Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

On October 12, 2021 at 2:15am, Elizabeth Ann Walker was finally allowed and welcomed to stand in the presence of, and see the face of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

“Liz”, as she was known, was born to the union of Charles Emmitt Harrell and Thelma Harrell on January 16, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She...

Oct 11, 2021

James Burton McGowan II, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 11, 2021. Jim was a graduate of Baker High School and received an associate’s degree from California College. He was a respiratory therapist for 45 years. He loved his job and teaching and training new therapists. Jim was also a very loving husband,...

Oct 11, 2021

Hollis Leland Keene, age 74, passed away on October 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis.

He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Plant City, FL.  He attended Plant City High School and the University of Alabama where he was member of the track and field team.  After retiring from his...

Oct 10, 2021

Rodney Kahalawainui Kekahuna Sr., a retired Master Chief of the US Navy, passed peacefully in his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 66.

Rodney was born on August 26, 1955 in Wailuku, Maui, HI to Edwin Lei Kekahuna Sr. and Mary Magdeline (Nakoa) Kekahuna. He is survived by his...

Oct 10, 2021

Beverly Faught Weld passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 87.  She was born in Wichita, KS to William and Alice (Peterson) Faught.  She moved to Pauls Valley, OK where she attended high school and married the love of her life, John Weld. She was very active in the community and assisted with children’s special...

Oct 9, 2021

Master Louisiana State Trooper Adam C. Gaubert passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, while serving the citizens of the State of Louisiana. He was 47 years old.

After graduating high school, Adam proudly followed in his grandfathers’ footsteps by serving his country in the United States Army, where he served as an Infantryman, including a combat...

Oct 9, 2021

Nicholas J. Campo Jr., M.D., 73, of Baton Rouge, departed in the early morning of October 9, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA. “Nick” was born in New Orleans, LA to Nicholas and Josie Campo on April 1, 1948.  After prematurely losing both of his parents, Nick was taken in by his “Uncle Hyp” and Genevive “Aunt G” Guinle of...

Oct 8, 2021

Derrick Michael Bonvillain, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2021 as a result of injuries from an accident at age 27.

Derrick was a kind-hearted, old soul that never met a stranger. He greeted everyone with a smile and a big hug. He loved with all of his heart and always...

Oct 8, 2021

Levy Donald Redden, formerly of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was a 1956 graduate of Farmerville High School and received his master’s plus 30 in Special Education from Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe in 1962. Dad loved all sports and played football, basketball, and baseball. He was a...

Oct 8, 2021

Bridget Marie Kleck, resident of Baton Rouge, LA, peacefully passed away on October 8th, 2021, at 4:00pm surrounded by her loving family.

Bridget loved to travel to tropical destinations and especially enjoyed cruising. She was a member of and a door greeter at Healing Place Church, and she enjoyed volunteering with the Red Cross Disaster Relief Teams....

Oct 8, 2021

Our loving angel on Earth, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great-grandmother, Nora Lee Breaux, has departed this Earth on October 8, 2021 to be reunited with her Lord and beloved husband. She was 92.

Nora was born in Plaquemine to Leona and Emile Burgoyne on February 9, 1929, where she also met the love of her...

Oct 7, 2021

Patricia Fabre Muller, age 74, a resident of Ascension Parish, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021.

She was a wonderful and loving mother, sister, and Nina.

She is survived by her daughter Gina and her husband Paul; brothers Rodney and Perry; her grandchildren Ashley, Dylan and Kyle and great-grandson Marshall.

She was preceded...

Oct 6, 2021

Dominic Caputo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Oct 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 6, 2021

Susan Wilson Hart, age 68 and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 6th after a brief battle with cancer.

Born and reared in Meridian, MS, Susan received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Mississippi, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority. She spent her entire professional life...

Oct 5, 2021

Joseph William Schram, age 68, a resident of Baker, LA, passed away on October 5, 2021,

Lover of horses, Harleys, and hot dogs. As wild as the wind, untamable as a Maverick and a rebel to the core. Honor and honesty are my code. Emotionally I’m a rock and as unlikely a poet as you will find....

Oct 4, 2021

Dawn Helen Hafele, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away October 4, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Robert X Hafele, her son Robert M Hafele, sisters Darlene Stabe, and Cindy Caroon, son-in-law Josh Burton, grandchildren Elizabeth Burton, Benjamin Burton, and Matthew Burton.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2021

Irma Denoux Dufour, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 4, 2021.

Irma grew up in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She graduated from Ascension Catholic High School and earned a cosmetology certificate in 1962.

Irma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ned Dufour; children, D’ette Dufour Lowe and husband Brent Lowe, Todd...

Oct 4, 2021

Arlene Achord, 73, passed away October 4, 2021 at her daughter’s home.

She was born August 15, 1948, a daughter of the late Levy and Lurline Calmes.

She was a member of Emmanual Baptist Church, and a homemaker. She enjoyed arts, crafts, sewing, and spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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Oct 3, 2021

George Earby Baggett “Tokey” left this earthly plain on the beautiful morning of Sunday October 3rd, 2021.  At 95 years old, they surely had an awesome reception awaiting him on the other side.  His wife of 57 Years; Mary Ann Purtle Baggett, his Mother and Father Margaret King Baggett and George E. Baggett along with his Sisters Cresie, Jackie...

Oct 3, 2021

Bronwyn Wayne Edgens passed peacefully surrounded by his family on October 3rd, 2021 at the age of 41. He was a resident of Central and a graduate of Central High School. He graduated from Baton Rouge Community College with a degree in Process Technology. He went on to run his successful business, Aqua King Pool Service, LLC. He enjoyed...