OBITUARIES
Penelope "Penny" Marchand Banta
Jan 14, 2026
Penelope Rose “Penny” Marchand Banta, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10:40 a.m., at the age of 69. She left this world surrounded by love, with Uncle D.J. at her side, reading scripture, first book of Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20 as she took her final breath. Her presence, warmth,...
Edward "Eddie" Dean Freiberger, Sr.
Jan 14, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Dean Freiberger, Sr., born in Cleveland, OH and resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away in Baton Rouge, surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 50. Eddie was a beloved family man, who enjoyed time spent with his family, friends, travelling, and cooking. He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Baptist...
Marian Ponder Givens
Jan 13, 2026
Marian Elizabeth Ponder Givens, born on July 13, 1933, in McComb, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on January 13, 2026. She was a remarkable woman whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those fortunate to have known her.
Marian was a life-long member of the Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School, a...
Michael Aubrey LeBlanc
Jan 13, 2026
Michael A. "Mike" LeBlanc, born in Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 69. Mike enjoyed all things outdoors, including hunting, fishing, gardening, and working in his yard. He worked at a chemical plant in St. Gabriel for over 40 years as a supervisor.
Mike is survived by his wife, Pam...
Percy Richard Guitreau, Sr.
Jan 13, 2026
Percy Richard Guitreau Sr., a native and life-long resident of French Settlement, LA, passed away peacefully in Denham Springs, LA at the age of 89 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Percy was a retired electrician and worked most of his career out of IBEW Local Union 1516 in Arkansas. He loved the outdoors, riding on his tractor and golf cart,...
Antoine Ambrose Castille Jr.
Jan 12, 2026
Antoine Ambrose Castille Jr (Andy), 64, born in Lafayette, LA, who resided in Prairieville, LA, passed away on January 12, 2026.
Andy is survived by his wife, Patsy Ann Castille, his mother Beatrice Babin, his two sons Justin Castille (Nicole), Nicholas Ledet (Abbie), and one daughter Emily Lynch (Andrew). His two brothers Brian Castille, Chad Castille (Nicole), and one sister Sandra...
Rita Agnes Graff Dollar
Jan 11, 2026
Rita Mary Graff Dollar, age 101, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. She was born on May 16, 1924, at home in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louis X. Graff, Jr. and Agnes Sniff Graff.
Rita enjoyed a long and distinguished professional career as an accountant with A&P Food Stores, where she worked for 39 years. During that time, she served...
Troy John Bourgeois
Jan 11, 2026
Troy John Bourgeois, a life-time resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2026, at the age of 80. Troy shared 61 ½ wonderful years of marriage with the love of his life, Jean Bourgeois. Troy was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, affectionately known as Paw-Paw by his grandchildren.
Troy and his brother, Allen, spent many years building...
Jeanette Ann Richardson
Jan 10, 2026
Jeanette Ann Richardson, age 85, a lifelong resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, was born on January 11, 1940, and entered eternal rest on January 10, 2026. She was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years, John Thomas “J.T.” Richardson, in time to celebrate her 86th birthday.
Jeanette lived a full, faithful, and...
Jane Marie Thomassie Rouyea
Jan 8, 2026
Jane Marie Thomassie Rouyea, born on March 1st, 1940 in Gonzales, LA passed away on January 8th, 2026 in Baton Rouge, LA.
She is survived by husband Alton Rouyea; son Darrell (DJ); daughters Freda Logarbo (Ray Spriggs), Sharon Berthelot (Kevin), and Brenda Lemoine (Eric), thirteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren!
Jane Marie is preceded in death by father Percy Thomassie; mother...
Ara Adair Ellis Dunn
Jan 8, 2026
Ara Adair Dunn, 93, formerly of Corpus Christi, Texas, resident of Gramercy, and most recently of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a source of light to all who sought her out. She is survived by seven daughters: Linda White-Hunt (Keith), Ursula Howell (Kenny), Dana...
Betty Jean Hill Pearson
Jan 8, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Betty Jean Hill Pearson will be held on Wednesday January 14, 2026, at Galvez Pentecostal Church, visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of the service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery, officiating will be Pastor David Hairford.
Mrs. Pearson was born in Baton Rouge on March 13, 1931, and...
Ronald "Ron" Gerard Loupe
Jan 7, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Gerard Loupe, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a courageous six-month battle with cancer. Born on November 1, 1958, in Orange, Texas, Ron moved to Baton Rouge at a young age and proudly considered it his home.
He retired from ExxonMobil after 32 years of dedicated service. Ron had...
Toni Fisher
Jan 6, 2026
Toni Fisher, born on June 16, 1952, in Jennings, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on January 6, 2026, in Saint Martinville, Louisiana. Toni’s life was one filled with love, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her family, who were the center of her world.
A cherished member of her family, Toni is survived by her devoted brother, Robert D. Mayo; her beloved...
Paula Dea McLemore
Jan 5, 2026
Paula Dea McLemore, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Paula lived a life filled with laughter and love.
She was a proud graduate of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport and continued her education at the University of Houston and Centenary College. Paula devoted...
Barbara Jean White
Jan 5, 2026
Barbara Jean White, a native of Denver, Colorado, longtime resident of Boyce, Louisiana and currently of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully January 5, 2026 at the age of 78. She was born on June 9, 1947 and was married to Walter Allen White of Boyce for 30 +years until his passing.
Barbara was preceded by her father Virgil Barely, mother...
Ida Gertrude Hutchinson
Jan 4, 2026
Ida Gertrude Lake Hutchinson “Doo Baby” was born in Chamberlin, Louisiana on February 26,1937. She passed away peacefully on January 4,2026 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.
She loved her family deeply. Her special family gatherings, with her home cooked meals, were something that everyone looked forward...
Oscar Warren Lofton
Jan 4, 2026
Oscar Warren Lofton, affectionately known as “Big O,” entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his devoted family. A faithful servant of God, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and leader, Oscar lived a life rooted in faith, service, and obedience to God’s calling.
Born in McCall Creek, Mississippi, Oscar demonstrated discipline, perseverance, and excellence...
David Daniel Cosgrove
Jan 3, 2026
David Daniel Cosgrove passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, just seven days shy of his 56th birthday.
David was born on January 9, 1970, in Metairie, Louisiana, to Norma and Daniel Cosgrove. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a proud Pawpaw. David never met a stranger and had a special way of making everyone feel like a...
Chad Wailynne Marcus
Jan 2, 2026
Chad Wailynne Marcus, 52, of Prairieville, LA, finally saw his Savior, (for we walk by faith, not by sight), on January 2nd at 3:15pm, after battling end stage kidney failure.
He was born on January 31st, 1973. Chad was the youngest son of Bobby Wailynne Marcus and Patricia Smith. He loved his Lord Jesus, his wife of five years, Monique Witmer...
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