Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Dr. Stephen Monroe Johnson, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on Saturday, July 16, 1949, in Columbus, Georgia, son of the late Nolan and Dorothy Johnson. 

Stephen earned his PhD in Church History from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, as well as a Master’s degree in Theology...

Mar 26, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Roland Leonidas Ryan was born on February 9, 1943 to Sherman Charles and Elois B. Ryan in Houma, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 24, 2023.

Roland is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dawn Culpepper Ryan of Baton Rouge and two daughters Tara Ryan Turner (Dr. Galen III) of Ruston, Louisiana, and Tracey...

Mar 24, 2023

Joshua “Josh” Hayden, a native and resident of Baton Rouge was born on April 13, 2000 and passed from this life at the age of 22 on Friday, March 24, 2023. He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 2019 and was a member of the Woodlawn High School Marching Band and was their tallest trombone player. Josh was known for...

Mar 24, 2023

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Comeaux Strickland, age 85, a resident of Walker, LA, on March 24, 2023.

Barbara was born and raised in Baton Rouge and attended Baton Rouge High. She retired from East Baton Rouge City-Parish where she had worked in the Office of Finance. Barbara was married to...

Mar 23, 2023

Jenn (Pruett) Brooks, 37, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born to parents Janine Pruett and Karl Pruett on June 1, 1985, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her baby sister Jessica Pruett was born 5 years and 24 days later, in West Palm Beach, Florida.  

She graduated from Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida, in 2003. She went on to...

Mar 23, 2023

Joe Douglas “Doug” Kotar, age 58, a resident of Toledo Bend, Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home, on March 23, 2023, from a brave and hard fought fight with brain cancer. 

Doug was born in Ogden, Utah and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology in 1986 as a third generation...

Mar 22, 2023

 

Chester Dale Courtney, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 70.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sandra LaFontaine Courtney; sons, Chris Courtney and his wife, Brandy and Jonathan Courtney and his wife, Becky; grandchildren, Nathan, Lauren, Hannah, Jack, Charlie,...

Mar 21, 2023

Stephen Anthony Perkins, born on February 24, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 21, 2023, at the age of 63. Stephen was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and great-uncle. Stephen is survived by his mother, Mona Perkins, and three sisters, Cindi (George) Nohra, Sheri (Denis) Bourgeois, and Becky (Randy) Young. He was an uncle of six nieces...

Mar 20, 2023

Cecilia L. Day-Cappo, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, surrounded by her devoted family. She was 93 years old and a native of Sunshine, Louisiana.

Cecilia dedicated her life to her family, raising 3 children and a stepson. She loved cooking, gardening, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Cecilia...

Mar 19, 2023

Caleb Thomas Favaloro, 27, a Baton Rouge, LA native and recent resident of Houston, TX, passed away on Sunday March 19, 2023.

He was born on November 30, 1995, to Della and Paul Favaloro in New Orleans and raised in Baton Rouge. After Caleb graduated from Catholic High School in 2014, he went on to study Finance at Louisiana State...

Mar 19, 2023

Brandon James Taylor, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 18.  He was a senior at Dutchtown High School with aspirations to serve in United States Air Force after graduation.  He was a member of New Song Methodist Church and enjoyed astronomy, health, and fitness.

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Mar 18, 2023

Anthony Robert Lacombe of Baton Rouge left this life too soon, but his kind and generous spirit left a permanent mark on all who knew and loved him. We will gather to celebrate Anthony’s life with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1, in the Chapel at First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge....

Mar 18, 2023

Joseph R. Braud “Sonny” passed Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 95.  Joseph was a U.S. military veteran of WWII, retired from Gulf States Utilities Company, and loved to play golf.  He was preceded in death by his son, David Braud; granddaughter, Roxanne Braud; grandson, Jarrod Braud.  He is survived by his wife Emily Braud; sons Michael Braud,...

Mar 18, 2023

Linda Ann Waddell Domingue, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 while surrounded by family and caregivers.

Linda was born in Orange, Texas to Robert Varnell and Thelma Lee Waddell on September 28, 1939. She graduated high school from Lutcher Stark High School in Orange, Texas. Shortly after, Linda became a...

Mar 18, 2023

Hypolite Theophile Landry, Jr., MD passed away March 18, 2023, at the age of 96. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on September 17, 1927. He spent his entire life serving this community. As a young boy, his very first job was delivering newspapers downtown on his bicycle. He was a 1944 graduate of Catholic High School and proceeded...

Mar 16, 2023

John L. Lapeyrolerie, 79, a resident of Carville, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2023.

John retired from Jacobs engineering as a piping designer (a job that he really enjoyed), and picked up woodturning. He was a member of Southern Bayou Woodturners. He made miscellaneous small items as a hobby including bowls and pens. He enjoyed making pens that would...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Terry Broadwell, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 16th, 2023 with his wife and daughter at his side.

 

Terry was born in Anderson, South Carolina, and he found his way to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he met his wife, Mary. He is a college graduate of The University of New Orleans and worked...

Mar 12, 2023

“But I do not want you to be ignorant brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that...

Mar 11, 2023

Gertie Broussard Courville, age 90, a resident of Maringouin, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Lacour House Assisted Living and Memory Care in New Roads, Louisiana.

Gertie was born and raised in Gueydon, LA where she went to school and later married Allen J Courville at St Peter Catholic Church and school. They made their home and...