OBITUARIES

Caydra Paille

Caydra Paille

Oct 3, 2026

Caydra Paille was born on October 1, 2002, and rested from this life on Saturday morning October 3, 2026, at North Oaks Medical Center, at the age of 25 years.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Memorial donations may be made to assist the family with cost. To give a memorial gift please use the link below.

Davis W. Rimes Jr

Davis W. Rimes Jr

Oct 2, 2026

Davis W. Rimes Jr., affectionately known as Davy or David, passed away on October 2, 2026, in Walker, Louisiana, at the age of 76. He was born on May 8, 1950, in Independence, Louisiana.

He retired after 42 years of service with the telephone company. He loved woodworking, fishing, and gardening; however, he didn't mind trying new things. His passion was...

Malcolm Lane Aydell Sr.

Malcolm Lane Aydell Sr.

Sep 27, 2026

Malcolm Lane Aydell Sr., a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA was called to his heavenly home on September 27, 2026, at the age of 92.

Malcolm graduated from Istrouma High School in 1952. He attended LSU until he went into the Army from 1955 to 1956. He worked for the City Parish of Baton Rouge,...

Carl James Juneau

Carl James Juneau

Sep 26, 2026

Carl James Juneau passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on December 25, 1954, Carl will be remembered as a man who found great joy in the people he loved and in the simple pleasures of life.

Carl loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, running trotlines, and mudriding....

Wayne Lee Wheeler

Wayne Lee Wheeler

Sep 23, 2026

Wayne passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from a long battle with autoimmune cirrhosis of the liver.

He grew up in West Feliciana and graduated from St. Francisville High School. Wayne was an avid musician, and it was how he connected with people throughout his life. He always had the radio in...

Henry O. Lasseigne Jr.

Henry O. Lasseigne Jr.

Sep 22, 2026

Henry O. Lasseigne Jr., 85, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Henry lived a life defined by loyalty, quiet strength, and a deep love for the people and passions that meant the most to him. Services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2026, at St. Mark Catholic Church,...

Barbara Murray Villar

Barbara Murray Villar

Sep 20, 2026

Barbara Murray Villar passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 20, 1941, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana.

Barbara will be remembered as a devoted woman who found joy in both her work and her home. She retired from the Ascension Parish School Board, where she worked as a food service worker. In retirement,...

Glenda Sue Dismore

Glenda Sue Dismore

Sep 20, 2026

Glenda Sue Dismore, a native of Independence, Louisiana and a resident of Walker, Louisiana, died Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the age of 60.

A full obituary is being prepared and will be updated here soon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the donate button below.

Krista Danielle Miller

Krista Danielle Miller

Sep 19, 2026

Krista Danielle “Dani” Miller, 38, passed away on September 19, 2026.

Dani was a beautiful, vibrant soul with a personality that was impossible to forget. She was goofy, strong, fearless, and full of life. Her smile could light up a room, her laughter was contagious, and she had a way of bringing fun and energy wherever she went.

Dani loved to laugh,...

Ferdinand Francois Dukaric

Ferdinand Francois Dukaric

Sep 19, 2026

Born on April 29, 1940, God created Ferdinand Francois “Duke” Dukaric after realizing that John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and Paul Newman just wouldn’t cut it. God had realized he could do better. He then broke that mold and there was never another like Duke. On September 19, 2026, after a long illness, Duke passed away peacefully at the home he...

Clarence"Ron" Ronald Brown

Clarence"Ron" Ronald Brown

Sep 17, 2026

Clarence Ronald “Ron” Brown, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, at his residence in Prairieville with his son by his side.

Ron was born at home in the Irish Channel neighborhood of New Orleans on November 9, 1931, to the late Clarence and Lena Seckfort Brown. He attended Holy Cross High School, where he played football, and graduated...

James Kenneth Binning

James Kenneth Binning

Sep 17, 2026

James Kenneth Binning passed away peacefully at his home in Walker, on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. The son of Windom Wayne and Ruth Day Binning, he was born in Baton Rouge, though a resident of Walker for the past forty years. “Ken” as he was called by most of those who knew him, was a 1961 graduate of Istrouma High...

Larry Joseph Boss

Larry Joseph Boss

Sep 16, 2026

  Larry Joseph Boss went home on the evening of September 16, 2026, at the age of 83. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Larry was born and raised in Lafayette, a place that remained an important part of his roots throughout his life.

  Born February 5, 1943, in Lafayette to Earlis and Electa Boss, Larry grew up with...

Juliette Leonor Fontaine Grau

Juliette Leonor Fontaine Grau

Sep 15, 2026

Juliette Leonor Fontaine Grau passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 surrounded by her family and beloved dogs. She went by Julia, but was known to her family and friends as “Cucu,” and to her grandchildren as “Lala.” 

Julia was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Georgina Grau Lemoine, and...

Glenn Joseph Berthelot

Glenn Joseph Berthelot

Sep 15, 2026

Glenn Joseph Berthelot, 83, of Head of Island, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 15, 2026.

Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. To his family, he was lovingly known as Daddy, Paw Paw, and Pappy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was a hardworking...

Katherine Burck Rutledge

Katherine Burck Rutledge

Sep 12, 2026

Katherine Burck Rutledge was embraced in the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2026, at the age of 77.

Katherine was a gifted artist whose talents enriched lives and places throughout Louisiana. She grew up in New Orleans, a city she always called home, even after living in Baton Rouge for more than 50 years.

Katherine attended Louisiana State University in Baton...

Jerry Brooks Hedgepeth

Jerry Brooks Hedgepeth

Sep 11, 2026

On September 11, 2026, our family experienced the heartbreaking loss of Jerry Brooks Hedgepeth, who was known and loved by many as Brooks. Brooks was loved by so many. He had a smile that could brighten any room, a huge heart, and so much love to give.He was a beloved son, brother, family member, loving uncle, and friend. His passing...

Randy"Duck" Paul Duplessis

Randy"Duck" Paul Duplessis

Sep 11, 2026

Randy “DUCK” Paul Duplessis, 70, was born on April 22, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and lived his life in Gonzales, Louisiana. He passed away on September 11, 2026.

Randy was born to Helen M. Ogden and Russell T. Duplessis.

Randy was a one-of-a-kind man with a creative soul. He loved to color and draw, and music was a huge part of...

John Allen Watson

John Allen Watson

Sep 10, 2026

John Allen Watson, born on June 3rd, 1970, passed away on September 10th, 2026 in Baton Rouge after a hard-fought battle with a brief illness.Born in Wharton, Texas to parents Earl and Donna Watson, Allen, shortly after, became a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, working in residential pest control services. 

Allen's primary focus in life was being a committed and loving...

Ofelia Flores Russell

Ofelia Flores Russell

Sep 10, 2026

Ofelia Flores Russell, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born in Brownsville, Texas on April 11, 1937, Ofelia was one of five children of immigrants from Spain who were successful farmer/ranchers in south Texas. She graduated from Brownsville High School and attended Texas Southmost College before working...