OBITUARIES

Paulette Mayers Gautreau

Paulette Mayers Gautreau

Oct 4, 2025

Paulette Mayers Gautreau, a life long resident of Gonzales, LA passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Born to Maurice Mayers Sr and Etta Lambert Mayers on February 16, 1949 in Brignac, Louisiana.

She is survived by her two daughters Maisie, (husband Jason Guidry) and Judy (husband Gary Christian Jr.), her grandchildren, Hannah Guidry, Caleb Guidry, Emily...

Fonda Sue Wright Buckley

Fonda Sue Wright Buckley

Oct 4, 2025

A ceremony celebrating the life of Fonda Sue Wright Buckley will be held on Thursday October 9, 2025, at Satsuma Baptist Church, visitation will begin at 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Palmetto Cemetery, Walker.

Fonda Sue was born on October 20, 1949, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on...

Betty Woodward Hull

Betty Woodward Hull

Oct 2, 2025

Betty Lee Woodward Hull, born in Baton Rouge on November 15th, 1947, passed away on October 2nd, 2025 at her home in Walker, LA. 

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Wayne Rudolph Hull; son Ty Carella Hull and Amber Thibodeaux; daughter Maggie Lee Hull; son Wayne Cordell Hull and Kelli Hull; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 1 great...

Archie Fredrick Hall

Archie Fredrick Hall

Sep 30, 2025

Archie F (Fredrick) Hall, born 1931 July 21, 1931in Green Sulphur Springs, WV. He passed away on September 30, 2025, in Baton Rouge at the age of 94.

Archie proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Mechanical Division. He enjoyed traveling in his free time and visited many places during his trips.

Archie is survived by his son, Brian Andrew Hall...

Archie Albert Roundtree

Archie Albert Roundtree

Sep 29, 2025

Archie Albert Roundtree "POPS" went to his final resting place on September 29, 2025 at the age of 70 years old.

He was born on November 1, 1954 in Monroe, Louisiana.  He was a plumber with Ed's plumbing for 21 years.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Darla Roundtree; sons, Raybon Ward (fiancee, Mary), Archie Roundtree (fiancee, Star); daughter...

Gudrun "Oma" Seitz

Gudrun "Oma" Seitz

Sep 29, 2025

Gudrun Seitz, affectionately known to all as “Oma,” was born on December 11, 1937, in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany. She lived in Germany for 32 years before moving to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she built a loving home and raised her six children. A devoted mother and educator, Oma touched countless lives as the owner of a Montessori school,...

Andrew Bryan Bush

Andrew Bryan Bush

Sep 27, 2025

Andrew Bryan Bush, born January 4, 1939, in Killian, LA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on September 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Andrew proudly served in the US Navy beginning in 1958. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecile Anderson Bush; son, Bryan Bush and Anita; grandchildren, Theron Bush, Katelyn Bush, Nathan Bush;...

George Wilton Savoy lll

George Wilton Savoy lll

Sep 26, 2025

George Wilton Savoy III, 53, was born on April 25, 1972, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away in Baton Rouge on September 26, 2025 in hospice care.

George grew up in St. Amant, Louisiana, and built a career as a CDL truck driver. He loved sports, fishing, and popping fireworks.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Wilton Savoy Jr.;...

Stanley "Skip" Clifford Nank

Stanley "Skip" Clifford Nank

Sep 26, 2025

Born September 21, 1955, in Dubuque, Iowa, Skip passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 26, 2025, at the age of 70 due to illness, with his daughter by his side.Skip, as everyone calls him, moved to Louisiana as a "Yankee transplant" in the early 1980s, living many years in the Paulina area. He worked in supervisory roles in...

Mark Burris Bercegeay

Mark Burris Bercegeay

Sep 24, 2025

Mark Burris Bercegeay, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 24 2025

Born on January 8,1965,Mark spent most of his life working as a roofer- shard working trade that matched his hands- on nature. He was a natural tinkerer, always fixing or fiddling with something and was known for his quick wit and joking spirit. If there was laughter in the...

Phyllis Faye Crayton

Phyllis Faye Crayton

Sep 23, 2025

Phyllis Faye Thornton Crayton, age 68, of Livingston passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at her home. She was born Friday, September 6, 1957, to Bernace Footman and Lou Ethel Grace Thornton. Phyllis enjoyed life and loved cooking for her family, and loved plants. Her greatest joy was bringing laughter to her grandchildren.

Phyllis is survived by her children...

James Ray Hoover

James Ray Hoover

Sep 22, 2025

James Ray Hoover, 69, of Baton Rouge, LA, was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2025. Born on January 5, 1956, in Baton Rouge, he was known for his kind heart, steadfast faith, and deep love for family and friends.

James was a man whose life was defined by faith, love, and service. He was preceded in...

Robert Joseph "Bear" Hebert

Robert Joseph "Bear" Hebert

Sep 21, 2025

Robert Joseph "Bear" Hebert passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025 at the age of 87. He was affectionately known as “Bear” to those that knew him. Robert was born on July 20,1938 in St Amant, Louisiana to Raymond and Zilder (Templet) Hebert. He was known for his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family. He had a passion...

Mary "Anne" Ezell

Mary "Anne" Ezell

Sep 20, 2025

Mary “Anne” Ezell, born in Montrose, Mississippi on August 20th, 1939, passed away at her home in Fort Payne, Alabama on September 20th, 2025 in the presence of her loved ones.

Anne lived her life for her family, especially highlighted by her 49 years of marriage to her late husband Aaron. She leaves behind the memories of cherished gatherings at her...

Kitty Farmer Walker

Kitty Farmer Walker

Sep 19, 2025

Kitty Farmer Walker, age 83, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 25, 1942, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Lessie Barret and Dwane “Dixie” Barret.

She was a resident of Whealdon Estates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the time of her passing. Before that, she lived in Albany, Louisiana,...

Toni Lynn Pizzalato

Toni Lynn Pizzalato

Sep 18, 2025

Toni Lynn Pizzalato, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 61. She worked 20+ years at Baton Rouge Cardiology.

Toni is survived by her son Dylan James Gaspard; longtime companion James Murray; grandson Matthew; sister JoAnn Hardgrave and companion Daniel Scott Cowart; brother Carlos Pizzalato and wife Julie Pizzalato; nieces...

Lawrence"Larry" Michael Fairbanks

Lawrence"Larry" Michael Fairbanks

Sep 17, 2025

Lawrence Michael “Larry” Fairbanks, born September 11, 1961, passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 64, in his home in St. Amant, Louisiana. Larry was deeply loved by his family and friends. He was proud of his two sons, and was a devoted and caring father throughout their lives. He found special happiness in seeing his sons...

Tammy Ann Collins

Tammy Ann Collins

Sep 17, 2025

Memorial service celebrating the life of Tammy Ann Collins of Hodge, LA. will be held at a later date.

Tammy was born October 02, 1957, and passed from this life surrounded by her family September 17, 2025 at the age of 67.

Paul William Hays Sr.

Paul William Hays Sr.

Sep 17, 2025

Paul William Hays Sr., born November 19, 1971, in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home in St. Amant on September 17, 2025 at the age of 53. Paul proudly served his community as a cook and was a local business owner for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR, cooking for family and friends,...

Rev. William LaRue

Rev. William LaRue

Sep 17, 2025

William (Bill) Richard LaRue, 93, passed away on September 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Bill was born on November 13, 1931, in Salem, IL, where he spent his youth.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon Diane LaRue, children, Brenda LaRue Stewart of Denham Springs, Louisiana, Julie LaRue Istre of Walker, Louisiana, Jeff LaRue of...