Obituaries
Peggy Cotten Johnson
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Cotten Johnson of McKinney, Texas, and formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Meadville, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by love and peace. A radiant spirit with an unmistakable Southern Louisiana charm, Peggy brightened every room with her warmth, humor and quick wit.
Peggy was gifted in so many ways, playing the piano beautifully by ear and filling...
Louis Everleigh Snethen
Jan 7, 2026
Louis Everleigh Snethen, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 94. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the garden, and cooking for his family.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m.
Family and friends may sign...
Clayton Antoine Scrantz
Jan 6, 2026
Clayton Antoine Scrantz, a native of Cecilia, LA and a resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 86.
The family will be having a private service at this time.
Glenn Michael "Mike" Farnet, Jr.
Jan 4, 2026
Glenn Michael Farnet, Jr. (“Mike”) was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 29, 1993, and passed peacefully into our Lord’s hands on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mike is the beloved son of his parents, Glenn and Christine Farnet; a loving brother to Emily McAlister (Andrew), Jonathan Farnet, and Mary Elise Farnet; an adoring uncle to his...
Dr. Milham S. "Bill" Howie
Jan 3, 2026
Dr. Milham S. “Bill” Howie, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.Bill was born on August 23, 1933, in New York City to Salem M. “Sam” Howie and Ruth Lincer Howie. He was raised in Jackson, MS, where he graduated valedictorian from St. Joseph’s High School in 1951.Following high school, Bill attended Loras...
Tammi Reno Bourque
Jan 3, 2026
Tammi Reno Bourque passed away on January 3, 2026, at age 66. She was born on December 1, 1959, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Victor and Dorothy Reno.
Tammi was a proud LSU Tiger through and through, never missing a chance to cheer on her team and share her infectious excitement on game day. Her love for LSU was only rivaled...
Isabelle N. Mourot
Jan 3, 2026
Isabelle Naomi Mourot, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on January 22, 1929, to Albert and Amanda Stead in Brookyln, New York. Isabelle was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ and diligently served in prison ministries. She volunteered her time to organizations such...
Anthony Brent Bonfanti
Jan 2, 2026
Anthony Brent Bonfanti, born on December 14, 1948, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family.
Anthony was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School. After high school, he went on to marry the love of his life and become a member of the United States Army....
Judy Lasseigne
Jan 2, 2026
Judith “Judy” Businelle Lasseigne, 84, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge LA 70816 on January 17, 2026. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM and the service will begin at 10:30 AM, with inurnment to...
Angela Guarino
Jan 1, 2026
Angela D’Agostino Guarino passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 11, 1939, in Baton Rouge, LA, Her family was her greatest joy and accomplishment. She was also proud of her 40+ years in real estate, where she was known for her professionalism...
Dottie Kubricht
Dec 31, 2025
Dorotha Weidemeyer Kubricht, affectionately known as “Dottie”, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dottie was born on November 15, 1942, in Hebbville, Maryland, daughter of the late Lloyd and Catherine Weidemeyer. A retired Professor of Nursing, she received her BS, RN at the University of Florida where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority....
Patsy B. Rea
Dec 31, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Rea, aged 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in her home.
Born in Centerville, MS, on Valentine’s Day 1935, Patsy graduated from Baton Rouge High School and went on to graduate from the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans in 1958. While there she met the love of her life, Charles Rea, at...
Lillian Wilkinson Osborne
Dec 30, 2025
Lillian W. Osborne was born on February 15, 1939, and passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lillian was born in Amite, Louisiana. She spent 25 years as a collections officer for the Attorney General’s Office of Louisiana. Lillian and Rodney were both longtime members of Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lillian loved to...
James "Jim" Napper, II
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, James “Jim” Napper II, who left us peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Jim, or “Jimmy” as he was known in his youth, was born in Simsboro, Louisiana, on November 27, 1946, to James “Harold” Napper and...
Brent Michael Dupuy
Dec 26, 2025
Brent Michael Dupuy passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was 77 years old. His battle with Parkinson's was courageously fought for more than six years, leading to his passing from complications of the disease. Brent was born October 7, 1948, in Marksville, Louisiana to Merlin Dupuy and Lolita Mayeaux Dupuy. While...
Evelyn Knapp Smith
Dec 25, 2025
Evelyn Knapp Smith, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Evelyn was born on the 1st of December, 1942, in Shaw, Louisiana, and lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and deep love for her family. She resided in Prairieville, Louisiana.
Evelyn was a devoted Registered Nurse and spent her career serving others at Earl K. Long...
Russell "Butch" Lombardo
Dec 25, 2025
Russell “Butch” Lombardo was born on December 24, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Lucy and Russell Lombardo. Butch loved nothing more than to visit with family and friends. He loved a good meal and a good conversation. He had a long career at the Clerk of Courts in Baton Rouge and also advocated for the rights of the disabled....
Patricia Hudson Hayden
Dec 24, 2025
Patricia Hudson Hayden was born on December 21, 1954, and passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 71.
Pat was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. After high school, she worked in banking and eventually became a loan officer at Baton Rouge City Parish Employees Federal Credit Union, where she...
Russell "Wayne" Efferson
Dec 23, 2025
Russell “Wayne” Efferson passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 82, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on September 7, 1943, to Russell and Edries Efferson.
Wayne was an accomplished business owner of Country Time Clocks, where he created quality products for his customers. In addition to his professional success, Wayne proudly served in the U.S....
Annie Mae Day Dier
Dec 20, 2025
Annie Mae Day Dier, our precious mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children.
Annie Mae was born on May 10, 1931, in Crosby, Mississippi to the late Bernard W. Day, Sr. and Leona T. Day. At an early age, her family...
