Obituaries
Nita C. Vicari
Jan 14, 2026
Juanita M. “Nita” Cretini Vicari passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 93. We will forever miss her but found comfort and peace in being able to be with her when she passed at her home - where so many memories as a family were made. Nita was born on August 5, 1932, in Lake Charles,...
Bruce Hayden Clark
Jan 14, 2026
Bruce Hayden Clark passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at the age of 69 at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Owensboro, KY but was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1974 in Baton Rouge. He was preceded in...
Janice Sue Clark Leopard
Jan 14, 2026
Sue passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by family at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87. She was born September 6, 1938, in San Benito, Texas. She was the first of five children born to the late AB and Juanita Clark.
She is survived by her three daughters, Debra Frick (Don),...
Gail Vanderlick Giles
Jan 13, 2026
Gail Vanderlick Giles passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the age of 82. She graduated with her master’s in education.
She is survived by her sons, Murray Giles and Brian Giles and wife Shannon; grandchildren, Riley Giles, Meredith Giles, Avery Giles, and Cassidy Giles; and siblings, Peggy Ewing, JC Vanderlick, and Paul Vanderlick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was...
Rene Taylor
Jan 12, 2026
Rene Bajon Taylor, age 72, was born on July 2, 1953, and passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Rene was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After graduating from Lee High School, she went on to become an executive assistant for the telecommunication industry. She was an adored mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Rene is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lindsey...
Ronnie Procell
Jan 12, 2026
Ronnie Procell, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the age of 74.
Ronnie was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Ronnie is survived by his daughter, Lesley Hood and her husband Joseph; his grandchildren, Ollie Reid Hood and Cooper Joseph Hood; and his siblings, Jessie Procell, Jr. and...
Barbara V. Hughes
Jan 11, 2026
Barbara V. Hughes passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at University United Methodist Church, 3350 Dalrymple Drive in Baton Rouge. A Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens...
Johnny "JY" Yarbrough
Jan 11, 2026
John “Johnny” “JY” Owen Yarbrough, Jr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. He worked and retired from Gulf States Utilities/Entergy. He also retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office...
Gordon “Butch” Bakewell Golsan, III
Jan 10, 2026
Gordon “Butch” Bakewell Golsan, III passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his adoring family. A fitting farewell for a man who spent his life loving deeply, laughing loudly, and bringing people together.
Butch was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, and raised in Mansfield, alongside his beloved parents and sisters. He later...
Dr. Douglas Kiamco Mendoza
Jan 9, 2026
Dr. Douglas Kiamco Mendoza, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 61. Douglas was born on September 29, 1964, in Manila, Philippines, and his life became a beautiful tapestry woven from the threads of both Louisiana and Filipino culture.
A dedicated physician, Dr. Mendoza earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University...
Toni Allen Sardisco
Jan 9, 2026
Toni Jane Allen Sardisco, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 88. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. Born in Detroit, Alabama, Toni later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she attended Warren Easton High School and graduated in 1954.
In 1956, Toni met the love...
Brian Scott Newman
Jan 8, 2026
Brian Scott Newman, age 47, a resident of Los Angeles, California, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 8, 2026, while visiting his parents in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on July 26, 1978, he was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University and the University of Delaware.
Brian began his 25-year career in theater arts with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey...
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.
A Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until Funeral Service are held at 2:00 p.m.
Family and friends...
Clayton Antoine Scrantz
Jan 6, 2026
Clayton Antoine Scrantz, a native of Cecilia, Louisiana and a resident of Walker, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the age of 86.
A private service will be held for the family.
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 Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mike is the beloved son of Glenn and Christine Farnet; a loving brother to Emily McAlister (Andrew), Jonathan Farnet, and Mary Elise Farnet; an adoring uncle to his three...
Dr. Milham S. "Bill" Howie
Jan 3, 2026
Dr. Milham S. “Bill” Howie, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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, Mississippi, where he graduated valedictorian from St. Joseph’s High School in 1951.Following high school, Bill attended...
Tammi Reno Bourque
Jan 3, 2026
Tammi Reno Bourque passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at age 66. She was born on December 1, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 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...
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...
Waldon Joseph Aucoin
Jan 2, 2026
Waldon “Don” Joseph Aucoin passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Soileau, Louisiana, Don spent much of his life in Texas and Colorado, building friendships, faith, and family ties before returning to his home state of Louisiana in 2010. We rest assured knowing he is with the Lord, sitting on a porch...
Anthony Brent Bonfanti
Jan 2, 2026
Anthony Brent Bonfanti was born on December 14, 1948, and 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...
