Obituaries
Peggy Brown
Dec 12, 2021
Peggy Brown, a lifelong educator and community servant, passed away on December 12, 2021, at the age of 82 in Baton Rouge. Beyond her countless friends, she shared her love with her son Gregg and daughter Kelley, daughter-in-law Susan and son-in-law Jon, and grandchildren Olivia, Jackson, Samuel, and Laurel Kate.
Peggy’s family invites you to join...
Carole Fredrickson
Dec 11, 2021
Carole Adams Fredrickson passed away on December 11, 2021, after a painful battle with cancer. She was 74. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Cathedral on December 20, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Carole is survived by her husband, A.J. Paul Fredrickson II; sister, Joni Adams Branch and husband Steve; son,...
Byron Bernard
Dec 10, 2021
Byron J. “Boo” Bernard age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on December 10, 2021.
Byron is survived by his wife Madeline; his children, Phyllis, Jennifer, and Bobby; his grandchildren, Paige and Tyler and his sister, Macy.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, from 1:30 pm...
Sarah Smith
Dec 10, 2021
Sarah R. Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 10, 2021.
Sarah was born in Rosario, Puerto Rico. She moved to Oakdale, LA, to live with her brother, Lorenzo Ramos.
While in Oakdale, she met her husband of 68 years, Fred Smith. They lived together in Baton Rouge raising three daughters....
Grace Thompson
Dec 8, 2021
Grace Mae Thompson. 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021.
Grace is survived by two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Thompson and Cynthia Ann Thompson; one grandson, Michael Joseph Thompson Jr.; two great grandsons, Michael Wayne Thompson and Mason Kade Thompson; and one brother Joseph Kovarik.
Grace is preceded in death...
Jose Velazquez
Dec 7, 2021
Jose Velazquez of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Dec 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Danny Mcconnell
Dec 6, 2021
Danny J. McConnell, age 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 6, 2021, after a year-long battle with kidney cancer. He was a graduate of Catholic High School, as well as LSU, and was a retired Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) at Altus Wealth Management.
Danny was a one-of-a-kind, fun-loving,...
James Roth
Dec 4, 2021
James Michael Roth passed away on December 4, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Baton Rouge on February 5, 1935. “Jim” is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Myrtle Millet Roth; his daughter, Pamela Roth Goodner and husband, Mark Alan Goodner; his grandchildren, Benjamin Alan Goodner and wife, Rebecca Ford Goodner, Margaret...
Eva Hebert
Dec 4, 2021
Eva Morain Leger Hebert, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday December 4th, 2021.
Eva was born November 14, 1932, a native of Beggs, LA and was a wife, mother, hairdresser, and convenience store owner for most of her working life. Her love for her family was unmatched and her...
John Clement
Dec 1, 2021
John Adrian Clement, age 84, a native of Plaquemine and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 1, 2021. He retired from Dow Chemical in 1991 and from the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge in 2021. John was a member at St George Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Gayle, son, Lanny, sister,...
Annie Leblanc
Dec 1, 2021
Annie Elizabeth Denicola LeBlanc completed her earthly journey at 10:10 p.m. December 1, 2021, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. She was 91, born in Baton Rouge on January 6, 1930, to Dominick and Mary Armato Denicola. She was a kind southern lady with a Christian heart, a sweet yet sometimes feisty spirit, and a gentle soul. She was a...
William Rome, Sr.
Dec 1, 2021
William Louis Rome Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 1 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA, five days after his 61st birthday. He is survived by his children Kayla Rome-Tate (Damien), Laura Rome LeBlanc (Travis), and William Louis Rome Jr. (Laura Parker); by his fiancée Dana Couvillion; grandchildren Hunter, Beau, Hallie, Briggs, and a granddaughter on the...
Shirley Simmons
Nov 30, 2021
Shirley “June” Simmons passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the age of 90 with her daughter by her side.
June was a devoted wife and Christian who loved her family dearly. She married her childhood neighbor and best friend on December 27, 1951 and had three beautiful children. She had two grandchildren...
Loc Pham
Nov 30, 2021
Loc Pham passed away on Nov 30, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Earl Hunts
Nov 29, 2021
Earl Paul Hunts, born and raised in Coonville, LA, passed away at the age of 87.
He had a career at Sears for over 30 years as the warehouse supervisor. Earl greatly enjoyed gardening and was very good at it. In his earlier years he was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his...
William Noonan, Jr.
Nov 28, 2021
William Earl (Bill) Noonan, Jr., age 95, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, TX on 1/16/26, but was raised in Vinton, LA during his elementary and high school years. Bill was a retired educator, receiving his B.S. degree from Northwestern State University in 1946, his M.S. from LSU...
Carolyn Dockery-Head
Nov 27, 2021
Carolyn Jonice Dockery-Head, 56, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 27,2021.
Carolyn earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Southern University. She enjoyed working in the insurance industry for over 20 years. Carolyn was a member of Living Faith Christian Center, under the leadership of Bishop Raymond Johnson. She was a proud...
Hilario Gomez
Nov 27, 2021
Hilario (Larry) Gomez, age 85, a native of San Perlita, Texas and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at his home.
He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing his guitar and spending time with his family, friends and pets Ricky and Rosie. Larry was born in Santa Monica, Texas to Manuel...
Jason Brock
Nov 26, 2021
Jason Brock passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He was 46 years old.
Jason was a kind, loving and generous person. He had a dynamic, personality that made him a true joy to be around. He had a smile that sparkled and a dapper sense of style that was like no other. Jason had an amazing sense...
Brandi Waguespack
Nov 25, 2021
Brandi Cecilia Waguespack, a beautiful 26-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
The simplest pleasures of life brought great joy to Brandi. She loved spending time with her family and especially loved Christmas time. She always looked forward to celebrating everyone’s birthday with a nice brunch or social gathering.
Brandi had the...
