The Advocate | Obituaries

Joseph Melancon

1946 - 2026

Joseph Keith Melancon, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and proud U.S. Army veteran, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 5, 1946, Joseph was a lifelong resident of Sorrento, Louisiana, where he built a good life rooted in faith, family, and service.
Joseph worked most of his life...

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James Corbett IVJames Joseph Corbett IV

1967 - 2026

James "Jim" Joseph Corbett IV, 59, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 26, 1967, in New Orleans, LA, Jim was the son of Dr. James Joseph Corbett III and Vallan Brown Corbett. He was raised in Baton Rouge, LA, where he graduated from Episcopal High in 1985. He...

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Arnold Saucier

1944 - 2026

Arnold Patrick Saucier, born October 5, 1944, native of Watson, LA and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 14, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Inez Brunet Saucier; sister, Elaine Stephens; and brother, Randolph Saucier. He is...

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James Lackett

1941 - 2026

Dr. James "Jim" John Lackett passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Lackett; his brothers and sister, Anthony, Paul "Al," William "Bill," George "Chub," and Alice; and his son, James "Jim" John Lackett II. He is survived by his wife of 58...

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Wayne Pfister

Wayne "Whop" Pfister, 64, a native and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2026.
Wayne met the love of his life, Letha, in high school. What began as a young romance quickly grew into a deep and steady love. They married and built a beautiful life...

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Tanya Falterman

1962 - 2026

Tanya Lou Coffman Falterman, born on November 18, 1962, left us on May 15, 2026.
Tanya leaves behind her devoted husband, Dr. Kenneth Wayne Falterman, and her beloved daughter, Olivia Louise Falterman, who were both the center of her world. She is also survived by her loving sister and best friend, Carla Coffman...

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June Guillory

1937 - 2026

"Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take." June learned this little verse when she was very young and said it every night before she went to sleep. On May 14, 2026, at 88 years old, she went to sleep and woke up in the arms of our...

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Nicholas Louis

1931 - 2026

Nicholas "Nick" P. Louis, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 94. He was the owner of Nick's Package Liquor and Lounge for 35 years, a retired Iberville Parish...

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Leah Seneca

1950 - 2026

Leah LoBue Seneca, a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at the Crossing at Clarity Hospice on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 75. She was a retired supervisor with ARC Iberville after 18 years of service, and previously she worked many years at National Food Store...

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Anna Broussard

1943 - 2026

Anna Jane Allen Broussard, a loving mother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 82.She was a resident and native of Plaquemine, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 9am until religious...

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William McKlemurry

1956 - 2026

William D. McKlemurry, 69, a resident of St. Francisville, LA, died on May 17, 2026.

William lived a very simple life, he would do anything he could to help someone in need. He loved to hunt, fish, garden, and spend time with his family and friends. He is survived by the love of his life, Denise; two sisters, Ivy...

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Ronald Causey

1948 - 2026

Ronald L. Causey, a resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was 77 years old and a US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home in Zachary on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5pm until 8pm. Burial will be at Louisiana National Cemetery at...

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Thomas Whatley

1958 - 2026

Thomas R. Whatley passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 68. Read the full obituary on our trusted partner website below:
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Linda Stubbs

1947 - 2026

Linda Landry Stubbs age 78 passed away peacefully at home on May 14. Linda was a life long resident of Baton Rouge. After graduating from Istrouma High School she married the love of her life, Bill Stubbs, to whom she remained devoted to for 61 years. Together they had two sons.
She was also a loving maw maw who...

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Harold Amos III

1963 - 2026

Harold Edwards "Bo" Amos, III, age 62, of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on April 14, 2026. Bo was born on December 4, 1963 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Edwards Amos, Jr. and Barbara Breaux Amos. Bo is survived by his sisters, Liz Autin and Lynda Leigh Rich, his...

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