Obituaries
Joyce Ann Dugas Joubert
May 4, 2025
Joyce Ann Dugas Joubert passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 93.
A Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. George Catholic Church of...
Helen Marie Williams Morris Sumrall
May 3, 2025
Helen Marie Williams Morris Sumrall, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born September 22, 1926, to Joseph Joshua Williams, Sr., and Frankie Fortenberry Williams. The youngest of four children, Helen Marie grew up in the nurturing atmosphere of small-town Kentwood, Louisiana, during...
Octavia Berry
May 2, 2025
Octavia Hebert Berry, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. A native of Arnaudville, Louisiana, she was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She retired from the business office at Baton Rouge General Medical Center after 35 years of service.
Octavia was a devout Catholic and a long-time congregant of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, where she served...
Kirk Perry "Kirkwood"
May 2, 2025
Kirk Russell Perry, “Kirkwood”, 18, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Friday May 2, 2025. He was a current student at Central High school. Kirk is survived by his mother, Tiffany Connie Fitch; his sister, Malancy Paige Fitch; and his father, Jay Cambre; his grandparents, Michael Ray Fitch, Connie Anne Fitch, and Sandra Cambre; along with numerous aunts,...
Stephen "Craig" Trammell
Apr 28, 2025
Stephen “Craig” Trammell passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the age of 65. Craig was born to Leslie and Patricia Trammell on November 28, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Craig worked at Hebert Brothers Engineers and Global Contractors for many years as an Equipment Supervisor. He especially loved fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family.
He is survived by his...
James "Jim" Manley
Apr 27, 2025
James “Jim” Murphy Manley completed his earthly journey early Sunday morning, April 27, 2025, at the age of 82, after a brief battle with cancer. His soul mate of over 19 years, Jeanne Wallace, was by his side.
Jim was born in New Albany, MS on October 26, 1942, to M. T. “Tifford” Manley and Jennie Sue Speck Manley. He graduated...
Ted Alton Jones
Apr 26, 2025
Ted Alton Jones Sr., passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Ted was born on December 27, 1929, in Baton Rouge, to Albert and Pauline Jones.
Ted was a proud graduate of Northeast University, graduating in 1956, where he played football under the guidance of Coach Jim Malone. He then went on to become an Area...
Jo Ann G. Landry
Apr 25, 2025
Jo Ann “Jody” Landry passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Friday, April 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jody was born in New Roads, Louisiana, and moved to Baton Rouge at a young age. She attended St. Gerard Majella Catholic School and graduated from Redemptorist High...
Doris S. Fulgham
Apr 24, 2025
Doris Smith Fulgham, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on February 9, 1937, she was the beloved daughter of the late Issac “Ike” and Myra Ellen “Tillie” Smith. Doris graduated from Istrouma High School.
Doris was a devoted member of First United Methodist...
Brenda Marie Anderson
Apr 23, 2025
Ms. Brenda Marie Anderson peacefully entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 76 years.
Brenda was born on November 18, 1948, to Georgiana Jasmin Anderson and Thornton Anderson, Sr. in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from George Washington Carver Senior High School and worked in management in city government and the financial/banking industries within the...
Rita C. Doucet
Apr 22, 2025
Rita Clements Doucet, 72 a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on April 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She is a 1970 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge. She began her career in 1974 as an Administrative Technician at ExxonMobil Plastics Plant where she worked her way up to an SAP Coordinator/Maintenance Admin...
Brenda "Ganny" Romero
Apr 21, 2025
Brenda Sue “Ganny” (Lawrence) Romero, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. Brenda was born on July 13, 1945, in Eupora, Mississippi, as the youngest child and only daughter of Olivia and Charles Lawrence. Her family later moved to Houston, Texas, where she graduated from Cypress-Fairbanks...
Marilyn P. Shepard
Apr 21, 2025
Marilyn Plaeger Shepard, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. She was the proud matriarch of her family and a devout servant of her Catholic Community. While living in Chalmette, she was a charter member of St. Mark Catholic Church, a member of the St. Mark Altar...
Melba Jean Vercher
Apr 20, 2025
Melba Jean Vercher, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on July 15, 1939, to Odis and Ruby Fuller.
Melba enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, cooking and canning and loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ed Vercher; and her granddaughter,...
Lynn Merritt Browning
Apr 20, 2025
Lynn Merritt Browning, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025 with family by his side.
He was born in Baton Rouge and was a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High and LSU. Lynn served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Enhance, where he was an electrician's mate. Lynn was an avid fan of all things LSU athletics,...
William "Buck" D. Long
Apr 18, 2025
William "Buck" D. Long, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Buck was born on December 12, 1929, to William and Dalith Long, in West Monroe, Louisiana.
A proud veteran, Buck served in the U.S. Navy, where he developed a lasting sense of discipline and commitment that he carried into every aspect of...
Loubertha T. Webster
Apr 17, 2025
A memorial service honoring the life of Loubertha Theresa Webster will be held on Sunday, April 27th at 12:00 PM, located at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. A visitation will be held before the service beginning at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow the service in The Legacy Room at Resthaven...
Susan Elizabeth Cino Small
Apr 17, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Cino Small passed away on April 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the comfort of her home. She was born on January 27, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Margie Ann Cino and Oscar Joseph Cino. She served her country in the Army National Guard from 1988 to 1996 and later became an attorney when she graduated...
Joyce DeArmond McIntire
Apr 16, 2025
Joyce DeArmond McIntire, age 83, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Joyce was a proud alum of St. Joseph’s Academy and Louisiana State University, where she earned her degree in Home Economics, at a time when that was incredibly unusual for a woman to do so. She...
Harry James Hillyer, II
Apr 14, 2025
Harry James Hillyer, II, passed away at his home in Mandeville, LA on Monday, April 14, 2025, at the age of 84.
A private graveside will be held with the family.
