Obituaries
Myrna Loy Ray Taylor
Feb 22, 2026
Myrna Loy Ray Taylor passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 92.
Visitation will take place at Broadmoor Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or...
Lenny Kappel
Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Leonard Charles “Lenny” Kappel passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born November 3, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Archibald Charles “AC” Kappel and Lillian Nell Boggs Kappel. After attending Jesuit High School, Lenny furthered his education at LSU and went on to receive his PhD in Animal Science from the...
Thomas "Hal" Perez
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, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life at 2:30 p.m.
An extended obituary is pending.
Catherine A. Hardaway
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...
Donald M. Barcelona
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...
Christopher D. Cockrell
Feb 19, 2026
Christopher D. Cockrell, a native of Lafayette, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, completed his life journey on February 19, 2026, at the age of 56.
Christopher Cockrell was a family man. He loved his wife of 35 years, Rebecca, his kids, Kristen and Canon, and his grandchildren, Cruz and Gage, more than words can express. He valued time...
Mark Leto
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...
Maurice "Poochie" Oubre
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...
Freddie James Matthews, Jr.
Feb 18, 2026
Freddie James Matthews, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the age of 64. Freddie was born on February 15, 1962, in Franklin, Louisiana, to loving parents, Lillie Maude Johnson Matthews and Freddie Matthews Sr.
After graduating from Franklin High School, Freddie enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur and an offshore technician. Freddie was known and loved by...
Michael "Mike" Oren Smith
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...
Lori "Lolo" Thomas
Feb 16, 2026
Lori “Lolo” Thomas, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lori was born on June 17, 1967, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. She brought light, creativity, and compassion into the world from the very beginning.
A devoted member of the Jefferson Ridge Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lori lived her faith through...
Betty Davis Bolton
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....
William "Bill" T. Flynn
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...
M.J. Gilmore
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....
Rachael Cecile Couvillon Donovan
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,...
Kenneth Wayne May
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.
Ruth M. Patrick, PhD
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...
Lillard G. Bruce
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...
Jose Napoleon Melendez, Sr.
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...
Krishna Agnihotri
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...
