OBITUARIES
Alice Faye Williams
Jan 25, 2026
Alice Faye Williams, a native of Ponchatoula, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on January 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family, at the age of 80.
During the years, Alice worked as a teacher at Faith Academy for many years while her children were in school. She later built a long and respected career with State Farm,...
Forrester Stephen Aucoin
Jan 23, 2026
Forrester Stephen "Steve" Aucoin, age 76, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after battling Dementia. Born on December 25, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Steve lived a life marked by service, passion, and devotion to his family and community.
Steve proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After returning...
Vester Carlos Slawson Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
Vester Carlos Slawson, Sr., known as Daddy or Grandaddy by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at his home in Baton Rouge with his wife, Gail, by his side.
Born on April 10, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Vester Lafayette Slawson and Henrietta Barber, he grew up in Greenville and Leland, Mississippi. Carlos had a...
James Nolan Jones
Jan 22, 2026
James Nolan Jones, lovingly known as Jimmy, was born on April 28, 1964, in Hammond, Louisiana. He peacefully left this world on January 22, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jimmy was a cherished father and grandfather, leaving behind his two beloved children, Jena Heaney (Lance Heaney) and Cassy May (William Bueche). His five grandchildren—Natalee, Connor, and Ella Heaney, along with Cayson...
Belinda D. Ching
Jan 22, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Belinda Hernandez Ching will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, visitation will begin at 12 noon until time of the service at 1:00 pm, in the Cross Fire Building at Family Worship Center.
Belinda Dinorah Ching passed into the arms of the Lord after a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She was...
Darrell Gene Tate
Jan 21, 2026
Darrell Gene Tate, a native and resident of Livingston, Louisiana died Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 80. He was the beloved husband of Mary Thompson Tate for 59 1/2 years and loving father of Deana T. Schenk and Darren G. Tate. Darrell is also survived by his six grandchildren; Jenna Daigle, Paige Wagner, Delaina Wagner, Cameron Tate,...
Julius Earl Dedon
Jan 21, 2026
Julius Earl Dedon, lovingly known as Pawpaw—and to many simply as Joe—passed away peacefully at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 21, 2026, at the age of 85. He was a native of Mt. Hermon, LA.
Born on June 24, 1940, Julius lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and a deep love for his family. To those...
Duane Ross May
Jan 21, 2026
Duane Ross May, born in Hammond, LA on December 24th, 1968, passed away at home in Livingston, LA on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57 years old.
Duane Ross lived a life to aspire to as a loving Christian father, Duane was known to share his faith lovingly with his friends and relatives. He was not...
Aubrey Ray Hickman
Jan 20, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Aubrey R. Hickman will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Unity Church Baton Rouge.
Aubrey was born on December 2, 1931, in Lecompte, Louisiana and rested from this life on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at his home, at the age of 94 years.
He was a resident of Baton Rouge, served...
Emily Rose Justi Gegenheimer
Jan 19, 2026
Emily Rose Justi Gegenheimer, a native of New Orleans and resident of Gretna, LA.
Wife of the late Raymond S. Gegenheimer for 54 years. Mother of Lisa Comeaux (Aaron), Mark Raymond, and Glen Charles (Christy) and the late Gary Vincent Gegenheimer. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Janna), Patrick, Daniel, Olivia (Leandro), Tyler, Eric (Maddie), Mason and Kyle Gegenheimer and Jessica Ehlers (Stephen)...
Wanda Young Shaffer
Jan 19, 2026
Wanda Young Shaffer passed away peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2026. She was 79 and a native of Crystal River, FL.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Wanda worked for the state and was a homemaker for many years. She had a strong Christian faith and was also known for her passion for all animals and her...
Craig Smith Sr.
Jan 18, 2026
Craig Russell Smith, Sr., a longtime resident of Walker, LA, died Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was born on Saturday, September 12, 1959, in Lansing, MI. The son of Russell Philip Smith (Dinsmore, Saskatchewan, Canada) and Merrie Carolyn Rankin Rohm (Bad Axe, MI), he inherited a strong work ethic, a great taste for entertainment, and his overwhelming love for family.
Craig...
Wilfredo "Will" Medina
Jan 18, 2026
Wilfredo “Will” Medina, 62, of Gonzales, La, passed away peacefully in the Butterfly Wing at Baton Rouge General, on January 18, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1963 in New Brunswick, NJ. He was a loving father to Carlos, Jessica and Alex.
He was a hard working and dedicated HSE Consultant for 15 years. Despite his work responsibilities, he always...
Bo Gregory Smith
Jan 18, 2026
Baby Bo Gregory, beloved son of Jacob and Laynie Smith and brother to Jennings, was born sleeping on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM. Though Bo never took a breath on this earth, he was surrounded by love, warmth, and the cherished presence of his family before finding peace. Baby Bo is also survived by his paternal Great Grandfather...
Raymond Gary Hartley
Jan 18, 2026
Raymond Gary Hartley, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his wife, Darla, by his side.
Ray was born on September 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray graduated from De La Salle High School in 1972, and went on to attend LSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1978. During his...
Ned Paul Rabalais
Jan 18, 2026
Ned Paul Rabalais, age 84, a native of Plaucheville, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Butterfly Wing Inpatient Unit of Baton Rouge General Mid-City.
Ned was a retired Chief Deputy Constable with the Baton Rouge City Constable. He was an avid vegetable gardener, enjoyed cooking, politics and traveling around the world. He was a devout lifelong Catholic...
James "Greg" Gregory Melancon (Rip)
Jan 18, 2026
James “Greg” Gregory Melancon, a resident of Sorrento, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Greg had a passion for music. He could play many instruments but really enjoyed playing bass guitar and singing. He also loved to be outdoors, especially fishing.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Bonnie...
Rudolph V. "Rudy" Ponthier, Jr.
Jan 17, 2026
Rudolph V. “Rudy” Ponthier, Jr., native of Avoyelles Parish, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the age of 63. Rudy loved spending time with his family, often cooking and hosting family reunions and pig roasts. He was a hard worker, who always kept busy. He worked as a carpenter and lived by...
James H. "Jamie" Chapman, III
Jan 17, 2026
James Hubert "Jamie" Chapman, III, born on July 1, 1968, passed away on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jamie was born in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Broadmoor High School. He was a LANDMAN with his own company, Chapman Land Services, as well as a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church where he was recently baptized. Jamie...
Charles Richard Snoddy
Jan 16, 2026
Richard Snoddy, age 78, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Richard was born on March 7, 1947, in Iraan, Texas. A graduate of Texas Tech University, while there he met the love of his life, Tanya Doreen (Bird) Snoddy. They were married shortly after graduating in 1972 and shared 53 years together. After briefly living in the...
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