OBITUARIES
Jimmy Grubbs
Nov 19, 2025
Jimmy “Jim” Grubbs, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on February 9, 1943, Jim’s life was marked by adventure, resilience, and a deep love for family.
Jim’s early years were spent in South America, where his parents lived and worked. At just eight years old, Jim was sent to...
James "Bit" Rutherford
Nov 19, 2025
James “Bit” Rutherford Jr. age 71 years old, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday November 19, 2025. A proud father to Carissa Mitchell (Sammie) and Heather Catalanotto (Vincent). He adored his grandchildren, including Dylan (Baily), Sage, Brody, Lundie, Lucca and Vincent III as well as two great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers, Ralph Rutherford (Liz) and Jonathan...
Bobbie Jo (Philpot) Freeman
Nov 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, the family of Bobbie Jo Philpot announces her peaceful passing. She was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on November 18th, 2025 with her family by her side. Bobbie Jo entered the world with a quiet strength and generous heart on December 31st, 1934 to Amos and Rosa...
Robert "Bob" C. Garrison
Nov 18, 2025
Robert (Bob) C. Garrison age 84 born May 28, 1941 in Steele, Missouri peacefully passed away at his home in Walker on Tuesday November 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a loyal Exxon Employee for 30 years followed by 18 years at EcoScience. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, Poppy to his granddaughter and great grandchildren,...
Cindy Henry Johnson
Nov 18, 2025
Cindy Henry Johnson, native of Morgan City, LA passed away in Gonzales, LA at her home, surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the age of 64.
Cindy was born and raised in Morgan City/ Stephensville area, then later in life moved to Gonzales, where she lived with Mike, Jerry, Nick and Allie Breaux. The past 4 years, Cindy...
LisaBeth Kirby-Jones
Nov 17, 2025
LisaBeth Kirby-Jones was born October 2, 1965, and passed away on November 17, 2025. She was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. and was a 1983 graduate of Glen Oaks High School. She had resided in North Carolina for the past 25 years. She worked in the medical field as a transcriptionist and was a clerical supervisor at Atrium...
Edward Dawson
Nov 16, 2025
Edward Dawson, a native of Port Jefferson, NY, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on November 16, 2025, at the age of 56.
He is survived by his daughters, Dakota Leon and Haley Dawson Galvan.
A private memorial service will be held out of state at a future date.
Kim Theresa Melancon Roberts
Nov 15, 2025
Kim Theresa Melancon Roberts, age 63, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1961, in Sorrento, LA. Kim later moved to Scott, LA where she lived while raising her family, and made her back to Gonzales, in her final years, where she continued to share her warmth, humor, and boundless love with all who knew...
Richard Dale Selser
Nov 15, 2025
Richard Dale Selser, 67, was born on December 14, 1957, and passed away on November 15, 2025, after losing a battle with cancer. He was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana.
He is survived by his children, Joshua Selser (Tesla), Nicole Woolworth (Patrick), and Zachary Selser (Lindsay); his grandchildren, Evan and Alastair; his brothers, “Sonny” Selser...
Willard Joseph Mouton
Nov 14, 2025
Our beloved father, Willard Joseph Mouton, went to meet his family in heaven on November 14, 2025, at the age of 99. He led a very healthy and happy life, always the quintessential Southern gentleman who cared for his family in grand style. Born in Perry, Louisiana, on July 13, 1926, he grew up playing baseball, becoming a Boy Scout,...
Mary Lee Hebert
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Lee Hebert, 78, a native of Donaldsonville and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She leaves behind her cherished husband of 56 years, Marvin Hebert; son, Jason Hebert (Cherie); grandchildren Claire (Jason) and Blaine; sister Jo Ann Smith; sister-in-law Georgiana Rome; her loyal dog...
Inger Linnea Parvizian
Nov 13, 2025
Inger Linnea Parvizian was born on June 13, 1944, in Orebrö, Sweden to Eric and Ellen Palm. She was the oldest of four siblings, her brother Guy, and her sisters, Gitt and Anne, the twins. As a teen she was an athlete, a competitive swimmer and a member of a Swedish National Handball Team. She represented Sweden in a number...
Hayward James Guidry
Nov 13, 2025
Hayward Guidry, 85, a native of Crowley and resident of Maurepas, passed away on November 13, 2025 at his home surrounded by love.
Hayward was born on July 30, 1940, where he was raised on a rice farm in Crowley. He graduated from Crowley High School in 1958, and went on to marry Macklyn "Mackie" Gilbert on January 28, 1961, in...
Samuel Eugene Bryant
Nov 12, 2025
Samuel Eugene Bryant, 78, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1947, in Brazil, Indiana. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Bryant and Mildred Johnson, and by his beloved daughter, Cynthia McCalister.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jeannie, and by his three daughters- Samantha, Micki, and Alicia- who were his...
Clemon Lamar Mullins
Nov 12, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Clemon Lamar Mullins will be held on Friday November 21, 2025, at Comite Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 pm. Graveside service with Military Honors will be at Louisiana National Cemetery on Friday at 10:00 am.
Clemon, a devoted husband, loving father, proud Marine, and faithful servant...
Mary "Janie" Shanks
Nov 11, 2025
Mary (Janie) Shanks, a loving wife & partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, in her beloved home in Gonzales, Louisiana, at the age of 65. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Smith; mother, Mary Smith; brothers, James (Jimmy) Smith, Ernest Green, Jack Tyner, and Ray Tyner.
Janie is survived by her husband...
Warren David Bruno Sr.
Nov 11, 2025
Warren David Bruno Sr. was born on November 17, 1952, in New Orleans, LA. He passed away in Baton Rouge, LA on November 11, 2025, at the age of 72. Warren retired from for Dupont Chemical where he was a supervisor for over 35 years. He loved spending weekends with family for BBQ’s, cookouts, and crawfish boils. He and his...
Jackson Owen Thomas Gilbert III
Nov 11, 2025
Obituary
Jackson Owen Thomas Gilbert, III, affectionately known as Owen, age 45, of Ethel, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 11th, 2025. Surrounded by loved ones in his final moments, Owen went home to be with the Lord.
Early Life
Owen was born in Baton Rouge on December 4th, 1979, to Linda Gilbert Woods. He spent his formative years in the Baton Rouge...
Cory Lee Boudreaux
Nov 11, 2025
Cory Boudreaux, age 29, passed away on November 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on January 6, 1996, Cory brought warmth, joy, and an unwavering kindness into every life he touched.
A dedicated pharmacy technician at Thrift Town Drugs in Livingston with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Southeastern Louisiana University, Cory was known for his strong...
DeLories Audrice Greene
Nov 10, 2025
DeLories Audrice Greene, affectionately known as “Ms. Dee”, passed away on November 10, 2025, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on June 16, 1940, in New Orleans, she became a New Yorker by proxy, having lived and worked there over 30 years.
As an educator, she taught advanced mathematics to college bound students. Ms. Dee...
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