OBITUARIES

Odile Marie Simoneaux Babin passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11,2023 at 2:15 AM at her home in Sorrento, she was 89. She was born on Saturday, January 27 ,1934 She was a resident of Sorrento, la. and a native of Pierre Part LA. She loved being at home cooking and baking for her family. She loved visits and drinking...

Anthony W. “Tony” Malina, a resident of Gonzales, LA, was born in Tennessee on October 7, 1969 and departed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was 53 years old. He is survived by his son, Andrew Malina; his daughter, Claire Malina; his father, Steven Malina; his stepmother, Becky Malina; and his sister, Sandra Williamson. He is preceded...

Karen King, of Prairieville, LA, daughter of Betty Staton Reeves and the late Herman Edward Reeves, died peacefully at home while in the loving care of her family and Heart of Hospice (Baton Rouge). She was 66 years old and had valiantly battled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) since 2020. Her family is eternally grateful for the help of the LSU...

Karen Marie Kinsey Hagendorfer, 67 a native of Foley, AL and a resident of Prairieville, LA died on June 9, 2023. She was the religious business manager for St.John’s Catholic Church of Prairieville for 27 years. She had an incredible prayer life, love of Christ and neighbor, and dedication to the Church. She had a passion for running and working...

Kameron Joseph Serigny, a beloved great grandson, grandson, son, brother and friend passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 20. He is the beloved son of Johnny Serigny, Ashley Juneau and Ashley Lovell. He is also survived by his brother, Jaxon Serigny; his sister, Brantley Serigny and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other family and friends....

Ronald Maurice Banta (“Ronnie”, “Breaux”, “Pop”) peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Plaquemine, LA. on Nov. 3, 1938, to Vivian Burleigh and Maurice Banta and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas. Pop retired from LADOTD after many years of service in various capacities. Post-retirement,...

Christine Holcomb Mitchell, 86, resident of Norwood and former resident of New Orleans, passed away on May 15, 2023, following a brief illness. Born in Chicago to Florence and Charles Holcomb, the family later moved to Gulfport, Mississippi, where Christine and her two sisters danced, swam, and sailed. Christine relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, to pursue a degree in Art...

Ginger Gayle Diez (42) led a life well lived, surrounded by friends, family, and fantastic meals. She fought a hard battle against stage 4 pancreatic cancer, passing on May 29, 2023 surrounded by her doting husband Mark Diez, their two children, Ryland and Zaylee, her parents Gayle (Crochet) and Floyd Sanchez Jr., and her sisters, Tonya Sanchez, Sandy (Brian) Chambers,...

Shari Elizabeth Akins, 44 years old, of Chauvin, a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She is survived by her loving children Haley, 21, Hunter, 16, David Jr., 15 and Danika, 8, and her partner in life David Epps; mother & step-father, Miriam Shiflet & Michael Smith; her father and step-mother, Barney and Patty Akins;...

Patrick George Walsh, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, at the age of 72. He was a native of Pearl River, La and a resident of Gonzales, La. Pat was a Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He was a captain for Baton Rouge City Police Department and retired after 32 years. Pat enjoyed being outdoors...

Randol Wayne Buchanan was born on March 10, 1949 in Bay Springs, Mississippi.  He peacefully passed away at his home in Prairieville, Louisiana, on May 28, 2023, at the age of 74.  His passing was a result of complications related to his 8-year battle with cancer.  Randy was a child of the military, accompanying his father during his service, and...

Peggy Broussard, of Walker, Louisiana, was a home maker and loving wife and Mother, she passed away in her home surrounded by her friends and family at the age of 71, on May 25, 2023, at 11:10 P.M.She was born on September 10, 1952, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, to James and Helen Garrett, She lived in Baton Rouge until she...

Ralph William Jason Sims (Jason), 49, of Pearlington, Mississippi, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at North Oaks Medical Center. Predeceased is his father, Johnny Leon Sims Sr., mother, Suzanne Jan Napier Lawlis, and brother, Ronnie Leon Sims. His surviving family includes sisters, April West (husband John) & Shiri LeAnne Raker (husband David), his brother, Johnny Leon Sims Jr. and several...

On Monday, May 15th at 7:11pm we lost a beloved, beautiful angel, Jason Honaker. He gained his lovely angel wings on this day. He had so many people that loved and cared for him, and he will be missed forever. He had a lovely fiancée, Tara Torres; a daughter, Clowie Burns. He also had his little children Mia, and Jason...

On Tuesday, May 30,2023, Brent J. Daigle transitioned into Eternal Life at home surrounded by his family. Brent is preceded in death by his nephew, Wayne LaRue(Bubba) and brother, in law P.J. Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Daigle; children, Briana ,Colin, and Mathew; his mother, Marie Taylor; sisters, Angela Daigle(Giles Lemoine),Terrie Daigle, and Sheri Daigle, aswell as...

Margaret Richard DeLaune lost her battle with lung cancer on May 10th, 2023. She was voraciously kind, generous, talented, intelligent, and loving, but words cannot describe her passion for caring for others. During her time as a Nurse Practitioner she touched countless lives with her expertise and kindness. She loved immeasurably and for those of us that were lucky enough...

Janice L Hull, age 74 of Denham Springs, LA, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and caretaker, she was a friend to everyone she met. She died peacefully in God’s hands on Friday, May 26, 2023 at The Crossing Hospice Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She loved her vacations with family and friend as well as fishing trips with her granddaughter Ceara...

John “Johnny” Clifton Mercier, a lifelong resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away in the family home on May 23, 2023 at the age of 65 due to a battle with cancer.Johnny is survived by his sister, Donna Mercier; his beloved cat, Smokey Joe Mercier; niece, Alexis Bonvillain and husband Timothy Bonvillain Jr.; great nephew, Hudson Bonvillain; niece, Brandie Harris;...

For a short while Heaven Blessed the world with a most Precious and Valuable gift in you. Often overshadowed by the greed and selfishness that seems to dominate our lives. I am Blessed and Honored to have been chosen to not only see the Beauty you possessed, but to have experienced your Warm Caring Heart, your Loving Kindness, your Willingness...

Haylei Jolynn Liles,35, was born on June 23, 1987, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and passed away on May 22, 2023. Haylei lived a life full of adventure and love for her family and friends. She lived most of her life in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. Haylei is survived by her beloved children Kai, Leona, and LaNiya; her father Ira Liles Sr.,...