OBITUARIES
Toni Lynn Pizzalato
Sep 18, 2025
Toni Lynn Pizzalato, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 61. She worked 20+ years at Baton Rouge Cardiology.
Toni is survived by her son Dylan James Gaspard; longtime companion James Murray; grandson Matthew; sister JoAnn Hardgrave and companion Daniel Scott Cowart; brother Carlos Pizzalato and wife Julie Pizzalato; nieces...
Lawrence"Larry" Michael Fairbanks
Sep 17, 2025
Lawrence Michael “Larry” Fairbanks, born September 11, 1961, passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 64, in his home in St. Amant, Louisiana. Larry was deeply loved by his family and friends. He was proud of his two sons, and was a devoted and caring father throughout their lives. He found special happiness in seeing his sons...
Tammy Ann Collins
Sep 17, 2025
Memorial service celebrating the life of Tammy Ann Collins of Hodge, LA. will be held at a later date.
Tammy was born October 02, 1957, and passed from this life surrounded by her family September 17, 2025 at the age of 67.
Paul William Hays Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Paul William Hays Sr., born November 19, 1971, in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home in St. Amant on September 17, 2025 at the age of 53. Paul proudly served his community as a cook and was a local business owner for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR, cooking for family and friends,...
Rev. William LaRue
Sep 17, 2025
William (Bill) Richard LaRue, 93, passed away on September 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Bill was born on November 13, 1931, in Salem, IL, where he spent his youth.
Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon Diane LaRue, children, Brenda LaRue Stewart of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Julie LaRue Istre of Walker, Louisiana, Jeff LaRue of...
Darren Lee McDowell
Sep 15, 2025
Darren passed away at home in Gonzales, La on September 15,2025. He was 52 years old and a longtime resident of Port Allen, La where he worked many years as a pipe bender for Turner Industries. He loved fishing for catfish from the riverbank under the Old Bridge.
Darren was born in Dallas Texas on June 11,1973. He is preceded in...
John Burke Huner
Sep 15, 2025
John Burke Huner was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 29, 1941, to the union of John and Edith Aline Burke Huner. He died September 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge.
John B. attended public schools in Baton Rouge. Upon graduation from Baton Rouge High School, he attended LSU where he received his BA and MA in the area of anthropology....
Agnes M. Bryan
Sep 14, 2025
Agnes M. Bryan, a resident of Clinton, LA, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1962. She worked for 33 years and retired from LSU Cooperative Extension Service. Agnes also worked and retired from Walmart for 7 years. She was a wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
John H. Engelke
Sep 13, 2025
John H. Engelke passed away on September 13, 2025, at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, surrounded by love. He was born on July 2, 1941, at Santo Tomas hospital in Republic of Panama to Howard S. and Evelyn D. Engleke. John was raised in the Panama Canal Zone with his 3 siblings. John graduated from Balboa High School in...
Libby Marie Blanchard Van Oss
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Libby B. Van Oss, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Napoleonville, LA, on December 27, 1930, and was the youngest child of the late Sidney and Laura Templet Blanchard.
She graduated from Assumption High School in 1948 and later attended trade school in Baton Rouge. She worked as an executive secretary...
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault
Sep 12, 2025
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault, 68, a resident of Walker and a native of Buffalo, NY passed away peacefully on Friday September 12, 2025.
She is survived by her loving children, Danielle J. Bowen, Dominique J. DeNault and John L. DeNault, Sr., her grandchildren, Jennifer (Axl), Jack, Josephe, Jasmine, Hunter (Elizabeth), Dalton, Jodie & Hazel and 11 great grandchildren (#12 due in...
Lynette V. Harelson
Sep 11, 2025
Lynette V. Harelson, a cherished matriarch and beloved community member, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 11, 2025, in her birthplace of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on February 20, 1937, to Florence and Wallace Voorhies, Lynette's life was a testament to the enduring power of love and the strength of family ties. Lynette was a graduate of St....
Sandra Lynne Viola
Sep 11, 2025
Sandra Viola, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Calhoun, Louisiana, on September 11, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born on September 13, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Joanne and Joe Strickland.
Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her loving spouse, Chris Dispenza; her mother,...
Lovey Arceneaux Brown
Sep 10, 2025
Lovey A Brown passed away peacefully at Ascension Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gonzales, LA on September 10,2025 surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old. She was born on December 11, 1940, in Orleans Parish and was a lifelong resident of Gonzales, LA. She Graduated from Gonzales High School in 1958. On April 29, 1958, she married...
Joshua Jehu Busby
Sep 9, 2025
With hearts full of both love and sorrow, we celebrate the beautiful life of Joshua Jehu Busby, who entered his eternal rest on September 9, 2025, at the age of 43. Born on May 16, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Joshua was a gift to his parents, Rufus L. Busby and Wanda Faye Florida, and to all who would come...
Don Wayne Chapman
Sep 9, 2025
Don Wayne Chapman, a native of Mamou, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 81.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Danita Marie and Rae Anne; and a grandson, Liam.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Volka and Dula Chapman; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Ruby Edwards Taylor
Sep 8, 2025
Ruby Edwards Taylor, a life long resident of Colyell, LA, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on 9/8/2025, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; who cherished her family and GOD above all else. She is survived by her 3 children, Wilma Mitchell, Tish Henderson (Donald), Tommy Watts (Brenda); Grandchildren Ivy...
Danny Paul Johnson
Sep 7, 2025
Full obituary to come soon.
Please consider assisting the family in honoring Danny's memory by donating towards his cremation services.
Barbara Barbier Bullock
Sep 6, 2025
Barbara Barbier Bullock passed away at home on Saturday, September 6, surrounded by love.
Barbara was a wife and mother, an artist, a special aunt, and a dear friend to many. Originally from White Castle, Barbara lived in Baton Rouge since 1982 when she started LSU, where she received her bachelor's degree. She was a teacher at Most Blessed Sacrament, St....
Patricia Hashman Cook
Sep 6, 2025
Patricia Hashman Cook, born on May 6, 1966, a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was known for her remarkable strength through her diagnosis, her positivity, and her kind heart. Patricia cherished every moment she spent with her children and made it a priority to be a loving mother.
Patricia is...
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