Obituaries
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...
Evelyn Knapp Smith
Dec 25, 2025
Evelyn Knapp Smith, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Evelyn was born on the 1st of December, 1942, in Shaw, Louisiana, and lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and deep love for her family. She resided in Prairieville, Louisiana.
Evelyn was a devoted Registered Nurse and spent her career serving others at Earl K. Long...
Russell "Butch" Lombardo
Dec 25, 2025
Russell “Butch” Lombardo was born on December 24, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Lucy and Russell Lombardo. Butch loved nothing more than to visit with family and friends. He loved a good meal and a good conversation. He had a long career at the Clerk of Courts in Baton Rouge and also advocated for the rights of the disabled....
Patricia Hudson Hayden
Dec 24, 2025
Patricia Hudson Hayden was born on December 21, 1954, and passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 71.
Pat was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. After high school, she worked in banking and eventually became a loan officer at Baton Rouge City Parish Employees Federal Credit Union, where she...
Russell "Wayne" Efferson
Dec 23, 2025
Russell “Wayne” Efferson passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 82, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on September 7, 1943, to Russell and Edries Efferson.
Wayne was an accomplished business owner of Country Time Clocks, where he created quality products for his customers. In addition to his professional success, Wayne proudly served in the U.S....
Annie Mae Day Dier
Dec 20, 2025
Annie Mae Day Dier, our precious mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children.
Annie Mae was born on May 10, 1931, in Crosby, Mississippi to the late Bernard W. Day, Sr. and Leona T. Day. At an early age, her family...
