All Obituaries

Glen Ezell of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Oct 14, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

On October 12, 2021 at 2:15am, Elizabeth Ann Walker was finally allowed and welcomed to stand in the presence of, and see the face of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Liz”, as she was known, was born to the union of Charles Emmitt Harrell and Thelma Harrell on January 16, 1941 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was the oldest of three children that this marriage was blessed with: Charles Harrell and Brenda Kay Harrell.  Liz graduated from Central High School and then...

Mary Elizabeth Patterson passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the age of 57.  She enjoyed reading and being a natural cook.  Mary is survived by her loving husband of 8 years, Greg Patterson; son, Randall Eugene Maynard and wife Candace. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.  Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Monday, October 18, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m.  Interment will follow at...

Marty Clint Wunstel, 65, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away at his home on Monday, October 12th. “So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.” John 16:22 Marty is survived by his wife, Loretta Viola Wunstel. His son Corrie Wunstel and wife Emma, daughter Jessica Wunstel Schafer and husband Charles, and daughter Haley Wunstel. His brother Jamie Wunstel and wife Mary, sister Robin White and husband Bodi, and...

James Burton McGowan II, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 11, 2021. Jim was a graduate of Baker High School and received an associate’s degree from California College. He was a respiratory therapist for 45 years. He loved his job and teaching and training new therapists. Jim was also a very loving husband, father and brother. Jim is survived by his wife, Stephanie McGowan; his children, Amanda Butler, James Burton McGowan III, and Matthew McGowan;...

Hollis Leland Keene, age 74, passed away on October 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis.  He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of Plant City, FL.  He attended Plant City High School and the University of Alabama where he was member of the track and field team.  After retiring from his career as a petroleum engineer, he pursued his life’s passion of raising and breeding cattle.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Rev....

Beverly Faught Weld passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 87.  She was born in Wichita, KS to William and Alice (Peterson) Faught.  She moved to Pauls Valley, OK where she attended high school and married the love of her life, John Weld. She was very active in the community and assisted with children’s special needs at the local state school.  Additionally, she was the Garvin County, OK Girl’s Scout Counsel Leader for many years before moving to...

Rodney Kahalawainui Kekahuna Sr., a retired Master Chief of the US Navy, passed peacefully in his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at the age of 66. Rodney was born on August 26, 1955 in Wailuku, Maui, HI to Edwin Lei Kekahuna Sr. and Mary Magdeline (Nakoa) Kekahuna. He is survived by his three children, Dezri He Punahele Kohler of Baton Rouge, LA, Shannon Mary Kekahuna of Kahakuloa, Maui, HI, and Rodney Kahalawainui Kekahuna Jr. of Wailuku, Maui, Hi, as well as his...

Nicholas J. Campo Jr., M.D., 73, of Baton Rouge, departed in the early morning of October 9, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA. “Nick” was born in New Orleans, LA to Nicholas and Josie Campo on April 1, 1948.  After prematurely losing both of his parents, Nick was taken in by his “Uncle Hyp” and Genevive “Aunt G” Guinle of New Orleans.  They raised him and his two sisters as if they were their own, and they made it their mission to instill ethics and...

Master Louisiana State Trooper Adam C. Gaubert passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, while serving the citizens of the State of Louisiana. He was 47 years old. After graduating high school, Adam proudly followed in his grandfathers’ footsteps by serving his country in the United States Army, where he served as an Infantryman, including a combat tour in Somalia. Upon completion of his enlisted service, Adam joined the Louisiana National Guard and the United States Army Reserve,...