Obituaries

Sep 6, 2021

Kevin Joseph Matherne, 61, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sept 6, 2021.

Kevin was born February 22, 1960 to Marie Rivet Brown and Clifton Matherne. He worked in the oil industry for 30 years and enjoyed fishing, boating, and traveling as a “Pageant Dad”. Kevin will be remembered...

Sep 5, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Pierre Escoffier, age 80, a resident of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Raised in River Ridge, Ray graduated from East Jefferson High School then went on to obtain Bachelors and Masters degrees in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.  Following college, he worked for...

Sep 4, 2021

John Joseph Corne', age 80, passed away on Sept. 4, 2021 after a battle with COVID. Johnny was born on July 23, 1941 in New Orleans. He was living in Saint Bernard Parish until Hurricane Katrina in 2005 when he relocated to Baton Rouge. He was a veteran who served in the US  Airforce for four years. He worked in the oil...

Sep 4, 2021

Charles Ronald “Ron” Gill, Jr. passed away at his home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 37.  Ron was very talented in many areas and enjoyed all things aviation.

He is survived by his parents, Charles Ronald Gill, Sr. and Kathleen Roland Gill; twin sister, Sarah Gill-Bass (Charles); brother, Chris Beall; nephew, Micah Bass;...

Sep 4, 2021

Glenn Wayne Wilson passed away at his hunting camp on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 79.

Glenn is survived by his sons, Steven Wilson and wife Sandy, and Brent Wilson; daughter, Donis Wolf and husband Josh; grandchildren, Derek Wilson and wife Jayla, Shane Mouton, Rachelle Foster and husband Chris, Dylan Wilson, Julia Wilson; great-grandchildren,...

Sep 3, 2021

Gabrielle Howell Lundin, 60, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2021. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her by living their lives to the fullest.

Gabrielle attended St. Joseph’s Academy and Lee High School in Baton Rouge. After high school, Gabrielle worked in the communication industry...

Sep 3, 2021

Clement Berthold (C. B.) Roy, Jr. passed on the morning of September 3, 2021, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. He was born June 30, 1938 in Opelousas, Louisiana, to Clement Berthold (Bert) Roy, Sr. and Sally Louise Decker Roy.

C. B. was married for 56 years to his loving wife, Carolyn, who predeceased him just last year. They...

Sep 2, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother, Debby Francioni Mayne on September 2, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 69 years.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Michael W. Mayne; children, Mendy Mayne Escudier and Seth Lucas...

Sep 2, 2021

Jo Ann Graffeo Landry, 73, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a loving mother and grandmother and loyal wife, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.

Jo Ann was born April 13, 1948 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Joseph Graffeo and Gladys Bergeron Graffeo. She spent most of her childhood in Port Allen, Louisiana graduating from...

Sep 2, 2021

Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.”

Kelly Erwin Stokley, age 53, resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed into the arms of Jesus Sept. 2, 2021. She was a...

Sep 1, 2021

Carolyn Saade of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 1, 2021

Hai Ngo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 1, 2021

Donald Aaron Brecheen, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He is survived by his children, D'Aaron LeBlanc (Kerry) and Danielle Brecheen; grandchildren Ryan LeBlanc (Camille), Kristen LeBlanc; great-grandchildren Baptiste and Jerome LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Shirley P. Brecheen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife...

Aug 31, 2021

Ella Mae Boudreaux Guilliams, 94, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021.

Ella is now reunited in Heaven with her husband, Jerrald Guilliams.  She and Jerrald were an amazing team.  They founded their business, Service Glass Works in 1967 in Baton Rouge and they worked together until they retired in 1994.  When...

Aug 31, 2021

On October 23, 1949, Calvin L. and Mary Schoonmaker received their bouncing baby boy, Calvin Ray Schoonmaker. Calvin Ray grew up on River Road in West Baton Rouge Parish and never forgot his roots. He loved watching westerns and probably saw them all a thousand times.  At Christmas he often enjoyed playing Santa.  After graduating from Port Allen High School, he...

Aug 29, 2021

During her last days with us, our "Honey," with her face turned toward heaven, would say every day, "I hope it's today!" She was eager to see her husband Brent and two sons "Brother" and Jon, who went on before. Jesus came to get her just as Hurricane Ida was moving into Baton Rouge on Sunday, August 29th, 9:14pm....

Aug 29, 2021

Arthur Widiger, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on 8/29/2021. Art is survived by his siblings David Widiger and his wife Debbie, James Widiger and his wife Sandy, Beth Rachal, and her husband Michael. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Emily Widiger. Visiting hours will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5990 Perkins...

Aug 29, 2021

Funeral services for Miss Judy Savoie Champagne, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 29, 2021. Services will be held on September 11, 2021. Family will be accepted from 12 to 12:30, visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 28, 2021

Mary McDonald of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Aug 28, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 28, 2021

Marion Frances Brinegar Melancon, a native of Columbia, NC, longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021, at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette at the age of 77. Marion graduated from Louisiana State School for the Deaf in 1963. She played a major role in the deaf community sharing her knowledge...