Obituaries
Donnie Moore
Jun 2, 2026
Donnie “Papa” Moore, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Donnie was born on November 24, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana to Dorothy King and James H. Moore. He graduated from Ferriday High School in 1963, where he sported the #31 in varsity football, baseball, and track. Donnie was voted the “friendliest” in his senior class....
Toni Accardo Richard
May 31, 2026
Toni Accardo Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born on February 11, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A lifelong Baton Rouge resident, Toni was deeply rooted in her community. She graduated from St. George Catholic School in 1978 and St....
William A. Bonnette
May 31, 2026
William A. Bonnette, born on July 13, 1938, passed away at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 87.
Bill Bonnette was a man who dedicated his life to serving his family, his community, and his Faith. From a very young age after seeing a chemistry set in a window, he wanted to be a pharmacist having his...
Sean Thomas Bouterie
May 31, 2026
Sean Thomas Bouterie, born on January 5, 1972, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 54.
Sean was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Brother Martin High School. He became a member of the United States Navy from 1993 until 1997, and was stationed in San Diego, California. While there, he earned his Fire/Science Degree....
Brett Parker Suits
May 28, 2026
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” John 11:25
Brett Parker Suits, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 26. Born in Baton Rouge on March 3, 2000, Brett was the beloved son of Jay Edward...
Shirley J. "Squirrel" Taylor
May 28, 2026
Shirley J. Taylor (aka “Squirrel”) passed away at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 75. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Reilly; sister, Carol Prudhomme; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Debbie DeJean (James); and her beloved dog Tasha. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Clark W. Taylor; her parents, Edward...
Carl Simon Rabalais
May 28, 2026
Carl Simon Rabalais passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born March 29, 1950, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Aaron Rabalais and Claire Daviau Rabalais. After graduating from Redemptorist High School, Carl attended LSU. He then began his career as a surveyor for the city of Baton Rouge.
Carl is survived by his son, Aaron...
Deeann Paisan
May 27, 2026
Deeann Kelly Paisan passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 84. She was born on November 11, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and welcomed by her mother, Lillian Kelly.
Deeann went to Louisiana State University, as well as the University of North Texas, from which she graduated. She went on to work as...
Martha Hodges Weller
May 27, 2026
Martha Hodges Weller passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born September 17, 1938, in Newton, Mississippi to Wiley Prentiss Hodges, Jr. and Jimmie Vermelle Ware Hodges. When Martha was 4, her family moved to Greenville, Mississippi, a town she quickly came to know as Home. Martha graduated from Greenville High School, attended Mary...
Angelita Minerva Guzman
May 27, 2026
Angelita “Angie” Minerva Guzman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, teacher, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 53.
Born on April 13, 1973, in Houston, Texas, to Antonio and Minerva Lara, Angie lived a life overflowing with love, generosity, creativity, and service to others. She had a rare gift for making people feel seen,...
John David Colona
May 26, 2026
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
John David Colona, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. He battled various health conditions for several years and when he could no longer continue to fight, Jesus said, “Come unto me and I will give you rest”.
He was a...
John Milton Valentine
May 26, 2026
John Milton Valentine passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born September 29, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to John Alvin Valentine and Mary Catherine Lagarde Valentine. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended LSU for two years, when he realized on-the-job training provided him with more experience and...
Gay Plauche
May 26, 2026
Gay Shirley Plauche, a native of Lisbon, AL and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 83. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and was a longtime member of Jefferson Baptist Church. She was employed by The Baton Rouge Board of Realtors for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, working...
Fay Plauche Butler
May 22, 2026
Fay Plauche Butler, age 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Baton Rouge General after a brief illness.
Born on June 14, 1938, to Effie and Louis Plauche, Fay grew up in Houma and Plaucheville, Louisiana. She went to LSU before finding her passion for journalism and went on to pursue a long career in said...
John Joseph Musser
May 22, 2026
John Joseph Musser, affectionately known as “John John,” passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 93.
John was born on December 16, 1932, In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Edgar and Elizabeth (Resh) Musser. John was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and retired geologist with the USGS. He was the LA State...
Bobbie Jean Spillman
May 21, 2026
Bobbie Jean Spillman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Bobbie was born on February 4, 1934, in Merryville, Louisiana, daughter of the late Kay Hare and Lottie Mae Fountain. She was an exceptional cook, and devoted mother, cherishing time spent with her family and beloved pets. She will...
Harold E. Reid
May 21, 2026
Harold E. Reid, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Central, Harold was born on December 13, 1930, son of the late K. Frank and Ruth C. Reid. After graduating from Central High School, Harold proudly served our country in the United States Navy during...
Gary Louis Black Sr.
May 20, 2026
Gary Louis Black, Sr. was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 28, 1950. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Gary was fascinated with the outdoors as a child. This passion inspired a life of adventures fishing and hunting with friends and family in South Louisiana, namely Port Eads,...
Maxine Root
May 20, 2026
Thelma “Maxine” Root passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born August 14, 1932, in Terral, Oklahoma, to Alvis Henderson and Cammie Brunson Henderson. She was the fifth of 14 siblings with six sisters and seven brothers. She knew the meaning of sacrifice and hardship early in life. Upon graduating high school, Maxine...
Elena Espinal
May 20, 2026
Elena Espinal passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 6, 1935, in Honduras to Lino Diaz and Elena Hernandez, she devoted her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love, warmth, and togetherness.
She found great joy in cooking and baking, and nothing made her happier than gathering...
