OBITUARIES
James Edwin "Eddie" Schafer
Mar 23, 2026
James Edwin "Eddie" Schafer, born December 25, 1941 in Plaquemine, LA, passed away at his home on March 23, 2026, at the age of 84. Nothing meant more to him than spending time with his family, fishing, and enjoying chicken fried steak from Franks.
Eddie is survived by his children, Stacie Gardana (Tony), Clint Schafer (Michelle), and Travis Schafer; his grandchildren,...
Thomas Andrew Stanford
Mar 21, 2026
Thomas Andrew Stanford, a vibrant and beloved technician with Safelite, passed away on March 21, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on June 12, 2006, in Baton Rouge, Thomas brought joy and warmth to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Throughout his life, Thomas embodied the spirit of the life of the...
Allan A. Avants, Sr.
Mar 17, 2026
Allan A. Avants, Sr., was born on December 21, 1939, in Metairie, LA. He passed away at his home in Prairieville, LA on March 17, 2026, at the age of 86.
Allan proudly served with the US Army.
A graveside service with military honors will be planned for a future date at Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery in Slidell, LA.
James Mortimer Hoffman III
Mar 17, 2026
James Mortimer Hoffman III, 75, of Baton Rouge, LA died peacefully on March 17th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 5th, 1950 in New Orleans, LA to James Mortimer Hoffman II and Dorothy Francis Nelson. Jim grew up in Richardson,Tx and was an elite 3-sport athlete, where he coined the nickname “Jimmy Grits”
He later attended LSU and...
Blake Wayne David Thomassie
Mar 16, 2026
Blake Wayne David Thomassie, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away at his home on March 16, 2026, at the age of 58.
He is survived by his son, Nathan Thomassie and twin brother, Bret Thomassie, along with numerous other family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family of Blake Thomassie 's asks that you consider a donation to defray the cost...
Dorothy Gayle Walsh Raley
Mar 16, 2026
Dorothy Gayle Walsh Raley, lovingly known as “Honey” to her family, was born on August 21, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, at 3:16, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High School, where she was honored as a beauty queen—an early reflection...
Laura Bond Garrison Arruda
Mar 16, 2026
Laura Bond Garrison Arruda died peacefully in Denham Springs, Louisiana on March 16, 2026.
She was born February 26, 1929 in Dennis Mills, Louisiana and just recently celebrated her 97th birthday. Laura Bond grew up in St. Helena Parish on the rural plantation of her maternal grandfather, Thomas Homer Craft, and was a true country girl at heart. She graduated from...
Ronnie Gilbert Jackson
Mar 15, 2026
Ronnie Gilbert Jackson, 63, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.
Born on August 5, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, Ronnie lived in Lockport, Joliet, and Elwood, Illinois before eventually making his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He dedicated over 25 years of service to Union Local 150/Countryside.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Darbi McDonald Jackson; his stepson, Kerry Turner Jr....
Joseph Thomas Rogers
Mar 15, 2026
Joseph Thomas Rogers, 42, of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Joseph was born on September 20, 1983, in San Fernando, Trinidad, but spent most of his life in Ascension Parish.
He worked for many years as an Industrial I&E professional, but was truly a jack of all trades. He never hesitated to fix things or do a job,...
John Wayne Hubbs
Mar 14, 2026
John is a 1962 graduate of Catholic High and a graduate of Northwestern State University. He worked for The Berry Company for many years in Louisiana and Texas. After his time with The Berry Company, John and his wife, Patti, owned and operated a gift shop in Kemah, Texas. John was a beautifully happy soul who brought joy to all...
John Robert Domingue
Mar 14, 2026
John R. Domingue 66 of Jennings, LA passed away on March 14th 2026.
John was born to Ella Marie Teal and John Irvin Domingue, both of Jennings, LA
John is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Landry Domingue and both parents, brother Rocky Domingue and sister Helen Kibodeaux and great nephew Josepha Aucoin.
John was a proud father and grandfather. He...
Parto Vahid
Mar 14, 2026
Parto Vahid, a native of Tehran, Iran and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 91. She graduated from the University of Kansas and the University of Tehran in Fine Arts with a degree in painting and drawing. Parto had art exhibitions in Tehran, Iran; Houston, Texas; and Lake Charles, Louisiana. She was...
Michael E LeBlanc
Mar 14, 2026
Michael E. LeBlanc, 82, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on March 14, 2026.
He was born on November 26, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Elvin Edward LeBlanc and Louella Inez LeBlanc, both of whom preceded him in death. Michael was a proud graduate of Woodlawn High School, a devoted Marine, and later worked as an operator and truck driver...
Delia Durst Anderson
Mar 14, 2026
Delia Durst Anderson was born on April 20, 1938, in Rolling Fork, MS, and rested from this life on March 14, 2026, at the age of 87 years,
Known for her love for prayer and dancing, she leaves behind a cherished legacy as follows.
Delia is survived by children Carol Hadi (Hosein), Bill Anderson, Darrell Anderson (Rita), Donna Kleinpeter (Timmy), and Steven...
Julia K. Bell
Mar 13, 2026
Julia (Julie) Kathlene Bell was born on November 12, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and peacefully passed away on March 13, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Julie’s final moments were tenderly shared with her daughter, Chelsey, who held her hand and sang “Amazing Grace,” a fitting farewell to a cherished mother, granju, daughter, sister, and...
Gary L McComas
Mar 12, 2026
Gary McComas, a resident of Livingston, LA entered eternal rest March 12, 2026 in Baton Rouge following complications from pneumonia. Gary was born November 7, 1956 to Billy and Cecile McComas, and was 69 years old. He was preceded in death by his dad, Billy. Gary had a love of reading, especially historical and discovery type books and articles. He...
Susie Mae Edwards Davidson
Mar 12, 2026
Susie "Susie Q" Mae Edwards Davidson, of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 84 on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born on November 29, 1941, in Independence, Louisiana, she was a devoted and lifelong member of Revival Temple in Walker, Louisiana.
Susie loved reading, cooking and was a loving mother and grandmother....
Jude Ronald "Ronnie" Chatelain Sr.
Mar 12, 2026
Jude Ronald Chatelain, Sr, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. He was 86 years old.
He was a native of Mansura, LA, and the only child of Mamie and Amet Chatelain. A devoted husband to Joan Doucet Chatelain for sixty-one years and beloved father to four children: Renée (Kevin Lyle) of New York, NY, Michael...
Sherita Ann Harris
Mar 11, 2026
Sherita Ann Harris transitioned into eternal life at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Aubrey Harris, Sr. and Katherine Enola DeLille Lazard. She attended St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School and George Washington Carver High School.
She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted...
David Alan Lyon
Mar 11, 2026
David Alan Lyon, born in Moberly, Missouri on October 26, 1953, and was a resident of Gonzales, LA. He passed away at his home on March 11, 2026, at the age of 72.
David enjoyed time spent with his family, especially traveling and riding his motorcycle with his wife.
David is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rene Lyon; children, Caleb...
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