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Kenith James Parault

Kenith James Parault

Apr 30, 2026

Kenith James Parault, affectionately known as Kenny, passed away on April 30, 2026, at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. Born on October 19, 1962, in Rosedale, Louisiana, Kenny lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and love for his family.

Kenny was a retired welder whose hands not only worked with precision but also carried the warmth and...

Joseph Daniel Truxillo Sr.

Joseph Daniel Truxillo Sr.

Apr 29, 2026

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever beleiveth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16)

Joseph found rest in God's arms at his home surrounded by family at the age of 85. He was a resident of Plaquemine, LA and a native of Matthews, La. He was the 6th...

Robert Wayne Winters

Robert Wayne Winters

Apr 29, 2026

Robert Wayne Winters, age 96 of Baton Rouge, LA, was deceased on April 29, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine Hogan Winters; daughter Tamara Winters Warburton; son Jeffery Wayne Winters; and second wife Shirley Lemoin Greely Winters.

He is survived by his daughter Daryl Winters Monju and son Todd Robert Winters.

Jeremy Philip Schiro

Jeremy Philip Schiro

Apr 28, 2026

Jeremy Philip "Jere" Schiro was born on February 1, 1962 and passed away unexpectedly at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on April 28, 2026 due to a pulmonary embolism during a routine surgery. He was 64 years old and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic School, Baton Rouge Magnet High School,...

Lloyd Hardy Mulina

Lloyd Hardy Mulina

Apr 27, 2026

Lloyd Mulina, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend; passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 losing his battle to cancer. During his life, Lloyd loved taking care of his loved ones, and cooking, and being there for his mom; spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Lloyd played a significant part in helping each of his children on their own life...

Miriam H. Calvey

Miriam H. Calvey

Apr 27, 2026

With much sadness, on Monday morning, April 27, 2026 at 9:30 we lost Miriam, a beautiful Lady. She was 101 plus 9 days old. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and a long time resident of Denham Springs, LA.

She loved to work and called herself a "Career Girl" and a loving “Mother”. She was proud to say...

Blaine Seth Favaron

Blaine Seth Favaron

Apr 27, 2026

Blaine Seth Favaron, 63, a longtime native of Zachary, Louisiana, and a resident of Liberty, Mississippi, was born on March 24, 1963, and was called home to his eternal resting place on April 27, 2026

By any measure, Blaine was a remarkable man. He was a hunter who took great pride in the many deer he harvested over the years. Yet...

Carolyn Ory Thornton

Carolyn Ory Thornton

Apr 27, 2026

Carolyn Ory Thornton, a resident of the Baton Rouge area for 53 years, died peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by here family. Carolyn was born in Franklin, La on Nov. 16, 1942 and was 83 years old. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney C. Ory and Naomi ‘Mim’ Ory, and her sister Barbara McCarroll Walley, all from...

Dale Gene Warner

Dale Gene Warner

Apr 26, 2026

In loving memory of

Dale Gene Warner

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo…whispering softly down the ways, I’d like the tears of those who mourn to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is...

Kenneth Ed Norred

Kenneth Ed Norred

Apr 26, 2026

Kenneth “Ed” Norred, a resident of Holden, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, at the age of 65.

Ed was born on December 6, 1960. He was a graduate of Holden High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1999. Ed dedicated...

Mary Babin Dupuy

Mary Babin Dupuy

Apr 25, 2026

Mary Babin Dupuy, 74, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister went peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, with her family at her side on April 25, 2026. Mary was born in Gonzales, Louisiana on December 30, 1951. She was deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and lived a full, faithful, and joy-filled life. Her faith...

Mark Allen Morvant

Mark Allen Morvant

Apr 24, 2026

Mark Morvant known as “Chief” to many, passed away April 24, 2026, at the age of 55.

He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, a steady presence, source of strength, and wisdom for his family. Known for his hard work, strong beliefs, witty words, poems, and his sense of humor. He touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege...

Jonathan Andrew "Jon" Miller

Jonathan Andrew "Jon" Miller

Apr 24, 2026

Jonathan Andrew “Jon” Miller, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away surrounded by love after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was 34 years young.

Born on October 3, 1991, in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Jon was the second of six children and grew up in Sterling Heights before moving to Lake Orion, Michigan. From an early...

Betty Lou Caseltine

Betty Lou Caseltine

Apr 24, 2026

Betty Lou Caseltine, 89, resident of Prairieville went to be with the lord, Friday April 24th, she peaceful took her last breath at home at 9:04 am holding her granddaughter Cayla’s hand.

 She fought extremely hard but yet was peaceful and felt loved with 3 of her granddaughter’s Cayla Martinez, Kayla Weaver, and Brandi Zelaya by her side all week up...

Robert J Clement

Robert J Clement

Apr 23, 2026

Robert J. Clement, 83, went peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, with his family at his side on April 23, 2026.

Robert was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 21, 1942, to John and Evelyn Clement. He attended Holy Name and St. Dominic’s Schools and graduated in 1960 from Sheboygan North High School. Bob was a...

Flay M. Reid

Flay M. Reid

Apr 23, 2026

Flay Mitchell Reid, 89, passed away on April 23, 2026.

Born June 24, 1936, in Lowell, North Carolina, he spent much of his early life in North Carolina before graduating high school at 16. He attended Mars Hill College and later served in the U.S. Navy, where he trained as a pilot before being honorably discharged in 1956.

After his military service,...

Chelsea Ann Borne

Chelsea Ann Borne

Apr 22, 2026

Chelsea Ann Borne was born on March 21, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away on April 22, 2026. Chelsea was known for her vibrant personality and was truly full of life. She loved the outdoors and found great joy in spending time outside. Along with her love for nature, Chelsea also had a deep passion for reading and...

Cherine "Cherie" Bruce Schofield

Cherine "Cherie" Bruce Schofield

Apr 21, 2026

After 77 years of a life animated by love, tenderness, joy, curiosity and compassion, Cherine (Cherie) Bruce Schofield joined our Lord in heaven on Tuesday, April 21st, while surrounded by loving family and friends. Cherie was born in Hutchinson, KS but spent most of her life in Baton Rouge, LA.

Cherie is survived by her endlessly devoted husband of 47 years,...

Sarah Eloise Steele

Sarah Eloise Steele

Apr 21, 2026

Sarah Eloise Murray Steele passed away surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law, April 20, 2026, at home. Eloise was born in Norphlet, Arkansas on September 11, 1926, to James Horace Murray, Sr. And Ella Mae Ashby Murray. She loved to crochet, being with her family, watching Hummingbirds and reading. Eloise and her husband, Raymond Steele had one daughter, Myra...

Jacqueline Dena Merritt

Jacqueline Dena Merritt

Apr 19, 2026

To our beautiful and insistently different family member, who’s life brought joy and controversy simultaneously. You will always be loved, remembered, and sorely missed.

Jaqueline Dena Merritt aka “Fritz A. Irwin” a resident of Gonzales, La who passed away on April 19, 2026. Fritz was born August 25, 2005, in Baton Rouge, La.

Fritz spent her first year after graduating high school...