Obituaries
Patricia Dugas Broussard
Aug 26, 2025
Patricia Agnes Theresa Dugas Broussard, better known to her family as “Nana”, passed away on August 26, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA on December 15, 1946, the daughter of Patrick and Marjorie Dugas.
Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who centered her life around her family. She was a...
Joellyn C. "Jody" Ingalls
Aug 26, 2025
Joellyn C. “Jody” Ingalls passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on January 27, 1950, in Baton Rouge to Joe Anthony Corby and Josephine Losavio Corby. A 1968 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Jody retired from CDI Engineering Solutions after years of dedicated service.
Jody is preceded...
Ann Bayus Gubancsik
Aug 24, 2025
Ann Bayus Gubancsik, born on May 27, 1925, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 100.
Ann was born in Albany, Louisiana. Ann became a waitress at Log Cabin, and then moved on to become a sales associate at Nobles Contemporary. She was a member at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, as well as a member...
Ron Hedrick
Aug 23, 2025
Ronald Wayne Hedrick, 78, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, peacefully at home with his family.
Ron was born on March 3, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Joel Henry Hedrick Jr (Fort Smith, AR) and Mattie Sue Samuels (Fort Smith, AR). The family moved to Tioga, Louisiana, in 1961, with the relocation of Manning, Maxwell, and...
Christopher Stacy Hicks
Aug 23, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sorrow we share that Christopher Stacy Hicks, age 31, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on August 23, 2025. Though his life on earth was far too short, it was filled with love, joy, and the gift of family.
From the very beginning, Christopher’s life was a testimony of God’s providence. Through...
Howard Ray Betz
Aug 23, 2025
Howard Ray Betz, fondly known as “Pookie”, 85, was born March 11, 1940, and passed away August 23, 2025, surrounded by his daughters. He spent his entire life in Baton Rouge and was a lifelong cattleman.
He was a devoted husband to the late Mary Evelyn McKey Betz for 51 years, and proud father to Missy Betz Martin, Traci Betz Gardner,...
Louis Edward Dedon, DO
Aug 23, 2025
Louis Edward Dedon, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 23rd 2025.
Louis was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Istrouma High School, International Bible College, UTSA, and graduated from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He did his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He spent many years working as a psychiatrist mostly in...
DeWanna Jordan Richard
Aug 22, 2025
On Friday, August 22, 2025, DeWanna Richard, affectionately known as Peep, passed away at the age of 92. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She retired from AT&T as a telephone operator and became very successful in real estate investments later in life. She was a member of The Journey United Church.
She was preceded in death by the...
Daniel J. Daigle
Aug 18, 2025
Daniel John Daigle, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong animal lover, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at 10:58 a.m., surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. A native of White Castle and a longtime resident of St George, Danny was a man of deep compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering love for those closest to...
Gary Mason Love
Aug 17, 2025
Gary Mason Love, a native of McNary, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 77. He graduated from Glenmora High School, where he lettered in basketball and baseball, and then attended Northwestern State University. Gary went on to serve in the National Guard. He worked for the Louisiana...
Barbara "Bobbie" Martin Robert
Aug 17, 2025
Barbara “Bobbie” Martin Robert, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the age of 87.
Bobbie enjoyed gardening, fishing, and LSU Baseball.
She is survived by three sons, Dale Tommy Robert Jr., Michael Robert and wife Jennifer, and Mark Robert and wife Karen; daughter, Linda...
Lucile Mai Stagg Yingling Holmes
Aug 15, 2025
Lucile Mai Stagg Yingling Holmes passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Rayne, Louisiana to Truman and Marie Stagg.
Lucile attended University of Southwestern Louisiana (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and worked as a teacher before marrying and starting her family. She was an active member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist...
Lawrence S. "Larry" Womack
Aug 14, 2025
Lawrence Shelby “Larry” Womack, cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Larry was born on March 12, 1940, in Independence, Louisiana, son of the late Agnes S. Womack.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy before embarking on a successful career in construction. In 1979, Larry...
Richard "R.D." Beeson
Aug 14, 2025
Richard “R.D.” Dewey Beeson, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 68, after a battle with cancer.
Born on August 5, 1957, R.D. was gifted with the kind of charm that could talk a fish into jumping in the boat or a deer into standing still. He spent his life in the...
Bernita "Bonnie" Marie Veillon
Aug 13, 2025
Bernita “Bonnie” Marie Veillon, age 80, a native of Eunice, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Landmark of Baton Rouge Nursing Facility. Bonnie was a wonderful caregiver for most of her adult life. After her mother’s passing, she moved home to help raise her younger siblings and later her nieces and...
Juanita W. Ferguson
Aug 11, 2025
Juanita W. Ferguson, a resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana, passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 87.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Henry Ferguson.
Juanita is survived by her daughters, Stephanie L. Ferguson and Lillian B. Ferguson.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson...
Tara Marie Manzullo
Aug 9, 2025
Tara Marie Manzullo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born on November 14, 1963, to Thomas Anthony Manzullo and Marie Montz Manzullo in Baton Rouge. Tara was a member of St. George Catholic Church.
She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Marie Manzullo; brother, Michael Manzullo and Fran...
Christopher "Chris" Adam LeDoux
Aug 7, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Adam LeDoux passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 52. He was born June 11, 1973, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Michael and Jacolyn LeDoux.
Chris loved music - loved listening and contemplating life as well as singing his favorite songs. Chris was passionate about creative arts in all forms. He drew powerful images with...
Barbara Adams Zeigler
Aug 6, 2025
Barbara Adams Zeigler, 77, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Port Arthur, Texas to the late William Francis Adams and Sarah Bramer Adams.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, sister, friend and Christian. She was a graduate of Riverdale High School in...
John C. Gulino
Aug 6, 2025
John Ciro Gulino, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, John enjoyed a rewarding career in the communications industry. Never one to stop learning, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration later in life. After retiring, his love for people led him to a second career in real...
