The Advocate Obituaries

Dewey Charles Antrobus, Jr. (Charlie) died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 17, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in Louisville, Ky. to Dewey Charles Antrobus, Sr., a civil engineer, and Genevieve Mason Antrobus. In 1940 the...

Milton L. Banks Sr., 62, born January 22, 1957, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on August 20, 2019. He was a 1974 graduate of Scotlandville High School. He was a retired Baton Rouge Fire Fighter and a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army Reservist with...

A kind and loving wife, aunt, cousin and friend, Connie Gail Frazier Brian departed this life on August 19, 2019. She was born April 7, 1956 in Magnolia, MS and was 63 years of age. She is survived by husband, Thomas Jewel "TJ" Brian Jr. Preceded in death by mother, Lenori...

Kelly Marie Brooks - August 6, 1983 (New Orleans)- August 15, 2019 (Donaldsonville) She is survived by her newborn son Micky Lee, parents Frank and Shelia Brooks III, sister Blanche Lewis, brothers Christopher and Frank Brooks IV. Kelly is the granddaughter of the late Frank...

George Leo Carmouche, 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was surrounded by his loving family as he passed away on August 18, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, George was born in Napoleonville, Louisiana on December 10, 1942 and was the...

Mary L. Checchin (nee Ruffino) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, in Woodstock, Illinois. Mary was born August 21, 1920, in Amite, Louisiana to Louis and Loreta Ruffino. For the full obituary, please visit www.colonialmchenry.com.

Brenda Marie Bradford Collins was born to the union of Lionel and Christine Wilson Bradford on October 7, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the age of 71 years old. As one of her post-retirement activities, Brenda...

Priscilla Dabney, a resident of Wilson, LA departed this life on August 15, 2019 at age 58. Visitation will be Friday, August 23, from 9am until Funeral Service at 11am at Beachum Grove Baptist Church 8877 Battle Rd in Ethel. Interment in Days Chapel AME Cemetery. Arrangements...

Donald "Bo" Deshotels, passed away on August 16, 2019 at the age of 38. He is survived by his two sons, Gabriel and Brendon and their mothers, Leslie and Elsie. His mother, Glenda Calloway Sockwell and husband, Glynn; sister Dallas Deshotels Martinez and husband Jessie;...

Although not in a time frame imagined by those who loved and honored him, Charles Ray Dingman achieved his greatest award on August 1, 2019 when he was called home suddenly by his Master, the Lord Jesus Christ. Charles Dingman was born on December 16, 1949 in Shreveport,...

A native of Walker, he passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 55. Arrangements are pending at Renaissance Service.

Private family services for Guy Douglas Fenley, 54, of St Amant, will be Friday. Services with Church Funeral Services & Crematory

Leslie Evalyn Hodge, 51, of New Orleans passed away at home on August 16, 2019. Born in Augusta, Georgia to Jo Dent and Elbert "Cliff" Hodge, Leslie grew up in Oxford, Mississippi. After moving to Jackson, Mississippi, Leslie graduated from St. Andrews Episcopal School where...

"I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." John 11:25. John Darryl Holdcraft passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019 at the Butterfly wing in the Baton Rouge General Hospital. John was born on January 4, 1955 in...

Louise Derushia Johnson (1922-2019) a native of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home in Centreville, Mississippi on August 19, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Lillian Derushia, husband, Lindsey...

Prominent attorney and lobbyist, Theodore (Ted) L. Jones, died early Sunday morning, on August 11th, 2019, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 85. Jones is survived by his wife, Carmen Talley Jones, his sister Margie Brosch, his sons Theodore (Ted) W. Jones, Sr. and...

Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart, Wait, I say, on the Lord. (Psalms 27:14) God called Keithan De'Neil Lee, Sr. home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 32. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted mother Vereta Tanner Lee,...

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Gerald John Leglue Sr., at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at St. George Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA with Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Entombment will follow in St. George Catholic Church Mausoleum under the...

Thelma Mays entered into eternal rest on August 15, 2019 at the age of 93. Survived by her daughter, Jackie Christophe; sons, Woodrow W. Mays, Jr., Fredrick A. Mays, Sr. and Robert H. Mays, Sr. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019 9:00 am until religious service at 10:30 am,...

A resident of Ponchatoula, LA, left this earth on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 83 in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born 2/1/1936 in Ponchatoula, LA. She resided in New Orleans, LA most of her life. She owned and operated E & L Trucking with her...

A native of Colyell, LA, she passed away on August 20, 2019 at the age of 54. Arrangements at Colyell Baptist Church on 8/22 from 5-9 and 8/23 from 12-3.

Shirley Mae Plummer Nicholas departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, LA. She was 66, a native and resident of Belle Rose, LA. Visitation on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, LA from 2:00 pm...

Travis John Edward Phillips died Monday August 12, just a few months before his 100th birthday December 13th. He is survived by his wife Val Jeanne, son David Lowell Phillips and wife Joan, son Geoffrey Lloyd Phillips and wife Rita, daughter Hannah Christine Phillips, son...

Daniel Keith (Uncle Buck) Populus. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. Daniel Keith Populus, passed away suddenly at the age of 62 on Sunday, August 11, 2019.He was born in Baton Rouge, La., on June 5, 1957 and a...

Audrey Robinson, age 86, of Greensburg, passed away Aug. 17, 2019. Visitation at Turner Chapel AME Church, 875 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 10 am Sat., Aug. 24th until religious service at 1 pm. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MJR...

Memorial service for Brittany Lynn Scoggin, 30, will be 11 am Friday at Healing Place Church Annex, visitation begins at 9 am. Services with Church Funeral Services & Crematory.

Richard A. "Bull" Warren, 63, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home in Clinton. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary from 9:00 am until service time at 11:00. Burial will follow in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg....

Alfred Dawson Wascom, 89, born in Walker, LA on March 17, 1930, passed away after a brief illness on August 18, 2019. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for over 40 years and was retired from LA DOTD. After a brief stay in the Army, he focused on his career and his family....

Glynn R. West passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the age of 73. Glynn served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons, Troy West and his wife Christie and Kevin West and his wife J'Nelle; grandchildren, Cami, Madison, Kevin, Kolton...

Jack K. Whitehead, Sr., died on August 9th at Ochsner Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1932 in Baton Rouge as one of eight children. He graduated from Baker High School in 1951 and thereafter inducted into the United States Air Force. He served a brief stint in the Korean...

Perry James Braud was born in Lake, Louisiana on November 4, 1949 and entered Heaven's gates at the age of 69 on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Perry loved being around his family and friends, and was an avid...

Elmira 'Bird' Carter departed this life on August 16, 2019 at the age of 92 after a long illness. Services will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Visitation is from 9 – 11 and religious service at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Services will be conducted by Rev. Perry...

John "Jack" George Podorsky, Sr. of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Friday, August 16th after a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 16, 1936 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his sister, Rosemarie Polites and brother, Stephen "Zeke" Podorsky; aunt, Josephine Cannata,...

Colonel St. Amant was born on 3 February 1918 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the fifth of the six children of Alfred D. St. Amant and Lucy Clifton Andrews St. Amant, and died on 13 August 2019 at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge. After his family returned to...

"For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him." 1 Thessalonians 4:14. Milton Eugene "Gene" Windham, Jr., a long-time resident of Denham Springs, LA, a Godly pillar in the community, a loving...

James Robert "Jimmy" Wood was born on September 19, 1950 in Evansville, Indiana and died August 17, 2019. He was athletic and attended Byrd High School in Shreveport, La. where he was a football, baseball and track star, as All District and/or All State in all three sports....

Douglas Jason Glass, 36, of Osyka, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in St. Helena Parish. Visitation is Monday at Line Creek Baptist Church, 78659 LA-1053, Kentwood, LA 70444 from 5 PM until 8 PM and Tuesday from 9 AM until...

A native and resident of St. Gabriel, LA., Joseph Johnson departed this earthly journey and transitioned to Eternal Glory on August 12, 2019 at age 64. Visiting at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Carville on Tuesday, August 19, from 10AM until religious service time 11AM conducted...

Vernard Eric Sterling Sr. "TeetiePie" passed away Saturday August 10, 2019 at the age of 62. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Vernard Sterling Jr., daughters Kheesha Lowery and Tuesday Lowery, brothers Bernard (Dottie) Sterling Jr. and Vernon (Sabrina) Sterling,...

Ruby Comeal Stewart passed away Sunday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 91 in her residence. Ruby was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resided in Port Allen, Louisiana. There will be a viewing Monday, August 19, 2019 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Home in...

Ruby "LaFoy" Germany, age 83, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Landmark Nursing Home in Hammond. She was born on Saturday, November 30, 1935, in Madden, Mississippi, to Robert Glover and Lena Pearl Risher Russell. Ruby was very active in her...

Amanda Lynn Griffin was born August 30, 1977 to Gary Allen Griffin and Jeana L. Deville of Denham Springs, LA. She was a long-time resident of Denham Springs, LA and a 1995 graduate of Denham Springs High School. She was currently a resident of Prairieville, LA. She is...

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His...

Monica Johnson Selders entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2019 at the age of 43. Survived by her mother, Fannie Johnson; daughter, Destiny Selders; son, Destin Johnson. Visitation Monday, August 19, 2019 9:00 am until religious service at 11:00 am, New Hope Baptist...

Alvin Lee Williams, an Army Veteran, passed away Monday August 12, 2019 at the age of 65. He leaves to cherish his memories numerous relatives and friends. Visiting Monday August 19, 2019 12:00noon until Religious Service at 1:00pm at First Little Rock Baptist Church, 312...

Larry Roy Anderson, Sr., age 70, a native of Rosedale, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., entered into eternal on August 02, 2019. Larry Sr. was a graduate of T.A Levy High School class of 1966 and President of the Class Alumni. He graduated from Southern University in...

William Gorham, resident of Zachary, was born on March 16, 1927 and passed away on August 14th at the age of 92. Survived by his wife of 74 years, Martha Gorham and daughter, Dianna Schexnaydre & Pete; "Poppa" is also survived by his grandchildren, William (Bill) Dunaway &...

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the age of 67, Jerry L. Ogden was called home by his Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by father, Pearlie Eugene Ogden; mother, Alice Clement Ogden; and brother, Ronnie Ogden. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry "Jay" Ogden Jr. and...

Oralee Green Miles Alexander passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at the age of 77. She worked in the East Baton Rouge Public School System for over 30 years and Parkview Baptist until she retired. Oralee leaves to cherish her memories her daughter Shawn Miles...