OBITUARIES
Katherine Burck Rutledge
Sep 12, 2026
Katherine Burck Rutledge was embraced in the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2026, at the age of 77.
Katherine was a gifted artist whose talents enriched lives and places throughout Louisiana. She grew up in New Orleans, a city she always called home, even after living in Baton Rouge for more than 50 years.
Katherine attended Louisiana State University in Baton...
Jerry Brooks Hedgepeth
Sep 11, 2026
On September 11, 2026, our family experienced the heartbreaking loss of Jerry Brooks Hedgepeth, who was known and loved by many as Brooks. Brooks was loved by so many. He had a smile that could brighten any room, a huge heart, and so much love to give.He was a beloved son, brother, family member, loving uncle, and friend. His passing...
Randy"Duck" Paul Duplessis
Sep 11, 2026
Randy “DUCK” Paul Duplessis, 70, was born on April 22, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and lived his life in Gonzales, Louisiana. He passed away on September 11, 2026.
Randy was born to Helen M. Ogden and Russell T. Duplessis.
Randy was a one-of-a-kind man with a creative soul. He loved to color and draw, and music was a huge part of...
John Allen Watson
Sep 10, 2026
John Allen Watson, born on June 3rd, 1970, passed away on September 10th, 2026 in Baton Rouge after a hard-fought battle with a brief illness.Born in Wharton, Texas to parents Earl and Donna Watson, Allen, shortly after, became a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, working in residential pest control services.
Allen's primary focus in life was being a committed and loving...
Ofelia Flores Russell
Sep 10, 2026
Ofelia Flores Russell, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89.
Born in Brownsville, Texas on April 11, 1937, Ofelia was one of five children of immigrants from Spain who were successful farmer/ranchers in south Texas. She graduated from Brownsville High School and attended Texas Southmost College before working...
Timothy Lynn Noel
Sep 9, 2026
Timothy L. Noel (Tim) 63 of Baton Rouge, LA passed away September 9th, at Mid-City Nursing and Rehab Center in Baton Rouge.
Tim was born April 23, 1963, in Minnesota and he attended Forest Lake High School. He always wanted to be a chef even in elementary school. In addition, one of his favorite things to do while growing up...
Larry Lee Hastings
Sep 9, 2026
Larry Lee Hastings was called home to join his Father in Heaven on September 9, 2026, having finished his race and now resting in the arms of his God and Savior.
Larry was born on July 16, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas. As a young man he made his way to San Bernardino, California, where he met the love of his life,...
Wayne (Butch) Albert Elliott
Sep 9, 2026
Born January 29,1943 in Memphis, TN left this world for eternal life on September 9, 2026 in Gonzales, LA
Brother Wayne served our country for three years as a paratrooper in the United States Army. After his time in the service he learned the trade of welding, was the owner of a cleaning business, then in 1975 God called him to...
Harold William "Billy" Mayeux
Sep 9, 2026
Harold “Billy” Mayeux, a resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 75.
Billy is survived by his son, Andrew Mayeux; daughter-in-law, Mandy Mayeux; granddaughters, Natalie Releford and Sarah Mayeux; grandson, Seth Mayeux; great-granddaughters, Thea Releford and Aria Releford; brother Ray Mayeux.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rose Mayeux; brother,...
Glenn Michael Richards
Sep 8, 2026
Glenn Michael Richards, 53, passed away on September 8, 2026.
A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of St. Amant, LA, he passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 53 years.
Glenn loved fishing, music, cooking, gardening, cutting his grass and he especially loved his dog, Carlee. He also loved spending time with his...
Wanda Renee Rowell
Sep 8, 2026
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin & friend, passed away in her home on September 8th, 2026 at the age of 61. She was born August 8th, 1965 in Natchez Mississippi, she was a current resident of Walker, La. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen & Farley Rowell; sisters, Colinda Hunsucker & Tracey Rowell. Wanda...
John "Glen" Tyler
Sep 8, 2026
John “Glen” Tyler, born on July 18, 1949, passed away in his daughter’s home on Wednesday, September 8th, 2026. He was 77 years old. Visitation will be held at Revival Temple in Walker, La. on Monday, September 14th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with services starting at 12:00pm.
Glen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend...
Jeffery Paul Richardson
Sep 8, 2026
Jeffery Paul Richardson, a resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 65.
He is survived by his son, Jason Paul Richardson; granddaughter April Elizabeth Richardson; mother, Shirley Richardson; and brothers, John and Joseph Richardson.
Preceded in death by his father, Jerome P. Richardson.
Michael D. Gaulden
Sep 8, 2026
Michael D. Gaulden, 60, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on December 8, 1965 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Mike was the son of the late Mackie Gaulden, Vera Holaway and step father George Holaway. He attended Baker High School and went on to become an Operator for Enterprise Products. Throughout his life,...
Leoland (Lee) James Braud
Sep 6, 2026
Leoland J. (Lee) Braud, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 23, 1948, Lee lived a life centered around the people he loved most. Family was incredibly important to him, and some of his greatest joys came from simply spending time with those closest to him. He...
Claudia Carr Arman
Sep 6, 2026
Claudia Carr Arman was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on November 21, 1939, and resided in Baton Rouge, LA where she built a beautiful life centered around her family and the people she loved. Following a short, but hard-fought battle with cancer, she passed away at her home on September 6, 2026, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family.
After...
Francis Earl Binning
Sep 6, 2026
Francis Earl Binning, age 69, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Medical Intensive Care Unit, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2026.
Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Francis proudly served as a Cannon Crew Chief in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. He was honorably discharged after sustaining injuries...
Ruth Ash
Sep 6, 2026
Ruth Ash, 89, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, entered the loving arms of Jesus on September 6th, 2026. She was known for her bubbly personality, her expert cooking, and the warm compassion she showed to her family, friends, and the world around her.
Ruth was born on November 24th, 1936, to parents Perkins H. and Mearle Kennard Atkinson. She was born, grew...
Cheryl Ferris Blanchard
Sep 4, 2026
A gathering celebrating the life of Cheryl Ferris Blanchard will be announced later, at Providence Memorial Park Cemetery, Winnsboro, LA
Cheryl was born in Covington, LA on February 14, 1960, and rested from this life on September 4, 2026, at Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center Monroe, after a courageous battle with an extended illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Janet Lynn Fenner Grace
Sep 4, 2026
Janet Lynn Fenner Grace — a devoted wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on September 4, 2026. Janet was born on June 22, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family later settled in Shreveport, where she spent many summers in Oil City with her grandparents. She went on to attend LSU, where she met her future husband, Bob Grace....
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