Obituaries
Debbie Ann Goff Roth
Jun 22, 2026
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Goff Roth, 77, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was born on January 30, 1949, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Ernest Goff and Theresa Altazin Goff.
Debbie graduated from Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge in 1969, where she distinguished herself as an athlete. Though she stood only...
Ida Lou Moorhead
Jun 21, 2026
Ida Lou Adams Moorhead, born on April 1, 1946, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 80.
Lou was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and grew up in Weir, Mississippi. After graduating from high school, she married the love of her life, Glennis Wayne Moorhead, Sr. She worked as a bookkeeper over the years. Lou was a member...
Deacon Pete Walsh
Jun 21, 2026
Deacon Pete Walsh, beloved husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and faithful servant of God, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on January 28, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Pete lived a life defined by faith, service, intellectual curiosity, and love for others. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Master...
Beverly Boudreaux Engels
Jun 21, 2026
Beverly Boudreaux Engels, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on June 15, 1931, in Lutcher, Louisiana, to Camille Joseph Boudreaux and Blanche Griffin Boudreaux.
After fate intervened on a double date with her sister, Beverly met and then married the love of...
Austin S. Fabre
Jun 20, 2026
Austin Sigmund Fabre passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Austin lived 18 years, and filled those years with enough passion, creativity, and spirit to leave a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Austin entered this world on November 29, 2007, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and from an early age it was clear that he viewed the world differently....
Ann Thoms
Jun 19, 2026
Ann Thoms was born September 19, 1936 in Houston, Texas, and passed away June 19, 2026 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 89. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, reading, volunteering and spending time with her family (including her dogs). Ann won a “First Lady Award” for service to Louisiana’s children in...
Wanda J. Sanches
Jun 19, 2026
Wanda J. Sanches of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away in Covington, Louisiana on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born January 18, 1930, to Hannah Olivia Rembert Sanches and Walter J. Sanches, Sr.
Wanda graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and studied physical education and accounting at LSU. She was a natural born athlete and excelled at any sport she attempted, including...
Paul B. Bateman
Jun 18, 2026
Paul B. Bateman was born on July 6, 1941, in Warrington, Louisiana, to Myford Bateman and Maggie Bateman. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana State University. During his undergraduate studies, he played cornet in the LSU Marching Band. It was there that he met Patricia Ann DeArmond, whom he later married. They shared more than fifty years...
Corazon N. "Cora" Perkins
Jun 17, 2026
Corazon “Cora” Naungayan Perkins, born on February 14, 1955, in Kiamba, Philippines, ended her courageous battle against pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Preceding her in death were her oldest sister, Brenda; her father, Jose; her mother, Tomasa; her stepson, Jeffrey Perkins; and her youngest sister,...
Patricia "Pat" Burns Kennedy
Jun 17, 2026
Patricia Burns “Pat” Kennedy passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pat lived a life defined by warmth, devotion, and unwavering commitment to those she loved. She was born in Baton Rouge on December 4, 1940, and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1958. In August 1959, Pat married Willie Huey Kennedy, beginning a partnership that...
Clint Vincent Patterson
Jun 17, 2026
Clint Vincent Patterson passed away on June 17, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and humor touched many lives.
Clint was a Professional Engineer with a Master’s degree in structural engineering. He took great pride in his profession, and built a career defined by technical excellence. Throughout his career, he built lasting friendships with...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Fournet Daughtry
Jun 15, 2026
Jacqueline “Jackie” Fournet Daughtry peacefully passed away and entered Heaven on Monday, June 15, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on July 29, 1937, in St. Martinville, Louisiana. She attended St. Anthony Catholic School and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. After marrying her high-school sweetheart, Jimmy Daughtry, she devoted her life to creating a warm and...
Pam A. Montgomery
Jun 14, 2026
Pam Ann Weidner Montgomery, 66, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on May 6, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cherished daughter of the late Jennie and John Weidner. Throughout her life, Pam was known for her nurturing side especially with her babies, her strength, humor, and unique personality. She...
Claudia Karen Wheeler
Jun 12, 2026
Claudia Karen Wheeler, born on December 19, 1949, in Texarkana, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026. A devoted social worker, Karen dedicated her career to serving children through the Child Protective Services system, embodying compassion and unwavering commitment to those in need.
Karen earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University, which laid the foundation for a lifetime of...
Guerdon Marshall Kieren
Jun 10, 2026
Guerdon Marshall Kieren, a native of Miami, Arizona and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 90. He attended Miami High School and served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Juneau, Alaska and Biloxi, Mississippi.
Guerdon was an electrical engineer whose career began with Westinghouse in California and later brought...
W. Lynn Irvin
Jun 10, 2026
Walton Lynn Irvin, a native of Burkeville, Texas and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away at The Carpenter House on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 90.
He was a graduate of Port Neches Groves High School and graduated from Lamar University in 1958. He spent his career working as a Certified Public Accountant with Shell Oil, Stupp...
Larry J Smith
Jun 9, 2026
Larry J Smith passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born February 21, 1959, in Jackson, Mississippi, the only son of Billy Joe Smith and Donna Marie Burroughs Smith. He was a 1977 graduate of Istrouma High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University in 1981.
Larry’s educational...
William Michael "Mike" Prestridge
Jun 5, 2026
William Michael “Mike” Prestridge, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, Louisiana. He was born on June 10, 1946, at the old Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mike was a member of University United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge since childhood. However, he always remained a...
Thomas Joseph Jarreau
Jun 5, 2026
Thomas Jarreau, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 14, 1950, Thomas lived a life defined by courage, sacrifice, service, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. As a young soldier, he was sent into one of the most brutal...
Mary O. Breeden
Jun 5, 2026
Mary O. Breeden was born on June 25, 1947, and passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 78.
Mary was born in New Roads, Louisiana. She attended business school and started her career at Manda Fine Meats. Mary then went to work for the Stateof Louisiana and finished her career at the LSUHSC School of Dentistry. Mary...
