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Nolan "Coach" Gill Jr.

Nolan "Coach" Gill Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

Nolan Gill, Jr. was born on December 26, 1951 and gained his angel wings on August 11, 2026 after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Nolan known to most as simply “Coach” was deeply loved by his players. As deeply as he loved his teams, his greatest joy was his family. The same dedication, patience and fierce loyalty he brought to...

Joseph Lee Coslan Sr

Joseph Lee Coslan Sr

Aug 10, 2026

Joseph Lee Coslan Sr., a resident of Tickfaw, went to his heavenly home on Monday August 10, 2026, at the age of 76 years. Joseph was a skilled electrician and loved his business Coslan Electric. He enjoyed cooking, spending time with friends and family and making people feel like family.

Joseph leaves behind his wife, Gloria Coslan of 56 years, son...

Johnnie Faye Straight

Johnnie Faye Straight

Aug 10, 2026

Johnnie Faye Straight, born on November 16, 1946, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home in Gonzales, Louisiana, on August 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Johnnie’s life was one of enduring strength, devotion, and love. Growing up in Oak Grove, she cherished the closeness of her family and carried those values throughout her life. Her warmth...

Julie White

Julie White

Aug 10, 2026

Julie White passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life filled with laughter, friendship, and family.

Julie was warm and kind, fiercely independent, and always had a little fire in her. With her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor, she enjoyed saying the unexpected and catching people off guard.

Generous and deeply loyal, Julie showed up for the people she...

Inez Yvonne Ohnesorge

Inez Yvonne Ohnesorge

Aug 9, 2026

A private service will be held at a later date for Inez Ohnesoge, 87, who passed way on August 9th, 2026 at her home in Denham Springs, LA. Survivors include one daughter, two brothers, three grand-daughters, one grandson, five great-grandkids and one son-in-law. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, and three brothers, one daughter, two grandsons and one...

Elton "Pap" LeBeau

Elton "Pap" LeBeau

Aug 8, 2026

   With grateful hearts and unwavering faith in God's promises, Elton (Pap) LeBeau Sr. peacefully entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2026. Pap was born on May 11, 1933, to Elphege and Adley LeBeau of Brignac, Louisiana. He was the youngest of six children and was preceded in death by his wife, Lynois Sheets...

Jeffrey Stewart Warren

Jeffrey Stewart Warren

Aug 8, 2026

Jeffrey Stewart Warren died on August 8,2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after battling ALS. Jeff was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin but was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and an avid fan of golf and LSU sports.

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Stewart Milton Warren and Nancy Ceman Warren. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Leigh Couvillon,...

Elizabeth Ann "Lou" Staples

Elizabeth Ann "Lou" Staples

Aug 7, 2026

Elizabeth Ann Staples ‘Lou’ passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on February 2, 1946. 

A devoted mother and grandmother who loved animals, gardening, reading, and all things food. She will be remembered for her feisty spirit and unusual sense of humor. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and attended LSU. 

Preceded in...

Ralph Steven Chabaud

Ralph Steven Chabaud

Aug 6, 2026

Ralph Steven Chabaud, 76, of Baton Rouge, LA died August 6th, 2026, in Baton Rouge from complications related to Myasthenia Gravis.

He was born on February 13, 1950 to Marion “Max” Chabaud and Joyce Angelette in New Orleans, LA, and went to St. Aloysius High School, class of 1968.

A lifelong musician, Ralph was a talented drummer, marching for the LSU Tiger...

Irisbelia "Nana" Lopez Boriel

Irisbelia "Nana" Lopez Boriel

Aug 5, 2026

Irisbelia “Nana” Lopez Boriel, born June 11, 1940, in Vieques, Puerto Rico, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend whose life was marked by love, warmth, and devotion to family.

Raised in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Nana carried with her the beauty, strength, and spirit of the islands throughout her life. She began her married life there...

Meagan Paige Thomas

Meagan Paige Thomas

Aug 5, 2026

Meagan Paige Thomas, age 34, of Livingston Parish, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1992 in Baton Rouge to Ronald C. Jr. and Tonya Thomas.

Meagan will be remembered for her love of cats, doom metal, concerts, horror movies, tattoos, spending time with her friends, and all things goth related. She was known...

John "Lonnie" Granger, III

John "Lonnie" Granger, III

Aug 3, 2026

John E. Granger, III, a resident of Albany, Louisiana, born October 31, 1975, died Monday, August 3, 2026 at the age of 50.  He was the beloved father of Hayleigh Granger, loving brother of Shelly Lawson and Theresa Hoyt, brother in law of Billy J. Duplechain, son-in-law of Linda Granger Morris  "Mimi", and biological son of Ever Lavelle Lawson Harvey.

John...

Jimmy Joseph Galtier Sr.

Jimmy Joseph Galtier Sr.

Aug 3, 2026

Jimmy Joseph Galtier, Sr., age 83, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Born on May 14, 1943, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Jimmy pursued his education at trade school, where he developed the skills that led to a successful career as a plumber and pipe fitter. His commitment to his work was evident throughout his life. Even after retiring...

Edwin Earl Graves Sr.

Edwin Earl Graves Sr.

Aug 3, 2026

Edwin Earl Graves, Sr. age 86, passed away on August 3rd, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1939, in Prentiss, Mississippi to Walter Leslie Graves and Eula Byrne Graves. Edwin was affectionately nicknamed "Shot" by his father and has been known as Shot for most of his life.

Edwin proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the...

Richard Anthony Ledet

Richard Anthony Ledet

Aug 2, 2026

Richard Anthony Ledet, lovingly known as "Papa," age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Richard cherished life's simple pleasures: spending time on the river, gathering with family, and enjoying a good baseball game. Above all, he was devoted to the people he loved.

He was a deeply loving...

Jean Marie Weidner

Jean Marie Weidner

Aug 2, 2026

With her family at her bedside, Jean Marie Weidner gently passed away on August 2, 2026. Jean was born in Byrnedale, Pennsylvania to Charles Peterson and Ella Mae Peterson (nee Keough). She spent most of her childhood in Coolspring, Pennsylvania and graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1946. She married William (Bill) Weidner on August 14, 1947. They were married...

Patrick Michael "Mike" O'Deay

Patrick Michael "Mike" O'Deay

Jul 31, 2026

Gonzales, LA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Michael “Mike” O’Deay, who departed this life peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the age of 87. Mike was born on October 14, 1938, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Patrick Franklin O’Deay and Lettitia Louise Phelps O'Deay.

Mike was a dedicated husband to Mildred “Millie” O’Deay,...

Allden Roy Frederickson

Allden Roy Frederickson

Jul 29, 2026

Allden Roy Frederickson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his 4 sons. After 3 1/2 months of lonely separation from his loving wife of 74 years, the late Janet Cambre Frederickson, Allden was reunited with her in the kingdom of God on July 29, 2026, at the age of 97. He was born in New Orleans, LA to the late Frederick...

Linda Kay Stevenson Amond

Linda Kay Stevenson Amond

Jul 29, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Linda Kay Stevenson “Morace” Amond passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2026. She was born on March 20,1955 in Baton Rouge, LA. 

She is survived by her daughters Michelle Hunt (Kelly) and Stephanie Diez (Bret), her grandchildren Dylan Matthews (Savanna), Kyle Diez (Emily), Kaylan Hunt, and Taylor Hunt and five great grandchildren...

Kermit V Lilliman Jr.

Kermit V Lilliman Jr.

Jul 29, 2026

Kermit V. Lilliman Jr, (Coonie), age 56, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Coonie was born in Houma, October 12, 1969, to Kermit and Carol Lilliman.

  He served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman from December 27, 1991, through June 29, 1994.  He married Jodi, for the first time June 2006. Life took them...