OBITUARIES
Duane Ross May
Jan 21, 2026
Duane Ross May, born in Hammond, LA on December 24th, 1968, passed away at home in Livingston, LA on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57 years old.
Duane Ross lived a life to aspire to as a loving Christian father, Duane was known to share his faith lovingly with his friends and relatives. He was not...
Aubrey Ray Hickman
Jan 20, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Aubrey R. Hickman will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Unity Church Baton Rouge.
Aubrey was born on December 2, 1931, in Lecompte, Louisiana and rested from this life on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at his home, at the age of 94 years.
He was a resident of Baton Rouge, served...
Wanda Young Shaffer
Jan 19, 2026
Wanda Young Shaffer passed away peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2026. She was 79 and a native of Crystal River, FL.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Wanda worked for the state and was a homemaker for many years. She had a strong Christian faith and was also known for her passion for all animals and her...
Raymond Gary Hartley
Jan 18, 2026
Raymond Gary Hartley, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his wife, Darla, by his side.
Ray was born on September 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray graduated from De La Salle High School in 1972, and went on to attend LSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1978. During his...
Ned Paul Rabalais
Jan 18, 2026
Ned Paul Rabalais, age 84, a native of Plaucheville, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Butterfly Wing Inpatient Unit of Baton Rouge General Mid-City.
Ned was a retired Chief Deputy Constable with the Baton Rouge City Constable. He was an avid vegetable gardener, enjoyed cooking, politics and traveling around the world. He was a devout lifelong Catholic...
Rudolph V. "Rudy" Ponthier, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Rudolph V. “Rudy” Ponthier, Jr., native of Avoyelles Parish, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 63. Rudy loved spending time with his family, often cooking and hosting family reunions and pig roasts. He was a hard worker, who always kept busy. He worked as a carpenter and lived by...
James "Greg" Gregory Melancon (Rip)
Jan 17, 2026
James “Greg” Gregory Melancon, a resident of Sorrento, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Greg had a passion for music. He could play many instruments but really enjoyed playing bass guitar and singing. He also loved to be outdoors, especially fishing.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Bonnie...
James H. "Jamie" Chapman, III
Jan 17, 2026
James Hubert "Jamie" Chapman, III, born on July 1, 1968, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jamie was born in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Broadmoor High School. He was a LANDMAN with his own company, Chapman Land Services, as well as a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church where he was recently baptized. Jamie...
Norman Jacob Chatelain
Jan 15, 2026
Norman J. Chatelain, 61, died in Baton Rouge on January 15, 2026, following a brief and unfair fight against several strokes. He is survived by his son, Harley Chatelain.
Norman was known as one of the best certified auto mechanics in New Orleans and surrounding areas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob J. and Hazel Armand Chatelain, and his...
Robert Lee Faul, Sr.
Jan 15, 2026
Robert Lee Faul, Sr. passed away peacefully on Jan 15, 2026, at the age of 84 surrounded by his loving family and devoted wife, Tammie. He was born in Church Point, LA on Nov 28, 1941. He moved to BR at an early age and graduated from Istrouma High School. He was a lifelong mechanic and the owner of Faul’s...
Terri Lynn Camp Hines
Jan 15, 2026
Anyone who ever learned from, laughed with or was loved by Terri Lynn Camp Hines is her living legacy – especially her son Alex who will continue to make her proud.
Terri passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1973, she threw the world’s best Purple Rain Party in junior high. She was protective – the friend you...
Betty Jo "BJ" Riddle McInnis
Jan 15, 2026
Phillipians 2:3 - “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
Betty Jo (BJ) Riddle McInnis peacefully passed away at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 15, 2026. She was a cherished mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. BJ embodied the very essence of thoughtfulness, kindness, and compassion, leaving behind...
Stanley "Pops" G. Dixon
Jan 15, 2026
Stanley "Pops" G. Dixon, a cherished member of the Gonzales community, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on May 17, 1937, in Galvez, Louisiana, Stanley lived a rich and fulfilling life characterized by dedication to his family, community, and profession.
Stanley had a notable career as a Millwright supervisor and planner, serving with pride as...
Penelope "Penny" Marchand Banta
Jan 14, 2026
Penelope Rose “Penny” Marchand Banta, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:40 a.m., at the age of 69. She left this world surrounded by love, with Uncle D.J. at her side, reading scripture, first book of Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 as she took her final breath. Her presence, warmth,...
Edward "Eddie" Dean Freiberger, Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Dean Freiberger, Sr., born in Cleveland, OH and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away in Baton Rouge, surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 50. Eddie was a beloved family man, who enjoyed time spent with his family, friends, travelling, and cooking. He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist...
Marian Ponder Givens
Jan 13, 2026
Marian Elizabeth Ponder Givens, born on July 13, 1933, in McComb, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on January 13, 2026. She was a remarkable woman whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those fortunate to have known her.
Marian was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School, a...
Michael Aubrey LeBlanc
Jan 13, 2026
Michael A. "Mike" LeBlanc, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 69. Mike enjoyed all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, gardening, and working in his yard. He worked at a chemical plant in St. Gabriel for over 40 years as a supervisor.
Mike is survived by his wife, Pam...
Percy Richard Guitreau, Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Percy Richard Guitreau Sr., a native and life-long resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away peacefully in Denham Springs, LA at the age of 89 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Percy was a retired electrician and worked most of his career out of IBEW Local Union 1516 in Arkansas. He loved the outdoors, riding on his tractor and golf cart,...
Antoine Ambrose Castille Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Antoine Ambrose Castille Jr (Andy), 64, born in Lafayette, LA, who resided in Prairieville, LA, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Andy is survived by his wife, Patsy Ann Castille, his mother Beatrice Babin, his two sons Justin Castille (Nicole), Nicholas Ledet (Abbie), and one daughter Emily Lynch (Andrew). His two brothers Brian Castille, Chad Castille (Nicole), and one sister Sandra...
Rita Agnes Graff Dollar
Jan 11, 2026
Rita Mary Graff Dollar, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1924, at home in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louis X. Graff, Jr. and Agnes Sniff Graff.
Rita enjoyed a long and distinguished professional career as an accountant with A&P Food Stores, where she worked for 39 years. During that time, she served...
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