Obituaries
Gay Plauche
May 26, 2026
Gay Shirley Plauche passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 83.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. The visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven...
Fay Plauche Butler
May 22, 2026
Fay Plauche Butler, age 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Baton Rouge General after a brief illness.
Born on June 14, 1938, to Effie and Louis Plauche, Fay grew up in Houma and Plaucheville, Louisiana. She went to LSU before finding her passion for journalism and went on to pursue a long career in said...
John Joseph Musser
May 22, 2026
John Joseph Musser, affectionately known as “John John,” passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 93.
John was born on December 16, 1932, In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Edgar and Elizabeth (Resh) Musser. John was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and retired geologist with the USGS. He was the LA State...
Bobbie Jean Spillman
May 21, 2026
Bobbie Jean Spillman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Bobbie was born on February 4, 1934, in Merryville, Louisiana, daughter of the late Kay Hare and Lottie Mae Fountain. She was an exceptional cook, and devoted mother, cherishing time spent with her family and beloved pets. She will...
Harold E. Reid
May 21, 2026
Harold E. Reid, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Central, Harold was born on December 13, 1930, son of the late K. Frank and Ruth C. Reid. After graduating from Central High School, Harold proudly served our country in the United States Navy during...
Gary Louis Black Sr.
May 20, 2026
Gary Louis Black, Sr. was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 28, 1950. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Gary was fascinated with the outdoors as a child. This passion inspired a life of adventures fishing and hunting with friends and family in South Louisiana, namely Port Eads,...
Maxine Root
May 20, 2026
Thelma “Maxine” Root passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born August 14, 1932, in Terral, Oklahoma, to Alvis Henderson and Cammie Brunson Henderson. She was the fifth of 14 siblings with six sisters and seven brothers. She knew the meaning of sacrifice and hardship early in life. Upon graduating high school, Maxine...
Elena Espinal
May 20, 2026
Elena Espinal passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 6, 1935, in Honduras to Lino Diaz and Elena Hernandez, she devoted her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love, warmth, and togetherness.
She found great joy in cooking and baking, and nothing made her happier than gathering...
Barbara Ann Sperry Bearden
May 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Sperry Bearden passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Pi Beta Phi LA Beta Chapter, Junior League of Baton Rouge, Charity Ball Association, Baton Rouge Green. She was a fabulous cook, where she loved making meals for everyone in her home. She belonged to multiple...
David Joseph Troxclair
May 18, 2026
David Joseph Troxclair passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born August 27, 1949, in White Castle, Louisiana to Dunkin Joseph Troxclair and Rita Gertrude Rome Troxclair. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, David entered the food industry and never looked back. As a perpetual...
Claire Baumann Heine
May 17, 2026
Claire Baumann Heine, born on July 27, 1931, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 94.
Claire was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She graduated high school from The Academy of the Holy Angels in New Orleans, LA. She later became an accounting technician for USDA National Finance Center until her retirement. She was a long-time resident...
James J. Lackett
May 17, 2026
Dr. James “Jim” John Lackett passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Lackett; his brothers and sister, Anthony, Paul “Al,” William “Bill,” George “Chub,” and Alice; and his son, James “Jim” John Lackett II.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Noreen; his children, John...
Berkley Rhorer Moore
May 16, 2026
Berkley Ann Rhorer Moore, loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on November 21, 1941, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, daughter of the late James and Rosemary Rhorer. Berkley was a devout Catholic and a proud parishioner of St. George Catholic Church, where her faith was an integral part of...
Charles "Charlie" E. Manning
May 16, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Edgar Manning, 77, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home.
Charles was a proud United States Marine who served his country during the Vietnam era. He came from a deeply patriotic family with generations of military service. Following his military service, Charles dedicated 32 years to...
Arnold Patrick Saucier
May 14, 2026
Arnold Patrick Saucier, born October 5, 1944, native of Watson, Louisiana, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 14, 2026. Battling many health problems for several years, his doctor called him “Lazarus”.
He graduated from Live Oak High School, attended Louisiana State University and served in the United States Army. He always...
Bobby Gerald Osborn Sr
May 12, 2026
Bobby Gerald Osborn Sr., age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Many, La, and later moved to Coldwater, La. He then again moved to Lake Charles, La, and once more to Baton Rouge, La.
Bobby loved to return to his family home in Coldwater, La, as much as he could. He and his siblings stayed...
Julie J. Johnson
May 12, 2026
Julie Jessie Johnson was born in Church Point Louisiana, January 24, 1958. Julie was a free spirit; bringing joy and encouragement to everyone she met. A collector, she became an expert at antiques and jewelry, leading to her business. She traveled as much as possible seeing America and parts of Mexico and Canada. After a long illness she passed away...
William "Bill" Gregg
May 10, 2026
William “Bill” Russell Gregg, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Brown Gregg; as well as his daughter Melissa Gregg Blake; son Jared Russell Gregg; grandson Benjamin Gregg Blake; and granddaughter Ashley Alexandra Blake. He is also survived...
Carolyn Blessing
May 9, 2026
Carolyn Blessing passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born July 16, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware to Harry William Deshay and Minnie Hawk Deshay. Carolyn graduated from William Penn High School in New Castle, Delaware. In 1980, she moved to Gonzales, Louisiana. She had a tenured and successful career with Arkel International as...
