Obituaries

Apr 25, 2020

Kenneth Ray Fontenot passed suddenly from this earth on April 25, 2020, at his residence in Bueche.

He was born September 18, 1947 and raised in New Iberia but had lived in Bueche for the last 45 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Frances; son, Christopher; daughter, Madeline (Austin) and...

Apr 25, 2020

Charles Warren Dupuy, 84, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Baton Rouge General Mid-City.  A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born September 30, 1934 in Plaquemine, La.

Charles attended Catholic High School and graduated in 1953.  A great student, Charles was also known around town as a great dancer. Following...

Apr 24, 2020

Tollie Coates, Jr. age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Tollie was a WWII veteran and served with the United States Army and Coast Guard.

He is survived by children, Tollie M. Coates, III and wife Susan, Kim C. Andrews and Angel C. Ray; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...

Apr 23, 2020

Kristy Lynn Guidroz was released from her earthly constraints on Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by family, at the age of 52. Kristy was a lifelong resident of the Baton Rouge area and was able to enjoy a wonderful life with her mother and father. For those who had the pleasure of knowing Kristy will remember her to be one of the most...

Apr 23, 2020

Jo Ann Gaudin, 66, a retired employee of Louisiana State Police, passed away in her Baton Rouge home Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by family.

She enjoyed LSU sports, traveling, using her red pen, casino trips, and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her mother, Edna B. Gaudin; brother, Darryl P....

Apr 22, 2020

Laura Thom Cunard, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away from natural causes at her residence on April 22, 2020 at the age of 92.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Robert S. Cunard.

Laura was a designer, builder and financier of residential and commercial properties throughout the...

Apr 22, 2020

Died April 22, 2020 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA.

Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 63 years, Beverly Tassin Johnson, brothers John Clarence Jr and James Robert, sisters Josie Mae and Alma Ruth. He leaves behind his son Gregory Scott Johnson (Debbie) two grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew Johnson of Louisville,...

Apr 21, 2020

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.  Psalms 23:6. Our gentle sweet soul, Margery 'Margie' Louise Leonard, 97, was called to her eternal resting place on April 21, 2020.  She entered this world May 14, 1922, born to James E. & Elsie...

Apr 21, 2020

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away;

and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest....

Apr 20, 2020

Clifford Fabre, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on Monday, April, 20 2020.

A private family service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum to follow.

He was a loving father and a devoted husband of 64 years. He was a proud veteran of...

Apr 19, 2020

Donna G. McFarland, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the age of 70. Donna was born in Natchez, Ms. and a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, Ms. and Central, La. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and loved spending all her time with children and grandchildren.

Donna...

Apr 18, 2020

Arthur V. Patterson, III, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Brook on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 81.  He had a great sense of humor.

He graduated from the LA School for the Deaf.  He worked for the Advocate and eventually retired from LSU Graphics.

Apr 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Tao Thi (Hoang) Hoang. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Lenae (Moore) Dabbs. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 16, 2020

Bonnie Dillon Morris peacefully passed away Thursday, April 16, 14 days before her 92nd birthday, at her home The Haven at Windermere in Baton Rouge, La.

Bonnie is survived by her sons, Patrick Morris, Thomas Morris, and Michael Morris. Daughters in law, Cynthia Morris and Tina Morris. Grandchildren, Matthew Morris, Elizabeth Morris, Laura Harper and husband Blake...

Apr 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for William Jerome Holstein. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 16, 2020

Irma Lea Loupe Melancon age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Irma is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John Alvin Melancon; her daughters, Andrea Bullion and husband Neal, Tracy Madere and husband Mark, and Kristin Prejean and...

Apr 16, 2020

Larry Joseph Cronan, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at OLOL Hospital after a long battle with heart disease, at the age of 65. Larry was a 1972 graduate of Redemptorist High School. He retired after 33 years from ExxonMobil.

Larry is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 45...

Apr 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Ann (Talbert) Carney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary E. Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.