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David Arnold Trusty
Jul 29, 2025
David Arnold Trusty, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Clarity Hospice, Baton Rouge, LA. David was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. He was a well-known real estate broker responsible for many projects around the Baton Rouge area. He was best known for his warmth, integrity, and love for life.
He is survived by his beloved wife...
Gloria Haydel Vaughan
Jul 28, 2025
Gloria Haydel Vaughan died on Monday July 28, 2025 in St Francisville,LA. She was born April 29, 1932 in Lions, LA to Lucille and Jules Haydel. Gloria was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend.
She was 93 years old and a resident of Central, LA for 58 years. Gloria retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System as...
James "Jim" A. Wainwright, III
Jul 27, 2025
James “Jim” A. Wainwright, III, better known as “Beatle” to his friends, born on November 17, 1950, and passed away at the age of 74 on July 27, 2025, at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jim was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and lived there and in Jackson, Mississippi during his younger years.
He graduated in 1969 from Callaway High School...
John Marion Maranto Sr.
Jul 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John M. Maranto Sr. of Prairieville. John passed peacefully on July 27th at the age of 74 years old surrounded by his family.
John was an auto paint and body specialist and a boat fiberglass repairman by trade. He always performed his job with the utmost pride. John could build,...
Eleanor Cryer
Jul 27, 2025
Eleanor Stenberg Cryer rested from this life on July 27th, 2025, at 93 years. Born in Duluth MN, January 5, 1932, then raised in Slottsbron, Sweden from age 2 to 15. She spent her childhood days in the woods or on skis in winter and with extended family at the summer house on the lake. She came by boat, with...
Debra Anne Adams Cooper
Jul 26, 2025
Debra Anne Adams Cooper, "Derby" to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved daughter on July 26, 2025, and is now in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ. She was born in Baton Rouge on October 23, 1950. Her legacy is one of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty and deep love for family and friends. She...
Zayden Matthew Harvey
Jul 26, 2025
Zayden Matthew Harvey graced us with his early presence at 22 weeks on July 24, 2025 and went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2025. In his short two days on this earth he touched so many hearts and will be greatly missed. Zayden is survived by his loving parents Bryan Matthew Harvey & Kaitlyn Marie Melson of...
Dorlane "Granny" Krieger
Jul 25, 2025
Dorlane “Granny” Krieger born February 27, 1960, and resident of Gonzales, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on July 25, 2025, at the age of 65. Granny enjoyed planting flowers and being in her garden, she also loved animals and shopping at thrift stores. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Granny is survived...
Donna Faye (Joiner) Lowry
Jul 25, 2025
Donna Faye (Joiner) Lowry, a native of Blue Island, Illinois and resident of St. Amant, Louisiana was born on October 31st, 1960. She left this earth on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at the age of 64 after a four year battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Melanie Jacob Niewinski (Zachary) and Lauren Jacob Billingsley (Tyler); her four...
Donna Michele Hart
Jul 24, 2025
A memorial gathering and reception to celebrate the remarkable life of Donna Michele Hart. A life lived with passion, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to those she held dear will be held 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Lake D’Arbonne State Park meeting room 3628 Evergreen Rd. Farmerville, LA. 71241.
Donna was born on May 25, 1954,...
Jeffrey Lee Walker
Jul 24, 2025
Jeffrey Lee Walker, a remarkable instrument technician with over 40 years of dedicated service, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Prairieville, Louisiana. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His legacy as a skilled professional is complemented by his unforgettable personality and deep affection for those around him.
Throughout his life, Jeff was known not only...
Donald Kelly Root
Jul 24, 2025
Kelly Root, devoted husband, father, friend, and mentor, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 24th, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, leadership, and generosity at the age of 64 years old.
Kelly was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, but Baton Rouge was where he truly made his home. It’s where he built a life, raised a...
Sheila Kaye Kinsella
Jul 24, 2025
Sheila Kaye Kinsella, cherished mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away in a tragic traffic accident near Groesbeck, Texas, along with her daughter-in law, Jordan Mayeux near her home in Thornton, on July 24, 2025. She was 55 years old. Born and raised in Prairieville, Louisiana, she was reared by two wonderful parents, Norman and Patsy Kinsella. As a child,...
Emerson Singletary "Terry" Shaffer, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Born in 1947 to Emerson "Bill" Shaffer and Marjorie Zammit, Terry passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with his loving wife by his side.
A devoted Christian, Terry was a caring husband, Dad, and Papa. He served honorably in the
U.S. Army, retired from Exxon Mobil Refinery after 35 years, and was an avid...
Russell Otto Hilleke
Jul 22, 2025
Russell Otto Hilleke passed away peacefully on July 22,2025, in Monroe, LA. Russell was born January 18,1951, in Gadsden, AL, the third of six adorable children born to James Dempsey Hilleke and Eleanor Helen Otto Hilleke.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and by two young brothers, Glen Alan and Lee Owen Hilleke.
Those left to cherish his memory include...
Laura Belle McMorris Bonaventure
Jul 22, 2025
Laura Belle passed away on Tuesday, July 22 at Landmark South. She was 94 years old and a native of Walker, LA. She worked in banking and then at Rabenhorst Funeral Home until she was 89.
She is survived by her sons, Ellis, Jr. and Randall (Juli) and 5 grandchildren. Kimberly (Wade) Wootan, Chris (Candace), Justin (Lindsey), Blake (Evy), and Stuart...
Temple Ann Skipper
Jul 19, 2025
Temple Ann Skipper, age 61, passed away on July 19, 2025. She grew up in Lake Charles, LA, and loved crabbing, riding horses, and skating as a child. As an adult, she loved collecting shells, scrapbooking, latch hook rug, and crafts of all kinds, saving money, cooking and collecting recipes. She also liked being by the lake, feeding and raising...
Janet Lis (JJ) Jones
Jul 18, 2025
Janet Lis (JJ) Jones, born on September 15, 1964 in Pomona, California, passed away on July 18, 2025, at the age of 60. Janet enjoyed spending time with her friends and loved to read crime novels and enjoyed TV shows and movies. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon Samuel Higbee and Irma G. Higbee. She is survived...
Martha Ann Johnson
Jul 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Martha “Marty” Johnson, who left us on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 77. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Marty is survived by her daughter’s Kelli Cook,...
Lora 'Charlene' Allen
Jul 15, 2025
Lora “Charlene” Allen, 58, passed away on July 15th, 2025. Born on June 27th, 1967, Charlene brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Nancy Allen, her beloved granddaughter Destiny “DetDet” Hooten, and her great-grandson Zayden Lane.
Charlene is survived by her loving daughter Jessica Wainwright and husband Jamie Wainwright,...
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