Obituaries

After 91 full, beautiful years, Emma Jean H. Gajan Marchand peacefully breathed her last on this earth to join our Savior in heaven on April 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on September 30, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she was a lifelong and involved resident of the community she loved more...

Native of Oscar LA - Resident of Baton Rouge LA
She leaves to cherish her memories her children Janice Robillard (Pomona CA), William A Robillard and Sandra Ann (James) Russell (BR LA); Siblings Pearl Magee, Delores Banks, Beverly Hawkins, Emmett and Donny Spooner (BR LA); Sis-in-Law Ideal Claiborne (Winterville...

Moses was a member of the Hughes United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge, LA. He retired from City of Baton Rouge Parish Sanitation Department and Coca Cola.

Martha G Barrow a native of Saint Francisville and resident of Baton Rouge Louisiana age 84 departed this life on Thursday, March 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving children and family. Visitation at New Hope Baptist Church 1896 E Flonacher Road Zachary, La. on Friday April 17, 2026 from 4 to 8 pm. Religious Service...

Kathleen Vera Barker Ficklin. If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. ~Rupert Brooke. Kathleen Vera Barker Ficklin was born on Sept. 12, 1927 in Lincolnshire, England and died peacefully at home on March 21, 2026 in Gonzales, Louisiana. In her 98...

Franklin Eugene Metz passed away peacefully at his home in Woodside Plantation, Aiken, SC on April 10, 2026.
Gene was born in Greenville, SC on March 27, 1934 to James Lorenzo Metz and Azleen Hughes Metz. He attended elementary and high school in Anderson, SC. Upon graduation he was offered a track scholarship to...

Lillie Mae Fabre, born May 11, 1931, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Lillie Mae was a beautiful, hardworking, and wise woman who carried herself with grace and strength throughout her life. She was known for her impeccable style—a truly snazzy dresser—and loved her...

Robert Lee Ellerson, 86, of Baton Rouge, LA, entered eternal rest April 4, 2026. Born January 19, 1940. A devoted and cherished husband, father, and grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend deeply missed. Services: April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM, St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Ethel, LA. Arrangements entrusted to...

Mary Amanda Daigle Doucet a resident of Gramercy, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the age of 87.
Wife of the late John Alvin Doucet. Loving mother of Robert Doucet (Brenda), Wendell Doucet (the late Sharon), David Doucet, Sr. (Suzanne), John Doucet (Toni), and Celeste Louque (Irvin, Sr.). Grandmother of...

Eugene Walter Berg (Gene) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on March 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He lived a rich life for more than 99 years. Born in Dade City, Florida on November 10, 1926, then moving to Jackson, Mississippi where he spent his middle and high school years. He served in the Navy in...

John Bradley (Brad) Pourciau, born September 25,1978, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2026 leaving behind a silence that feels impossible for anyone that knew him to accept. His laugh was loud, his stories legendary, and his presence larger than life.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Carroll Pourciau ,...

Sister Beulah Dunn Robertson was born September 18, 1936 to the late Roosevelt Dunn, Sr. and Lizzie Brown Dunn in Woodland, La. She departed this life on April 11, 2026 at her residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of Mt, Pilgrim B.C. She was an educator; teacher, assistant principal, and principal...

Bruce "Captain Rooster" Nickens passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of 81. He was a retired ferry boat captain with DOTD, resident of Fordoche and native of Plaquemine, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Thursday, April 16,...

Annie Mae Rollins passed on March 31, 2026 with her children by her side. She was the co-owner of Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday April 15, 2026 from 5pm-8pm at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, 511 W. Tobey Ave. Gonzales LA, 70737. Celebration of Life will be...

Gerald Asburry, Sr., entered into eternal rest in Houston, Texas on April 1, 2026. Visitation at One Movement Bible Church, 10120 Hartsook Street-Houston, on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 11:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at noon. Services will be live streamed at https://theombc.org

Lady Beulah loved her family, baking and planting.

Giordano, Imogene Roubique
A native and resident of Fordoche, she passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 5:45 pm at her home at the age of 74, surrounded by her family. She was retired from Guaranty Bank after 47 years of service, where she worked as a Vice President of Guaranty Bank and Manager of the Livonia...

Dorothy "Dottie" Champagne Holliday, age 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. Dottie was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and was residing in New Iberia, Louisiana at the time of her passing. She attended Milton High School, where she graduated as valedictorian, and went on to complete two...

Mary Jane Gagnier Gelpi of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully with her children by her side on April 1, 2026 at the age of ninety-four. Devoted wife of fifty-seven years to the late John Guy Gelpi, daughter of the late Frances Beaubien Gagnier and Edgar Joseph Gagnier. Sister of Vincent Edgar Gagnier. Mother to...

Callie Caston Smith, a resident of Port Allen, passed away at her residence Saturday morning, April 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. Callie was born December 29, 1931 in Louann, Arkansas to James Perry and Virgie Parsons Caston. In 1954, she married her husband of 66 years, Kenneth Don Smith.

Callie worked in the...

Roger Joseph Berthelot, born on December 28, 1940, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on April 7, 2026, at his home in French Settlement, Louisiana. He was a lifelong resident of French Settlement.
After graduating from French Settlement High School and graduating trade school as a mechanic, Roger built a life...

Jim was born in Baton Rouge on January 22, 1947 and died in Bristol TN on March 19, 2026 of esophageal cancer. Jim lived most of his life in Baton Rouge and worked many jobs, including being an attorney for the Louisiana Public Service Commission. After retiring, he bought a 125 acre wheat farm in Idaho, an...

Jo Willie Watson Howard. Together again with her husband, Don, of 57 years, Jo died at her home Thursday morning, April 2, 2026, at the age of 94. She had requested no service, and that request will be honored. But these are some of the words that would have been spoken at her service. Jo was born in Centreville,...

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,...