OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Williams

Patricia Ann Williams

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Williams, a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Gretna, LA, passed away at West Jefferson Hospital on March 21, 2025, at the age of 73. She is loved and missed by her daughter Jessice Litomisky; granddaughter, Hayley Litomisky; grandson, Dayne Litomisky; siblings, Robert Williams (Arlinda), Jodi Deaton (Chris), Francis Williams II (Angela) and Barbara Broussard (Peter)...

Judith "Judy" Louise Boudreaux Trahan

Judith "Judy" Louise Boudreaux Trahan

Mar 20, 2025

Judy Louise Boudreaux Trahan, passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born March 4, 1947, Judy had many interests. She was a true “people person” who thrived on being with other people whom she truly loved. She worked in nursing homes where she improved the lives of the residents. She worked with different volunteer...

Mary Frances Wells

Mary Frances Wells

Mar 20, 2025

Mary Frances "L.S." Wells (née Allen), 73, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at her home in Zachary, Louisiana, surrounded by her beloved family.

Born on April 25, 1951, in Odessa, Texas, Mary was a proud graduate of Baker High School (Baker, La), forever a loyal Baker Buffalo. She embraced life with a warmth and vibrancy that touched everyone around...

Agnes Martine Schexnaydre

Agnes Martine Schexnaydre

Mar 20, 2025

Agnes Martine Schexnaydre, 91, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025. Born December 9, 1933, she was the sixth daughter of Charles A. and Lillian Landry Martine and was the devoted wife of the late Nolte Schexnaydre.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday March 28, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Darrow, LA from...

Howard J Gautreau

Howard J Gautreau

Mar 20, 2025

Howard J. Gautreau, age 92, a native of Gonzales, LA, passed peacefully on March 20, 2025. Howard graduated from Gonzales High School in 1951. He married his wife of 72 years, Marie O. Guedry on December 30, 1952. He served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. In 1958, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from LSU. He retired...

Glenn Louis Brouillette

Glenn Louis Brouillette

Mar 20, 2025

Glenn Louis Brouillette, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on Independence Day, July 4, 1944, in Marksville, LA, and spent his childhood on his family farm. During Glenn’s high school years, he moved to Baton Rouge, LA, which was difficult for him because...

Anita Lynn McCray

Anita Lynn McCray

Mar 20, 2025

Anita Lynn Edwards McCray, a native of Denham Springs, Louisiana and a resident of Livingston, Louisiana, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the age of 67. She was the beloved mother of Jason McCray, Joshua McCray, and Jamie McCray. Loving grandmother of Bryce Chaney, Landon Chaney, Alexis McKinney (Ryan), Alyssa David (fiancé Samuel Montgomery), and Marisa McCray. Loving great grandmother...

Genevieve Diana Jones

Genevieve Diana Jones

Mar 19, 2025

Genevieve Diana Jones, “Diane,” a long time resident of Maurepas, Louisiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on March 19, 2025 at the age of 73 at OLOL in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Diane was born on January 16, 1952 to Juanita Ballard Jones and Leland L. Jones at Lallie Kemp Hospital in Independence, Louisiana. She was a painter by...

Marcus "Frenchie" Cox

Marcus "Frenchie" Cox

Mar 19, 2025

Marcus “Frenchie” Cox, age 71, passed Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A native of Avoyelles Parish, Marcus left home at the age of eighteen to join the United States Airforce, serving during the Vietnam War. During his time in the military, he trained at Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute.

If you knew Marcus, or as...

Leona B Perque

Leona B Perque

Mar 19, 2025

     Leona "Lee" Mae Braud Perque, went to be with her Lord and savior on March 19, 2025, at the age of 93 years,11 months, and 19 days. She was a native and resident of Gonzales, LA. Leona was a kindhearted person who loved spending time with her family, playing Bingo, and Pokeno. She was a great employee at...

Michael J. "Mike" Shaddinger

Michael J. "Mike" Shaddinger

Mar 17, 2025

Michael “Mike” Shaddinger, passed away on March 17, 2025 at the age of 81, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Born on March 6, 1944, Mike lived a life filled with passion and dedication to the things he loved.

He was an avid model train and railroad enthusiast, a hobby that reflected his meticulous nature and love for detail. His interests extended to drag...

Dorothy "Dot" L. Savoy Hotard

Dorothy "Dot" L. Savoy Hotard

Mar 17, 2025

Dorothy L. "Dot" Savoy Hotard, born on November 23, 1934, passed away on March 17, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

Dot was a homemaker and enjoyed having company at her house. She loved fishing, tending to her chickens and building fires, as well as going on outings, whether it be to go out to eat or simply going to...

Gladys Hancock Gaines

Gladys Hancock Gaines

Mar 17, 2025

Gladys Gaines, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, took her final journey home on Monday, March 17, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.

Gladys was a devoted wife to the late U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Sgt. Robert Milton Gaines.  Together they built a life filled with love, service, and unwavering dedication to family.

She was the cherished mother of...

Sidney J. Amedee Jr.

Sidney J. Amedee Jr.

Mar 17, 2025

Sidney J. Amedee Jr., a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on March 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on October 4, 1939, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Sidney dedicated his life to his career as an instrument technician, where he shared his skills and knowledge with many.

Sidney had a wonderful way of connecting with people, and he...

Jared Dean Butler

Jared Dean Butler

Mar 16, 2025

Graveside service for Jared Dean Butler 34, of Eros, LA. will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, March 21, 2025, at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. with Pastor, Art Beebe officiating. Visitation will be 1:00 PM until 2:40 PM at Amazing Grace Worship Center, Calhoun.

Jared had a passion for cooking, particularly crawfish. He loved teaching others how to cook his...

Ruby Hanno Davis

Ruby Hanno Davis

Mar 16, 2025

Ruby Hanno Davis, affectionately known as Sister Ruby, was born on October 15, 1934, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. She departed from this world on March 16, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, leaving behind a profound legacy of faith, service, and love.

Sister Ruby dedicated over sixty years of her life to her vocation, serving as the pastor of the House of Prayer...

Dean Bourgeois

Dean Bourgeois

Mar 15, 2025

Dean Bourgeois, 70, of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away on March 15, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Dean’s love for his family was evident in all he did.



He was a wonderful father to his three sons, Thomas Paul Bourgeois, Steven Clement Bourgeois, and Christopher Lynn Bourgeois Sr., and a loving husband to his wife, Verna Bourgeois....

JoAnn Vicaro Mancuso

JoAnn Vicaro Mancuso

Mar 14, 2025

Josephine Antoinette (JoAnn) Vicaro Mancuso passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born in Baton Rouge on June 14, 1939 to Joseph Paul Vicaro and Mary Territo Vicaro. She grew up in South Baton Rouge where she worked in her family’s grocery store and cantored at St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was honored to...

Larry Touchet, Sr.

Larry Touchet, Sr.

Mar 13, 2025

Larry Touchet Sr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on March 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and his beloved fur babies.

Born in Abbeville, LA, Larry lived a vibrant life, filled with music , sports, friends and family. He was always the life of the party ensuring everyone had a good time. A true...

Tunya John Jenkins

Tunya John Jenkins

Mar 13, 2025

Tunya John Jenkins, a devoted homemaker and beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. Born on December 1, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tunya lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and a spirit that touched many.

Throughout her life, Tunya was known for her...