OBITUARIES

James Reaves

James Reaves

Jul 19, 2024

James William Reaves was born on January 12, 1947, in Vicksburg, Mississippi and rested from this life on July 19, 2024, at Lakeview Medical Center at the age of 77 years. He was a resident of Mandeville, a retired truck driver and served in the U S Marines.

Complete obituary will be posted late

Joshua Layne Perry

Joshua Layne Perry

Jul 19, 2024

A native of Ascension Parish, and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Friday July 19,2024.  He was 34 years old. The family will hold a memorial service Monday July 29,2024 from 9:00-11:00 am  at Church International of St.Amant 13423 431 St.Amant La.70774, church services will follow. He is survived by his Mother Tori Villar, his Father Dwayne Perry and Step...

Marie Louise "Lulu" Geismar

Marie Louise "Lulu" Geismar

Jul 18, 2024

Marie Louise “Lulu” Geismar, a native of Baton Rouge and lifelong resident of Ascension Parish, passed away on July 18, 2024, at the age of 75. She graduated from East Ascension High School in 1966 and attended St. Joseph Academy in Bay St. Louis, MS. Lulu worked many years at Walmart (Gonzales and Zachary locations). She loved cooking and clogging;...

Curtis "Little Curt" Stafford II

Curtis "Little Curt" Stafford II

Jul 17, 2024

Curtis "Little Curt" Stafford, aged 68, passed away on July 17, 2024, in St. Amant, Louisiana. Born on June 26, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was a beloved figure in his community and a cherished family member throughout his life.

Curtis graduated from East Ascension High School in 1976 and spent his younger years indulging in the joys of hunting,...

Ronald A. Reeves, Sr.

Ronald A. Reeves, Sr.

Jul 17, 2024

Ronald A. Reeves, Sr. of Monroe, LA. was born August 27, 1943, and stepped into glory July 17, 2024, at the age of 80. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, G.A. and Eva Reeves; brothers, James Reeves, Jerald Reeves and sisters, Joyce Jones, Judy Wright; son-in-laws, Kurt Keene, and Butch Bailas. 

He was known to his grandchildren as Papa John...

Anna Bell Kuhn

Anna Bell Kuhn

Jul 16, 2024

Anna Bell Kuhn, a lifelong resident of Livingston Parish, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late James Kuhn. Loving mother of Curtis Folks (Sharon), Edward Folks (Debbie), Glenn Folks (Richele) and Anna Lynn Rowe. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and a host of other family...

Laird S. Fontenot

Laird S. Fontenot

Jul 15, 2024

Laird S. Fontenot, a resent of Sunshine, LA, passed away on July 15, 2024, at the age of 74. 

Mark Joseph Roussel

Mark Joseph Roussel

Jul 14, 2024

Mark Joseph Roussel, 65, of Hammond, LA (formerly, Terrytown, LA), went to his eternal rest on July 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 19, 1959 to Mary (Flynn) and Gayle Roussel, of Westwego, LA.

Mark was a silent, strong man whose true passion was his family, they were his ultimate accomplishment. Left to cherish his...

James O. Williams Jr

James O. Williams Jr

Jul 14, 2024

James Octave Williams Jr. "J.O." passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born August 15,1935 in Tangipahoa, LA., and was a resident of Baker, LA. He was a true man in his journey in life. James was born at home, was in the U.S. Army, and was a retired firefighter. He lived a very...

Ruby Lee Babin

Ruby Lee Babin

Jul 14, 2024

Ruby Lee Babin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her children on Sunday, July 14th at 8:15 am at the age of 95. She was a lifelong resident of Gonzales where she was married and raised her family. She was a sibling to 9 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her 3 children, Joycelyn Fontenot, Teddy Roddy...

Mae Zeringue Griffin

Mae Zeringue Griffin

Jul 11, 2024

Mae Zeringue Griffin, 91, a resident of Gonzales, LA. passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. She is survived by her children Randall Griffin (Wendy), Raymond Griffin, and Rebecca Gore (Doug). In addition to grandchildren, Tiffani Knight (Jacob), Kami Rainey (Evan), Sarrah Gore, John Gore, Taylor Griffin, Simon Griffin, and great-grandchild, Chloe Knight. Also...

Alexandre George

Alexandre George

Jul 10, 2024

Alexandre Charles George, “Alex” or “Pops” was born on April 14, 1969, to Paula Jean Richerand and Charles Peter George, Jr., as the first child of their union. His siblings, Natalie Charles George, Paula Charles George, and Charles Peter George, III joined him to round out the family of 6. In childhood Alex attended Harahan Elementary where he met his...

Deasha "Dee Dee" Doucet

Deasha "Dee Dee" Doucet

Jul 10, 2024

Deasha Marie Doucet fondly known as “Dee Dee” was born on January 8, 1994, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was tragically taken from us in a hit and run on July 10, 2024, on Highway 447 South a few feet from where she was going.

She is survived by her father, Michael Wayne Doucet, Jr., mother, Bridget Robinson Simon, her two...

Lawrence Edward Powers

Lawrence Edward Powers

Jul 9, 2024

Lawrence Edward Powers, age 80, a residence of St. Amant, LA. passed away on July 9, 2024. He was a graduate of Gonzales High School and served in the Army National Guard. Lawrence was a proud retiree of Ascension Parish School Board. He loved his work family and was considered “Uncle Lawrence” by many. 

Lawrence is survived by his children, Glen...

Sandra Norwood Trabeau

Sandra Norwood Trabeau

Jul 9, 2024

Sandra Norwood Trabeau, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 in Baton Rouge after a an earnest battle with a lengthy illness. Sandra was born in Baton Rouge on March 27th, 1946 and lived as a lifelong resident of Galvez. An attendant of Gonzales High School, she worked as a warranty clerk for the automotive industry thereafter. Sandra absolutely...

William A. "Tony" Cliburn

William A. "Tony" Cliburn

Jul 7, 2024

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Mount Olive, Mississippi for William A. "Tony" Cliburn who passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 Brother Josh Hollingsworth will officiate at the service. Music will be provided by B.J. Shoemaker. Colonial...

Linda Anderson Ydarraga Green

Linda Anderson Ydarraga Green

Jul 7, 2024

A resident of Baton Rouge, Linda Anderson Ydarraga Green, died at home surrounded by her family on July 7, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born on August 30, 1940 in McComb, Mississippi. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1958, completed her BA in Education at Northwestern State College and Masters degree at Southeastern Louisiana University. 

She was...

Justin Scott Wall

Justin Scott Wall

Jul 7, 2024

Justin Scott Wall, 38, born in Hammond on May 25th, 1986 passed away on July 7th, 2024 doing what he loved most, spending time fishing. Justin was a native of Livingston, Louisiana and a graduate of Doyle High School. Justin spent most of his time fishing and boating; and spending time with his family and friends.  Justin is survived by parents...

Michael Kyle Kinsella

Michael Kyle Kinsella

Jul 6, 2024

Michael Kyle Kinsella, a cherished son, brother, and partner, passed away peacefully at his home in Sonoma, California, on July 6, 2024. He was 57 years old. Born and raised in Prairieville, Louisiana, he was reared by two wonderful parents, Norman and Patsy Kinsella.

Michael possessed a unique spirit, brimming with an unquenchable thirst for life. His larger-than-life personality captivated all...

Elsie J Boudreaux

Elsie J Boudreaux

Jul 6, 2024

Elsie J Boudreaux, 89, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 6, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by family.

The first of two daughters, she was born in New Roads, Louisiana, to Gladys and Robert Joffrion on January 26, 1935. She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and married her high school sweetheart, Nelson Joseph Boudreaux, who preceded her in...