Obituaries

Waldon "Don" Joseph Aucoin passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Soileau, Louisiana, Don spent much of his life in Texas and Colorado, building friendships, faith, and family ties before returning to his home state of Louisiana in 2010. We rest assured knowing he is with the...

Tammi Reno Bourque passed away on January 3, 2026, at age 66. She was born on December 1, 1959, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Victor and Dorothy Reno. Tammi was a proud LSU Tiger through and through, never missing a chance to cheer on her team and share her infectious excitement on game day. Her love for LSU was only...

Jeanne "Maeme" Clair Horsfall Browning, age 79, a resident of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1946, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Jeanne devoted her life to faith, service, and family. She served as a hospital chaplain and was deeply committed to ministry and community...

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11:00 am in Zion Travelers Baptist Church in New Roads, Louisiana, for LaRhonda "LuLu" Carter, age 40, who passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
The family requests that visitation be observed at Zion Travelers Baptist Church on Saturday, January...

A resident of Maringouin, LA passed away January 3, 2026 at the age of 85. Survived by six sons; Carl (Karen) Gailes, Eddie Carter, Terry (Maria) Collins, Sr, Anthony Collins, Damon Collins, and Michael Collins, a very special niece; Rosalind Grevious, thirteen grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, other...

Dr. Patrick Brooks Cooper passed away on January 8, 2026, peacefully at home and surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born March 11, 1949, in Minden, Louisiana, and raised in Springhill.

Pat earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, and Specialist of Education degrees from...

Amile Gross deGeneres, former long time resident of Clinton, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025. He was 82 years old and was a former employee of James River Corporation. Memorial visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary on Monday Jan. 12, 2026 from 2pm until 5pm. Memorial service will begin at...

Robert Duell Dillon (Bobby) passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2026, after a long struggle with cancer and several other health issues. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Doerge Dillon, his two sons, Hoby and Ben Dillon, his 3 grandchildren, Calum, Ava, and Layla. He is also survived by his nieces and...

Gregory Leo Dudley entered into eternal rest at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet on January 2, 2026. He was a 69-year old native of Shreveport, Louisiana; a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; a retiree of Ciba Geigy Pharmaceutical and Chemicals/Syngenta Corporation; a member of Shiloh Missionary...

Barbara Ann Edwards was born on April 5th, 1948 passed away on Saturday, January 3rd at the age of 77. Graduate of Capital Senior High School and addictions at Donaldson chapter Baptist Church. Visitation Thursday, January 8th 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Winnfield Funeral Home 7221 Plank Rd Baton Rouge,...

Clarence Gipson, Jr., a Donaldsonville resident, departed this life on Christmas Day at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was 79 years old. Born
to the late Olevia and Clarence Gipson, Sr., he was a 1964 graduate of
Lowery High School. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1964-1968. He later attended...