60 year old native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a 1978 Baker High School graduate; a self employed caterer. Viewing at Rose of Sharon...

Dianne J. Thomas, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of East Baton Rouge passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her mother, Albertha Lathers Johnson; three brothers, Donald Ray Johnson, Harry W. Johnson, Jr....

Patricia Wiggins died at BR Gen. Med. Cntr on Friday, July 3, 2020 at the age of 65. Viewing at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Monday, July 13 from 8 am until 9:45 am; due to COVID-19 restrictions, an invitation only service; or FB live streamed via Miller and Daughter Mortuary's...

Roger Dale 'Poncho' Abshire, norn 7/10/1948 in Abbeville, LA and was a resident of Centreville, MS. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away at Ochner Medical N.O., Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Richard Brent Bullion, Sr., a pipefitter and 30-year member of the Local 198 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and an employee of Ralph's Supermarket Hwy 44 Store, was taken peacefully into the hands of the Lord at his home on July 8, 2020 at the age of 60. Brent enjoyed living...

Jean 'Jeanie' Marie Chedester, a native of Walker, LA, she passed away on July 9, 2020 at the age of 58. Arrangements are pending at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, LA (225) 664-4143.

Walter Joseph Haney, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was born on October 18, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to Rose Zella Cripps Haney and Walter Joseph Haney, Sr. Walter Joe is survived by his son...

Theresa Dever James passed away on July 8, 2020 of Covid-19 complications. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children: Nancy James Goodwin and Gary John James; grandchildren Edward James Goodwin IV, Brandon Paul James, Brett...

Tiffany Dawn McCaghren of Denham Springs passed away July 5, 2020, at the age of 40. Arrangement's were entrusted to McLin & Manley Funeral Home & Cremation Services www.mclinfuneralhome.com.

Haji Pandu, a native of Tanzania, Africa, he passed away on July 9, 2020 at the age of 49. Arrangements are pending at A. Wesley's Funeral Home of Maringouin, (225) 625-2383.

Burg Wayne Summers died on June 29, 2020 in Rockport, TX after a prolonged illness. He was 77 years old. A native of Galvez, LA, Wayne was the second child of Burg Martin and Theo Causey Summers. He was educated in the public schools of Ascension Parish and graduated from...

Bryan Keith Wilson, of Loranger, Louisiana, passed away at St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the age of 59. He was born on January 23, 1961, in Algiers, the son of the late Robert John Wilson and the late Barbra Lillian Tisdale Wilson. Bryan grew up on...

Isaiah 57:1-2. The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart, the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Valerie Ann Batiste...

Verda "TeeTee" Byrd (Williams) loved and was loved by many. Verda leaves behind a myriad of family and friends, including her sister Patricia (Calvin) Thierry. Her "children," Eve (Keith) Jupiter, Janelle Carter, Christal (Michael) Amar, Evan, and Ethan Jupiter, who were the...

Visitation services for Mr. Will James Clark will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bordelonville on Saturday, July 11, 2020, beginning at 8:30 am until 11:00 am. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 am at St. Peter's Catholic Church and graveside services will follow...

"Precious in the sight of the lord is the death of his godly ones." Psalm 116:15. On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, Essie Lafleur Culotta, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91. She was a resident of Baton Rouge Louisiana for 59 years. She loved the Saints and was an avid...

Funeral Services for Wayne Jermine Ford, age 11, will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Life Tabernacle Church, 9323 Hooper Rd. Visitation from 8:00 a.m. until religious services at 10:00 a.m. Interment Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Charles Mackey Funeral Home,...

Mary Shea Miller Heider, 53, of Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 3, 2020 in University of Colorado Hospital, following a long illness. Due to the revised restrictions in Orleans parish, the family is holding a private memorial service in Mary's honor. The family invites...

Judy Antoinette Womack Holmes, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and resident of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away on July 1, 2020, at the age of 73. Judy worked as an early elementary educator for 35 years teaching first and second grade in the Louisiana Public School system....

James "Big Cat" "Capone" Johnson entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Survived by his sisters, Geirlynn (Darryl) Patin and Janet Johnson; brothers, Albert L. Johnson, Howard (Cynthia) Johnson and Allen Johnson. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ella...

Martha Elizabeth "Tiny" Bourgeois Jones was born on November 20, 1925, in an area now known as the Morganza Spillway; her home place was ravished by the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927; thereafter, she and her family moved to Morganza for a few years until her father's...

Dalton Patrick Landry, a native of Brusly St. Martin, Louisiana, and long-time resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana, passed away on July 7, 2020, at the age of 92. Dalton is survived by: his daughter, Lynne Landry Bourgeois; grandson Jacob David Bourgeois; granddaughter Elizabeth...

Leonard "Miami" Lewis, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at his residence in Belle Rose, LA. He was 51 and a native of Belle Rose, LA. A memorial service will be held. Survived by 3 brothers, Carl (Artemise), Martin (Carol) and Claudie (Karen) Lewis; 4...

Ryan Christopher, native of Central, LA, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, in San Francisco, CA. He was 37 years old. Beautiful, loving son and brother who brought much love, joy, and humor to his family. He was a graduate of Central High, where he enjoyed wrestling, drama, and...

Long-time Baker resident, Michael Jewell Mixon, age 70, passed away Thurs., July 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. He loved all things Disney and rarely left the house without wearing his Mickey Mouse baseball cap. Michael was a huge fan of LSU baseball, a good cup of...

Susan Morales, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on July 8, 2020, at the age of 67. She was loved by everyone who knew her. She loved jewelry and makeup, and had a funny sense of humor. Even though she couldn't speak, she could definitely...

Lucille Alexander Robson, a resident of Baton Rouge, transitioned into heaven on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by her family at the age of 94. She is survived by her loving children, Georgia R. Trent of Welsh, LA, Suesan A. Washington (Ronnie), Baker, LA, Willie Robson of...

Carl Jerome Selders, 63, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sun. July 5, 2020, at Baton Rouge General-Midcity. He is survived by his two sons, Robert (Latasha) Franklin and Carl Jerome Selders, II. A Viewing will be on Sat. July 11, 2020, at A. Hamilton...

Gregory Paul Sutherland passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 65. He was born February 5, 1955, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He attended Broadmoor High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and various Trade schools. Gregory was a Mechanical Insulator, and worked in Nuclear Power...

Angie Mary Oliver "Angie Mae" Thomas, a native of Plaquemine, LA, where she spent most of her life in the Point Pleasant Community. During her later years, she became a resident of the Town of White Castle, LA. Angie was born January 12, 1940, and was called home to be with...

On Saturday, April 25, 2020, Louisiana's community of funeral professionals lost an invaluable member, in the passing of John N. Vickers, III, at the age of 79. He was the devoted husband of Meredith "Dee" Lemoine Vickers. Loving father of John Joseph Vickers (Mindy), Debra...

Willie Watson III, 57 died Fri. July 03, 2020. Visitation, Sat. July 11, 2020 11 am until Service at 12 pm at New Life Apostolic Church 710 W 18th St. Lake Charles, La. Interment in Perkins Cemetery West Lake, La. Professional Services entrusted to Resting Place FH.

David Williams Sr. departed this earthly life on June 24, 2020 in Barstow, California where he resided with his daughter. His memories will forever be cherished among his children, Valencia Williams Johnson, Barstow, California, David Williams Jr (Ebony), Port Allen,...

Troy Williams departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2020 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge, LA. He was 41, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA. Visitation on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Williams and Southall Chapel, Napoleonville, LA from 10:00 am to...

Keon "Slim" Carter departed this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. He was 28, a native and resident of Napoleonville, LA. Visitation on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Williams and Southall Funeral Home,...

Richard "Dickie" Valery Conrad, III was a native of Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 6, 2020 at 9:46 am at the age of 60. After a year long battle with cancer, he died peacefully at home with his devoted fiancé Sharen and his family. He was a loving...

Shelia Marie Davis, resident of Donaldsonville, passed away on July 6, 2020 at the age of 49. Visiting 9 AM on Friday, July 10 at Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church until religious services at 11 AM. Burial in Greater Israel Baptist Church Cemetery. Please visit...

...In many a strife we fought for life and never lost our nerve. If the Army and Navy ever looked on heavens scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by the United States Marines!!" Semper Fi-Always Faithful. On June 25, 2020, Sgt. David Henderson, Jr., heard his call...

Josie Janary passed at her home on June 24, 2020, at the age of 96. Visitation will be on Friday, July 10, 2020, from 8am to 10am at Desselle Funeral Home, 263 Eddie Robinson, Sr., Dr. The family will have a private Funeral Service.