Obituaries

Rev. Dr. Sadie May Boyd Fowler, a devoted woman of faith, peacefully entered eternal rest at 8:03 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Oneita Houston Boyd, a native of New Roads, LA and resident of Baton...

Herbert Hawkins, Jr. "Juney" peacefully answered the Master's call and entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Baton Rouge General Hospital. He was born October 13, 1957 in White Castle, LA to Herbert Hawkins, Sr. and Thelma Arnold Hawkins. At an early age he gave his life to Christ at St....

Juanita Little went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 12, 2026. Juanita was born on December 23, 1934, to the late Etieinne Sr. and Clementine Lambert. She was a devoted wife to Gerald "Tiger" Little, the love of her life, for 66 years prior to his passing. She was also a devoted and loving mother...

Jesse Lee Whitaker, Jr., affectionately known as Jack, was born on March 4, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in Watson. Jack was known for his remarkable ability to fix almost anything. Countless people turned to him for advice and help with all kinds of problems, knowing he could often find a solution....

Our "Uncle P" Prentice Wray Hebert went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026 at the age of 61.
We will never forget his laugh that would make everyone around giggle, along with his love for the MN Vikings and his dog "Buddy".Prentice is survived by his son Cooper Hebert and grandson Hudson. Siblings, Steven...

Gonellie Marie Domingue, a native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 88. She served as a Postmaster with USPS for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church parish. She was also a member of NAPAS and a cub scout den mother. She enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing,...

William "Bill" Lambert Senn Jr., 94, died May 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born January 28, 1932, in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Bill earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in chemistry from Louisiana State University, a foundation that reflected a steady devotion to learning and careful, disciplined work. ...

Minister Donald Dunn peacefully transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at Ochsner Hospital, New Orleans, LA on May 5, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 and the funeral service will began at 7:00 pm at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist...

Elaine Fay Bauman was born on November 16, 1941 in Cottonport, LA., and passed away on April 30, 2026 at the age of 84 years old. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family and cook for everyone who came into her home. She loved taking care of everyone. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Richard...

Lionel Joseph Babin, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at The Parc Senior Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the irreplaceable love of his life, Doris, for 25 years, up until her death. They truly modeled what a loving marriage should look like. He had a true zest for life, and his...

Keith Laird Regan, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, left this earthly plane on May 5, 2026 at the age of 65.
After surviving a severe spinal cord injury in March of 2022, he was left with loss of movement throughout the majority of his body. Although this resulted in difficult and trying times, his resilience...

Rose Mary Daigle Landry, known as "Sister", passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, at the age of 92. She was a native of Paincourtville and resident of Port Allen. Rose Mary was a homemaker. Visitation will be at Holy Family Catholic Church in Port Allen...

James always had a smile on his face, and a witty comeback for everyone. His pride was his children. James loved fishing, especially with his brother, Jesse, which is evident by the many pictures he sent bragging to his brother. James was survived by his three children, Ryleigh Blank, Ethan Piper and Brooklyn...

William "Bill" Russell Gregg, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Brown Gregg; as well as his daughter Melissa Gregg Blake; son Jared Russell Gregg; grandson Benjamin Gregg Blake; and granddaughter...

Bob, a loving Father, Grandfather and friend passed away at the age of 92 on May 1, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1934 in Chicago IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma and Harry Stoothoff. Known to family and friends as Bob, he was a devoted husband to Sherry Stoothoff, loving father to Joe Stoothoff,...

Beverly Ray Thames, Sr., 92, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 10th. Beverly fiercely loved his wife, his God and his family. He had a passion for fishing, which went hand-in-hand with his fondness for telling stories and laughing. With his quick wit and mischievous nature, all those he loved fell victim...

2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith". James Carlton "J.C." Kent, Sr., a longtime resident of New Roads, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, at The Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, surrounded by love. He was 90 years old.
J.C. was born on...

Ted Hicks, 82, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply and devotedly throughout his life. Born on February 14, 1944, Ted lived a life defined by strength, resilience, generosity, unwavering faith, and unconditional love for his family. While many knew him as a successful...

"For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So, we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it." - 2 Corinthians 5:7-9. Rose entered her heavenly home on Monday, May 4, 2026, after passing...

John "Johnny" Adam Stanga, a native of Abita Springs and resident of Port Vincent, passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 73. Johnny proudly served his country for six years in the National Guard. He later built a strong and respected career as a pipefitter/welder, retiring from UA Local 198. He was a devoted...

A viewing will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Services, 58790 Iron Farm Road Plaquemine, LA 70764 followed by a viewing on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Macedonia Baptist Church located at 58210 Plaquemine Street, Plaquemine, LA 70764 with...

Roland P. Landry, known as "Beep Beep", passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Baton Rouge General on Bluebonnet, at the age of 84. He was a native of Belle Rose and resident of Plaquemine. Roland was retired. A memorial service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine on...

Margaret Mercer "Margarita" Griggs, our beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, was embraced by the arms of Christ on Sunday morning, May 3rd, after a heroic battle with cancer. Her sparkling joy and unconditional love will continue to bloom in every garden and every heart she touched during her 61 years of life....

Our beloved brother, Justin Chenault Stuart, found peace in God's hands on May 6, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born April 7, 1955, in Shreveport, LA, but was a resident of Baton Rouge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John A. Stuart, Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Hatfield Stuart and brother-in-law, John D....

Beverly Junot Boudreaux, a longtime resident of Plaquemine and native of Houma, LA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was 97 years old. Beverly is survived by a loving and devoted son, Glyn Boudreaux; grandson, Justin Boudreaux; a very special nephew, Michael Orcino and wife Becky; great nieces...

Angela Scot Hixon, 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with her family by her side. Scot was born on February 2nd, 1969, in Augusta, Georgia.
Scot is survived by her husband, Dr. Rufus Lester "Les" Hixon, III; three daughters, Katherine "Kate" Elaine Hixon Savoy (Tyler), Caroline Hixon Leggio...

Suzanne Mayeux Borne passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a retired legal secretary with DOTD; resident and native of Port Allen, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Port Allen on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 8:30am until services at 9:30am, conducted...

Mary Anita "Putsy" Courtade Sanders, age 102, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 30, 2026, in Baton Rouge LA. Her childhood and early adulthood were spent in Brusly LA. Anita was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Trained as a secretary, Anita spent the WWII years working...

Darren Paul Parker, 57, of St. Amant, Louisiana was welcomed into our father's arms on May 4, 2026. Born on June 19, 1968, Darren was a kind- hearted, energetic and loving family man who treasured his family, friends and all who were close to him. He found joy in hunting, spending time with his family, especially...

Bannon-Tynes, Amanda

Entered into death at her residence in Ethel, Louisiana on May 1, 2026. Memorial Service will commence at Miller & Daughter Mortuary on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 am. She was a loyal and beloved employee at the Zachary Sonic. Survivors include her husband, William "Bill" Tynes; daughters,...

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Minnie Elaine Hoisington Wright, 93, who passed away May 4, 2026, at the Acadian at Southwind.
Christy Brammer will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be...

Shirley Marie McMillion Harris Blades passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1936, to Harley and Johnie McMillion and was a resident of Zachary, Louisiana. She is survived by her two sons, Fred Harris and companion, Ann Johnson, Jerry Harris and wife, DeDe, along with numerous grandchildren and...

Melinda Jean Eddards Walsh-a creative, soulful, accomplished force of nature in the Capital Region and beyond-left this earthly plane on March 24, 2026, after a sudden, short illness.

She was born in 1958 to Miles LeRoy and Willie B. (Courtney) Eddards in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She grew up there along with her...

Clara Ann Robert LeBlanc, a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was a resident of White Castle and a native of Donaldsonville, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on...

Robinson, Melvin Hillard "Meatball"

Entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on April 27, 2026. He was a 90-year old native of Delhi, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana., Visiting at Miller & Daughter Mortuary on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5-7:00 pm; visiting resumes...

Adriane W. Tullier passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 15, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Eldon and Alice Winchester.
After graduating from Mundelein College in Chicago, Adriane was a dedicated teacher for 38 years in both public and...

On April 27, 2026, Josephine Smith McCalister transitioned from this life to eternity. Josephine was born on February 6, 1928 in Amite, Louisiana, born to Reverend Eugene Frank and Albertha White Smith.

She is survived by her children Bertha Howard, Herbert Green, Viola M. Breaux and Richard McCalister, Sr., 15...

Kenneth Michael Arnold Jr., "Little Kenny", passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 45, after an unexpected heart attack. Kenny was born on October 23, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Kenneth and Marie Arnold. Kenny graduated from Lutheran High School in 1988 and moved to Baton Rouge not long after....

Yvonne Mansour Shaheen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on
April 22, 2026 at the age of 90.
Yvonne was born in Magee, Arkansas February 24 th , 1936. At nine years of age her parents moved the
family to Monroe, Louisiana, where many of their relatives had settled. In January,...

Doyle Michael "Mike" Chambers, 72, of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2026. Born on December 17, 1953, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mike was the son of Doyle and Luella Chambers.The family moved to Baton Rouge when his father accepted a position in agriculture at LSU, and it was there that Mike spent the...

Dr. Lon Alexander Boucvalt, 78, passed away on March 5, 2026 in Wimberley, Texas. Lon was born on September 26, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Roy Boucvalt and Audrey Alexander Boucvalt. He attended Lutcher High School and earned a bachelor's degree at LSU before graduating from LSU Medical...

Huey Pierce Trahan, Jr., affectionately known to all as "Butch" passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. An expert hunter, trapper, and fisherman, Butch lived with a deep respect for the outdoors and shared that knowledge with others throughout his life. Butch retired from Feliciana Forensic Facility after many years...

Dr. Chevies L. Newman passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Dr. Chevies was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. He later earned his Doctorate and became a well-known and trusted dentist in the Baton Rouge community. After becoming a dentist, he became a Captain of the United States Army, spending time in Vietnam. He was a...

Raymond George Lamy, Sr. passed away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born in New Orleans on May 10, 1932, and was a long-time resident of the New Orleans Westbank.
Raymond was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School in 1950 where he was the class salutatorian. As a star football...

Grant R. Clark was born on April 16, 1944, to the late Johnnie and Emily Clark. Grant leaves to cherish his memory, Mary Clark; daughter, Tiffany Clark; grandson, Mason Clark; sisters, Sadie (Manuel) Scott and Mary (Herbert) Pate; and brother, Willie Clark.
The service will be held at Sweet Home Baptist Church in...

Gwendolyn Ann Johnson Spain departed this life on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her family and closest friends. She was born September 10, 1960 to the union of Ben and Odeal Courns Johnson. Raised in a loving home, she was the youngest of two daughters.
Gwendolyn is survived by her husband Henry Earl Spain;...

Sandra Lambert Roussel passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 83. She was a native of Convent, LA, and a resident of Lutcher, LA.

She surrounded her family with deep love and wholehearted devotion. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Duhe (Mark), Roger Roussel, III (Lori) and Paige Robinson...

Marjorie Kay Brue Scott

On April 22, 2026, Marjorie Kay Scott Brue went to sleep in Jesus. She was employed with Gainwell Technologies.

Kay leaves to cherish precious memories, her husband, John Larry Brue, Sr., her sons; John Brue, Jr. (Yolanda), Jonathan Brue, Sr. (Yasmine); eight grandchildren: Jeremiah,...

Anthony W. Morgan, Sr. passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on April 26, 2026 at age 71, in Baton Rouge, LA, Born on December 05, 1954, in Independence, LA, to Archie Morgan and Viola P. Sims.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Freeman Baptist Church, where he
served as a...

Pat "Granny" Richards, age 91, passed away on April 22, 2026. She was born in Durant, Oklahoma, and resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Pat earned her Bachelor of Science degree in early Childhood Education at St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1974. She was a creative and devoted first-grade teacher who...

Born on 28 June 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on 26 April 2026. Known for her adventurous spirit and her love for family. She had a very successful career as a wife, mother and grandmother. Alice "Dianne" attended Istrouma High School and graduated in 1962. Alice "Dianne" worked...

Geraldine "Dean" Becnel Dufresne, 77, a native and resident of Vacherie, Louisiana passed away on April 25, 2026.

A memorial visitation will be held in her honor on Monday, May 4th at Landry's Funeral Home, Thibodaux, LA from 9:30 am until the religious service at 11:00 am. The burial will follow in St. Philip...

Shirley died in the early morning of April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 89.
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Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Kenneth, daughter Karole, great-grandson Christopher III, as well as her parents SJ and Mae Bertrand, her sister Carol, and brother Arton.

Survived by her sons, Kenny (Lynn),...

Loretta Guidroz Segura, 89, passed away on April 27, 2026. Born on May 24, 1936, she was a proud graduate of Rougon High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. During her married years, Loretta lived and worked in Houma, Louisiana, before returning to Rougon to retire in the home where she was born....

Born on 28 June 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on 16 April 2026. Known for her adventurous spirit and her love for family. She had a very successful career as a wife, mother and grandmother. Alice "Dianne" attended Istrouma High School and graduated in 1962. Alice "Dianne" worked...

Julia Bradford Moore, 100, of Baton Rouge, passed away April 25, 2026.
Born October 30, 1925, to the late Hartzel and Beatrice Bradford, she was a lifelong member of Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church and a graduate of Southern University (B.S., 1947; M.Ed., 1975). Moore dedicated nearly 60 years to education...

On Wednesday April 22, 2026 Larry Michael Aucoin of White Castle/Baton Rouge, Louisiana peacefully entered the gates of heaven.

He is survived by his two children Jessica Mushtare (Dallas), and Taylor Aucoin (Louise); his grandchildren, Audrianna, Rose, and Zion Mushtare, and Cora Kelly Aucoin; his siblings,...

In Loving Memory of Marcus Moore
July 21, 1976 — April 23, 2026
Marcus, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 49. Born on July 21, 1976, Marcus was a man known for his unwavering kindness and a spirit that remained bright regardless of life's challenges.
Those who knew Marcus...

Carolyn O. Thornton, a resident of the Baton Rouge area, died peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family. Carolyn leaves behind her husband of 58 yrs, Cole, as well as her two children, Cole, Jr. (Amy Thornton), Cydnie Randow, and four grandsons, Ben Randow Jr., Jack Randow, Sam Randow, and Cole...

Jules Carey Lockhart, Sr. passed away peacefully on April 26 at the age of 92. He was born on Friday the 13th, 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jules was preceded in death by his loving sweetheart, Elizabeth Davis Lockhart. She was his best friend for 70 years and they were married for 67 years until her passing in...