OBITUARIES
Rev. William LaRue
Sep 17, 2025
A ceremony celebrating the life of Rev. William "Bill" LaRue will be held on Sunday September 21, 2025, at First Pentecostal Church, visitation will begin at 3:00 pm until time of the service at 6:00 pm. Interment will be held at Louisiana National Cemetery.
Bro. LaRue was born on November 13, 1931, and rested from this life at his home surrounded...
Agnes M. Bryan
Sep 14, 2025
Agnes M. Bryan, a resident of Clinton, LA, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. She graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1962. She worked for 33 years and retired from LSU Cooperative Extension Service. Agnes also worked and retired from Walmart for 7 years. She was a wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
Libby Marie Blanchard Van Oss
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Libby B. Van Oss, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born in Napoleonville, LA, on December 27, 1930, and was the youngest child of the late Sidney and Laura Templet Blanchard.
She graduated from Assumption High School in 1948 and later attended trade school in Baton Rouge. She worked as an executive secretary...
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault
Sep 12, 2025
Monica Mary Cordrey DeNault, 68, a resident of Walker and a native of Buffalo, NY passed away peacefully on Friday September 12, 2025.
She is survived by her loving children, Danielle J. Bowen, Dominique J. DeNault and John L. DeNault, Sr., her grandchildren, Jennifer (Axl), Jack, Josephe, Jasmine, Hunter (Elizabeth), Dalton, Jodie & Hazel and 11 great grandchildren (#12 due in...
Lynette V. Harelson
Sep 11, 2025
Lynette V. Harelson, a cherished matriarch and beloved community member, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 11, 2025, in her birthplace of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on February 20, 1937, to Florence and Wallace Voorhies, Lynette's life was a testament to the enduring power of love and the strength of family ties. Lynette was a graduate of St....
Sandra Lynne Viola
Sep 11, 2025
Sandra Viola, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Calhoun, Louisiana, on September 11, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born on September 13, 1960, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Joanne and Joe Strickland.
Sandra’s greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her loving spouse, Chris Dispenza; her mother,...
Joshua Jehu Busby
Sep 9, 2025
With hearts full of both love and sorrow, we celebrate the beautiful life of Joshua Jehu Busby, who entered his eternal rest on September 9, 2025, at the age of 43. Born on May 16, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Joshua was a gift to his parents, Rufus L. Busby and Wanda Faye Florida, and to all who would come...
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.
Ruby Edwards Taylor
Sep 8, 2025
Ruby Edwards Taylor, a life long resident of Colyell, LA, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on 9/8/2025, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother; who cherished her family and GOD above all else. She is survived by her 3 children, Wilma Mitchell, Tish Henderson (Donald), Tommy Watts (Brenda); Grandchildren Ivy...
Danny Paul Johnson
Sep 7, 2025
Full obituary to come soon.
Please consider assisting the family in honoring Danny's memory by donating towards his cremation services.
Barbara Barbier Bullock
Sep 6, 2025
Barbara Barbier Bullock passed away at home on Saturday, September 6, surrounded by love.
Barbara was a wife and mother, an artist, a special aunt, and a dear friend to many. Originally from White Castle, Barbara lived in Baton Rouge since 1982 when she started LSU, where she received her bachelor's degree. She was a teacher at Most Blessed Sacrament, St....
Patricia Hashman Cook
Sep 6, 2025
Patricia Hashman Cook, born on May 6, 1966, a native of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was known for her remarkable strength through her diagnosis, her positivity, and her kind heart. Patricia cherished every moment she spent with her children and made it a priority to be a loving mother.
Patricia is...
William Paul Goff
Sep 5, 2025
William Paul Goff, age 68, passed away peacefully on September 5,2025. Born April 29,1957 in Baton Rouge. Paul worked as a paramedic. He enjoyed woodcarving and woodworking. He is preceded by his parents Ernest and Theresa Goff, his daughter Rachael Goff, and his loving wife Teena Goff. He is survived by his daughter Ashleigh Pulver and grandchildren Kaleb Henderson, Victoria...
Barbara Newsom Babin
Sep 4, 2025
Barbara "Tootsie" Babin, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, at the age of 90.
Barbara was born in Hoboken, NJ to the late Jessie and Barbara Petersen Newsom. She moved to Baton Rouge in 1938 with her parents and brother Charles "Sonny" Newsom (wife Phyllis/deceased) for her father to work...
Alma E Anaya
Sep 4, 2025
Alma E Anaya, affectionately known as Noya by her sibling, passed away suddenly on September 4, 2025, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. She was born on January 19, 1966, in Sonsonate, El Salvador, Alma’s life was a testament to her unwavering faith and passion for helping others.
Noya was a devoted...
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...
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