OBITUARIES

LaToya Angelle McClendon was born in Baton Rouge on December 28, 1984, to the late Robert and Linda Russell McClendon, and passed from this life October 7, 2022, in Baton Rouge at the age of 37 years.She graduated from Baton Rouge High School May 2002 and had worked for Sam’s Club. She is preceded in death by her parents.Survivors include...

Mavis Watts Rabalais passed away peacefully on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the age of 83. Survived by her two children; Terrance B. Rabalais, Jr. (Toby) and wife, Dionne; Angie Rome and husband, Greg, all of Baton Rouge, and three grandchildren; Dr. Zoe Rome of Pensacola, FL, Zack Rome of Henderson, NV and Zayne Rome of Baton Rouge as well...

Danny Joe passed away at 6:35 in the morning on October 23, 2022, in the Butterfly Wing at the Baton Rouge General Hospital. Born in Baton Rouge, LouisianaHe is preceded in death by his loving parents Augustine and Ollie Mae Griggs, and his brothers Donnie Mills, & Ranny Griggs.He is survived by sister Teleha Coolman, and family. Brother, Ronnie Griggs...

Hans Christopher Bruetting was born on August 15, 1968, in Baton Rouge, LA. Hans was born with an intellectual disability, but he never let it stop him from trying or doing anything that he wanted to do. He loved Sandra his wife, his family, his truck, his candy, and his long list of many favorite restaurants. He never stopped telling...

Teresa Louise Breaux received her wings Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 75.She was the daughter of the late Claude (TeBabe) and Ruth Breaux Sr.Teresa is survived by three children, Tina Werline (Roy), Thomas Motichek Jr. (Deann) and Tammy Perkins. She is also survived by her three siblings Mary Grace Guitreau (Thomas), Amelia Babin (Nolan) and Claude Breaux...

The song has ended but the melody lingers on. Rhonda Renee Taylor Bienvenu, 55, has joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the afternoon of wednesday, October 19th, 2022. She was born in Hammond, Louisiana on August 17th 1967.She Graduated from Capital City Christian School , class of 1987.She married on April 19th,1997.She birthed her only child on May...

Mary Janella Chester, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at home in her sleep on October 5, 2022. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida on October 16, 1946.Preceded in death by her mother, Hester Thomas Chester, died November 23, 1974; father, Jerrel F. Chester Sr., died August 31, 1979; brother, Jerrel F. Chester Jr., died June 23, 2001.She...

Gary Boudreaux Jr., 65, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday October 16, 2022, peacefully at his residence in St. Amant, LA.Born May 15th, 1957, in Donaldsonville, LA.  Gary was a loving son, husband, father, pops, brother, and friend to many.  He loved hunting, fishing, the New Orleans Saints, and playing cards on Monday and Wednesday nights...

Raymond LeMaire, (known more by Poppa) entered into heavens gates Sept. 30, 2022 at the age of 82. He lived a full life. Raymond will return to Kaplan, La. His native home. Born to Freddie and Leonie Feverjean Lemaire. His pride possession was his family. He leaves to cherish his memory is what he called “The Girls”. Dana Schexnayder (John)...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Darren Jay Blount Sr., will be held 1 pm on Saturday October 22, 2022, at First United Pentecostal Church Denham Springs, visitation will be Friday 6 pm until 10 pm and will resume on Saturday at 11 am until time of the service. Officiating the service will be Rev. Billy Johnson, Bro. Collin McClendon,...

Amanda “Mandy” Louise Perkins, age 62, passed from this life to her heavenly home Monday, October 10, 2022, at 10:58 pm.Born in Denton County, Texas on April 23, 1960, Mandy was preceded in death by her Father, Gerald Perkins, Jr., her Mother, Virginia Huddleston Perkins and most recently her beloved Uncle, Richard Scott Perkins.She is survived by her Brother, Randolph...

Randal Paul Babin,70, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 10, 1952.Randal was the beloved husband of Cheryl Duplessis Babin and the loving father of Damon Babin (Shannon), Randa Clelland (Jeff), Amanda Nickens (Brady) and Tammy Billeaudeaux (Terry).  He is also survived by siblings;...

Lisa Ann McAllister, age 66, beloved mother and daughter, passed away in the comfort of her mother’s home in Baker, LA on Wednesday, October 12th, 2022, at 11:30pm due to cancer.Lisa was born in Magnolia, Mississippi on Christmas Day in 1955 to Jacqueline Bryan McAllister and J. D. McAllister.She spent her childhood in Baker, Louisiana and during adulthood lived in...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Vengie “MiMi” Lee Wells Zeigler will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday October 18, 2022, at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 AM until time of service, followed by internment at the church cemetery.Mrs. Zeigler was born on October 8, 1925, in Bayou Barbary, LA to the union of Henry...

Ronald Anthony Truxillo, 78, of Baton Rouge, LA, answered the call to return home on October, 11, 2022.  Born on October 31, 1943, in Franklin, LA, Ron was a graduate of Hansen Memorial High School and completed coursework at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette before serving his country with pride in the United States Army.  He and his...

Delores Mae Bazile, a native and resident of Whitehall, Louisiana died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the age of 92.  She was the loving mother of David Bazile; Donnell Bazile and wife Lucy Bazile; Sheila Wilkinson and husband Cecil Wilkinson, Jr.; and Valerie Bazile.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.  Delores was preceded...

Betty Branum Long, age 93, of Central LA.  passed away on Tuesday October 11th, 2022 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, La.  Betty was born on January 21st, 1929 in Baton Rouge, LA   She retired from Boilermaker Union in Baton Rouge where she served as the secretary/bookkeeper for 22 years. Betty enjoyed and was talented at sewing...

Mary “Claire” Touchard of Maurepas passed away Sept. 26, 2022 at her residence after a long hard fought Battle with cancer.  She was born in New Orleans but was a native of and resident of Lafitte, La for 35 years and Maurepas, La for the past 25 years. She was a graduate of L.W. Higgins High School and held an...

Randolph Louis Smith, Jr. passed away on October 11, 2022, in Gonzales, Louisiana at the age of 87. Randy was born in Houlka, Mississippi on August 31, 1935, to Randolph & Gussie Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Smith, five children Karen “KK” Owen, Stephanie (Danny) Musso, Debbie (John) Richardson, Dennis Smith, and...