Blaine Ryan Starns, born in Baton Rouge and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away March 11, 2025 at the age of 24. Blaine was a 2019 graduate of Denham Springs High School. He worked for the City of Walker for several years in the gas department. Blaine was an avid lover of video games and watching movies. As an animal enthusiast, he loved dogs, cats and just about any animal you could think of. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially going on fishing trips with his dad. He will be dearly missed by all those who had the privilege to know and love him.
He is survived by his parents, Carrie and Jeremy Starns; brother, Jeremy Craig Starns, Jr.; maternal and paternal grandparents, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Elster and Tena Gaspard, MA and Ruth Lunsford, Clyde and Ruby McCartney, and great-aunt, Connie McCartney.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cody Collins, Cameron White, Matt Clement, Trevor Hooge, Dustin Drinnon, and Devyn Spillman.
Services will take place Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs with a visitation from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM and service starting at 4:00 PM officiated by Bro. Leo Miller.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center in honor of Blaine in hopes to reduce the impact of suicide in our community.
7 comments
Kathy Chatelain
March 18, 2025 at 1:41 am
Carrie, Jeremy, Jeremy Jr. and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Blaine has passed away. He was such a sweet child. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I pray his precious memories will help comfort you in the days ahead.
Love Kathy Chatelain (Aunt Kathy)
Jamie & D’Ette Ducote
March 15, 2025 at 10:45 pm
Our hearts ache for all of your family Carrie!! Y’all will be in our prayers everyday! We love y’all.
Lisa Armstrong
March 15, 2025 at 12:43 am
Joanne, Carrie and Jeremy,
We are all so very sorry for your loss!! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Mary Lunsford, Lisa Armstrong, Sara Foust
Tic Oneal
March 14, 2025 at 11:21 am
Carrie We are so saddened for this loss in your life but God had a place for him. We did not know him but we know you were a great mother to him. We pray God’s Blessings upon you and family.
Ashton Thomas
March 14, 2025 at 5:24 am
I’ll never forget you buddy, gonna miss those movie days and eating some gattis pizza after. Gonna miss staying up all night playing video games and goofing around making some great memories. I love you <3
Uriel
March 14, 2025 at 4:56 am
I may not have known Ryan on a deep personal level, but I met him through online video games and I played with him often. He was such a kind soul and great human with a personality we all enjoyed around us. I deeply miss Ryan and can’t help but think of the moments I had of laughter with him and our online gaming friends. We all cared about Ryan so much and this deeply hurts us and we will miss him so much. I give my condolences to the family of Ryan and give prayers to help you guys through these tough times.
bran
March 13, 2025 at 11:30 pm
He was always the kindest person whenever he was a part of my friends conversations, he was so calm and gentle. I forever wish peace for him and his family and friends. He was deeply loved in my friend group and I can’t imagine him any other way. We all loved his presence. I’m going to miss playing games with him and hearing his voice and that someday, our friend circle will reunite together again.