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Don Wayne Chapman
Sep 9, 2025
Don Wayne Chapman, a native of Mamou, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 81.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Danita Marie and Rae Anne; and a grandson, Liam.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Volka and Dula Chapman; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Melva Neuenfeldt Bell
Sep 3, 2025
Melva A. Neuenfeldt Bell, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on May 17, 1931, in Saginaw, Michigan, Melva lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and love for her family and community.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Evelyn Neuenfeldt; her siblings Duane, James, Robert, Frederick, and Louise Neuenfeldt;...
Andrew "AJ" Hale
Sep 1, 2025
Andrew Duane Hale, affectionately known as “AJ,” passed away on September 1st, 2025, at the age of 36. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Andrew’s journey through life was marked by bold ambition, infectious humor, and an unwavering devotion to his family and friends, especially his girls Addy and Anna. He was an entrepreneur working in the scrap and recycling business...
Joseph A. Hager
Sep 1, 2025
Joseph A. Hager, a retired contract laborer, was born on August 4, 1955, at the Patuxent Naval Air Station in Patuxent River, Maryland. He passed away peacefully at his home in Gonzales, Louisiana, on September 1, 2025, after a courageous fight against a lengthy illness.
Joseph's life was marked by dedication and resilience, both in his career and in the way...
Robert J. Palermo
2025
Addis, LA - Robert "Bobby" J. Palermo passed away during Labor Day weekend. He was a native & resident of Addis, LA & a faithful member of Saint John the Baptist (SJB) Catholic Church in Brusly. Bobby had a deep love for the outdoors & spent many cherished days hunting & fishing. He enjoyed cooking, watching sports & spending time...
Bernie Gerard Young
Aug 31, 2025
Bernie Gerard Young, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Bernie was a practical, hardworking man who was loved by everyone who met him. It was hard to go anywhere without someone recognizing him and sharing a story or memory. After graduating high school, he attended vocational school, where he learned the trade that became his lifelong career. Bernie worked...
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...
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...
Edward Wallace Leggin
Aug 27, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Edward Wallace Leggin is pending.
Wallace was born on July 21, 1943, in Gonzales 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 spending...
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,...
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