OBITUARIES

Leonard Cary Saurage II

Leonard Cary Saurage II

Nov 4, 2025

Leonard Cary Saurage II, known to his many friends and loved ones simply as “Cary,” passed away peacefully at home on November 4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 A true patron of the arts and generous supporter of his community, Cary’s name lives on in the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center, a reflection of his lifelong devotion to beauty, creativity, and civic...

Janis May LeBourgeois

Janis May LeBourgeois

Nov 4, 2025

Janis LeBourgeois, a lifelong resident of St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away on November 4, 2025. At 76-year-old, she was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt who lived with quiet strength, loyalty, and deep love for her family.

A graduate of East Ascension High School Class of 1967, Janis spent the majority of her professional life serving the people of Louisiana through...

Donna Gail Booker

Donna Gail Booker

Nov 2, 2025

Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 Notes that there is a time for all things, including birth, death, mourning, and dancing

Donna Gail Booker went to be with the Lord November 2, 2025 after battling with cancer. She was full of life and always made light of and had a joke ready for any situation, even to the end. Her pride and joy rested...

Tom Clifton Williams, Jr.

Tom Clifton Williams, Jr.

Oct 30, 2025

Tom Clifton Williams Jr, known to many as Little T and TC, passed away peacefully on October 30th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a long-time resident of Gonzales, LA but grew up causing a ruckus in Bogalusa. He retired from Honeywell after working as a Millwright and Plant Operator to spend his time doing what he loved;...

Toni Poole

Toni Poole

Oct 30, 2025

Toni Poole, 59, of Saint Amant, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 30th, 2025, At The Carpenter House at St. Joseph Hospice.

Born on May 5th, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Joe and Shirley Prothro Poole. Toni had a life filled with adventure and Independence. She drove 18-wheelers and truly loved the open road.

Toni was preceded in...

Richard Irvin Bowman

Richard Irvin Bowman

Oct 28, 2025

Richard Irvin Bowman, born February 15th, 1950 in Brookhaven, MS - passed away on October 28th, 2025 at his home in Central, LA at the age of 75 years old with his family at his side.

Richard was known for being outdoors, either gardening or working in his yard. He loved to sit outside in a lawn chair while an LSU...

David L Fabre

David L Fabre

Oct 28, 2025

David Larguier Fabre, owner of Acura and Infiniti of Baton Rouge, a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went to his eternal rest with the Lord on October 28, 2025, at the age of 68.

 Born on June 13, 1957, in Baton Rouge, David was the son of the late Clifton and Margery Fabre. He was preceded in death...

Charles D. Hanna

Charles D. Hanna

Oct 28, 2025

Charles Don Hanna (Buddy), born on September 5, 1942 in St. Amant, LA, passed away on October 28, 2025 in Gonzales, LA, at the age of 83.

Buddy was a member of St. Amant Baptist Church, an Army Veteran, and he enjoyed family gatherings.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Solomon, Jr. and Althea Cortez; his wife, Sandra Parent Hanna;...

Patrick David Curry

Patrick David Curry

Oct 27, 2025

Patrick David Curry, 60, of Greensburg, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on October 27, 2025.

A memorial service will take place at 977 Ed Welch Rd. Greensburg, Louisiana, on November 8, 2025. The time will be from 10-2, open house. Food and refreshments will be provided for those who wish to come and celebrate his wonderful...

Wayne E. Lewis Jr

Wayne E. Lewis Jr

Oct 26, 2025

A ceremony celebrating the life of Wayne “Eddie” Lewis Jr, will be held on Thursday at First Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will begin at 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm.

Graveside service will follow at Twin Pines Cemetery, Holden.

Eddie was born in Hayti, Missouri on October 23, 1965, and rested from this life on Sunday October 26,...

Gerald William Guilbeau

Gerald William Guilbeau

Oct 24, 2025

Gerald William Guilbeau, 81, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Jefferson Manor nursing home in Baton Rouge, La. He will be dearly missed.

Gerald (Gerry) was born in Sunset, Louisiana on March 19, 1944, the youngest of 5 siblings to Octave and Theresa Guilbeau. He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana and graduated from Northeastern Louisiana University’s College of...

Hector S. Perez

Hector S. Perez

Oct 23, 2025

Juan 14:3 Cuando todo esté listo volveré para llevarlos, para que siempre estén conmigo donde yo estoy.

Le sobreviven con profundo amor su esposa Graciela, sus hijos Héctor, Adriana, Claudia, Gerardo, y Graciela, y sus queridos nietos Vivían, Daniel, Cris, Valeria, Karen, Claudia, Gael, Pamela, Héctor, Santiago, Agustín, Sara, y Victoria, así como sus adoradas bisnietas Sofía, Camila, y Ema.

Todos ellos...

Cheryl Ann Morris

Cheryl Ann Morris

Oct 22, 2025

Cheryl Ann Morris, born on February 25, 1963, in Sacramento, California, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Prairieville, Louisiana. Cheryl graduated from St. Amant High School in 1981 and went on to become a remarkable individual known for her strong personality. She was a force to be reckoned with, always honest and loyal. Cheryl's friends knew her as someone...

Clifton Ray Simon

Clifton Ray Simon

Oct 22, 2025

Clifton Ray Simon departed the life of Wednesday, October 22, 2025. " Ray" as he was known by many was a 1977 graduate of Scotlandville High School. 

Born and raised in Lobdell Louisiana to the Late Bee and Frances Simon. He was one of four children. Ray is survived by his sister Linda and James Pitts his loving brother-n-law. Their children...

Patrick Dale Kusske

Patrick Dale Kusske

Oct 22, 2025

Patrick Dale Kusske a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Renton, Washington went to live with God on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Pat loved being in the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, panning for gold. He enjoyed his profession, building industrial cabinets. Pat was a Vietnam Veteran in the Navy and served proudly for 4 years. Pat loved his...

Robin Leigh Pyle Jones

Robin Leigh Pyle Jones

Oct 20, 2025

Robin Leigh Pyle Jones, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, her son, Alan, and her parents on October 20,2025. Her cancer took a dramatic and unexpected downturn about a month earlier and she received amazing care from both Compassus Hospice and The Crossing at Clarity Hospice teams for a couple of weeks. She passed peacefully.

Robin is loved by...

Kenneth Whiddon

Kenneth Whiddon

Oct 20, 2025

Kenneth Whiddon, 64, a native of New Orleans and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. Kenneth was born in Orleans Parish to John and Juanita Whiddon. He graduated from Heritage Academy and continued his education achieving Master Mechanic. He worked in auto repair for over 30 years. His knowledge of engines led to a love...

Arthur J. Schexnayder

Arthur J. Schexnayder

Oct 17, 2025

Arthur John Schexnayder, Jr., 85, of Welcome, LA, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Born on January 14, 1940, in Welcome, he lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and love for his family, farming, and his community.

Arthur attended Louisiana State University before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army where he played football and served as a...

Rosemary Hageman Pratt

Rosemary Hageman Pratt

Oct 17, 2025

Rosemary passed away on October 17, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in Ansley, Jackson Parish, Louisiana on December 11, 1930. The family moved to Bernice, Louisiana in 1945 and it was there that she met her future husband, Paul Pratt. She graduated from Bernice High School in 1947 when her class was the last to have...

James Franklin Brown, Jr.

James Franklin Brown, Jr.

Oct 17, 2025

James “Jim” Franklin Brown, Jr., 86, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jim lived a full and faithful life marked by love, hard work and quiet strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a long and rewarding career with Ethyl Corporation, where he made lifelong...