Obituaries
John Fournier, Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
John Fournier, Jr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his immediate family, on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a strong battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
John was born on August 1, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and he carried the spirit of the city with him wherever he went. He served as a lumber salesman, contractor, and...
Van Kim Cao
Apr 4, 2026
In the faith of the Risen Christ, our family deeply mourns the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister Têrêsa Cao Kim Vân.
Teresa Van Kim Cao, also known as Cao Kim Van, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 77. After courageously living with Alzheimer’s disease for over a...
Michael Dewey Hector
Apr 3, 2026
Michael D. Hector, longtime resident of New Iberia, LA, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 91. He was born on August 22, 1934, in Houma, LA, to Dewey and Marjorie Hector.
Michael attended St. Joseph Seminary in Covington, LA, from 9th grade up until he graduated with an associate’s degree in history....
James Alexander Gray
Apr 2, 2026
James Alexander Gray passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 44. He was born on April 2, 1982, in Pensacola, Florida to James Neil Gray and Katherine Ann Kaough Gray. After graduating from Northeast Lauderdale High School in Meridian, Mississippi in 2000, James attended Meridian Community College and received his associate in arts degree. Always one...
William "Bill" Greene Lawrence
Apr 2, 2026
William Greene Lawrence passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on November 26, 1941, in Francisco, North Carolina to Welbern Lawrence and Emily Ayers Lawrence. He was a graduate of Francisco High School. Bill proudly served our country in the United States Navy, where he was a Seabee, specializing in construction and...
Nancy Virga
Apr 2, 2026
Nancy Estelle (Skidmore) Virga, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, April 02, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Winchester, Tennessee on October 18, 1934, to Ben and Hilda Skidmore.
Nancy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She was a devout Catholic who...
Raymond "Woody" Banker Sr.
Apr 1, 2026
Raymond “Woody” Banker, Sr., a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 83.
He worked in construction, where he was owner and manager of Graphite Repairs. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and most importantly his wife.
He was preceded in death...
Brett Michael Kairdolf
Mar 29, 2026
Brett Michael Kairdolf was born on December 18, 1987, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Troy and Amie Kairdolf. Unfortunately, he was involved in a tragic car accident on March 27 and went to be with Jesus on the evening of March 29, 2026, at 38 years old.
Brett was one of a kind. He never faced a challenge he couldn't tackle....
Chirag Ratilal Patel
Mar 26, 2026
Chirag Ratilal Patel, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on February 15, 1960, in Surat, Gujarat, India, Chirag lived a life marked by dedication, brilliance, and an unwavering commitment to his passions and loved ones.
Chirag attended M M High School in Ville Parle, Mumbai, India, then immigrated to the...
William "Bill" Zima
Mar 24, 2026
William “Bill” Nicolas Zima, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was 85 years old and a longtime resident of Pride, Louisiana.
Bill was a wonderful man with an unforgettable sense of humor. He was a proud serviceman of the United States Air Force that epitomized love of country and family. He...
Max Overton Usrey, III
Mar 24, 2026
Max Overton Usrey III passed away Tuesday March 24, 2026, of natural causes. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas, Max was a graduate of Blytheville High School and subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University. His lengthy and successful professional career included positions with McRae & Associates, and more than 30 years with Evans-Graves Engineers...
Lola Elaine Micklin
Mar 23, 2026
Lola Elaine Micklin (Grinde) native of Sisseton, South Dakota and recent resident of Burleson, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 90.
Lola loved her family and friends. She loved spending time with all of them. She had a strong relationship with Jesus! She loved being a homemaker and later as her children got older, she...
Richard "Dick" Curry Thevenot
Mar 23, 2026
Richard “Dick” Curry Thevenot, 92, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, March, 23, 2026.
He was born October 5, 1933, in Houston, Texas, son of Gern “Pete” Thevenot and Mavis Bruce Thevenot.
Dick lived a life of steadfast service, and he profoundly impacted the lives of those around him. Coming from humble...
Glenda "Sissy" Taylor Fountain
Mar 22, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glenda Taylor Fountain, lovingly known as “Sissy,” who departed this life on March 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Glenda was born on August 9, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, daughter to the late Rita Young and James T. Taylor. Glenda attended Northwestern State University and Louisiana State University....
John D. Rayborn, Jr.
Mar 22, 2026
In his home surrounded by his wife and two sons, John D. Rayborn, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the age of 88.
A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, John was born on May 11, 1937, in Lewisville, Arkansas. John graduated from Louisiana State University, where he was also in the Tiger Marching Band and a member of...
Dr. Philip Royce Avet Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Dr. Philip Royce Avet, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born and raised in Houma, Louisiana, Philip attended Terrebonne High School before pursuing higher education at Louisiana State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree. He subsequently obtained...
Elaine Kathleen Zollmann
Mar 19, 2026
Elaine Kathleen Zollmann, age 86, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Baton Rouge General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
Elaine was born July 18, 1939, in Anthony, Kansas. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, where she met George Robert Zollmann in a typing class at Beaumont High School. The two were later married on December 2,...
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Broussard
Mar 18, 2026
Kenneth M. "Kenny" Broussard passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on May 23, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Stanley Broussard and Mayme Barcelona Broussard. A 1966 graduate of Glen Oaks High School, Kenny was drafted to the United States Navy, where he proudly served our country for three years. He...
Dalton Thomas Hebert
Mar 18, 2026
Dalton Thomas "Tommy" Hebert, 71, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved hunting, fishing, and boiling crawfish with his family. He was a dedicated employee of DSM Copolymer for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; who he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with on March 20th; one...
Edward Dean "Eddy" Whitmer
Mar 17, 2026
Edward Dean “Eddy” Whitmer passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born April 4, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan to Norman Whitmer and Ruby Whitmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Tanya Babcock Whitmer and three brothers. Eddy is survived by his daughters Megan Whitmer, Chandra Whitmer Wingerter and her husband...
