Obituaries
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...
Judy Lasseigne
Jan 2, 2026
Judith “Judy” Businelle Lasseigne, 84, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with a visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. and services to held at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Resthaven Gardens...
Angela Guarino
Jan 1, 2026
Angela D’Agostino Guarino passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 11, 1939, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family was her greatest joy and accomplishment. She was also proud of her 40+ years in real estate, where she was known for her...
Dottie Kubricht
Dec 31, 2025
Dorotha Weidemeyer Kubricht, affectionately known as “Dottie”, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dottie was born on November 15, 1942, in Hebbville, Maryland, daughter of the late Lloyd and Catherine Weidemeyer. A retired Professor of Nursing, she received her BS, RN at the University of Florida where she was a member of Chi Omega Sorority....
Patsy B. Rea
Dec 31, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Rea, aged 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in her home.
Born in Centerville, MS, on Valentine’s Day 1935, Patsy graduated from Baton Rouge High School and went on to graduate from the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans in 1958. While there she met the love of her life, Charles Rea, at...
Lillian Wilkinson Osborne
Dec 30, 2025
Lillian W. Osborne was born on February 15, 1939, and passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lillian was born in Amite, Louisiana. She spent 25 years as a collections officer for the Attorney General’s Office of Louisiana. Lillian and Rodney were both longtime members of Parkview Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lillian loved to...
James "Jim" Napper, II
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father, and grandfather, James “Jim” Napper II, who left us peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Jim, or “Jimmy” as he was known in his youth, was born in Simsboro, Louisiana, on November 27, 1946, to James “Harold” Napper and...
Brent Michael Dupuy
Dec 26, 2025
Brent Michael Dupuy passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was 77 years old. His battle with Parkinson's was courageously fought for more than six years, leading to his passing from complications of the disease. Brent was born October 7, 1948, in Marksville, Louisiana to Merlin Dupuy and Lolita Mayeaux Dupuy. While...
