Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Linda Brewer Bourgeois, a resident of Baton Rouge, died on Saturday, April 8 at age 75. She is survived by her daughter Amanda Bourgeois, son Micah Bourgeois and his wife Jaime Aymond Bourgeois, and three grandsons, Brayden, Easton, and Cohen Bourgeois, as well as her sister Cookie White and her husband Ron, and their children Lisa and Brad. She was...

Apr 8, 2023

Jose Ann Venseret, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on Wednesday, March 6, 1935, in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, daughter of the late Joseph and Ophelia Benoit.

She was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Adoration committee at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church....

Apr 7, 2023

Jessica Faye Higgins Robinson, our spiritual leader, wife, mother, and grannie, passed away unexpectedly on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. While we are broken hearted, we find joy in knowing that Jesus has welcomed her into his loving arms. Jessica was born on June 26, 1943 in Longview, TX, but spent almost her whole life in Baton Rouge, LA. She...

Apr 5, 2023

 

Jeune Tressler Brayton Pipes, age 78, passed away on April 5, 2023.

Born on December 10, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana, Jeune attended Louisiana Tech University and the University of New Orleans, receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and worked for the state of Louisiana teaching English to special needs students. She lived most of her life in New Orleans....

Apr 5, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

James Allen Rouse, age 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 31, 2023. James was born to James F. and Eula Rouse on January 5, 1953. He grew up in Gulfport, MS where he enjoyed fishing and hunting. In 1971, James graduated from Harrison Central High School and later he attended the University of South Alabama....

Mar 31, 2023

Barbara “Bobbie” Gauthier, age 76, a resident of Denham Springs, died peacefully at The Carpenter House on March 31, 2023. She doesn’t have to suffer anymore; she is now in Heaven.

She was born on May 10, 1946, in Independence, and raised in Folsom. She attended Istrouma High School. She retired from K-Mart and was a member of PARDS in...

Mar 30, 2023

 

David William Peterson passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 86.  He was born July 20, 1936, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Thurston Peterson and Joyce Corbett Peterson.  A 1954 graduate of Bay City Central High School, David went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Ferris State University.

He married his loving and...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Dorothy Alice Clough Schiro passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 68.  Alice was a loving mother and a devoted Christian.  Alice is survived by her son, Thomas Schiro of Baton Rouge; brother, Alan Clough of Memphis, TN; her beloved dogs, Fred and Maddie; and her devoted friends, Loraine Hurst, Chris and Carmen LeBourgeois, Judy...

Mar 29, 2023

 

Ben F. Fort, Jr. (91) took his final rest on March 29 with the arms of God around him and peace knowing his soul was eternal.

He was preceded in death and will be welcomed in Heaven by his cherished wife Allyne Ann Elkins Fort, father and mother Ben and Charlcie Fort, brother George Fort, nephew Mark Fort, and...

Mar 28, 2023

Evelyn Tynes Magee, 100, passed away March 28, 2023, after a short illness. Evelyn was born on February 26, 1923, in the State Line community of Washington Parish, LA, where she grew-up and graduated from high school in 1939. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Nevis Tynes and Ethel Crain Tynes; by her siblings, Lattice Sturtz, Lochte...

Mar 27, 2023

We regret to announce the passing of Dr. Ida Wenefrida, 64, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 27, 2023.  Ida passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, from peritoneal cancer.  She was born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

She was an Associate Professor at the LSU AgCenter and a recipient of the 2022 Kenneth W. Tipton Team Research Award for developing a...

Mar 27, 2023

 

Debbie Danehower Jenkins, age 71, native of Hamburg, LA and resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on March 27, 2023.

Debbie retired from Dow Chemical after 26 years of service.  She was a renowned cook and baker who had countless favored dishes by her friends and family.  Debbie was a loving wife, nurturing mother, doting grandmother, and had...

Mar 26, 2023

Dr. Stephen Monroe Johnson, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born on Saturday, July 16, 1949, in Columbus, Georgia, son of the late Nolan and Dorothy Johnson. 

Stephen earned his PhD in Church History from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA, as well as a Master’s degree in Theology...

Mar 26, 2023

Mar 24, 2023

Roland Leonidas Ryan was born on February 9, 1943 to Sherman Charles and Elois B. Ryan in Houma, Louisiana. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 24, 2023.

Roland is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dawn Culpepper Ryan of Baton Rouge and two daughters Tara Ryan Turner (Dr. Galen III) of Ruston, Louisiana, and Tracey...

Mar 24, 2023

Joshua “Josh” Hayden, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was born on April 13, 2000, and passed from this life at the age of 22 on Friday, March 24, 2023. 

He graduated from Woodlawn High School in 2019, and was a member of the Woodlawn High School Marching Band and was their tallest trombone player. Josh was known for...

Mar 24, 2023

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Barbara Comeaux Strickland, age 85, a resident of Walker, LA, on March 24, 2023.

Barbara was born and raised in Baton Rouge and attended Baton Rouge High. She retired from East Baton Rouge City-Parish where she had worked in the Office of Finance. Barbara was married to...

Mar 23, 2023

Jenn (Pruett) Brooks, 37, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born to parents Janine Pruett and Karl Pruett on June 1, 1985, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her baby sister Jessica Pruett was born 5 years and 24 days later, in West Palm Beach, Florida.  

She graduated from Olympia High School in Orlando, Florida, in 2003. She went on to...

Mar 23, 2023

Joe Douglas “Doug” Kotar, age 58, a resident of Toledo Bend, Many, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home, on March 23, 2023, from a brave and hard fought fight with brain cancer. 

Doug was born in Ogden, Utah and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology in 1986 as a third generation...