Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Walter “Gene” Cook, age 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1940, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Gene served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class (E4). He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. He loved spending his free time...

Mar 16, 2026

“Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.” — Proverbs 17:6

Richard Earl Perkins, 86, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully crossed into eternal life on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his family as “Victory in Jesus” softly played in the background.

Richard was born on October 3, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the sixth...

Mar 15, 2026

Hazel Ann Arbour was born on March 7, 1936 to Leon Pierre and Matilda A. "Tillie" (Friedrichs) Bordelon and passed away peacefully at Corn Heritage Village on March 15, 2026 in Corn, Oklahoma.

Hazel was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One of her favorite pastimes was rollerskating. It was at the rollerskating rink that she met the love of...

Mar 13, 2026

Janet LeDoux Jenkins, 74, of Baton Rouge, affectionately known as “Grammy,” passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 26, 1951, in Eunice, Louisiana, Janet was the daughter of Mary Cormier LeDoux and Leroy LeDoux. She was the only girl and dearly cherished her two brothers.

She was a proud graduate of...

Mar 12, 2026

Tammy Guidry Ray passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 62. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and a blessing to all who knew her.

Tammy loved boating, vacationing at the beach, and spending lots of time outdoors and with family and friends. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and loving...

Mar 10, 2026

Jane Bollman Blair was born on February 5, 1939, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Paul W. Bollman, Sr. and Lodora “Dora” May Lorah Bollman of the Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. She was the middle child, between her older brother, Paul W. Bollman, Jr., and her younger sister, Judith “Judy” Bollman Beard.

Jane attended Duke University before marrying the love of...

Mar 9, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Vince DeMarco, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Mary was born on November 22, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Vince Jr. and Mary Cashio Vince. She earned...

Mar 7, 2026

Gynne Marie Malstrom Klimavicz, a beloved Baton Rouge resident, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the age of 92.

Gynne, a dedicated health‑care professional and community stalwart, began her journey at the St. Raphael School of Nursing, where she earned her RN credentials with distinction. Her clinical acumen was sharpened during an intensive internship at Boston Lying‑In Hospital, a...

Mar 6, 2026

Mary Marcella Porter passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on January 22, 1953, in Baton Rouge, LA, to James and Helen Porter.

Mary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to pursue her career as an Administrative Assistant for the Sheet Metal Worker’s Union Local No. 21. Mary enjoyed...

Mar 6, 2026

Ann Bond Beasley passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 91.

A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Mar 6, 2026

Marilyn Moore Price, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 15, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Marilyn devoted her life to education and spent many years serving as a dedicated teacher before her retirement. She earned her Master’s plus 30 years in education and had...

2026

Mary Gail Yeates passed away at the age of 71.

Memorial Services will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, located at 15615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, beginning at 1:30 PM.

The family would like to give special acknowledgement to David and Nina Lutz, as well as Johnny and Patsy Dispenza.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Mar 2, 2026

W. N. “Sonny” Baker Sr.’s family will always remember the love and good times they shared with the quick-witted family patriarch.

Sonny was born to Wilbur and Erslene Baker in Centreville, Mississippi, on August 17, 1936.

He passed away at age 89 on Monday, March 2, 2026, at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his loving wife of 62 years, Doris Blanchard...

Feb 27, 2026

Carolyn A. Gagnon Gomila passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 89. Born April 24, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, to Leo William Gagnon Sr. and Isabel Aleman Gagnon.

Carolyn loved dogs her whole life.

She graduated from Nichols High School in New Orleans and went on to grow and nurture her family as...

Feb 27, 2026

Reverend Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer was born on December 15, 1944, and passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 81.

Reverend Brenda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through her education, she achieved earning her Associates degree. After graduating, she spent time as a florist, as well as becoming an ordained minister. Reverend Brenda was a member...

Feb 26, 2026

Samuel Joseph Medica passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to Charles Joseph Medica and Dora Giordano Medica. Upon graduation from Bolton High School, Sam received his degree in Education from Louisiana College in Pineville. He began his career as a teacher, then assistant principal prior to taking a...

Feb 26, 2026

James “Henry” Grace, Sr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 83.

Born on November 28, 1942, Henry lived a life defined by service, leadership, faith, and deep love for his family and community. He attended Catholic High School and graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1960. He went...

Feb 26, 2026

James Robert Calvin, MD, aka “PaPa E”, born into humble means of Earl and Mary Calvin, on April 16, 1930, in Illinois and raised in Peru, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 95. He made his home and medical practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was compassionate and decisive.

James exemplified the “American Dream” of...

Feb 25, 2026

Steven Gerard Oufnac, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Steve was born on November 17, 1959, in Baton Rouge to Angelina and Herman Oufnac.

He graduated from Central High School in 1978 and later attended Louisiana State University. Steve was a loving husband, devoted son and brother, and a cherished friend to many.

Steve embraced life fully and...