Obituaries

Apr 12, 2022

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38-39

Kyle Edward Ripple, servant...

Apr 11, 2022

Donald Militello, age 82, a resident of Gonzales, passed away on April 11, 2022.

Don is survived by his sweetheart of 26 years, Kathy G. Arnes; his children, Patti Garner and spouse Mike, Randy Militello and spouse Tracy, Donalyn Heise and spouse Dave, Jennifer Campbell and spouse Chris and Shannon Stroud; his brother Fred Militello and spouse...

Apr 11, 2022

Mary Teresa James, age 85, a resident of Bayou Pigeon, passed away on April 11, 2022.

She attended and graduated from Baton Rouge High School and received her Paralegal Certification from LSU. Mary Teresa worked at Nottoway Plantation as the Historian.

Mary Teresa is survived by her husband, Donald James; her children, Kathy Easley, Helen...

Apr 10, 2022

Robert Edmund Guillory, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Mamou, died Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, with his family surrounding him.  He was 95.  He was a parishioner of St. Jude Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, a Sacristan and Lector. He brought communion to shut-ins and nursing home residents.  He was an avid...

Apr 10, 2022

Roger “Dale” McCord was born in Duncan, OK and was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He died peacefully at home at the age of 73 with his loving wife of 28 years by his side after fighting a 12-year battle with Amyloidosis.  Dale is preceded in death by his parents, Prentice and Charlene McCord, brothers, Jim McCord, Rick...

Apr 9, 2022

Our precious mother, Viola B. Bryson, passed away peacefully at the Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, LA on April 9, 2022. She was born in Reserve, LA on September 30, 1927 and was a resident of Baton Rouge. She is survived by three daughters, Corliss Poche (Emile), Carmen Fousse (Barry), and Joanna Efferson (Larry); ten grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren.

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Apr 7, 2022

Valerette “Val” P. Fonner passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Val was born March 28, 1927 to Iona Kennedy Phillips and Rufus Eldridge Phillips in Delhi, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana College in Pineville, LA where she met John “Jack” H. Fonner, Jr. Val and Jack were married on June 15, 1946. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Apr 7, 2022

Our beloved son, brother, friend, fiancé, and father, Eric Heber, 46, left this world on April 7, 2022.

Eric was born on April 7, 1976, in St. Petersburg, FL, to Malcolm Heber II and Judy Johnston. He is survived by his daughter, Lena Heber of Baton Rouge, LA; mother, Judy Johnston of Theodore, AL; fiancé, Angelle Blair...

Apr 6, 2022

Berdie Bordelon (née Couvillion) of Plaucheville and Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on April 6, 2022.

Berdie is survived by her loving children; Jennifer Rabalais (Bob Teytaud), Ellen Rabalais Albarado, and Johnny Rabalais (Laura); grandchildren, Kelley Altazin, Katie Rabalais, and David Rabalais (Daniela); and sister Althea “Tina” Henderson. She...

Apr 6, 2022

Margaret Alice ("Mickey") Desormeaux Cassisa, the daughter of L.C. Desormeaux, Sr. and Mazie D. Desormeaux, was born in Mermentau, Louisiana on February 6, 1933 and died in Baton Rouge on April 6, 2022 (89 years old).  She earned a bachelor's degree in business from Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio, where she was president of the...

Apr 5, 2022

Lola Varughese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Apr 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 4, 2022

Billy Jack Bouler, age 83, a resident of Zachary, passed away on Monday April 4, 2022.

Billy Jack was devoted to his family. He was a great provider, loving husband and wonderful father. He worked as a pipefitter welder and was a longtime member of UA Local 198. If you were to ask anyone who worked with...

Apr 3, 2022

Robert ‘Rob’ Breaux, III, age 41, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 3, 2022,

Rob was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University and had earned a baseball scholarship and played JUCO in Mississippi and one year at LSUE in Eunice.

Rob had a great love for his large family and friends, he...

Apr 3, 2022

Michael DeBenedictis, age 77, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday Apr 3, 2022. He is the son of the late Wallace and Mary Tarver. He is survived by his brothers Gene Tarver and wife Cinda, Terry Tarver and wife Vickie and Jerry “JT” Tarver. His children Christopher DeBenedictis and his wife Monique and his daughter Melissa DeBenedictis D’Angelo and...

Apr 2, 2022

Beatrice Mock Andrus, age 65, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

She was a 1977 graduate of Louisiana School for the Deaf and attended The National Technical Institute for the Deaf and Gallaudet University. After marriage to John Gary Andrus, Bea cared...

Apr 1, 2022

Karol Jane Nuttall Guidry, age 80, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away surrounded by her family April 1, 2022. Karol was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Fredrick Nuttall and Olivia Fernandes Nuttall. Karol is predeceased by her husband, Liney Guidry, and brother, Robin Nuttall.  Karol was a graduate of LaGrange College of LaGrange, GA. After graduating,...

Mar 31, 2022

Paulette was born in New Orleans, Louisiana December 27, 1951, and passed away March 31, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Paulette was a life long resident of south Louisiana and proud to call it home. Paulette was an avid gardener and always maintained gardens and plants that were the envy of anyone...

Mar 28, 2022

Brian K. Fletcher, age 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 28th 2022.

He worked for GOHSEP Homeland Security. He was a proud retired 1SGT for the Louisiana Army National Gaurd, 769th unit in Gonzales, La. He served several terms overseas and received various honors, medals, and recognitions.

Brian is survived by...

Mar 28, 2022

William “Bill” Hybart Manning, Jr., age 67, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away in his home on March 28, 2022.

Bill was a friend of Bill W. and made many lifelong friends through his association with Alcoholic’s Anonymous. He touched everyone he met with his infectious laugh and good-natured humor. Bill never met a stranger...

Mar 28, 2022

On Monday, March 28, 2022, Betty Jean (Eddy) Falcon, devoted mother of four children, passed away at the age of 84 in her Baton Rouge home of 50 years, while surrounded by loving family members. Betty had experienced a series of debilitating setbacks over the past 13 months, but her indomitable spirit carried her through until the Lord finally...