Obituaries
Mary Marcella Porter
Mar 6, 2026
Mary Marcella Porter passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on January 22, 1953, in Baton Rouge, LA, to James and Helen Porter.
Mary graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and went on to pursue her career as an Administrative Assistant for the Sheet Metal Worker’s Union Local No. 21. Mary enjoyed...
Ann Bond Beasley
Mar 6, 2026
Ann Bond Beasley passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 91.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com
Marilyn M. Price
Mar 6, 2026
Marilyn Moore Price, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 15, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Marilyn devoted her life to education and spent many years serving as a dedicated teacher before her retirement. She earned her Master’s plus 30 years in education and had...
Mary Gail Yeates
2026
Mary Gail Yeates passed away at the age of 71.
Memorial Services will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, located at 15615 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, beginning at 1:30 PM.
The family would like to give special acknowledgement to David and Nina Lutz, as well as Johnny and Patsy Dispenza.
In lieu of flowers, memorials...
Wilbur "Sonny" N. Baker, Sr.
Mar 2, 2026
W. N. “Sonny” Baker Sr.’s family will always remember the love and good times they shared with the quick-witted family patriarch.
Sonny was born to Wilbur and Erslene Baker in Centreville, Mississippi, on August 17, 1936.
He passed away at age 89 on Monday, March 2, 2026, at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with his loving wife of 62 years, Doris Blanchard...
Carolyn Ann Gomila
Feb 27, 2026
Carolyn A. Gagnon Gomila passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 89. Born April 24, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, to Leo William Gagnon Sr. and Isabel Aleman Gagnon.
Carolyn loved dogs her whole life.
She graduated from Nichols High School in New Orleans and went on to grow and nurture her family as...
Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer
Feb 27, 2026
Reverend Brenda Joy Bankston Kraemer was born on December 15, 1944, and passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 81.
Reverend Brenda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through her education, she achieved earning her Associates degree. After graduating, she spent time as a florist, as well as becoming an ordained minister. Reverend Brenda was a member...
Samuel Joseph Medica
Feb 26, 2026
Samuel Joseph Medica passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana to Charles Joseph Medica and Dora Giordano Medica. Upon graduation from Bolton High School, Sam received his degree in Education from Louisiana College in Pineville. He began his career as a teacher, then assistant principal prior to taking a...
James Henry Grace, Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
James “Henry” Grace, Sr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on November 28, 1942, Henry lived a life defined by service, leadership, faith, and deep love for his family and community. He attended Catholic High School and graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1960. He went...
James R. Calvin, MD
Feb 26, 2026
James Robert Calvin, MD, aka “PaPa E”, born into humble means of Earl and Mary Calvin, on April 16, 1930, in Illinois and raised in Peru, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 95. He made his home and medical practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was compassionate and decisive.
James exemplified the “American Dream” of...
Steven Gerard Oufnac
Feb 25, 2026
Steven Gerard Oufnac, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Steve was born on November 17, 1959, in Baton Rouge to Angelina and Herman Oufnac.
He graduated from Central High School in 1978 and later attended Louisiana State University. Steve was a loving husband, devoted son and brother, and a cherished friend to many.
Steve embraced life fully and...
John Wayne Bercegeay
Feb 25, 2026
John Wayne Bercegeay, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. A proud native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, John was born on August 10, 1951, son of the late Evelyn Hymel and Alfred Bercegeay. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1970 and...
Althea "Gwen" Waller
Feb 25, 2026
Althea “Gwen” Waller, resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 72. She was born May 16, 1953, in Independence, Louisiana to Douglas Pourciau and Nina Guzzardo. She worked as a Medical Office Manager at The Medical Clinic of Baton Rouge and Medical Billing for nearly 25 years, overseeing daily operations while...
Loyce Martin Morrow
Feb 24, 2026
Loyce Mae Martin Morrow was born to William Elias Martin and Virginia Whatley Martin in Mora, Louisiana on December 15, 1924, and she passed away on February 24, 2026, in Baton Rouge. She graduated from Simpson High School and soon began her career at Fort Polk. After World War II, she married Carl Francis Morrow on November 30, 1946. She...
Theresa Maranto Foster
Feb 24, 2026
Theresa Maranto Foster, age 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, surrounded by her family, after bravely fighting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s for many years.
Theresa was cherished for her gentle, loving, and compassionate nature throughout her life. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and devoted herself to serving others, both through her work and...
Cynthia Doerr
Feb 23, 2026
Cynthia Doerr, born on July 1, 1946, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 79.
Cynthia was born in Charleston, West Virginia. After she graduated high school, she went on to become a homemaker for her family. She was a member of the Welcome Wagon, as well as the Episcopal Church in Ohio and Michigan. Cynthia always...
Myrna Loy Ray Taylor
Feb 22, 2026
Myrna Loy Ray Taylor, 92, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on November 3, 1933, in Midland, Texas to Burnice Elmer Ray and Sallie Belle Willson Ray. Myrna Loy, aka mom and not the famous movie star, was proud of her Texas heritage.
After graduating high school in San Angelo, she married her...
Lenny Kappel
Feb 21, 2026
Dr. Leonard Charles “Lenny” Kappel passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born November 3, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Archibald Charles “AC” Kappel and Lillian Nell Boggs Kappel. After attending Jesuit High School, Lenny furthered his education at LSU and went on to receive his PhD in Animal Science from the...
Thomas "Hal" Perez
Feb 19, 2026
Thomas Harold “Hal” Perez, 54, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Hal was born on January 3, 1972, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He lived in the community of Park Forest and St. Alphonsus. From an early age, he demonstrated the intelligence, determination, and quiet leadership that would guide him throughout his...
Catherine A. "Cathy" Hardaway
Feb 19, 2026
Catherine Ann Hardaway passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in East Rochester, New York on December 17, 1935, to Charles Kearns and Dora Sexton Kearns. After her mother died, Catherine moved to Shreveport, Louisiana to live with her sister, Alice. It was at a local bunny hop dance in Bossier City,...
