Obituaries

A homemaker, Genealogy Historian and resident of St. Amant, LA., she passed at 10:12pm on April 9, 2026, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge, LA.
She is survived by husband, John Wilson Ballard Sr.; daughter Tara Brown (Ory); son's Jarrett Ballard and John Ballard Jr. (Tandi); Grandchildren, Braxton,...

Eric R Battieste Sr also lovingly called " Eric B " was a wonderful Loved man
He will truly be missed
His Services will held April 11,2026 at Hall Davis and Son. Visitation 9am.

Herbert John Boxill passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 31, 2026, at the age of 94 years in The Woodlands, Texas.
Born on July 2, 1931, in New York, he was the only child of John Frederick Clarke Boxill and Anna Caroline Vett Boxill. He graduated from the New York Polytechnic Institute of...

Donna Schexnayder Buchanan, born May 12, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026.
Donna lived a life defined by kindness, magnanimity, and a deep love for others. Thoughtful beyond measure, she had a rare ability to make people feel seen, cared for, and valued. Her generosity was...

James Kelley Chandler, Sr, 78, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on April 2, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 10870 Lovett Road, Baton Rouge, La on April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, visitation at 10:00 AM.

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Melody Hilliard Christy, 71, a native and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on March 27, 2026, at her home in Gonzales, LA. She is survived by her two children; Toni Raquel Christy and Jason Anthony Christy, Eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, siblings; Madelyn H. Aikens (Cornell), Marlene Hilliard...

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Lance Corporal Sammy Lee Day went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2026 at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet. He served in the United States Marine Corp.in 1973. He was the owner/operator of his own Lawncare Service. His hobbies were pencil sketching airplanes, he was a vivid spectator of the Blue Angels air show....

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Lee Michael Faucette, Jr., April 4, 2026, at the age of 90. Always quick with a smile and a wave, Lee moved through life with a warmth and spirit that stayed with him until his final moments. Lee lived a life marked by...

John Fournier, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his immediate family, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a strong battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
John was born on August 1, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and he carried the spirit of the city with him wherever he went. He...

Yvonne Landry Hebert passed away on April 2, 2026, at her home in Port Allen, at the age of 85. She was a native and lifelong resident of Port Allen. She was a homemaker. Visiting will be at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen on Tuesday, April 7th from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.,...

Mary Irma Lee LeRay Hill, known as "Tootie," passed away on April 8, 2026 at the age of 83. She was a Third Order of Mary Member and committed her life to serving God, her family, and others. She was born in Brusly, La to Brantley LeRay and Ida Lee Thibodeaux LeRay on April 18, 1942. She was preceded in death by her...

Mr. Mitchell Wayne Jackson entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Baker, Louisiana. Known as "Mitch," he was one of a kind, outspoken, generous, and full of life. He loved deeply, laughed loudly, and made every room brighter simply by being in it. A devoted Dallas Cowboys fan, a proud cowboy boot...

James (Jim) Keller peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. A resident of Prairieville, LA, Jim was born on Friday, February 13, 1953, in Warren, PA to James August Keller and Helen Leigh Keller. Upon graduation from Warren Area High...

Glenda C. Lanoux entered eternal peace on April 5, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by her family. Born on July 5, 1948, in Moss Point, Mississippi, Glenda lived a life filled with creativity, grace, and love.
Many people knew Glenda through her remarkable talent with flowers. As the owner of The Flower...

Devin Meyer on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Son of Lola Meyer Hyde and the late Albert Tebault. Stepson of Kenyetta Tebault. Husband of Sofia Gonzalez-Rojas Meyer. Father of Adrian Meyer and Deon Meyer.
Brother of Keniesha Meyer-Taylor, Logan Tebault and Saylor Tebault. God Son of Charles Taylor. Also survived by a host...

Robert Earl Morgan departed this life peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, March 27, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife Beverly and three children, Christopher, Jennifer, and Apollo, Sr. and four grandchildren.
Viewing will be 9-10am Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Antioch Full...

Kathleen "Kathy" Kern Neyland passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, after a long battle with dementia.

Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Ray Neyland, with whom she shared a lifetime of cherished memories, love, and companionship. She is also survived by her children: Dana N. Johnson...

Albert M. "Doc" Ory, slipped away easily from this life into the next on March 26, 2026 at LA War Veterans' Home in Jackson. He was born November 4, 1927 in Baker, LA, the eighth of nine children, to George E'mile and Bertha Millet Ory. As is often the case in large
families, the younger ones get lost in the crowd,...

Barbara Smith Ourso, a cherished matriarch and devoted family pillar, passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2026, at the age of 95. Born in Donaldsonville, LA to Leona Blakeman Smith and Harry Samuel Smith, Barbara lived a life defined by grace, resilience, and unwavering dedication to her family and her community....

Charles Leonard Patin, Jr., passed away on Thursday, April 2, with his beloved wife Carla by his side. Charles was born in Baton Rouge on April 7, 1949, the first child of Florence Jean Dyer Patin and Charles L. Patin, Sr.
Charles was a proud graduate of Southern University Laboratory School. He received his B.S....

Jesse "Terry" Richardson Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 67.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Desselle Funeral Home.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Viewing...

David William Schlecht, Sr., born in San Antonio, TX, was the youngest of seven children of Rev. Willard Ernest William Schlecht and Loretta Lucile Benne Schlecht. He passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at age 76. He lived in San Antonio, TX, Baton Rouge, LA, Crosby, TX and Brusly, LA prior to settling in Newkirk,...