Obituaries
June Garrett Williams
Nov 5, 2026
June Garrett Williams passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
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Helen Stevens Melancon
Nov 4, 2026
Helen Stevens Melancon, age 85, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Helen was a graduate of Redemptorist High School. While she enjoyed a variety of endeavors throughout her life, her greatest calling and most cherished role was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker.
Helen was a natural...
Paul M. Mitchell
Nov 3, 2026
Paul M. Mitchell passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on July 1, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Joseph and Mary Mitchell.
After graduating high school, Paul furthered his education at LSU, before beginning his professional career in sales. Paul began his career with Colonial Bakery then later to Bimbo Bakery and...
Carl Lee Hancock
Nov 3, 2026
Carl Lee Hancock, born on August 29, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 96.
Carl was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Louisiana Lafayette, formerly known as University of Southwest Louisiana. He was also a member of the United States Air Force. Carl was a member of First...
Kristen Boyle Miles
Nov 1, 2026
Kristen Boyle Miles, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Mississippi, at the age of 45. She was born on May 30, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Randall and Yvonne Boyle. Kristen graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and graduated from ITI Technical College with an associate’s degree. She later...
Warren Robert Treadaway
Oct 27, 2026
Warren Robert Treadaway, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on Wednesday, December 13, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, son to the late William V. Treadaway and Vivian M. Treadaway. Warren graduated from West Jefferson High School in Harvey, Louisiana. He went on to proudly...
Mary Tucker Hill
Oct 27, 2026
Mary Tucker Hill passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was 101. Born on October 10, 1925, in Todd, North Carolina and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her husband and children and later in life, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed bowling with...
Lori Racquel Thompson Haeffeler
Oct 25, 2026
Lori Racquel Thompson Haeffeler, lovingly known as Racquel, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 54.
Racquel was born on April 30, 1972, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Barbara Sholar Thompson Ivey and Vardaman R. “Bilbo” Thompson. She was a graduate of Central...
Don Landers
Oct 24, 2026
Don Landers passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 89. He was born on August 23, 1937, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Viola Landers.
Don graduated from LSU and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. In 1968, he became the co-owner and founder of Cracker Barrel Convenience stores....
Kenneth W. Bosso
Oct 23, 2026
Kenneth W. Bosso, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on May 3, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, son of Samuel Clark and Jean Windham Bosso. Ken spent his childhood on the sun-soaked beaches of Florida, where he would spend most of his days by the ocean, and developed...
Jim Garbo
Oct 21, 2026
Jim Garbo entered his heavenly home on October 21, 2026, following a brief stay in the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. He passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with his loving wife, Diane, by his side, just two months shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on December 19, 1934, in Laurel, Mississippi.
Jim grew up in Laurel, Mississippi,...
Addie "Judy" Cutrer Hoover
Oct 19, 2026
Addie “Judy” Cutrer Hoover went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 87. She was born on May 8, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Virgil and Mary Mennee Cutrer.
Judy was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. She began her professional...
Dick Brown
Oct 19, 2026
Captain Richard “Dick” Gary Brown, 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born November 27, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, Dick was the son of Donald Brown and Carolyn Stegner Brown. He graduated from Richmond High School before answering the call to serve his country.
A decorated Army helicopter pilot with the...
Joseph "Joe" Ray
Oct 18, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Ray, born on November 6, 1946, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 79.
Joe was born in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. After graduating from Melville High School, he went on to become a member of the United States Army National Guard from February 10, 1967, until July of 1971. He married Margaret, the love of...
Sheila W. Lange
Oct 18, 2026
Sheila W. Lange, born on October 15, 1931, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 95.
Sheila was born in San Antonio, Texas. After she graduated from high school, she spent years creating a home to raise her family in. Sheila was a member of Jefferson Baptist church. She always enjoyed working in the yard and remembering...
Marie Louise Ciaccio Seward
Oct 17, 2026
Marie Louise Ciaccio Seward, a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana died at 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Amera Senior Living in Denham Springs at the age of 75.
She grew up in Baton Rouge and graduated from Broadmoor High School. She was a devoted wife, mother and cherished grandmother. Marie offered kindness, support and unconditional love to all she...
Diana Cedotal
Oct 16, 2026
Diana Falgout Cedotal, a resident of Ascension Parish, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the age of 82.
Diana grew up in Houma, Louisiana and graduated from Terrebonne High School. She worked as a hair stylist before meeting her husband and starting a family. She dedicated her life to being a wife and mother. She loved her family, and...
Matthew Joseph King
Oct 15, 2026
Matthew Joseph King passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the age of 42. An amazing musician, he played guitar and bass. He also enjoyed playing video games with his nephews. He loved to cook and was known for customizing and engraving knives.
He is survived by his parents, Perry and Leslie Picou; siblings, Rachel Holloway (Thomas), Kevin King, and...
Ethel Flora Rink
Oct 14, 2026
Ethel Flora Rink, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 90. She spent her life has a housewife, taking care of her family. She also worked as a realtor and a preschool educator. She was a member of First Christian Church, and the Greyhound Pets of America (LA...
Mark Lee Edwards
Oct 13, 2026
Mark Lee Edwards passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the age of 68. He was born on December 10, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Alva Jack Edwards and Frances Brister Edwards. Mark was a 1975 graduate of Lee High School. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana Lafayette...
