OBITUARIES
Joseph Daniel Truxillo Sr.
Apr 29, 2026
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever beleiveth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)
Joseph found rest in God's arms at his home surrounded by family at the age of 85. He was a resident of Plaquemine, LA and a native of Matthews, La. He was the 6th...
Robert Wayne Winters
Apr 29, 2026
Robert Wayne Winters, age 96 of Baton Rouge, LA, was deceased on April 29, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Hogan Winters; daughter Tamara Winters Warburton; son Jeffery Wayne Winters; and second wife Shirley Lemoin Greely Winters.
He is survived by his daughter Daryl Winters Monju and son Todd Robert Winters.
Jeremy Philip Schiro
Apr 28, 2026
Jeremy Philip "Jere" Schiro was born on February 1, 1962 and passed away unexpectedly at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on April 28, 2026 due to a pulmonary embolism during a routine surgery. He was 64 years old and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School,...
Miriam H. Calvey
Apr 27, 2026
With much sadness, on Monday morning, April 27, 2026 at 9:30 we lost Miriam, a beautiful Lady. She was 101 plus 9 days old. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and a long time resident of Denham Springs, LA.
She loved to work and called herself a "Career Girl" and a loving “Mother”. She was proud to say...
Blaine Seth Favaron
Apr 27, 2026
Blaine Seth Favaron, 63, a longtime native of Zachary, Louisiana, and a resident of Liberty, Mississippi, was born on March 24, 1963, and was called home to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2026
By any measure, Blaine was a remarkable man. He was a hunter who took great pride in the many deer he harvested over the years. Yet...
Carolyn Ory Thornton
Apr 27, 2026
Carolyn Ory Thornton, a resident of the Baton Rouge area for 53 years, died peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by here family. Carolyn was born in Franklin, La on Nov. 16, 1942 and was 83 years old.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney C. Ory and Naomi ‘Mim’ Ory, and her sister Barbara McCarroll Walley, all from...
Kenneth Ed Norred
Apr 26, 2026
Kenneth “Ed” Norred, a resident of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, at the age of 65.
Ed was born on December 6, 1960. He was a graduate of Holden High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1999. Ed dedicated...
Mary Babin Dupuy
Apr 25, 2026
Mary Babin Dupuy, 74, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, with her family at her side on April 25, 2026. Mary was born in Gonzales, Louisiana on December 30, 1951. She was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and lived a full, faithful, and joy-filled life. Her faith...
Jonathan Andrew "Jon" Miller
Apr 24, 2026
Jonathan Andrew “Jon” Miller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away surrounded by love after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 34 years young.
Born on October 3, 1991, in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jon was the second of six children and grew up in Sterling Heights before moving to Lake Orion, Michigan. From an early...
Betty Lou Caseltine
Apr 24, 2026
Betty Lou Caseltine, 89, resident of Prairieville went to be with the lord, Friday April 24th, she peaceful took her last breath at home at 9:04 am holding her granddaughter Cayla’s hand.
She fought extremely hard but yet was peaceful and felt loved with 3 of her granddaughter’s Cayla Martinez, Kayla Weaver, and Brandi Zelaya by her side all week up...
Robert J Clement
Apr 23, 2026
Robert J. Clement, 83, went peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, with his family at his side on April 23, 2026.
Robert was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 21, 1942, to John and Evelyn Clement. He attended Holy Name and St. Dominic’s Schools and graduated in 1960 from Sheboygan North High School. Bob was a...
Flay M. Reid
Apr 23, 2026
Flay Mitchell Reid, 89, passed away on April 23, 2026.
Born June 24, 1936, in Lowell, North Carolina, he spent much of his early life in North Carolina before graduating high school at 16. He attended Mars Hill College and later served in the U.S. Navy, where he trained as a pilot before being honorably discharged in 1956.
After his military service,...
Chelsea Ann Borne
Apr 22, 2026
Chelsea Ann Borne was born on March 21, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away on April 22, 2026. Chelsea was known for her vibrant personality and was truly full of life. She loved the outdoors and found great joy in spending time outside. Along with her love for nature, Chelsea also had a deep passion for reading and...
Cherine "Cherie" Bruce Schofield
Apr 21, 2026
After 77 years of a life animated by love, tenderness, joy, curiosity and compassion, Cherine (Cherie) Bruce Schofield joined our Lord in heaven on Tuesday, April 21st, while surrounded by loving family and friends. Cherie was born in Hutchinson, KS but spent most of her life in Baton Rouge, LA.
Cherie is survived by her endlessly devoted husband of 47 years,...
Sarah Eloise Steele
Apr 21, 2026
Sarah Eloise Murray Steele passed away surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law, April 20, 2026, at home. Eloise was born in Norphlet, Arkansas on September 11, 1926, to James Horace Murray, Sr. And Ella Mae Ashby Murray. She loved to crochet, being with her family, watching Hummingbirds and reading. Eloise and her husband, Raymond Steele had one daughter, Myra...
Jacqueline Dena Merritt
Apr 19, 2026
To our beautiful and insistently different family member, who’s life brought joy and controversy simultaneously. You will always be loved, remembered, and sorely missed.
Jaqueline Dena Merritt aka “Fritz A. Irwin” a resident of Gonzales, La who passed away on April 19, 2026. Fritz was born August 25, 2005, in Baton Rouge, La.
Fritz spent her first year after graduating high school...
Nancy Jean Hart
Apr 18, 2026
Nancy Jean Hart (née Loker) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born in Baton Rouge, Nancy was a woman of deep Christian faith whose life was devoted to helping others. In June 1968, while both were attending LSU, she met the love of her life, Jack Hart. Their connection was immediate...
Billy W. Floyd
Apr 17, 2026
Billy W. Floyd, born September 7, 1939, in Magee, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family.
An individual whose life was marked by dedication, service, and a love for family and community, Mr. Floyd's legacy will be remembered by all who knew him.
Mr. Floyd was committed to serving...
Terri Lynn Sanchez Leggion “Mama T”
Apr 16, 2026
Terri Lynn Sanchez Leggion “Mama T”, 68, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.
She was the embodiment of love. Known by many as the kindest soul, Terri carried a gentle spirit that touched everyone she met. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she held a deep love for God and Jesus. Above all,...
Wayne Joseph Oubre
Apr 16, 2026
Wayne Joseph Oubre, age 81, of Gramercy, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a short battle with Leukemia.
He was born on January 22, 1945, in Gramercy, LA, to Nolan Oubre and Verlin Zimmer Oubre.
A lifelong resident of Gramercy, Wayne served his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War, working as a mechanic in the United...
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