Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Catherine A. Hardaway passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 90. 

A Memorial Service will be held in Schertz, Texas this summer.  She will be buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas next to her beloved husband of 65 years.

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

Feb 19, 2026

Donald “Donnie” M. Barcelona, age 91, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in Jackson, Louisiana. Donnie was born on October 29, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Louis and Effie Barcelona.

After graduating from High School, he then went on to enlist in the military where he spent 20 years dedicating his service to the United States Navy. He was...

Feb 19, 2026

Christopher David Cockrell, a native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 56.

Visitation will be held at Istrouma Baptist Church - Ascension Campus, 39258 LA-42 Prairieville, LA 70769, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at...

Feb 19, 2026

Mark Leto passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born April 25, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Art and Rosalie Leto. He was raised in his younger years in Virginia Beach and Miami with his family returning to Louisiana just six months prior to the end of his senior year. He graduated...

Feb 19, 2026

Maurice “Poochie” Oubre, born October 1, 1940, in St. Martinville, LA, passed away peacefully and entered into the Kingdom of God on February 19, 2026. Visitation will be held at St. George Catholic Church, 7808 St George Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will...

Feb 19, 2026

Thomas "Hal" Perez, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 54.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m.

An extended obituary is pending.

Feb 18, 2026

Feb 18, 2026

Mike, age 82, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, after a sudden illness. Born on December 23, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, while his father proudly served in the United States Navy, Mike was truly a "war baby," entering the world during a time of great national sacrifice. 

Growing up first in Birmingham and later...

Feb 16, 2026

Lori “Lolo” Thomas, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The family would like to invite all who knew and loved Lolo to join them as we commemorate her life. A Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. in Baton Rouge, from 1:00 PM until Funeral...

Feb 15, 2026

Betty Davis Bolton, age 81, a resident of Watson, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 7, 1944, in Port Allen, Louisiana. Betty graduated from Port Allen High School and later married the love of her life, Alphis Bolton, Jr., with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage....

Feb 11, 2026

William “Bill” T. Flynn, born on May 19, 1941, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 84.

Bill was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Port Allen High School and attended USL. Bill was a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1959-1963. After his time in the military, he went on to become...

Feb 11, 2026

Major John Gilmore passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 29, 1932, to John Abner Gilmore and Maudell Gilmore. He began his career as an electrician and joined the United States Navy as an Electrician’s Mate Third Class on the USS Sperry, Catfish and Remora. 

M.J....

Feb 10, 2026

Rachael Cecile Couvillon Donovan, 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on December 9, 1953. For those who had the pleasure of meeting her, Rachael left an immediate impression with her genuine smile and her love for life.

Rachael devoted her life to children and learning. A kindergarten teacher, she was known for her steady kindness,...

Feb 10, 2026

Kenneth Wayne May passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 84.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, February 16, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM until memorial services at 11:00 AM.

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

Feb 9, 2026

Ruth Martin Patrick was born November 4, 1930, on a small farm in Northeast Louisiana to Alfred and Birdie Martin and died in Baton Rouge La. on February 9, 2026, at the age of 95. She was the oldest of their four children. She grew up helping her family on their farm, canning vegetables, working in the cotton fields, baking...

Feb 8, 2026

Lillard George Bruce of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was 79 years old. He was born in Baton Rouge on June 12, 1946, to William Lillard Bruce and Lucille Katerine Babin Bruce. Upon graduation from Baton Rouge High School, he entered the United States Air Force. He began his career...

Feb 8, 2026

Jose Napoleon Melendez, Sr. was born April 30, 1952, in Usulután, El Salvador. He passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Prairieville Louisiana where he resided at the age of 73.

In his younger years, Jose loved traveling home to El Salvador; embracing the journey there just as much as the destination. Throughout his life, he found peace in the...

Feb 8, 2026

Krishna Agnihotri, beloved matriarch, passed away on February 8 at the age of 89.

Krishna was the eldest daughter of Pt. Har Bhagwan and Lajwanti Devi Moudgil. Her father was a charismatic lawyer and her mother was an excellent cook who could whip up a meal for 50 on a moment's notice.

Krishna and Bhishma (B.K.) were married for 66 years, having...

Feb 7, 2026

Dorothy “Dottie” Tatum Kanada was born on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 18 days old.

Dottie was deeply loved by her family and friends, who faithfully covered her in prayers before she even entered the world. She loved gazing at the star lights in...

Feb 6, 2026

On Friday, February 6, 2026, Shirley Mae Lewis Watson passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Shirley was born August 18, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Allen and Marguerite Lewis. Shirley went to work at the bank after graduating from Istrouma High School. It was there that she met and later married William O....