Obituaries

"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." - Mother Theresa
Diane Hemphill Amoroso was born on September 12, 1955, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 70. She was a native and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA.
She will be most remembered for her gentle...

Virgie Mae Anderson departed this life on Sunday April 26, 2026
Visitation will be held at Hall Davis and Son of Port Allen 1160 Louisiana Avenue: Port Allen, LA at 4pm to 6pm on 5-15-26

Visitation will be held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00am to 12:00am on 5-16-26.

Celebration of Life to follow at...

Arthur Antwine "Big Ann" entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on May 26, 2026. He was a 81-year old native of Bunkie, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Viewing at Star Hill Baptist Church on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 8:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at...

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...

Clay A. Bankston, Jr. also known as Butch or Brother, he was resident of Amite, LA, formerly of Baton Rouge, LA. He passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born November 6, 1948 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 77 years of age. He loved his grandkids, animals, and Harley...

Elizabeth McLaughlin Bates, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in Gilbert, Louisiana on September 18, 1935, and was a long time resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and friends. ...

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...

Bruce Robert Bellingham, 67, a resident of Jackson, LA, died on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He worked for Exxon Mobil for over 38 years. In his retirement his passion was being a Gideon. There will be a visitation at the First Baptist Church of Zachary on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 2:00 pm until memorial services at 5:00...

Ram Nath Bhatia passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 83. He was born on September 18, 1942, in Bannu, India, to Remal Das and Lachmi Devi Bhatia. Ram graduated from The University of Florida with a master's in chemical engineering and went on to work for ExxonMobil as a...

Gary Louis Black, Sr. was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 28, 1950. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.

Gary was fascinated with the outdoors as a child. This passion inspired a life of adventures fishing and hunting with friends and family in South Louisiana, namely...

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...

Marshall Ann Heflin Bourgeois of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was 98.
She was born on July 7, 1927, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge to Charles Marshall and Annie Laurie (Pemble) Heflin. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in'1943 and while there, she met...

Madeline died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from an unexpected and sudden illness. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, David Breidenbach, their son, Adam Breidenbach (wife, Leslie), and grandson, Elliot Breidenbach. She is also survived by her brother, Ronald Jewell (wife, Lena) of New Roads, and by her niece,...

On May 22, 2026, Prevalent Brooks, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, and a native son of Mt. Airy, Louisiana, embraced the promise found in 2 Corinthians 5:8: "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
Prevalent was the devoted husband of Ellen Grant...

Ms. Ann Brown, a native of Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. A devoted educator for over 50 years, she earned her bachelor's degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and her Master of Education from Louisiana State University. She dedicated her career to shaping generations of young minds...

Charles J. Bujol passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake at the age of 80. He was a retired tugboat captain; resident and native of Plaquemine, LA. Visitation will be held at Wilbert Funeral Home, Plaquemine on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10am until religious services at 2pm,...

Theolia S. Campbell was born on August 23, 1952 and departed this life on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Douglas Washburn Casserleigh, age 79, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Doug was a dedicated husband of 34 years to Deirdre McCarthy Casserleigh. Loving father of Douglas W. Casserleigh Jr (Amy), Mathilde C. Fusco (Christopher), and Bess Casserleigh (Dixon McMakin); grandfather to Charlie and James Fusco; brother to...

Miriam Joy Stelly Charlet, 81, "Sue", a former owner of Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., a native of Zachary, LA and longtime resident of Clinton, LA died on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. There will be a visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Visitation will...

Susanne "Susi" Karwath Claybrook was born on January 25, 1931, in Ratibor, Germany, to August and Helene Karwath. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, she passed away on June 4, 2026. Susi was preceded in death by her parents, August and Helene Karwath; brother, Udor Karwath and her husband, Linder D. Claybrook,...

Barbara Riley Collins was born August 3, 1932, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late West and Hazel Riley. She entered eternal rest on May 18, 2026.
Barbara was a member of Mount Zion Methodist Church in New Orleans and later Jordan United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge. She was the wife of Herbert "Rip" Collins,...

Rita Alello Corsentino, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 8, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Rita carried strength, warmth, and fierce devotion to her family throughout her life. Her home was a gathering place filled with loud...

Anna "Rita" Brocato Crifasi passed away peacefully at home on May 6th, 2026 at the remarkable age of 99. Born on April 19, 1927, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Angelo and Evelyn Basso Brocato, she spent her entire life in the city she loved.

It was while she was pursuing her calling in nursing school that fate...

Clara Ann Womack deVeer, a lifelong resident of Gonzales, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1944, to the late Clarence Floyd and Gladys (Broussard) Womack.
Clara married her high school sweetheart, Robert "Bobby" deVeer on June 22, 1961, and they shared almost 60 years...

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...

To be absent in the body is to be present in spirit with Jesus. Chad Michael Dupree, Jr. was received into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 25. He was a kindhearted, smart, witty, Transformer, Star Wars, Hamilton loving, gamer with a call on his life to use his talents to worship the...

Sandra "Sandi" Rodriguez Edwards was born on November 3, 1950, in Colorado City, Texas, to the late Ned Andrew and Lillian Richard Rodriguez. A longtime resident of Louisiana, she passed away in Baton Rouge on May 23, 2026. After graduating from New Iberia High School, Sandi moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where...

Elena Espinal passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 6, 1935, in Honduras to Lino Diaz and Elena Hernandez, she devoted her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love, warmth, and togetherness. She found great joy in cooking and baking, and nothing made her...

Frank Joseph Falcon, 67, of Brusly, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1959, in Paincourtville, LA to Maudry and Charles Falcon, Sr. Frank retired as an operator from Axiall Corporation. He is survived by his children, Leann Evans (Jason), Ashley Hebert, Briana Bazile (Cody), and Chad...

Charles Tyler Fletcher, 33, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed peacefully on May 24, 2026. Charles was known for his warm spirit and his love for people. He loved gaming, fast cars, technology, and music. Charles found immense joy in the laughter and love of his family. Having Sickle Cell Anemia, he advocated for Sickle...

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at a 10:00 am Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Mother of the Church Catholic Church in Lafayette for Kenneth Edward Fowler, age 83, who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his residence in Lafayette.
The family requests that visitation be observed in...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Galloway, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. A true Renaissance man, Barry was source of creative strength and energy for all who knew him. Always quick with a joke or a nugget of wisdom, Barry brought great joy into the lives of his...

Diane Faye Gonzales, 79, entered eternal rest on May 28, 2026.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Lucie Gonzales; her daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Brad Bouy; her pride and joy, her...

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...

"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us." -- Romans 8:18
Mark Joseph Gyan, son of Joseph and Irene Gyan, was safely shepherded home to the Lord on May 22, 2026. He was 71 years old. Mark is survived by siblings, Mary Gyan Coco, Edie Gyan...

Entered into eternal rest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 29, 2026. He was a 45-year old native of Baton Rouge. Visitation at First Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 9:00 am until Celebration of Life Service 11:00 am conducted by Rev. Henry J. Brown; interment at Star Hill Cemetery...

Farrow Haynes was born January 23, 1958 in Woodville, Mississippi. He departed this life on May 25, 2026 in the Butterfly Wing of Baton Rouge General Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be from 11:00 am to 12:00pm on June 5, 2026 at Saintsville C. O. G. I. C. Prayer Center 8930 Plank Road, Baton Rouge,...

Revelation 21:4 "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."
Alesha Dawn Henderson of Livingston, Louisiana, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home on June 1, 2026...

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...

T. Barry Hingle, born May 1, 1942, in New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Barry graduated from Istrouma High School as part of the Class of 1960 before proudly serving in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Patrick...

Elsie "Evelyn" Holden passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 85. She was a native of Holden, LA and longtime resident of Denham Springs, La. She has now gone to rejoin her late husband Wayne Barnett in their heavenly home as well as her parents James and Elsie Holden. She is survived by her son Richard Barnett...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Courtney Holleman on May 7, 2026. John was a resident of Natchez, MS and a native of New Iberia, LA.

Following his graduation from Catholic High School in New Iberia in 1965, John attended The University of Southwestern Louisiana, now University of Louisiana...

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8. In loving memory of our mother Elizabeth "Coachie" James her service will be the viewing on Saturday, May 30, 2026; 10:00am until funeral service at 11:00am, "Hour of Prayers Ministries," 5211 Ford Street,...

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26
Edna Mae Johnson of White Castle, LA, transitioned to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the matriarch of a family that spans five generations. A faithful member of Asbury Methodist...

John "Sugar Boy" H. Keller III passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the age of 91. Sugar Boy is survived by his wife of 63 years, Brenda; daughters, Denise Smith (Reed), Kobi Hymel, and loved like a daughter, Stacie Thibodeaux; grandchildren, Lyndsie Harrington, Hunter Harrington, Breanna Pizzolato, Ridge...

Vikki Fogg Kilshaw, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Kingwood, Texas. She was born on February 18, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late Norman Dudley Fogg and Dorothy Ard Fogg.
Vikki lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and...

Charles Lester "Les" Klotz, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in New Orleans, LA, Les was the son of Ruth Brunig Klotz and Charles Lester Klotz. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John Klotz; and his beloved wife of more than 40 years,...

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...

Sandra Griffon Landry, affectionally known as "Coochie," passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home in Baton Rouge at the age of 87. She was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana; a 42-year resident of White Castle, Louisiana; a 20-year resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana; and most recently a resident...

Rufus J. Landry, Jr. was born on February 22, 1939 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when his father was a senior at LSU. He passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at the age of 87. He had a full and satisfying life.
His high school life included being a starter on the Assumption High School (AHS) football team in 1956 - 1957...

Andrew "Andy" J. LeBlanc, III, a native and resident of Lakeland, La. He passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. Andy was a retired Major with over 40 years of service with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department. He was also a member of Local 198 Pipefitters and Welders. Hunting...

Earl Edward Lee "Mr. Lee" entered into eternal rest at his residence on June 3, 2026. He was an 82-year old native of Zachary, Louisiana; a U.S. Army veteran; retired Director of the Math & Science TRIO Program & Counselor, Upward Bound, Southern University and A&M College; held membership with Matadors Civic &...

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...

Howard Lincoln Louis, 81, of Addis, LA, passed peacefully on May 20,2026 at his home. Viewing and funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1120 Myrtle Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70820. Viewing and Rosary 9:00-10:00 am. A Mass of Chrisitian will be held at 10:30...

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...

Born on August 2, 1943, in Campodipietra, Italy. Mario's early life was marked by resilience and new beginnings. From Italy, he and his twin brother Michael came to the United States of America and at the age of 13 they were adopted by the McIntosh family. Mario graduated from Lee High School and proudly served his...

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...

Judy Ann Treuil Montague passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home in Baton Rouge surrounded by her family. She was 75. Judy was a native of Port Allen and resident of Baton Rouge. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker who filled her home with love and baked goods that she shared with others. Judy was a...