OBITUARIES
Terry Long Compton
Dec 31, 2025
Terry Long Compton, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Parkersburg W. Virginia
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Terry earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from LSU, followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the LSU School of...
Michael Shane Longanecker, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Michael Shane Longanecker, Jr., known to all as Shane, age 39, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on November 17, 1986, in Baton Rouge.
Shane was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose life was marked by love for others and a sincere faith in Jesus Christ. He bravely walked the difficult road...
Maureen Evelyn Morrow Malone
Dec 31, 2025
Maureen Evelyn Morrow Malone, a beloved mother and grandmother, cherished friend and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully Dec. 31, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Baton Rouge. She was the devoted wife of the late Col. Doyle Ragan Malone.
Maureen’s life was marked by her unwavering commitment to education and her love for children, friends and family. She exuded joy through...
Donald "Duck" Pierre Landry
Dec 31, 2025
Donald "Duck" Pierre Landry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 83. A native and resident of Brusly St. Vincent, he was a hardworking man and true jack-of-all-trades. Over the years, he worked as a sugar cane farmer, was known as a skilled handyman, and later retired as the owner and operator of Duck's Donuts....
David Deonald Wascom
Dec 30, 2025
John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that...
April Lee Boudreaux
Dec 30, 2025
April Lee Boudreaux passed away on December 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She faced many health challenges throughout her life with strength, resilience, and grace.
April was a devoted mother, wife, and family member, known for her loving and wild spirit. She cherished the outdoors, loved traveling, and found peace and creativity in coloring. Her adventurous...
Micheal Ewen Person
Dec 30, 2025
Micheal Ewen Person, age 73, passed away on December 30, 2025, at home in St. Amant, LA.
Mike is survived by his loving fiancée, Tammy Crotty, of St. Amant; the mother of his children, Mary Jane “Janey” Breaux Nasca, of Baton Rouge; sons, Bryson Michael Person and his wife, Muriel, of Mandeville and William Major Person and his wife, Natalie, of...
Crystal De'Shea Adams
Dec 28, 2025
Crystal De'Shea Adams, born in Texas on August 20th, 1985, passed away on December 28th, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Crystal is survived by her parents; father Jay Adams and mother Susan Harper; and siblings Michael Adams (Christian) and Dawn Phillips. Further service details will be added at a later time, please monitor for future updates.
Leola D. Hernandez
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Leola Delatte Hernandez passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the age of 94. A native of Whitehall, Louisiana, and resident of Gonzales, Leola was born on November 1, 1931 to parents Mary and Demas Delatte.
She is survived by her children Linda Leader and John Hernandez (Windy), daughter-in-law Debi Hernandez Chiasson, grandchildren Tracy Leader Couvillion (Marc), Travis...
Kaylem D. Matherne
2025
Kaylem D. Matherne, a devoted family man, proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and lover of the outdoors, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025 at 67 years old.
Kaylem, affectionately known to many as “KD,” was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose greatest joy came from the time spent with his family and on the water. He cherished every moment...
Francis Jeanette Sullivan
Dec 26, 2025
Francis Jeanette Austin Sullivan, age 90, of Winnfield, Louisiana went home to Jesus on December 26, 2025, with her children by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother, she is survived by her daughters Ginnie Noel & Skip, Prairieville LA, Danita Sullivan & Joby Broussard, Biloxi MS. and her son David Sullivan, Spring TX. Granny was so...
Ed McGivern
Dec 26, 2025
Ed McGivern, 81, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was called home by our Lord and Savior on December 26, 2025, encircled by his beloved family.
Born on February 25, 1944, in New Orleans, Ed was the devoted husband of Linda Bayard McGivern; the cherished father of two daughters, Kim LeBoeuf and Kelly Laviolette; and the ever-present grandfather, “Gee,” to Linley, Laney, and...
Susan Kay Joffrion
Dec 25, 2025
Susan Kay Joffrion, 70 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ, on Christmas Day. She passed away peacefully. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi and lived a life centered on love, family, and devotion to those closest to her.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Edward Joffrion Jr.; her children, Chanel Williams and Jeremy...
Jonathan Wayne Harding
2025
Jonathan passed away in his home at the age of 45. He was a beloved family member, and cherished friend who found joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments. He deeply enjoyed being outdoors and listening to music, and he especially loved cooking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Jonathan took great pride in his children and in his work as an...
Roy Gene Petty
Dec 24, 2025
Roy Gene Petty passed away at his apartment on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, on Christmas Eve, at the age of 59.
Her is survived by his loving daughter, Gabrielle Petty Hickman. He is also survived by his stepfather, Kenneth W. Ray; brother, Dewayne E. Ray (Carolyn Ray); grandson Silas Hickman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his...
James Batts
Dec 24, 2025
James Lee Batts, age 86, of Acy, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at 9:00 a.m. on December 24, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 15, 1939, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, James lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a deep appreciation for the time he spent with those he loved. He...
Geraldine Toups Jennings
Dec 23, 2025
Geraldine Toups Jennings, native and resident of Thibodaux, LA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23rd at the age of 87. She was a resident of The Claiborne Assisted Living. Geraldine was the wife of the late Edward Joseph Jennings. She is survived by her daughter Gay Monica Jennings and numerous nieces and nephews.
Also proceeded in death by her parents...
Cyrus John Hebert
Dec 23, 2025
Cyrus John Hebert, born on June 21, 1962, in Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2025, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A devoted family man and successful entrepreneur, John was the owner of Top Notch Home Improvements and an esteemed member of both the First Pentecostal Church in Denham Springs and Galvez Pentecostal Church.
John was...
Ava Duplessis Dixon
Dec 23, 2025
Ava Duplessis Dixon, age 70, passed away at home on December 23, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1955, in Gonzales, Louisiana, and resided in Galvez, Louisiana. Ava found much joy in fishing and gardening with her husband Lyle, photography, watching her grandkids play sports, and all things outdoors. Whether casting a line, tending to their gardens, or capturing...
Stanley J. Orillion Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Stanley J. Orillion Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2025. He was born on December 25, 1941, in Fordoche, Louisiana, and resided in French Settlement, Louisiana.
Stanley was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Orillion Sr. and Bertha Lejeune Orillion; his beloved son, Scott Joseph Orillion; his two sisters, Barbara and Sadie; and his brother,...
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