OBITUARIES

Glenn Joseph Berthelot

Glenn Joseph Berthelot

Sep 15, 2026

Glenn Joseph Berthelot, 83, of Head of Island, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 15, 2026.

Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. To his family, he was lovingly known as Daddy, Paw Paw, and Pappy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and he was a hardworking...

Katherine Burck Rutledge

Katherine Burck Rutledge

Sep 12, 2026

Katherine Burck Rutledge was embraced in the arms of Jesus on September 12, 2026, at the age of 77.

Katherine was a gifted artist whose talents enriched lives and places throughout Louisiana. She grew up in New Orleans, a city she always called home, even after living in Baton Rouge for more than 50 years.

Katherine attended Louisiana State University in Baton...

Randy"Duck" Paul Duplessis

Randy"Duck" Paul Duplessis

Sep 11, 2026

Randy “DUCK” Paul Duplessis, 70, was born on April 22, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and lived his life in Gonzales, Louisiana. He passed away on September 11, 2026.

Randy was born to Helen M. Ogden and Russell T. Duplessis. He leaves behind Robert Duplessis, Brenda Leblanc, his four children, two sons-in-law, his daughter’s partner, eleven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. And...

Ofelia Flores Russell

Ofelia Flores Russell

Sep 10, 2026

Ofelia Flores Russell, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89.

Born in Brownsville, Texas on April 11, 1937, Ofelia was one of five children of immigrants from Spain who were successful farmer/ranchers in south Texas. She graduated from Brownsville High School and attended Texas Southmost College before working...

Wayne (Butch) Albert Elliott

Wayne (Butch) Albert Elliott

Sep 9, 2026

Born January 29,1943 in Memphis, TN left this world for eternal life on September 9, 2026 in Gonzales, LA

Brother Wayne served our country for three years as a paratrooper in the United States Army. After his time in the service he learned the trade of welding, was the owner of a cleaning business, then in 1975 God called him to...

Harold William "Billy" Mayeux

Harold William "Billy" Mayeux

Sep 9, 2026

Harold “Billy” Mayeux, a resident of Port Allen, LA, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 75.

Billy is survived by his son, Andrew Mayeux; daughter-in-law, Mandy Mayeux; granddaughters, Natalie Releford and Sarah Mayeux; grandson, Seth Mayeux; great-granddaughters, Thea Releford and Aria Releford; brother Ray Mayeux.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Rose Mayeux; brother,...

Glenn Michael Richards

Glenn Michael Richards

Sep 8, 2026

Glenn Michael Richards, 53, passed away on September 8, 2026.

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of St. Amant, LA, he passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 53 years.

Glenn loved fishing, music, cooking, gardening, cutting his grass and he especially loved his dog, Carlee. He also loved spending time with his...

Wanda Renee Rowell

Wanda Renee Rowell

Sep 8, 2026

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin & friend, passed away in her home on September 8th, 2026 at the age of 61. She was born August 8th, 1965 in Natchez Mississippi, she was a current resident of Walker, La. She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen & Farley Rowell; sisters, Colinda Hunsucker & Tracey Rowell. Wanda...

John "Glen" Tyler

John "Glen" Tyler

Sep 8, 2026

John “Glen” Tyler, born on July 18, 1949, passed away in his daughter’s home on Wednesday, September 8th, 2026. He was 77 years old. Visitation will be held at Revival Temple in Walker, La. on Monday, September 14th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, with services starting at 12:00pm.

Glen was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend...

Jeffery Paul Richardson

Jeffery Paul Richardson

Sep 8, 2026

Jeffery Paul Richardson, a resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 65.

He is survived by his son, Jason Paul Richardson; granddaughter April Elizabeth Richardson; mother, Shirley Richardson; and brothers, John and Joseph Richardson.

Preceded in death by his father, Jerome P. Richardson.

Michael D. Gaulden

Michael D. Gaulden

Sep 8, 2026

Michael D. Gaulden, 60, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on December 8, 1965 in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Mike was the son of the late Mackie Gaulden, Vera Holaway and step father George Holaway. He attended Baker High School and went on to become an Operator for Enterprise Products. Throughout his life,...

Leoland (Lee) James Braud

Leoland (Lee) James Braud

Sep 6, 2026

Leoland J. (Lee) Braud, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 23, 1948, Lee lived a life centered around the people he loved most. Family was incredibly important to him, and some of his greatest joys came from simply spending time with those closest to him. He...

Claudia Carr Arman

Claudia Carr Arman

Sep 6, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Claudia Carr Arman will be held on Friday September 25, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church, visitation will begin at 10:30 am until time of Mass at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at St. George Catholic Mausoleum.

Mrs. Arman was born in Bogalusa, LA on November 21, 1939, and rested from this...

Francis Earl Binning

Francis Earl Binning

Sep 6, 2026

Francis Earl Binning, age 69, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Medical Intensive Care Unit, surrounded by family, on September 6, 2026.

Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Francis proudly served as a Cannon Crew Chief in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. He was honorably discharged after sustaining injuries...

Ruth Ash

Ruth Ash

Sep 6, 2026

Ruth Ash, 89, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, entered the loving arms of Jesus on September 6th, 2026. She was known for her bubbly personality, her expert cooking, and the warm compassion she showed to her family, friends, and the world around her.

Ruth was born on November 24th, 1936, to parents Perkins H. and Mearle Kennard Atkinson. She was born, grew...

Janet Lynn Fenner Grace

Janet Lynn Fenner Grace

Sep 4, 2026

Janet Lynn Fenner Grace — a devoted wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away on September 4, 2026. Janet was born on June 22, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family later settled in Shreveport, where she spent many summers in Oil City with her grandparents. She went on to attend LSU, where she met her future husband, Bob Grace....

James Hubert Chapman, Jr.

James Hubert Chapman, Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

James “Jim / J.H.” Hubert Chapman, Jr., born October 10, 1935, was a Georgia boy who became a beloved part of the Baton Rouge community. Better known as J.H. in Calhoun, he was a proud Air Force veteran, devoted husband, amazing father and Papa, and a friend to everyone he met.

He set the standard high—and he never, ever met a...

William "Bill" Byron Whitley

William "Bill" Byron Whitley

Aug 31, 2026

William "Bill" Byron Whitley passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on October 31, 1954.

Bill was a graduate of LSU. He worked at Bayou Steel in LaPlace, Louisiana, and at the Cargill Grain Elevator in Reserve, Louisiana. He also found great joy in time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were...

Malcolm Bernard Moreau

Malcolm Bernard Moreau

Aug 29, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Malcolm Bernard Moreau, who entered his eternal rest on August 29th at the age of 91.

Born August 11, 1935 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He spent his childhood in Pineville before moving with his family to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. After graduating from Bay High School, he enlisted in the United...

Bryan Jeffrey Smith

Bryan Jeffrey Smith

Aug 29, 2026

Bryan Jeffrey Smith, born February 28, 1967, in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on August 29, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA.

  Bryan moved through life with a bold and unmistakable spirit. A car dealership owner by trade, he built his life around hard work and a deep connection to the world of automobiles. He loved flipping cars, a passion that reflected...