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Harry Loraine Henslee

Harry Loraine Henslee

Oct 10, 2025

Harry “Lorrie” Loraine Henslee, Jr. died on October 10, 2025, after a long struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. It is a cruel disease that damaged both his body and his mind, but he was incredibly well cared for by hospice workers and the staff at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge.

He is survived by his sons Marshall (Anne) and...

Angela Faye Lambert

Angela Faye Lambert

Oct 10, 2025

Angela Faye Lambert passed away at home on October 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.Angela is survived by her loving husband Robert Lambert; children, Jake Lambert, Jennifer Simmons; grandsons, Reece and Wyatt Simmons; son-in-law Jordan Simmons; sister Cathy (Ian) Foster and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she all loved unconditionally.Angela was preceded in...

Lacey Nicole King

Lacey Nicole King

Oct 9, 2025

Lacey was a long-time member of Healing Place Church where she went on to attend night school to grow in her faith and knowledge of the word. For years she volunteered on the Baptism team and was a greeter on Sundays. She loved cats, having many beloved feline companions such as Clyde, Meeka, Mynx, Callie and Vader. She volunteered often...

Cynthia Dianne Perkins

Cynthia Dianne Perkins

Oct 9, 2025

Cynthia Dianne Perkins (Dianne/Dee Dee) entered the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2025, surrounded by love and covered in prayer. Born on November 26, 1949, Dianne lived a life overflowing with grace, compassion, and unwavering faith. Dianne’s heart belonged first and foremost to her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She never missed an opportunity to share His...

Sean “Big Du” Duhon

Sean “Big Du” Duhon

Oct 9, 2025

Sean Michael Duhon “Big Du” passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 59. Sean was the beloved husband of Judy Marse Duhon for 39 years; devoted father of Devin (Kayla) and Malorie; and proud grandfather of Olivia White, and Dax, Damien, and Dominic Duhon. He is also survived by his mother Judith Keller Duhon: his brothers Richard,...

Barbara Mitchell Kees

Barbara Mitchell Kees

Oct 8, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with deep sadness and love that we share the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Barbara Mitchell Kees, who left this world peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 81. Barbara was deeply loved by her family and friends.

Born in Baton Rouge on October 1, 1944, Barbara was the eldest daughter of E....

Lionell Bones Wheeler

Lionell Bones Wheeler

Oct 7, 2025

Lionell Bones Wheeler passed away October 7,2025 at Flannery Oaks in Baton Rouge, LA. He was 70 years old. 

Survived by 3 brothers, Emmanuel Walker of Baton Rouge, Ira and Chuck Walker of Chicago, Illinois and 1 sister Lorraine Wheeler of New Hampshire. 2 daughters, 3 grandsons and 1 great granddaughter. 

Lionell was known to everyone by Bones. He was a signmaker...

Brandon Marshall Waite

Brandon Marshall Waite

Oct 7, 2025

Brandon M. Waite, 44, of Gonzales LA passed away at his residence on Tuesday October 7, 2025. Brandon had a passion for his family, Star Wars, and most things Disney. He was employed at Baton Rouge General where he worked as an electrician. Brandon was always known to be a hard worker and he made friends with anyone he came...

Stephen R. Cernich

Stephen R. Cernich

Oct 6, 2025

Stephen R. Cernich, resident of Prairieville, LA was born on November 9, 1967, and passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 57. Stephen was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting and fishing. He loved entertaining and cooking for his family and friends. Stephen participated in many cooking contests with the Jambalaya Festival and the Boucherie Festival. He...

Alexander Osenenko Jr.

Alexander Osenenko Jr.

Oct 6, 2025

Alexander Osenenko, Jr, a native of Bayonne, NJ and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday October 6, 2025 with his devoted sons Todd and Rodd at his side. He was 85 years old.

Alexander was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Pamela, who passed in 2018. He was also preceded in death by his...

Roy James Keller

Roy James Keller

Oct 5, 2025

Roy James Keller, 78, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.

Born September 13, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was a graduate of Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. Following graduation from LSU, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He went on to have a distinguished career at LSU for 32 years, working to support entrepreneurs and companies...

Paulette Mayers Gautreau

Paulette Mayers Gautreau

Oct 4, 2025

Paulette Mayers Gautreau, a life long resident of Gonzales, LA passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Born to Maurice Mayers Sr and Etta Lambert Mayers on February 16, 1949 in Brignac, Louisiana.

She is survived by her two daughters Maisie, (husband Jason Guidry) and Judy (husband Gary Christian Jr.), her grandchildren, Hannah Guidry, Caleb Guidry, Emily...

Fonda Sue Wright Buckley

Fonda Sue Wright Buckley

Oct 4, 2025

A ceremony celebrating the life of Fonda Sue Wright Buckley will be held on Thursday October 9, 2025, at Satsuma Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Palmetto Cemetery, Walker.

Fonda Sue was born on October 20, 1949, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on...

Richard John Ramsey, Jr.

Richard John Ramsey, Jr.

Oct 3, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard John Ramsey Jr., a devoted husband, cherished father, and faithful servant of God, who went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2025.

Born on September 12, 1946, Richard dedicated his life to ministry, answering God’s call with a humble heart and steadfast devotion....

Kay Cooper Pittman

Kay Cooper Pittman

Oct 3, 2025

Kay Cooper Pittman, 83, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025 at home with her family. Born in Baton Rouge to Edward Benjamin Cooper Jr. and Bessie Myrtle Paxton Cooper, Kay grew up surrounded by family, faith, and the love of her hometown community. She graduated from Louisiana State University and was a member of...

Kristopher David Andrues

Kristopher David Andrues

Oct 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kristopher “Kris” Andrues. Kris passed away on 10/02/2025 at the age of 48 from Metastatic Lung Cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Nichole Andrues; children, Sage Andrues and Nicholas Andrues; parents, David Andrues (Karen) and Gaynel Parker (Mac); sisters, Melissa Wright and Anastasia “Cryssie”...

Betty Woodward Hull

Betty Woodward Hull

Oct 2, 2025

Betty Lee Woodward Hull, born in Baton Rouge on November 15th, 1947, passed away on October 2nd, 2025 at her home in Walker, LA. 

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Wayne Rudolph Hull; son Ty Carella Hull and Amber Thibodeaux; daughter Maggie Lee Hull; son Wayne Cordell Hull and Kelli Hull; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 great...

Joan Marie Nicoll Robinson

Joan Marie Nicoll Robinson

Sep 30, 2025

Joan Marie Nicoll Robinson passed away on September 30, 2025, and is now resting in the arms of her savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 85. She was born in New Orleans and was a long-time resident of LaPlace, LA. She was a woman of deep faith, full of grace, poise, elegance, and kindness. She was an active member...

Archie Fredrick Hall

Archie Fredrick Hall

Sep 30, 2025

Archie F (Fredrick) Hall, born 1931 July 21, 1931in Green Sulphur Springs, WV. He passed away on September 30, 2025, in Baton Rouge at the age of 94.

Archie proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Mechanical Division. He enjoyed traveling in his free time and visited many places during his trips.

Archie is survived by his son, Brian Andrew Hall...

Archie Albert Roundtree

Archie Albert Roundtree

Sep 29, 2025

Archie Albert Roundtree "POPS" went to his final resting place on September 29, 2025 at the age of 70 years old.

He was born on November 1, 1954 in Monroe, Louisiana.  He was a plumber with Ed's plumbing for 21 years.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Darla Roundtree; sons, Raybon Ward (fiancee, Mary), Archie Roundtree (fiancee, Star); daughter...