OBITUARIES
Ollie Starwood Johnson
Aug 30, 2025
With profound sadness and hearts full of cherished memories, the family of Ollie Johnson announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on a spring day in 1940, Ollie was a beacon of light and love from the very beginning. She was a woman whose infectious laughter could fill a room and whose wise,...
Henry Paul Schexnayder
Aug 30, 2025
Henry Schexnayder, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on April 27, 1939 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on August 30, 2025.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice L. and Lionel Schexnayder, and six siblings: Louis, Lucy, James, Robert, Sidney,...
Deborah "Debbie" Allen
Aug 30, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Allen, born on December 13, 1953 in Crawfordsville, IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on August 30, 2025, at the age of 71. Debbie enjoyed singing and sewing.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lucien and Margaret Desselle; her brother, Marvin Desselle; her son, Christopher Allen; and her grandson, Jamie Allen, Jr.
She is survived by...
Mercedes "Decie" Falcon Acosta
Aug 30, 2025
Mercedes “Decie” Falcon Acosta, life-long native and resident of Smoke Bend, LA. She was Born on July 3, 1928, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on August 30, 2025, at the age of 97. Decie was a faithful servant of God and enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was a parishioner of St. Franics...
Lucinda "Cindy" Lynn Bucher
Aug 30, 2025
Lucinda “Cindy” Lynn Bucher, age 63, of French Settlement, Louisiana, passed away on August 30, 2025. Born on March 12,1962, in Hammond, LA, Cindy lived a life marked by love, devotion, and an enduring joy for life’s simplest and most meaningful moments.Cindy was a beautiful and dedicated wife, a loving mother and mother-in-law, and a proud and adoring grandmother. Her...
Robert Wayne Oudkirk
Aug 29, 2025
Robert passed away August 29, 2025 in Zachary, LA. He was born September 22, 1953 in Fort Hood, TX and moved to Louisiana around the age of 12. He graduated from Central Private in 1972 and began working at Crown Zellerbach the same year, retiring after 41 years and many name changes to the mill.
He was a man of integrity,...
Howard Thomas "Tom" Burgess, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
Howard Thomas "Tom" Burgess, Jr., born March 13, 1948, in Louisville Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana accompanied by his wife on August 29, 2025. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, & great grandfather. He was a Vietnam War veteran who received a Purple Heart and numerous awards while in combat.
He is...
Donald A. Wolfenbarger
Aug 29, 2025
Donald A. Wolfenbarger, born on March 8, 1974 in Benton Harbor, Michigan, passed away on August 29, 2025, at his home in St. Amant, Louisiana, at the age of 51.
Donald was a Refractory Brick Layer, Carpenter, and a Handyman.
He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Joyce Wolfenbarger of Louisiana; his brothers, Greg and Jerry Wolfenbarger of Louisiana; and his...
Tanya Doreen Bird Snoddy
Aug 28, 2025
Tanya Doreen Bird Snoddy passed away on August 28, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 76. She was born on February 21, 1949, in Houston, Texas and lived a vibrant life. She married her college sweetheart, Charles Richard Snoddy in 1972, and together they raised four children: Joy, Porter, Jeanne, and Landon.
She is preceded in death by...
Peggy Ruth McBride
Aug 28, 2025
Born in Houston Texas on February 14, 1955, as Peggy Jean Ruth. She was 70 and passed away August 28,2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, Louisiana. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, playing board games and cards, she also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband William ‘Bill’ Joseph McBride, mother Barbara...
Daniel Gene Strong
Aug 27, 2025
Daniel Gene Strong “Bully” peacefully passed away on August 27, 2025. Daniel spent most of his life in Baton Rouge, La., where he retired as a superintendent at Percy Matherene Contractors. He was a member of the local 1098 Carpenters' Union.
Daniel was born on February 8, 1952, in Marksville, Louisiana. He was known for his ability to fix just about...
Uvon L. Dupuy
Aug 27, 2025
Uvon L. Dupuy, born on April 16, 1971, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in her hometown. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the hearts of many.
Uvon dedicated much of her life to her work at Smitty Lawn and Garden and Ralphs Supermarket. She took pride in her employment and...
Wallace Edward Leggin
Aug 27, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Wallace Edward Leggin is pending.
Wallace was born on July 21, 1943, in Galvez, LA and rested from this life on August 27, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center Main Campus Baton Rouge age the age of 82 years.
He was a resident of Galvez, a retired long distance truck driver, and enjoyed...
Donald Kennard Reinhardt
Aug 26, 2025
A retired Professional Engineer and compressor salesman for Ingersoll-Rand Co. Born in Kentucky and resided in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, he died at the Crossing in Baton Rouge on August 26, 2025. He was 86 and was married to J. Penny Ruiz Reinhardt for 65 years.
Entombment will be at Grace Episcopal Cemetery in St. Francisville in the future. In lieu of...
Betty Jean Curtis Brown
Aug 25, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Betty Jean Curtis Brown will be held on Monday at Zoar Baptist Church visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery,
Mrs. Brown rested from this life peacefully at home on August 25, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of...
Cathy Davidson Smith
Aug 25, 2025
Cathy Davidson Smith, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the age of 76. Cathy is survived by her husband Danny Smith (married 55 years), her sons Jonathan D. Smith (Dana) and Lathan M. Smith (Joelle); one sister Jo Alice Young (Rev. Curtis Young) of Sacramento, CA; eight grandchildren McKenna, Callie, Isabella, Abigail, Connor, Madelynn,...
Marlene Elizabeth Stroud Jarratt
Aug 24, 2025
Marlene Elizabeth Stroud Jarratt died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, on her 90th birthday, in her home in Baton Rouge where she resided for 51 years.
She was born to Forrest R. Stroud Sr. and Tresel Mildred Moll in Grand Rapids, Mich. She married her high school sweetheart, Carl Franklin Jarratt, and they were happily married for 70 years. Together they raised...
Tommy Langlois III
Aug 23, 2025
Thomas Leo “Tommy” Langlois III, 44, passed away on August 23, 2025 at his home in Walker, Louisiana after a valiant fight against cancer, while surrounded by the family that loved him dearly. Born on January 17, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tommy was a lifelong resident of the state he loved.
A graduate of Walker High School in 1999, where...
Joyce Lang Martin
Aug 23, 2025
Joyce Lang Martin passed away peacefully on August 23,2025 surrounded by her loves one.
Joyce was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Baton Rouge High and attended Southeastern University and RPCC for nursing.
Joyce’s greatest joy was her children, granddaughters, and great grandchildren. She loved to cook every day for her family. She loved when it was football...
Nancy Ferrara Ballard
Aug 23, 2025
Nancy Ferrara Ballard passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by love. Throughout her life, she held a strong and unwavering faith that guided her every step.
Nancy’s greatest joy was caring for others. She gave selflessly, always cooking, providing, and opening her home to family and friends. She will be remembered for her green thumb, her comforting home-cooked meals,...
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