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Pete Smith
May 16, 2024
Pete Smith, 77, known to many of his friends as ‘Galvez’, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. He passed at his home in Prairieville, LA after a long illness with family and friends at his side. He is survived by his son Shayne and his daughter Bridget Peters and predeceased by his wife Paula. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Shelby Jean Goldsberry Lasure
May 16, 2024
Shelby Jean Goldsberry Lasure, a native of Henderson, KY and resident of Donaldsonville, LA, passed away at her home on May 16, 2024 at the age of 83. Shelby loved spending time with her family as well as being in her yard, cutting grass, and cooking.
She is survived by her children, Cindy Villemez and Roger Johnson; grandchildren, Carieme, Shelly,...
Arthur Roy LeJeune
May 15, 2024
Roy LeJeune passed away at the age of 95 at home with his wife of 55 years, Claudia LeJeune, by his side. Roy was a veteran who proudly served in the Korean war. He was employed as dispatcher for Baton Rouge Police Dept then worked as maintenance supervisor for Goudchaux and later for the Catholic Life Center. He loved spending...
Wrenley Elizabeth Albarracin
May 15, 2024
Wrenley Elizabeth Albarracin was born on May 6, 2024, and received by her heavenly Father on May 15, 2024, at Ochsner Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wrenley was loved deeply by her parents and family and brought so much joy to our lives over her nine short days with us through her feisty spirit and her frequent smiles. She...
Adam James Machowski
May 12, 2024
There are no words to express the loss. It is with insurmountable sadness that we announce the passing of Adam James Machowski on May 12th at the age of 22 in a car accident. Born July 20th 2001 in Shreveport, Adam filled our lives with laughter from the moment he came into the world, the one time he actually arrived...
Terry Lee Witt
May 11, 2024
Terry Lee Witt, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2024, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. Born in Plaquemine, LA, he was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas “J.T.” Witt and Vivian Mae Carlin “BB”. He lived a life marked by service, compassion, and technological brilliance. A proud Navy veteran, he dedicated a part of his...
Robert Ray Aydell
May 10, 2024
Robert Ray (Bit) Aydell, age 95, a resident of Port Vincent, passed away on May 10, 2024. He is survived by daughters: Katherine Foster (Butch), Charlotte Dixon (Donald, deceased), Tina Pietri (Richard) and Cindy Aydell; son-in-law, John Marchand; 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren; sister, Ozelia "Shoot" Keller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and...
Russell Guercio
May 10, 2024
Russell was born November 11,1959 in White Castle, La. and passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Russell was 64 years of age. Russell was a native of White Castle, La. and also resided in White Castle, La.
Russell graduated from White Castle High School in 1977 and completed six years in the U.S. Army with an Honorable discharge. While in...
James Alvin Hood, II
May 8, 2024
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of James Alvin Hood II, at the age of 35, on the 8th of May 2024. Born in Hammond, Louisiana, to John Alvin Hood and the late Cathy A. Singleton Heck, James was a cherished member of the Denham Springs community.
James dedicated his professional life to his role as a...
Daniel Bezet, Sr.
May 7, 2024
Daniel “Brother Danny” Bezet, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and member of Central Baptist Church, passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born July 5, 1949, in Baton Rouge to Philip and Janelle Bezet, the second of their four sons (Malcom, Burle & Greg). He was a graduate of Baker High School, class...
Ruth Smith
May 6, 2024
Ruth Smith, born December 4, 1954, in Clay County, KY, passed away in Hammond, LA on May 6, 2024, at the age of 69.
She had three sons that were with her when she passed that she loved beyond measure. Her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her world. She loved her family, cooking for friends, and was well known for...
Lillie B Morris
May 6, 2024
Lillie Mae Babin Morris, born February 17, 1935, in Gonzales, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 6, 2024, at the age of 89. Lillie worked as a switchboard operator for many years, later retiring from Eatel. She was a parishioner of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church. Lillie enjoyed playing cards, going to the...
Mary Ann Sciara Recotta
May 6, 2024
Mary "Maw Maw Hammond” Sciara Recotta passed away at her home on May 6, 2024, at the age of 87. Mary was born to Frank and Nellie Cardinale Sciara on December 28, 1936, in Hammond, LA. On Saturday, May 11, visitation will be held at 11:30 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Hammond, LA until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00pm. Interment to...
Joseph "Donnell" Everett
May 6, 2024
Joseph “Donnell” Everett, born on January 19, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. He grew up in Sorrento, LA and resided in St. Amant, LA. He passed away on May 6, 2024, in Baton Rouge, LA, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 69. Joseph was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a very hard worker in all...
Kenneth J. Marr
May 5, 2024
Kenneth J. Marr entered into eternal rest on Sunday May 5, 2024, at the age of 81. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, he resided in Baton Rouge. Loved by all who knew him, Kenneth was an incredible husband, father, and Poppy to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He truly loved the Lord and instilled that love in his family....
Henry S Martin
May 5, 2024
A ceremony celebrating the life of Henry S. Martin will be held on Thursday at Christ Community Church, with visitation beginning at 10 am until time of the service at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Palmetto Cemetery, Walker.
Henry was born on June 1, 1946, in Walker and passed away on May 5, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake...
Michael 'Big Fuzz' Sullivan
May 4, 2024
Michael "Big Fuzz" Sullivan was a big man that had a huge heart and a lot of love for his family, his motorcycle, and fishing. He was always quick with a smile and an offer of a Budweiser and will be greatly missed by all.Michael, 69, of Ethel, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2024 at 2:36 p.m. at The...
Chad Grady Bair
May 4, 2024
Chad Grady Bair, age 49, passed away tragically on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home in Maurepas, Louisiana. He was born on July 1, 1974 in Zachary, Louisiana to Brenda Lee Lindsey Bair and Grady Denzil Bair and was raised in French Settlement, Louisiana. He is predeceased by his father, his brother, Timothy Bair and his sister, Lois...
Ronald Larry Thompson
May 4, 2024
Ronald Larry Thompson, affectionately known as Larry, was born on April 15, 1956, in Independence, Louisiana. He peacefully passed away on May 4, 2024, in Livingston, Louisiana. Larry, lived a life filled with joy and love that touched the hearts of many.
Throughout his life, Larry had a variety of hobbies and interests that brought him immense pleasure. He found solace...
Phillip Clement Ardoin
May 3, 2024
Phillip Ardoin, born October 15, 1961, in Baton Rouge, passed away May 3, 2024 at his home in Lafayette, LA at the age of 63. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music, especially playing the guitar.
Phillip is survived by his sons, Jadeb Ardoin and Cody Ardoin; grandchildren, Axel, Avril, Cohen, and Cain; Siblings, Cholla Ardoin, Crystal Haley, and Kynon Ardoin; close...
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