Obituaries

James Ray "Jimbob" DeShazo, beloved husband, father, friend, and longtime member of the western-wear industry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jim was born on March 30, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Charles Ray and Myra DeShazo. He graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High...

Gladys May Thomas Berry was a faith-filled Christian who was born on April 28, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On August 29, 2026, Gladys peacefully transitioned from her earthly home in Baton Rouge to be with the Lord. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of strength, wisdom, love, and knowledge that will continue...

Nancy Bonacich Howe, 72, passed away in her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 29, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she is dearly missed by those whose lives she touched. Nancy was born in Visalia, California, on February 11, 1954, to Bruno and Anne Bonacich. She attended UCLA, where she...

Larry Allen Thompson "Bug", passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. He was 71 years old and was a retired Captain at Angola with 20 years of service. He was a US Navy veteran. Visitation will be at Tunica United Methodist Church on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, from 9am until service at 11am. Burial will be in Thompson...

A lifelong resident of French Settlement, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. Born on June 17, 1927, in French Settlement, Ozelia was the devoted daughter of Alfered and Iola Matherne Aydell.

On December 27, 1947, Ozelia (Miss Shoot) married the love of her life, Thomas John Keller, with whom she shared a...

Charles "Charlie" Everett Bishop, 98, went home to be with the Lord on September 2nd. Born September 5, 1927, in Waverly, Kentucky, Charlie was the son of James H. Bishop and Annie Greenwell Bishop.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He went on to build a long and...

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 you pass away, and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only...

Beloved husband, father, and friend Jerry L. Stovall went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 31, 2026, at the age of 85. Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy.
Jerry, a West Monroe native, was a standout athlete in high school. He went on to earn All-American football honors at LSU in 1961 and 1962,...

Mary "Doreen" Diener passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2026. She was blessed to have lived a full and wonderful life of 104 years.
Doreen was born in Salford, England, and came to this country after the war. She was most proud of becoming an American citizen and loved her adopted country. Doreen was...

Jeannette Batiste Jack, affectionately known as "Big Mommie," was born June 1, 1925, in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. Jeannette was the youngest of fourteen children born to Olivia Bennett Batiste Jackson and Joseph Batiste. Jeannette married Oliver Jack Sr. in 1943. She and Oliver became the parents of four...

Whitley Darrell Ehrett, lifelong resident of Port Allen, LA passed away peacefully surrounded by family, friends and nursing staff at St. Francisville Nursing and Rehab on August 21, 2026, at the age of 76. He retired from Water Management Technologies after many years of service. Whitley had a great love and...

Harry Leach Hudson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, will forever be remembered for his warmth, love, and sense of humor. He passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 71.
We would like to invite all who knew and loved Harry to join us as we commemorate his life. A gathering will be...

In the quiet evening of August 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones, Lisa Adrian Musgrove passed from her "paradise" on earth in her home in southern Florida to the arms of her Lord and Savior in His eternal paradise. Lisa was a loving and giving person who always put the needs of her family, friends, and students...

Lynthus L. "Butch" Hennigan, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 28, 2026.
Butch was born in Bienville, Louisiana, on June 7, 1935. Throughout his life, he and his beloved wife, Linda Jacobs Hennigan, made their home in several places, including brief stays in New...

Royal Joseph Bellock Jr., 72, of White Castle, LA peacefully passed away on August 27th, 2026 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Royal was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose life centered around his family. He was independent, resilient and hardworking....

Frank H. Newchurch, Sr, a native of Paincourtville, LA and resident of Labadieville, LA, died on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 103.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 9:30AM to 11AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM at St. Philomena Catholic Church in...

Susan Ann Dill Laperouse, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, businesswoman, and devoted Catholic, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on August 25, 2026, at Terrebonne General Medical Center.
Born in 1946, Susan was the first child of Ray and Marjorie Henry Dill. She graduated from St. Francis de Sales Girls...

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Susanne M. Jensen, affectionately known as 'Dr. Sue' on August 27, 2026, at the age of 93.
Dr. Sue was a kind and compassionate woman with a
generous heart, and she will be deeply missed and forever cherished. She was born in Homburg, Germany, on September 27, 1932, the...

Lino "Luis" Luna, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at Thibodaux Regional Health System. He was a resident of Napoleonville, La and native of Donaldsonville, La. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 03, 2026 at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, La. Visitation will be held...

In Loving Memory of Robert Williams Jr.

Robert Williams Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026.

He was born on October 7, 1946, to the union of the late Robert Williams Sr. and the late Marietta Roberson Williams. He graduated from Capitol Senior High School, attended Southern...

Cecile "Chee Chee" Blanchard McComas passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Cecile's life on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. All will be welcomed at 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian...

Sue Beasley Manning, 83, of Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Sue was born June 18, 1943, in Natchitoches, to Sybil Funderburk Beasley and Theodore Lealon Beasley. She earned her master's degree from Northwestern State University, raised her family in Baton Rouge,...

Brenda Caston Zumo, departed this world on August 20, 2026, in Denham Springs, a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose love left a lasting imprint on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Brenda was born in Panama Canal, Panama to Johnny Caston Sr. and Lula Mae Lewis Caston. She served her...

Nellie Ann Tell Sullivan, 84, a resident of Zachary, LA and native of New Orleans, LA, died peacefully on August 22, 2026. She was a beloved Mother and Grandmother. After her grandson named her "Uma" from imitating sounds they made when hugging, she was Uma to all. She is survived by her daughters, Toni...

Mable B. Rodgers, age 97, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 21, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother whose life and memory will be cherished by her family and loved ones. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Donald Rodgers and Terrell...

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Mother,
Dorothy Mae Robinson "Mama"who departed this life on August 18, 2026 at the age of 98.

Her love was a legacy and her memories will live in our hearts forever.

A viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM August 29, 2026 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Rd.

Clarence "Ed" Cockrell III, 73, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 16, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Cockrell; daughter, Laura Rigsby (Brent); grandchildren, Tyler and Megan Pirello; and sister, Elizabeth Cockrell Vick.

Visitation will...

Connie Beverly Spiller Finkelstein, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and companion, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 31, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 94 years old.
Connie was born on July 4, 1931, in Holden, Louisiana to Seigle Bruce Spiller and Lola Mae...

Patricia (Pat) Walt Hays died peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 14, 2026. Pat was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1939, and graduated from Ursuline Academy. Pat's parents were Ernest Joseph Walt and Naomi Anderson Walt.
An exceptional needle worker, Pat co-owned Needleworks in New Orleans...

A resident of Baton Rouge died August 16, 2026 at 40 years old. She was a graduate of Tara High School in 2003 and worked as a caregiver for many years. She is survived by her father Willie Gage, her children Amyra and Cedrick DeRouen and a host of Family and Friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 29th at...

John "Chip" Collins, born March 18, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with our Lord on August 18, 2026. He grew up in Baton Rouge and was a member of Winbourne Avenue Baptist Church, where his faith in God deepened and flourished. When he was 12 years old, he began studying Tae Kwon Do under Master Ki...

Hilary Joseph Langlois, Jr. departed this earthly life on Tuesday, August 25, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of friendship, knowledge, generosity, and devotion to family. He spent seventy-six years nurturing not only the land he loved but also meaningful relationships with the countless people whose lives he...

Christopher "Chris" Thevenot, age 79, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1946, in Cottonport, Louisiana, and graduated from Cottonport High School. Chris proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserve for 31 years, retiring with the rank of...

James Edward Smith, P.E., 89, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and man of faith passed away on August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Abbeville, La on March 19, 1937, he later made Baton Rouge his home. He was a proud graduate of LSU where he was a member of the Tiger...

Lester F. Hale, age 88, resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Known to many as "Les".

A ceremony celebrating the life of Les will be held Thursday August 27, 2026, at First Pentecostal Church, Denham Springs; visitation will begin at 10:00 am until time of the service...

Theodore "Ted" N. Roll, age 84, passed away on August 23, 2026. Ted was born and raised in Hebron, North Dakota. He shared 51 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dianne. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, love, and devotion. Ted proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Psalms 121: 1-2

Born in Jackson, LA, married Charles A. Bridges where she became a longtime resident of St. Helena Parish. She passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at the age of 78, at...

"It was Halloween night, 1959 ..." If you knew Mack, you probably heard him says those words at least once. He loved nothing more than reciting the tale of LSU Heisman-winner Billy Cannon's famous Halloween night run against the Ole Miss Rebels, particularly to his granddaughter, Emma. The story was close to his...

John Earl Richard, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a retired operator with Dow Chemical; resident of Brusly and native of Jennings, LA. John was a US Navy Veteran who served in the Korean War. Visitation will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,...

Kaleigh Havard Barksdale, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away August 20, 2026 at the age of 30. Above all, Kaleigh was a devoted mother whose greatest love was her children, Ryleigh and Rosalie. She cherished the time she spent with them and leaves behind memories that will remain in...

Harry Joseph Hue, affectionately known as Pawpaw, was born on November 9, 1943, in Pierre Part, Louisiana, to Ozema Hue and Rosa Hue, both of whom preceded him in death. He made his home in Ascension Parish for 46 years, where he built a life centered around faith, family, hard work, and love.
Harry was a man of...

Cookie, as she was known to all she loved, was born in Biloxi, MS. Her parents later moved back to Baton Rouge where she lived the rest of her life. Cookie was a proud graduate of the Redemptorist Class of 1961. She worked as a clerk, for 50+ years, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital before she retired. Cookie is...

Waltraud "Trudy" Fischer Solomon, 85, affectionately known to her family as Oma, peacefully passed away on August 5, 2026. Born in 1941 in Nuremberg, Germany, later making Baton Rouge her home for the remainder of her life. She treasured opportunities of travel, gardening, cooking and spending time with family and...

Mary J. Finister, was born to the late Harry and Alberta Jenkins, Jr. in Sicily Island, La. She peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the age of 78. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 10:00 am - 11:50 am, followed by religious service at 12:00 pm at Greater Morning Star...

William Cleveland Tolbert, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge nursing home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Born in St. Joseph, Louisiana, to the late Cleveland and Grace Tolbert, William was raised in Vidor, Texas. On September 15, 1956, he married his loving wife, Billie...

Ruby Firmin Bacon, a native of Simmesport and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Before retiring, she spent her career working as a lab assistant at the Pathology Group of Louisiana. Ruby was a member of the Sunshine Band, where they played...

Wilton Joseph(Sonny)Pino, Jr., age 96 passed away in Sandy Springs, GA on August 17, 2026. Sonny was born in Baton Rouge, LA on June 21, 1930, to Wilton Joseph Pino, Sr and Ida Mae Davis Pino and attended school in Baker, LA. He met the love of his life, Patsy Ruth Vick, at the Community Club in Baton Rouge in 1949...

Mary Lambert Olinde, age 50, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on August 13, 2026.

Mary was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 4, 1976. She graduated from Belaire Medical Magnet High School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in education from Louisiana State University.

On December 4, 2003, Mary...

Elizabeth Allen Green (106 yrs) was born June 18, 1920, and transitioned to her Heavenly home on August 12, 2026. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memories to three daughters: Marion Grant (Fernandina Beach, FL), Shirley M. Green (Harvey, LA), and Demetria Perkins (Baton Rouge, LA); Nine grandchildren , nineteen...

James "Mule" Hollinquest was born on August 29, 1947, in Elmore County in Titus, Alabama. He is the second born child of the late Bessie Lois Hollinquest Austin and Matthew Hollinquest. He attended Shiloh Baptist Church with his family at a young age.
James graduated from East Highland High School in 1967 where he...

Junius Joseph Albarez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 18, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on August 15, 1937, in Plattenville, Louisiana. Junius proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, where he served as paratrooper. He loved LSU sports of any kind and you could...

Bruce Redrick Easterly, born June 29, 1953, to parents Dawes and Beverly Easterly, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Hammond, LA. He lived a full and meaningful life defined by family, friendship, hard work, and a genuine enjoyment of the outdoors. He especially loved hunting and fishing with his...

Allan Roy Allbritton, DVM, PhD, age 91, passed after a long illness under hospice care at The Pearl at Jamestown, an assisted living facility in Baton Rouge, on August 17, 2026. He was pre-deceased by his wife of over 70 years, Irene Shiel Allbritton, who died August 20, 2024. Allan and Irene were long-time members...

Barbara Jean Raby was born on December 9, 1962, in Shreveport, LA to the late Annie Mae Thomas. She departed this life on July 31, 2026. Visitation at Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church, 9700 Scenic Hwy. on Saturday, August 22, 2026,
viewing at 9:00 a.m. and religious services at 10:00 a.m. Interment in St. Francis...

Gerald Eugene Moses, Jr.
Gerald Eugene Moses, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on August 13, 2026. He was 94. He was born in La Porte, TX, on February 27,1932, and graduated from Lamar High School in Houston in 1950.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1949 and served with the First Marine Division in...

Gerald "Jerry" W. Cutrer, a resident of Watson, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Jerry was a graduate of Istrouma High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he enjoyed a long career with ExxonMobil, from which he...

Zachary, La - Velma Teen Armwood, a beloved Mother, sister and friend, enternal rest on August 15, 2026 visitation will be held August 22, from 12pm -1pm, followed by the service at 1:00pm at Hall Davis & Sons

Vicki L Lolley, age 70, passed on Friday, August 14, 2026. She was a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ronald "Ron" Lolley; children, Shannon Peterson (Todd), Megan Whitmer, Chandra Wingerter (Josh), Cherie Lolley (Daniel), and Philip Lolley (Jorden); grandchildren,...

Theresa Gail White Chastant, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the age of 68. The family deeply appreciates the support that so many have shown throughout her illness. Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, on...

Mildred Jesse George, 94, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026. She was born on January 5, 1932, in Kingsville, Texas, to Emil Adolf Jesse and Irene Broderhausen Jesse, and was raised on a farm in South Texas alongside her four sisters and one brother. From an early age, she valued family deeply, a devotion...