Obituaries
Charles Edward Welsh
Oct 13, 2025
, The world became a little less bright on October 13, 2025, with the passing of Charles Edward Welsh. Born on October 4, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Charle’s unending humor brought joy to everyone around him.
Charles was preceded in death by his mother and father, E.J. & Margie Welsh, daughter, April Welsh Aucoin, granddaughter, Abby Aucoin, and brother, Arlan...
John "Skip" Hardee
Oct 13, 2025
John "Skip" Hardee was born April 4, 1943, in DeBerry, Texas to Johnnie and Alice Hardee and passed away on October 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
John was dedicated to his work as a salesman with Standard Alloys. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, golfing, fishing and dancing at Ric Seeling Dance Studio. He was a die hard...
Betty Jo Parent Chapman
Oct 10, 2025
Betty Jo Parent Chapman passed away Friday, October 10, 2025, at home surrounded by family at the age of 82. She was a resident of Gonzales, LA.
Betty is survived by her children, Chuck Lebeau (Brigitte), Rhonda Rivere and Angela Gill (Earl).
Betty had 9 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry...
Doyle Matthew Gautreau
Oct 9, 2025
Doyle Matthew Gautreau passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 91. He was a resident of St. Amant, LA.
Doyle retired from the United States Air Force where he proudly served our country for 20 years. He served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War....
JoAnn Broussard
Oct 8, 2025
JoAnn Broussard, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice at the age of 71. She was born on April 18, 1954, in Lafayette, LA.
Joann is survived by her siblings, Steve Broussard and his wife, Gayle, Juanita “Pullette” Leger, and Helen Laird and her husband, James; sister-in-law, Nina Racca; brother-in-law, Michael...
Terrance John Folks
Sep 26, 2025
Terrance Folks, 53, of Prairieville Louisiana, passed away on 09/26/2025, surrounded by his family.Born on November 15th, 1971, Terry was the beloved middle child between two sisters and the proud father of four children.Terry was a man of contrasts — caring when it was needed, strong when life demanded it, and always ready with a sharp sense of humor that...
Fay Dixon Courtney Henderson Lass
Sep 22, 2025
Fay Dixon Courtney Henderson Lass born December 1, 1929, of Galvez Louisiana. The daughter of Elizabeth Lizzy Courtney and Johnny Dixon died Monday morning September 22,2025 in Clarity Crossing Baton Rouge Louisiana at 2:30am at the age of 95 years old. She is survived by her husband Joseph Buddy Lass, her children Rhonda Henderson AJA, Tareva Henderson, Duke Henderson and...
Marilyn Eaton Smith
Sep 13, 2025
Marilyn June Smith, 87, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born in Mount Vernon, Indiana, she relocated to Prairieville, Louisiana in 1965. She and her late husband, Brady, owned and operated Brady’s Bar in Prairieville for 30 years. She also worked for TRI and Westat as a...
Shirlene Ann Arceneaux
Aug 22, 2025
Shirlene Ann Thibodeaux Arceneaux, a resident of Geismar, LA passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 3:33 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Ascension Hospital. She was born on October 9, 1945, in Eunice, LA.
She was a member of Dutchtown Baptist Church.
Shirlene is survived by her children, Jerry L. Cooper (wife Kelly), Starla A. Arceneaux, and Michelle deVeer...
Martha Nell Gray (Mama Nell)
Aug 16, 2025
With hearts full of love and deep gratitude, we announce the peaceful passing of Martha Nell Richard Ledoux Gray, affectionately known to all as “Mama Nell”, on August 16, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on January 30, 1934, Nell lived a life that radiated grace, strength, and unwavering faith. She was the cornerstone of her family, a guiding light...
Joe Reece Salter
Aug 16, 2025
Joe Reece Salter, former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his family. Born on August 13, 1943, in Many, LA, Salter grew up in Redland. He and his wife, Bettye, spent most of their lives raising their family in Florien, Louisiana where he served as a...
Henry Bobby Martin
Aug 3, 2025
Henry Bobby Martin passed away on August 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge at the age of 89. He was born on March 31, 1936.
Bobby is survived by his nieces, Kelly Schwartz, Mimi Lambert, Diana Huddleston, and Denise Burns; sister-in-law, Judy Holley; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Rose Martin; father, Dunbar Martin; sister, Patsy...
Sharon Stafford Acy
Jul 31, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Stafford Acy, who died on July 31, 2025, at the age of 81.
Sharon was a beloved family member, friend, and community member whose presence was a part of our lives and shared history.
Sharon has joined her parents, Norman Ellis Stafford and Dorothy Mae McCrory, her brother, James Ellis...
Karen Rosa Farris
Jul 30, 2025
Karen Rosa Farris was born on January 04, 1947 in Gonzales, LA. She passed away on July 30, 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Farris and Ruth (Acey) Farris and brother, Ray Farris and sister, Estelle Jones.
She is survived by sons, Hardy “Dewayne” McKinney of Saint Amant, LA and Samuel “JayBird” Mckinney of...
Rebecca "Becky" Frederic
Jul 25, 2025
Becky Frederic passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home in St. Amant, La. She was 84 years old, a native of Gonzales and resident of St. Amant. Visitation will be at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant, on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 9:00am until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00am. Entombment in...
Johnny Howard Dyer
Jun 30, 2025
Johnny Howard Dyer, passed away June 30th, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 74. He was born on February 12th, 1951, to his parents, William Ralph Dyer, Sr. and Wanda Rachel Dyer, in Shreveport, LA. He was the youngest of four children and grew up on Lake Bistineau, where he lived to fish and go frog gigging...
Denise Renee" Faust
Jun 27, 2025
Denise Renee’ Faust was born on September 27, 1961 in Many, LA. She passed away on June 27, 2025 in Baton Rouge, LA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney Elbert Faust and Minnie Jane (Moss) Faust and brothers, Doyle Faust, Benny Faust and Michael Faust.
She is survived by daughter, Patience Harvey of Baton Rouge, LA; grandchildren, Kayson Gaines...
Rose Burton Braud
Jun 27, 2025
Rose Burton Braud, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA at 5:02 a.m. She was born on March 24, 1935, in New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gonzales, LA. She was a housewife.
Visiting at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant, LA,...
Eldon Daniel Screws, Sr.
Jun 26, 2025
Eldon Daniel Screws Sr. passed away from natural causes at The Louisiana War Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana on June 26, 2025.
Eldon was born on April 10, 1933, in Holly Bluff, Mississippi, the oldest son of the late Robert Clair and Josephine Isabelle Screws. Preceded in death by his brothers Ray, Jerry, Bo, Jimmy, sister Dolly and grandson Danny.
Upon graduation...
John Clark Allen
Jun 18, 2025
John Clark Allen passed away on June 18, 2025, in Alexandria, LA. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Lutcher, LA.
Clark is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gatis Allen, brother, Kerry Allen, sister, Laurie Allen Perck, and brother-in-law, Kevin Duplessis.
He is survived by his siblings, Keith Allen (Elaine), Shelia Ruesgeh, Lorna Allen, Malcolm Allen, Marla Duplessis,...
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