OBITUARIES

Wanda Bateman, a resident of St. Amant, Louisiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on June 13th, 2023, at the age of 78. Wanda was born on November 1, 1944 to Chester LaBauve and Juanita May LaBauve. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Kermit Bateman, and her two daughters Rhonda Lopez and Robin...

Randall Ray Jones a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away June 17th 2023 at the age of 72. Say not in grief ” he is no more” but in thankfulness that he was.Randall was a Prominent Locksmith/ Owner of Able Safe & Lock. He thoroughly enjoyed golf, friends, as well as good food and movies. He fiercely loved his...

A devoted wife and loving mom born in Reserve, LA on January 21, 1933, died June 19, 2023. She enjoyed occasional trips to the casino, watching LSU games and golf on television. As well as hosting card games and quilting parties where she enjoyed the company of all who attended. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and...

Margie Ree Clark Vaughn, loving wife, mother, home maker and resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was 97 years old.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Gray’s Creek Baptist Church, 21039 LA-16, Denham Springs, LA with Brother Carl Sullivan as officiant. Graveside services will follow...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carol Jane Babin of Gonzales, LA on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 72 years. She will be lovingly remembered by friends and family.Carol was known for her twinkling blue eyes and bright smile which brought happiness to everyone. It was truly a blessing...

Bridgette Marie Jeansonne, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the age of 65. Retired from BASF, she had a love for crafting and enjoyed spending time at her second home in Grand Isle, relaxing and fishing. She is survived by her mother, Anna Laurent Jeansonne; her sister, Dawn LeBoeuf (Raymond); her children, Hope Wireman,...

Darren, 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday June 17, 2023. He was ready to surrender his soul to the Lord; he has been suffering with a cruel disease, ALS. He was a native of and resident of St. Amant, LA. He loved to work on old cars, metal detect, research old coins and a little scuba diving. He...

Frank A LaCava, age 59, resident of Geismar LA, native of New Orleans, passed away on June 15th 2023 at 3:56 PM from stomach cancer. Frank was born on January 26th 1964 to Anthony LaCava and Lee Anna Long in New Orleans. In 2005, Frank met Corina Kerlec. Their daughter Amethyst Kerlec was born in 2009. He helped raise Corina’s...

Chelsea Anne Recotta passed away on June 14, 2023, at the age of 33. Chelsea was born to Michael Jay and Brenda Recotta on May 24, 1990 in Metairie, LA. As a child, Chelsea attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary school in Kenner as well as St. Louis King of France in Metairie. After Hurricane Katrina, Chelsea and her family...

Alvin Lee Blair Jr. (known as Junior) passed away June 13, 2023 at 64 years old in his home surrounded by family. Junior was brought into the world on January 14, 1959 in Winnfield, Louisiana where he resided until later becoming a resident of French Settlement, Louisiana. He started his family there and became an electrician for Doyle Electric. His...

Carl passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. Carl is survived by his wife of over 56 years Joan Lambert Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law Steven and Gina Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Shannon Gonzales; daughter Brandi Gonzales; grandchildren Regan(Scott) Naquin, Hannah Gonzales, Coleman(Logan) Leake, Cayden Leake (Caitlin Epperson), and Kale Gonzales; great grandchildren Westin and Liam; mother Marie Hymel...

Ryan Howard, 50, of Prairieville, La. son of Glenn and Jeannie Martin, passed away Saturday June 10,2023. He was born on May 16, 1973, in Alton, Il. Ryan was a kind and funny person who was known for telling corny jokes. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. He was a master of the dad...

Mary Joyce Mougeot, a native of New Roads and resident of Baton Rouge passed away at Baton Rouge General on June 14, 2023 at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Mary Grace Mougeot of New Roads. She is survived by her 3 children Mary Beth (Micheal), Sean (April), and Johnathan. 3 grandchildren:...

Matthew 5:4 – Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Cary McConnell Dougherty III “Beau” passed away at his home in Memphis, TN at the age of 44. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Patricia Skyring Dougherty (Mendes) and Cary McConnell Dougherty Jr. He was a compassionate and sensitive soul. He found solace in being in...

Odile Marie Simoneaux Babin passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11,2023 at 2:15 AM at her home in Sorrento, she was 89. She was born on Saturday, January 27 ,1934 She was a resident of Sorrento, la. and a native of Pierre Part LA. She loved being at home cooking and baking for her family. She loved visits and drinking...

Anthony W. “Tony” Malina, a resident of Gonzales, LA, was born in Tennessee on October 7, 1969 and departed from this life on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was 53 years old. He is survived by his son, Andrew Malina; his daughter, Claire Malina; his father, Steven Malina; his stepmother, Becky Malina; and his sister, Sandra Williamson. He is preceded...

Karen King, of Prairieville, LA, daughter of Betty Staton Reeves and the late Herman Edward Reeves, died peacefully at home while in the loving care of her family and Heart of Hospice (Baton Rouge). She was 66 years old and had valiantly battled Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) since 2020. Her family is eternally grateful for the help of the LSU...

Karen Marie Kinsey Hagendorfer, 67 a native of Foley, AL and a resident of Prairieville, LA died on June 9, 2023. She was the religious business manager for St.John’s Catholic Church of Prairieville for 27 years. She had an incredible prayer life, love of Christ and neighbor, and dedication to the Church. She had a passion for running and working...

Kameron Joseph Serigny, a beloved great grandson, grandson, son, brother and friend passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the age of 20. He is the beloved son of Johnny Serigny, Ashley Juneau and Ashley Lovell. He is also survived by his brother, Jaxon Serigny; his sister, Brantley Serigny and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, other family and friends....

Ronald Maurice Banta (“Ronnie”, “Breaux”, “Pop”) peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Plaquemine, LA. on Nov. 3, 1938, to Vivian Burleigh and Maurice Banta and was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and its surrounding areas. Pop retired from LADOTD after many years of service in various capacities. Post-retirement,...