Obituaries
Donald B. Deshotels
Feb 17, 2024
Donald B. Deshotels, a cherished resident of Baton Rouge, Opelousas, and Denton, TX, peacefully passed away on February 17th at the age of 91. His departure has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who were privileged to know him, already yearning for his captivating storytelling and contagious laughter.
A devout Catholic throughout his journey, Don found immense fulfillment...
Donna LeBlanc Honore
Feb 17, 2024
Donna LeBlanc Honore passed away at the age of 68 years old on Saturday February 17, 2024 at midnight. She was born February 9, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donna was known for taking care of others. She loved cooking, hunting deer and going on cruises with her husband. For many years she worked in childcare and was able to...
Julia Drago
Feb 17, 2024
Our precious Julia Lea, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 44. Her departure marks the end of a courageous battle with cancer that she faced with grace and resilience.
Born on December 5, 1979, Julia lived a life filled with love and dedication. She began her professional journey by earning...
Adelene "Dee" Easterly
Feb 16, 2024
Adelene “Dee” Easterly passed from this life on February 16, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in Winnfield, LA to parents Dee and Estelle Ingles on August 24, 1945.
She is survived by her son, Kendle and daughter, Marty; her grandsons, Jordy, Curtis, and wife Crystal, and Chase and wife Heidi; her great-grandchildren, Luc, Jayla, Lathyn, Robert, and Riley;...
Mark Mathew Dufrene
Feb 16, 2024
On February 16, 2024, Mark Mathew Dufrene, a beloved son, devoted husband, and incredible father of three daughters, entered into eternal rest at the age of 56. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA until he moved to Baton Rouge and earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University. For the last 14 years, he,...
Jeanelle Gautreaux DeLaune
Feb 16, 2024
Jeanelle Gautreaux DeLaune a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 95. She was born on January 21, 1929, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Sidney J. and Amy M. Gautreaux.
Jeanelle was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and was a devoted wife and mother. Her greatest joy...
Rolla Roy "Buzz" Werline, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Rolla Roy “Buzz” Werline, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 90. Buzz was born on October 1st, 1933, son to the late Rolla Roy and Sophy Nelson Werline.He grew up in Minnesota, where he became an Eagle Scout, graduated from Alexandria High School, and worked in...
Sheldon Lee James
Feb 14, 2024
Sheldon Lee James, a U.S. Army sergeant, passed away peacefully in the evening of Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with his wife at his side. For the last two years, he courageously battled metastatic lung cancer. Throughout the intense treatment regimen, he retained the same grace and strength of will that made him a man respected, appreciated, and loved by those...
Willie D. Maynor
Feb 14, 2024
Willie Dennis Maynor, a native of Robinwood, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at the age of 88. He gained his bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he served as SGA President. He received his Juris Doctorate from LSU Law School and spent his career as an...
Gwendolyn Harris Roberts
Feb 13, 2024
Gwen peacefully passed away on February 13, 2024. She was 88 years old, a native of Denham Springs, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated DS High School in 1953 and Southeastern University in 1957, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. She taught for 27 years and retired from the Ascension Parish School System in...
Thomas "Tommy" H. Hebert
Feb 13, 2024
Thomas Henry (Tommy) Hebert, 82, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 after a long struggle with heart disease and a stroke. A resident of Baton Rouge since 1965, he was born in Donaldsonville and reared in White Castle, Louisiana. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Germany. He was a former shoe buyer for Bart-Well, Inc....
Everett David Brittingham
Feb 12, 2024
Everett David Brittingham passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born November 17, 1936, to Sidney David Brittingham and Mamie Estelle Day Brittingham.
He attended Louisiana State University and was a devoted Tigers fan. Everett retired from Dow Chemical as a Lab Technician after 40 years of dedicated employment.
He is preceded in...
Barbara Morgan
Feb 9, 2024
Barbara Ann Morgan, resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at the age of 77. She was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on September 30, 1946 to Willard C. Carter and Melvia Thompson Carter. She was a graduate of Denham Springs High School and served as an Executive Administrative Assistant in the Secretary of State Office for...
Ok Chae Moon
Feb 8, 2024
Ok Chae Moon, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.
He was a beloved family member and friend. He cherished spending time with loved ones, and his generosity knew no bounds. His kindness, warmth, and smile will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. In his passing, he leaves...
Sallie E. Abbott
Feb 8, 2024
Sallie Elizabeth Jones Abbott passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born May 16, 1954, in Alexandria, Louisiana to William Howard Jones and Olga Elaine Jones Woodle. After graduating from Tioga High School, she married the love of her life, Roger S. Abbott.
Sallie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother,...
Luther Herman "Pat" Jackson, III
Feb 7, 2024
Luther Herman “Pat” Jackson III, age 59, a resident of Thibodaux and St. Amant, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024. He lived his life to the fullest, and always made the best of every situation. He loved music, fishing, cooking, working on various hobby projects, and spending time with family and friends.
Pat graduated from St. Charles High School...
Eleanor Ann McCall Henley
Feb 6, 2024
Eleanor Ann McCall Henley, 84, passed away on February 6, 2024, at her home in Baton Rouge one year after her cancer diagnosis. Ron, her loving husband of 63 years, was by her side.
A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Eleanor’s life focused on family and friends, her deep Catholic faith, and a pursuit of learning, art and service. After graduating...
Dr. John W. Lynn
Feb 5, 2024
John Welton Lynn, PhD., died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following a long battle with parathyroid and esophageal cancer. He was 73.
He was born to John and Margaret Lynn in Wichita Falls, Texas, on December 16, 1950. As a teenager, he met his lifelong love, Barbara Loggie, and they spent the next 60...
Russell L. Payne
Feb 5, 2024
Russell Lindsey Payne, born August 29,1940, passed away on February 5, 2024, at the age of 83. Russell was born here in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from LSU in 1963. Before becoming an accountant, he served as a Captain in the US Air Force. Russell was a proud member of Broadmoor Baptist Church and enjoyed attending LSU football and...
Madeline Ann Muir
Feb 4, 2024
Madeline Muir, 76, passed away quietly at home on Feb. 4, 2024, following a lengthy decline in health. A native of Beaumont, Texas, she was born on Jan. 19, 1948, to the late Emmanuel Paul Chatelain and the late Earline Galland Chatelain. Among her many accomplishments were graduating top of her 1966 class at French High School in Beaumont, graduating...
