OBITUARIES
Connie Ann Bradford
Jan 12, 2026
Connie Ann Bradford, aged 69, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Connie was a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her warmth and kindness.
Connie graduated from East Ascension High School and carried her love for learning throughout her life. Her interests included cooking, reading, handwork, and crafting, which she often...
Jerome Joseph Peltier
Jan 28, 2026
Jerome “Jerry” Peltier, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in Denham Springs, Louisiana. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Musso Peltier for 69 years and the loving father of the late Angelo Peltier (wife, Karen) and the late Bridget Schlosser (John). Jerry is also survived by grandchildren, Brandon Peltier (wife, Elizabeth), Andrew Peltier (wife, Emily) and...
Norris "Warren" Wheeler, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
Norris “Warren” Wheeler, Jr. was born on August 30, 1945, in Helena, AR and was a resident of Prairieville, LA. He passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 80. Warren moved to Louisiana from Arkansas in 1969 to work at Triad Nitrogen, where he worked until he retired in 2002. Warren made many lifetime friends while...
Charles A. "Bud" Benton
Jan 27, 2026
Charles Adrian “Bud” Benton, born March 19, 1941, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2026, at the age of 84.
Bud was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in Batchelor, Louisiana on his father’s dairy farm, instilling a deep love of farming. The Benton family has a long history of farming that began on Benton land...
Connie Faye Gauthreaux
Jan 27, 2026
Connie Faye Vampran Gauthreaux, 84 passed peacefully from this life on January 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on September 05, 1941, in Maurepas, La., daughter of the late Valley Vampran and the late Elma LeBlanc Vampran.
Connie is survived by her daughter, Phyllis Loveland; caregivers/beloved niece and her husband, Valerie and Brian McKigney; grandson, Dustin Myshrall (Stephanie);...
Verlane Marie Aucoin D'Antoni
Jan 26, 2026
Verlane Marie (Aucoin) D’Antoni, age 83, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. She was born on April 10, 1942, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to LeRoy and Lurline Aucoin, the first of six children. Baton Rouge was her lifelong home where she was raised and built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
She graduated from Saint Anthony...
John Wayne Taylor
Jan 26, 2026
John Wayne Taylor, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 72.
A service to celebrate John's life is planned for a future date. Service information to be updated here once services are scheduled.
Dana Olivia Dunn Territo
Jan 25, 2026
“Those whom we love and lose are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.” (St. John Chrysostom)
Dana Olivia Dunn Territo was born February 1, 1958, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ray and Adair Dunn and fell into God’s loving embrace on January 25, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
After moving to Baton Rouge in...
Alice Faye Williams
Jan 25, 2026
Alice Faye Williams, a native of Ponchatoula, LA and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on January 25, 2026, at home surrounded by her family, at the age of 80.
During the years, Alice worked as a teacher at Faith Academy for many years while her children were in school. She later built a long and respected career with State Farm,...
Forrester Stephen Aucoin
Jan 23, 2026
Forrester Stephen "Steve" Aucoin, age 76, passed away on January 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after battling Dementia. Born on December 25, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Steve lived a life marked by service, passion, and devotion to his family and community.
Steve proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. After returning...
Vester Carlos Slawson Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
Vester Carlos Slawson, Sr., known as Daddy or Grandaddy by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at his home in Baton Rouge with his wife, Gail, by his side.
Born on April 10, 1942, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Vester Lafayette Slawson and Henrietta Barber, he grew up in Greenville and Leland, Mississippi. Carlos had a...
James Nolan Jones
Jan 22, 2026
James Nolan Jones, lovingly known as Jimmy, was born on April 28, 1964, in Hammond, Louisiana. He peacefully left this world on January 22, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jimmy was a cherished father and grandfather, leaving behind his two beloved children, Jena Heaney (Lance Heaney) and Cassy May (William Bueche). His five grandchildren—Natalee, Connor, and Ella Heaney, along with Cayson...
Belinda D. Ching
Jan 22, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Belinda Hernandez Ching will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, visitation will begin at 12 noon until time of the service at 1:00 pm, in the Cross Fire Building at Family Worship Center.
Belinda Dinorah Ching passed into the arms of the Lord after a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She was...
Julius Earl Dedon
Jan 21, 2026
Julius Earl Dedon, lovingly known as Pawpaw—and to many simply as Joe—passed away peacefully at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on January 21, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on June 24, 1940, Julius lived a life defined by hard work, devotion, and a deep love for his family. To those who knew him best, Pawpaw was a loving...
Duane Ross May
Jan 21, 2026
Duane Ross May, born in Hammond, LA on December 24th, 1968, passed away at home in Livingston, LA on January 21st, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 57 years old.
Duane Ross lived a life to aspire to as a loving Christian father, Duane was known to share his faith lovingly with his friends and relatives. He was not...
Aubrey Ray Hickman
Jan 20, 2026
A ceremony celebrating the life of Aubrey R. Hickman will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Unity Church Baton Rouge.
Aubrey was born on December 2, 1931, in Lecompte, Louisiana and rested from this life on Tuesday January 20, 2026, at his home, at the age of 94 years.
He was a resident of Baton Rouge, served...
Wanda Young Shaffer
Jan 19, 2026
Wanda Young Shaffer passed away peacefully on the morning of January 19, 2026. She was 79 and a native of Crystal River, FL.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Wanda worked for the state and was a homemaker for many years. She had a strong Christian faith and was also known for her passion for all animals and her...
Raymond Gary Hartley
Jan 18, 2026
Raymond Gary Hartley, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with his wife, Darla, by his side.
Ray was born on September 10, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Ray graduated from De La Salle High School in 1972, and went on to attend LSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 1978. During his...
Ned Paul Rabalais
Jan 18, 2026
Ned Paul Rabalais, age 84, a native of Plaucheville, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Butterfly Wing Inpatient Unit of Baton Rouge General Mid-City.
Ned was a retired Chief Deputy Constable with the Baton Rouge City Constable. He was an avid vegetable gardener, enjoyed cooking, politics and traveling around the world. He was a devout lifelong Catholic...
James "Greg" Gregory Melancon (Rip)
Jan 18, 2026
James “Greg” Gregory Melancon, a resident of Sorrento, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Greg had a passion for music. He could play many instruments but really enjoyed playing bass guitar and singing. He also loved to be outdoors, especially fishing.
Greg is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Bonnie...
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