Obituaries

Oct 29, 2020

Theresa Matherne, age 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 29, 2020 due to an accident.

Theresa is survived by her children Justin Bourgeois, Kyle Matherne (Afton), Lacie Prestridge (Chris). Her sister Tina Moore (Steve) and brother Jack Seeser.

Her parents Mary and John Seeser. Her grandchildren Brendon Bourgeois, Breanna Bourgeois, Caden...

Oct 29, 2020

Evelyn Ann Guillory Dean, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on October 29, 2020,

Evelyn was born on August 23, 1942 in Echo, Louisiana. She graduated from Poland High School in 1960.

Evelyn earned an associate degree from Louisiana State University at Alexandria where she met her

husband of...

Oct 26, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Demarcus Day Smith, III. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 25, 2020

Dr. Thomas A. Burch passed away on October 25, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 90.  He was born September 27, 1930 in Fulton, MS. to Thomas and Valera Burch.  The second youngest of nine children, Tom grew up on a rural farm in Northeast Mississippi where he learned the value of hard work and of...

Oct 24, 2020

“Serve the Lord with gladness.  Come before His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2

Patrick Elmer O’Donovan, Jr. was born July 23, 1944 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Elmer O’Donovan, Sr. and Vivian Lee Gore O’Donovan;...

Oct 24, 2020

Charles Vernon Breard, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2020.  He was a native of Monroe, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge.

Charles was blessed with intelligence, ambition, and a friendly nature.  He was the valedictorian of his 1954 class at St. Matthew in Monroe and graduated from LSU in 1958 with a degree...

Oct 24, 2020

Herbert Wren Hopson Herbert Wren Hopson, 84, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020. He was a resident of Baton Rouge and a graduate of Istrouma High School. He served in the United States Army in the Third Armored Division, and was stationed in Gelnhausen, West Germany at the height of the Cold War. He had owned several businesses in...

Oct 22, 2020

Captain Andrew Holton Stegen, 87, a native of Baton Rouge and longtime Metairie resident, was surrounded by friends and family when he entered heaven’s gates from his Mandeville residence on Thursday, October 22, 2020.   Andrew served in the US Merchant Marine, earning the license of Master Mariner, and was honorably discharged as Navy Reserve Officer.  Following his seagoing career,...

Oct 20, 2020

Anita Meredith Breaux of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on October 20, 2020 in Saint Gabriel.  She selflessly dedicated her entire life to her husband, her six sons, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and to all her extended family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

Anita was born in Morganza, Louisiana to Joseph Ferdinand Millet...

Oct 19, 2020

David Pascal Law, 72 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many was called to his Heavenly Father on October 19, 2020.  He was born on October 15, 1949, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a dual resident splitting his time between his home in Baton Rouge, LA and his farm in Washington, TX....

Oct 19, 2020

Dr. Bert Anthony Braud, DMA  (July 8, 1936 – October 19, 2020)

Dr. Bert A. Braud, died on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7 pm. A native of New Orleans he was a graduate of Warren Easton High School in 1954 and Loyola University of New Orleans in 1958. He devoted his life to composing music, teaching...

Oct 18, 2020

Darrell Bruce Hewitt, a gentle giant, went home October 18, 2020, just one day after his 69th birthday.  Those who were privileged enough to have known Bruce described him as kind, courteous, funny, loving and a real sweetheart.  Bruce worked for many years at the Baton Rouge Sheltered Workshop for the Handicapped and enjoyed making friends there and lighting...

Oct 17, 2020

James Marion Barnett, Jr. passed away at the LA War Veteran’s Home on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the age of 91.

James retired from the U.S. Army serving in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post 7017 as well as the American Legion Post 0178, both of Denham Springs, LA.

He is...

Oct 17, 2020

Terilyn Danielle Bridges, age 22, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on October 17, 2020.

Terilyn was a sweet soul. Since the age of 5 she has battled with ongoing health issues and visual impairment, but it never slowed down her drive for life, and joy. She made everyone around her smile with her childlike...

Oct 17, 2020

Donald Francis Farrelly passed away on October 17, 2020 at the age of 92.

He was a resident of Prairieville, LA but was born and raised in New Orleans, LA.  He attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and graduated with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He began his career at Kaiser Aluminum in Chalmette, LA. ...

Oct 17, 2020

Leah Sartor Farr of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on October 17, 2020. She was born December 11, 1943 to Odile and Clois S. Sartor, Sr. in Atlanta, TX. In her 20s, she moved to Baton Rouge, LA and remained there until her death. She was predeceased by her the love of her life, George Baine Farr, Sr., her...

Oct 16, 2020

Sandra Pino Cook “Nana”, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died 10/16/2020 at the age of 70. Survivors include her spouse, Danial L. Cook, brothers James Grady, Jr., Michael Wesley (Mary), and Roy Edward (Jamie) Pino, numerous nieces, nephews, and their spouses plus her "greats" as well as a host of other family members and friends.  Preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2020

Gwendolyn Ann Guelfo Smith passed away on October 15, 2020, in Baton Rouge, after a long illness. Gwen was born in Baton Rouge on April 15, 1947. She was a 1965 graduate of Baton Rouge High, received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Elementary Education from LSU, and taught for thirty-three years in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Virginia, and Germany....

Oct 14, 2020

Joycie Lee Boone Marchiafava, age 90, a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on October 14, 2020.

Joycie is survived by her son, Ross Marchiafava; grandchildren, Sean C. Marchiafava, Shana Robertson, Jacky Kinchen DeCastro.

Joycie is preceded in death by her parents, Arcola Green and K.R. Boone; son, Lee J. Marchiafava; grandson, Sonny...

Oct 13, 2020

Hussni Mohammed Momani passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on October 13, 2020. He was born September 8, 1950 in his native country, Jordan. He lived there with his family until he turned 18, when he came to the United States to train with the United States Air Force. He returned to Jordan to complete his military...