Death Notices

The Baldwin Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.  The department released the following statement Sunday afternoon, “Chief …

Michael G. Brocato, born May 18, 1953, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026 at 7:36 a.m. surrounded by his family as …

Thomas “Tommy” Keith Longman, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of February 4, 2026. Tommy was born on …

The Snowball Queen has gotten her wings. Over the weekend, beloved snowball owner Jeannie Gussman Berry passed away. Most people knew her …

Cedric Simon LaFleur, 94, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at his home on January 8, 2026. Cedric was born …

Lt. Colonel Dale H. Hayes, Sr. was born on October 10, 1930, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He died on November 27, 2025, …

Douglas John Perry, a native of Lakeland, Florida and a proud resident of Patterson, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, …

Roulden J. Guillotte, a longtime resident of Franklin, passed away at the age of 90 on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his …

Clifford G. Dressel, 79, passed away at his residence in Franklin, LA on Friday, October 17, 2025. Cliff was the longtime Clerk …

Cliff Dressel, who served as the St. Mary Parish Clerk of Court for over 40 years and was the longest-tenured Clerk of …