Obituaries
Claudia Karen Wheeler
Jun 12, 2026
Claudia Karen Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 12, 2026.
A more detailed obituary will be available soon. Please check this webpage for updates.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service honoring Karen at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 11:00...
Guerdon Marshall Kieren
Jun 10, 2026
Guerdon Marshall Kieren passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the age of 90.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will...
W. Lynn Irvin
Jun 10, 2026
Walton Lynn Irvin, a native of Burkeville, TX and a resident of Gonzales, LA, 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...
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, born on June 25, 1947, 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 Sausage. Mary then went to work for the State and finished her career at the L.S.U. Dental School. Mary was a long-time member of...
Donnie Moore
Jun 2, 2026
Donnie “Papa” Moore, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on June 2, 2026. Donnie was born on November 24, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana to Dorothy King and James H. Moore. He graduated from Ferriday High School in 1963, where he sported the number 31 in varsity football, baseball, and track. Donnie was voted the “friendliest” in his senior class....
Toni Accardo Richard
May 31, 2026
Toni Accardo Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born on February 11, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A lifelong Baton Rouge resident, Toni was deeply rooted in her community. She graduated from St. George Catholic School in 1978 and St....
William A. Bonnette
May 31, 2026
William A. Bonnette, born on July 13, 1938, passed away at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 87.
Bill Bonnette was a man who dedicated his life to serving his family, his community, and his Faith. From a very young age after seeing a chemistry set in a window, he wanted to be a pharmacist having his...
Sean Thomas Bouterie
May 31, 2026
Sean Thomas Bouterie, born on January 5, 1972, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 54.
Sean was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Brother Martin High School. He became a member of the United States Navy from 1993 until 1997, and was stationed in San Diego, California. While there, he earned his Fire/Science Degree....
Brett Parker Suits
May 28, 2026
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” John 11:25
Brett Parker Suits, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 26. Born in Baton Rouge on March 3, 2000, Brett was the beloved son of Jay Edward...
Shirley J. Taylor "Squirrel"
May 28, 2026
Shirley J. Taylor aka “Squirrel” passed away at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 75. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Reilly; sister, Carol Prudhomme; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Debbie DeJean (James); and her beloved dog Tasha. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Clark W. Taylor; her parents, Edward...
Carl Simon Rabalais
May 28, 2026
Carl Simon Rabalais passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born March 29, 1950, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Aaron Rabalais and Claire Daviau Rabalais. After graduating from Redemptorist High School, Carl attended LSU. He then began his career as a surveyor for the city of Baton Rouge.
Carl is survived by his son, Aaron...
Deeann Paisan
May 27, 2026
Deeann Kelly Paisan passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 84. She was born on November 11, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and welcomed by her mother, Lillian Kelly.
Deeann went to Louisiana State University, as well as the University of North Texas, from which she graduated. She went on to work as...
Martha Hodges Weller
May 27, 2026
Martha Hodges Weller passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born September 17, 1938, in Newton, Mississippi to Wiley Prentiss Hodges, Jr. and Jimmie Vermelle Ware Hodges. When Martha was 4, her family moved to Greenville, Mississippi, a town she quickly came to know as Home. Martha graduated from Greenville High School, attended Mary...
Angelita Minerva Guzman
May 27, 2026
Angelita “Angie” Minerva Guzman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, teacher, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 53.
Born on April 13, 1973, in Houston, Texas, to Antonio and Minerva Lara, Angie lived a life overflowing with love, generosity, creativity, and service to others. She had a rare gift for making people feel seen,...
John David Colona
May 26, 2026
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
John David Colona, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. He battled various health conditions for several years and when he could no longer continue to fight, Jesus said, “Come unto me and I will give you rest”.
He was a...
John Milton Valentine
May 26, 2026
John Milton Valentine passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born September 29, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to John Alvin Valentine and Mary Catherine Lagarde Valentine. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended LSU for two years, when he realized on-the-job training provided him with more experience and...
Gay Plauche
May 26, 2026
Gay Shirley Plauche, a native of Lisbon, AL and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 83. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and was a longtime member of Jefferson Baptist Church. She was employed by The Baton Rouge Board of Realtors for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, working...
Fay Plauche Butler
May 22, 2026
Fay Plauche Butler, age 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Baton Rouge General after a brief illness.
Born on June 14, 1938, to Effie and Louis Plauche, Fay grew up in Houma and Plaucheville, Louisiana. She went to LSU before finding her passion for journalism and went on to pursue a long career in said...
