Obituaries

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Edward Bond of Baton Rouge, LA passed away early on January 18, 2022 after battling a long term illness.

Joe was born on December 16, 1936 in Magnolia, MS. Early on, he moved to Baton Rouge with his new wife to start their life together. Joe worked 37 years at the Honeywell Plant in Baton...

Jan 17, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Morgan, dedicated mother, joyful grandmother, loyal sister, world explorer, aspiring golfer, organ donor, and lover of a good pun, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 70.

Born on February 9th, 1951, she graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School, Louisiana State University, and the University of Southwestern...

Jan 16, 2022

Merwyn Lamar Varnado, Sr. 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16th at home. Merwyn is preceded in death by his parents Ronnie and Ruth Varnado. He is survived by his adored and beloved wife of 64 years Patricia Ann (Alexander) Varnado, daughter Julie Ruth (Varnado) Duet and husband Mitch of Baton Rouge, son Merwyn...

Jan 16, 2022

God called Billy James Prescott, 88, home on January 16, 2022. Billy (NOT William) was home with his loved ones at his side. Born at home in Pike County, MS, on May 9, 1933, Billy was the last surviving offspring of the two daughters and nine sons of Carrie Howell and James Matthew Prescott.

"Silly Billy," as...

Jan 15, 2022

Sao Le of Morgan City, Louisiana passed away on Jan 15, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 15, 2022

Jeanette Marie Guillot passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 80 years old.

A native of Plaquemine, grew up in Bayou Pigeon, she resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jeanette was a very Loving Soul who dedicated her Life to her Family. A Devout Catholic who Loved Jesus with her whole...

Jan 13, 2022

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Brett Dwain Smith of Glynn, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He was the biggest jokester with the biggest heart. His hobbies included athletics, technology, and...

Jan 13, 2022

Dr. John Kay Cooper, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years Helen Colomb Cooper, his children, and grandchildren.

The only child of George Kay Cooper and Henrietta Deitsch Cooper, he was born March 15, 1933, and was a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Intelligent...

Jan 12, 2022

Addie May Brown passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 3:15pm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was surrounded by her loved ones when she left her physical body.

Addie was known by several names – her siblings and in-laws called her “Sis” or “Sister Baby”, her numerous nieces and nephews called her “Aunt Sis”, and her...

Jan 12, 2022

Edwin Arthur “EE” Burton, age 93, born June 25, 1928, passed away at home Wednesday.  He was a devoted and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served in the US Army, retired from the Baton Rouge Fire Department, and worked for many years in the flooring industry. He enjoyed LSU sports, his cats, and most of all,...

Jan 11, 2022

Robert “Bob” Martin Broussard, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 11, 2022.

Bob grew up with 51 first cousins near Kleinpeter Farms Dairy on Airline Highway. He was a graduate of the first class of St. George School, Catholic High School, and LSU.  Bob worked as a carpenter and was a parishioner...

Jan 9, 2022

Champ Patrick Breeden, known as Grumps to his grandsons, passed away Jan. 9, 2022. Champ was born on Oct. 25, 1942 to Champ Junior Breeden and Pauline Efferson Breeden. He married Mary Ortis in 1966. He was a Vietnam veteran and Navy reservist with Special Boat Unit 22 for 30 years and retired as a Chief. Champ worked for...

Jan 9, 2022

Nick Landry, 88, passed away January 9, 2022 in Baker, LA.  He was born December 12, 1933 in Brusly St. Martin, LA, to Nicholas and Effie Landry.

At age 12, Nick started working and continued to do so for 69 years. He worked in several places. He also worked real estate for several years. Nick loved to cook,...

Jan 8, 2022

Kathleen Marie Kehl Waltman passed quietly in her sleep at her home on January 8, 2022, having spent the day surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Waltman, her father Charles Welsch Kehl, her mother Katherine Bultman Kehl, her sister Marguerite Kehl Pickering, her brother Bert Allen, son-in-law Richard O’Brien,...

Jan 8, 2022

Joan Carter Liebert, age 89, a native of Creole, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 8th, 2022. Joan graduated from Creole High School in 1951. She worked as a secretary for LSU-Agriculture Department, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, and State Police Training Academy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Jan 8, 2022

Joseph was born June 30, 1952, and passed away on January 8, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brief battle with cancer. Joseph’s passion was being outdoors enjoying wildlife. He loved fishing and hunting and was very knowledgeable about any kind of wildlife.

Joseph was retired from Illinois Central Railroad as a conductor with 33...

Jan 7, 2022

Olivia Carol Miller, known to family and friends as Carol, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Carol was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sept. 4, 1957 to Otis O. Miller and Ann Horne Miller. After graduating from Tara High School, Carol pursued a career in computer and software sales that led her to California for a...

Jan 6, 2022

Paul was born to Noah and Evelina Guidry on August 19, 1938. He was a native of Church Point, LA, and resided in Baton Rouge, LA, where he lived with his son Edward and family. Paul left this earth peacefully on January 6, 2022 and went to his final resting place in heaven.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 6, 2022

Joseph “Bubba” Wilkinson III, a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away at his home in Denham Springs, LA on January 6, 2022.  He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman; he enjoyed cooking, coaching his kids, and spending time with his family.  He was known for his joking and witty personality.

He is survived by his...

Jan 6, 2022

Warren J. Locke Jr., DDS  passed away Jan. 6, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born in Columbus, MS on Oct. 13, 1938, to the late Warren J. Locke, Sr. and Hortense Anderson Locke. Warren will be remembered by his family for his brilliant mind and for always excelling at whatever activity he chose to pursue.