Obituaries
Dana Beck
Jan 25, 2022
We regret to announce the passing of Dana Beck, age 75, of Baton Rouge, LA, on January 25, 2022. Dana passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, from a long battle with cancer. Dana was born December 20, 1946 in Freehold, New Jersey. She and her parents later moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. As an adult she became a...
Jennie Courtney
Jan 25, 2022
Jennie Pauline Courtney, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 25, 2022, in Clinton, Louisiana. Jennie was born on May 4, 1931, in Finger, Tennessee. She went to Pearl River Jr. College, where she met the love of her life, Kline Courtney. She and Kline moved to Central, married 63 years, raising three children. She was a...
Robert Begnaud
Jan 24, 2022
Robert Lee Begnaud, 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at The Butterfly Wing on Monday, January 24, 2022.
He was born to the late Horace and Winnie Begnaud. He was an avid craftsman, world traveler, and loved his Cajun music and heritage.
He is survived by a daughter Michelle Begnaud (Lou Fillman) of...
Louis (Lucky) Bardeau
Jan 23, 2022
Louis "Lucky" Bardeau, 90, born in Ville Platte, LA. Resident of Zachary, LA for the past 23 years. Passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Louis served in the US Army during the Korean War. It is during his time on the front lines in Korea that he earned the name Lucky. He is survived by three...
Rene Meliet, Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
Rene “Pops” J. Meliet Jr. passed away on Sunday January 23rd 2022, at his home in Central, LA. He was born on June 10th, 1929 in New Orleans, LA to the late Rene Jean Meliet Sr. and Bertha Vicknair Meliet before the family moved to Baton Rouge, LA where he grew up with his four brothers and two sisters,...
Gayle Clement
Jan 23, 2022
Gayle Amedee Clement, age 85, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 23, 2022.
She retired from Dow Chemical in 1995. Gayle was a member at St. George Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Lanny; brothers, Lynn Amedee, Larry Amedee (Joyce), Barry Amedee (Kathy); sister-in-law, Gloria Boudreaux; brother-in-law, JD Rodosta,...
Barry Sellers
Jan 22, 2022
Barry Joseph Sellers, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 22, 2022.
Visitation will take place at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
Family...
Richard Powell
Jan 22, 2022
Richard Powell of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Minnesota. Although Richard passing was unexpected, his heavenly homecoming was not unexpectant to our Lord.
He was born on October 18, 1946, in Valdese, NC to Edison Lee Powell and Margaret Louise Parise. Richard was...
Tina Zima
Jan 22, 2022
Beaulah Christine Zima, a homemaker, she peacefully passed away in her home Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was 78 years old and a longtime resident of Pride, La.
Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Thursday, Jan 27, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30. Celebration of life service beginning at 2:30 with graveside services immediately following.
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Pamela Stephens
Jan 21, 2022
Pamela Robert Stephens resident of Denham Springs, La. Passed away at the age of 62 on January 21, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, La. She was surrounded by her family after fighting a battle with Covid.
She is survived by husband Joseph “Jody” Stephens, Daughter, Stacey Talbot Long, children Julianne &...
Frank Ault
Jan 20, 2022
Frank Ault, age 86, a resident of Central, passed away on January 20, 2022. Born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, he retired from Jacobs Engineering in 2003. An avid fisherman, he wrangled specs and reds for most of his retirement. He loved spending time with family and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty M. Klein Ault; his...
Kevin Prejean
Jan 19, 2022
Kevin Prejean, age 50, a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on January 19, 2022 at Lane Regional Hospital. He was a native of Sunset, LA and a National Guard Veteran of Desert Storm. Worked as a Police Officer for 20 years and then worked in the trucking industry. Survived by wife, Megan Didier Prejean and daughters, Kasie, Amy and...
Dr. Simon Chang
Jan 19, 2022
Dr. Simon Hsin Chang, age 91, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
Born in Wuhan, China in 1930, Simon overcame a childhood of war, political strife, poverty, dislocation, and tragedy. Despite the adversity, Simon went on to create opportunity for his family and achieve great success in his career...
Bruce Faciane Jr.
Jan 18, 2022
Bruce Joseph Faciane, Jr., 63 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away January 18, 2022. Bruce was born in Slidell, Louisiana to Bruce Faciane, Sr. and Betty Faciane on September 20, 1958. He attended Our Lady of Lordes Catholic School and graduated from Slidell High. He spent summers working as a roustabout for ODECO. His favorite...
Joseph Bond
Jan 18, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Edward Bond of Baton Rouge, LA passed away early on January 18, 2022 after battling a long term illness.
Joe was born on December 16, 1936 in Magnolia, MS. Early on, he moved to Baton Rouge with his new wife to start their life together. Joe worked 37 years at the Honeywell Plant in Baton...
Patricia Morgan
Jan 17, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Morgan, dedicated mother, joyful grandmother, loyal sister, world explorer, aspiring golfer, organ donor, and lover of a good pun, passed into eternal life on Monday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 70.
Born on February 9th, 1951, she graduated from Our Lady of Fatima High School, Louisiana State University, and the University of Southwestern...
Merwyn Varnado
Jan 16, 2022
Merwyn Lamar Varnado, Sr. 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 16th at home. Merwyn is preceded in death by his parents Ronnie and Ruth Varnado. He is survived by his adored and beloved wife of 64 years Patricia Ann (Alexander) Varnado, daughter Julie Ruth (Varnado) Duet and husband Mitch of Baton Rouge, son Merwyn...
Billy Prescott
Jan 16, 2022
God called Billy James Prescott, 88, home on January 16, 2022. Billy (NOT William) was home with his loved ones at his side. Born at home in Pike County, MS, on May 9, 1933, Billy was the last surviving offspring of the two daughters and nine sons of Carrie Howell and James Matthew Prescott.
"Silly Billy," as...
Sao Le
Jan 15, 2022
Sao Le of Morgan City, Louisiana passed away on Jan 15, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jeanette Guillot
Jan 15, 2022
Jeanette Marie Guillot passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the age of 80 years old.
A native of Plaquemine, grew up in Bayou Pigeon, she resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Jeanette was a very Loving Soul who dedicated her Life to her Family. A Devout Catholic who Loved Jesus with her whole...
