Obituaries
Dalton Thomas Hebert
Mar 18, 2026
Dalton Thomas "Tommy" Hebert, 71, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He loved hunting, fishing, and boiling crawfish with his family. He was a dedicated employee of DSM Copolymer for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; who he would have celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with on March 20th; one...
Edward Dean "Eddy" Whitmer
Mar 17, 2026
Edward Dean “Eddy” Whitmer passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born April 4, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan to Norman Whitmer and Ruby Whitmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Tanya Babcock Whitmer and three brothers. Eddy is survived by his daughters Megan Whitmer, Chandra Whitmer Wingerter and her husband...
John Marshall "Jack" Baker
Mar 16, 2026
John Marshall Baker, affectionately known as Jack, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 67.
Jack was born on March 14, 1959, the son of the late Richard Lee and Jane Meade Baker. Born in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, he developed a passion for travel at a young age. He earned his bachelor’s degree...
Walter "Gene" Cook
Mar 16, 2026
Walter “Gene” Cook, age 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born on October 12, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Gene served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class (E4). He was a member of First Assembly of God Church. He loved spending his free time...
Richard E. Perkins
Mar 16, 2026
“Children’s children are the crown of old men, And the glory of children is their father.” — Proverbs 17:6
Richard Earl Perkins, 86, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully crossed into eternal life on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his family as “Victory in Jesus” softly played in the background.
Richard was born on October 3, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the sixth...
Pamela Jeanne Blystad
Mar 15, 2026
Pamela Jeanne (Oatley) Blystad passed away on March 15, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born in Oakland, California, on June 27, 1947, Pam was the daughter of Frank and Edna Oatley. She was the second of four siblings. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sheron (Oatley) Wright, and is survived by her brother and his wife, David and...
Hazel Ann Arbour
Mar 15, 2026
Hazel Ann Arbour was born on March 7, 1936 to Leon Pierre and Matilda A. "Tillie" (Friedrichs) Bordelon and passed away peacefully at Corn Heritage Village on March 15, 2026 in Corn, Oklahoma.
Hazel was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One of her favorite pastimes was rollerskating. It was at the rollerskating rink that she met the love of...
Janet LeDoux Jenkins
Mar 13, 2026
Janet LeDoux Jenkins, 74, of Baton Rouge, affectionately known as “Grammy,” passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Born on April 26, 1951, in Eunice, Louisiana, Janet was the daughter of Mary Cormier LeDoux and Leroy LeDoux. She was the only girl and dearly cherished her two brothers.
She was a proud graduate of...
Donna Rae Jacobsen
Mar 12, 2026
Donna Rae Jacobsen passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2026, in Baton Rouge. Louisiana, at the age of 88. She was born on October 9, 1937, in Glendive, Dawson County, Montana, to Raymond and Ruth Olmstead.
Donna graduated from high school and went on to pursue a career as a dog groomer. She met her husband, Gifford, while teaching, and she...
Tammy Guidry Ray
Mar 12, 2026
Tammy Guidry Ray passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the age of 62. She was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and a blessing to all who knew her.
Tammy loved boating, vacationing at the beach, and spending lots of time outdoors and with family and friends. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and loving...
Jane Bollman Blair
Mar 10, 2026
Jane Bollman Blair was born on February 5, 1939, in Reading, Pennsylvania, to Paul W. Bollman, Sr. and Lodora “Dora” May Lorah Bollman of the Bollman Hat Factory in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. She was the middle child, between her older brother, Paul W. Bollman, Jr., and her younger sister, Judith “Judy” Bollman Beard.
Jane attended Duke University before marrying the love of...
Mary Elizabeth Vince DeMarco
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Vince DeMarco, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Mary was born on November 22, 1947, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel Vince Jr. and Mary Cashio Vince. She earned...
Gynne Malstrom Klimavicz
Mar 7, 2026
Gynne Marie Malstrom Klimavicz, a beloved Baton Rouge resident, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at the age of 92.
Gynne, a dedicated health‑care professional and community stalwart, began her journey at the St. Raphael School of Nursing, where she earned her RN credentials with distinction. Her clinical acumen was sharpened during an intensive internship at Boston Lying‑In Hospital, a...
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.
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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...
