Obituaries
Josephine Betty Duncan
Apr 13, 2026
Josephine B. Duncan peacefully departed this world on April 13, 2026, at the age of 82. Josephine was born on February 19, 1944 in Kentwood, Louisiana. She accepted the Lord at an early age at Spring Creek Baptist Church. After moving to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she continued her fellowship at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Jesse...
Leotta Alieen Bowlin
Apr 9, 2026
Leotta Alieen "Lee" Bowlin, 93 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 19, 1932, born to Ollie and James Leslie, in Bald Knob, AR. She was a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Zachary, LA. Lee is survived by...
Benjamin "Roger" Folmar, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Benjamin "Roger" Folmar, Jr., 85 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 7, 1940, born to Eleanor and Ben Folmar, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, LA.Roger is survived by...
Donnie Jones Bozeman
Apr 7, 2026
On April 7, 2026, Donnie Eunelle Bozeman peacefully entered into her eternal rest, welcomed with open arms by her beloved husband, Mike Bozeman; her cherished daughter, Bree Hull; and her precious granddaughter, Cassandra "Cassie" Hull who had gone before her.Eunelle, lovingly known to many as "Grannie", was a woman whose life was filled with love, warmth, and simple joys. She...
Lewis Joseph "Buddy" Vance Sr.
Apr 3, 2026
Lewis Joseph "Buddy" Vance, Sr., 85 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and soon to be Greatgrandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on October 11, 1940, born to Leslie and Marguerite, in Ferriday, LA. Buddy served his country in the Army...
Daniel Louis Hebert
Mar 14, 2026
Daniel Louis Hebert, 88 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 14, 2026. He entered this world on March 27, 1937, in Krotz Springs, LA. Daniel honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a life-long Catholic who loved Jesus with his...
Violet Podrasky Puckett
Mar 13, 2026
Violet Podrasky Puckett, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 13, 2026, at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy defined by her vibrant spirit, her nurturing hands, and an unwavering devotion to those she held dear.
A woman who embraced the excitement of life, Violet was often found at...
Edna Partin Collier
Mar 12, 2026
Edna Rae Partin Collier August 18, 1939 - March 12, 2026
It is with hearts full of love and grief too deep for words that we announce the passing of Edna Rae Partin Collier, who left this world on March 12, 2026, at the age of 86. She was a woman whose presence made every room feel warmer and whose...
Charlotte Brashear Marshall
Mar 1, 2026
Charlotte B. Marshall, age 81, of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026.
Charlotte was born to Jesse Brashear and Eunice McCulloch Brashear . She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who cherished time spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert B. Marshall; her daughter, Cheryl Ann...
Marie Crochet Swindler
Feb 28, 2026
Marie Louise Crochet Swindler peacefully passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at her home in Baker. She was born to Edmond and Lena LeBlanc Crochet in Labarre, LA on November 6, 1924. The third oldest of nine children, she outlived all of her siblings.
Marie grew up during the Great Depression, the daughter of sharecroppers. She never forgot her humble...
Jerry Leon O'Dell
Feb 21, 2026
Jerry Leon O'Dell, 91 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 21, 2026. Jerry was born on March 14, 1934, to Goldea and E. Leon O'Dell, in Huntington, West Virginia.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of nearly 56 years, Carolyn O'Dell; daughter, Cara O'Dell; son, Gregory O'Dell (Amaris); grandson, Phineas O'Dell; sister-in-law, Patsy...
Francis Burnelle Guillaume Sr.
Feb 10, 2026
Francis Burnelle Guillaume, Sr., 93 years old, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 10, 2026. He entered this world on January 2, 1933, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Francis honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of...
Felton Therrel Emrick
Feb 2, 2026
Felton T. Emrick, 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Winnsboro, LA and moved to Baton Rouge after attending Northeast College in Monroe, LA. Felton joined the Baton Rouge Fire Department, retiring in 1992 as a District...
Todd Shannon Runnels
Jan 25, 2026
Todd Shannon Runnels, 55 years old, stepped into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of integrity and service. His journey began on July 26, 1970, in Lake Charles, LA, born to Sheila and Tom Davenport.
Todd's athletic spirit shone brightly on the field as he proudly played college...
Norman Henry Zink
Jan 24, 2026
Norman Henry Zink, a man of profound faith and steadfast devotion, was peacefully called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 90. At the time of his passing, he was enveloped in the warmth and prayers of his loving family, Audubon Hospice, and the staff at Lake Sherwood Village Independent Living...
Edgar Guilbeau, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Edgar John Guilbeau, Jr., affectionately known as Heck, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Born on September 1, 1931, in Plaucheville, Louisiana, Edgar was a man whose life was characterized by his generosity, humor, and unwavering friendliness.
The Guilbeau family mourns the loss of a devoted patriarch, with Edgar predeceased by his beloved wife of 41...
Curris Castille
Jan 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Curris Joseph CastilleNovember 10, 1934 - January 21, 2026
Curris Joseph Castille, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2026. He passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by the warmth and presence of the family he so dearly loved.
Curris entered this...
Francis Cloud
Jan 19, 2026
Francis Ray Cloud, 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 27, 1946, born to Annie and Johnnie Cloud, in Oakdale, LA. He was a Deacon at Feliciana Baptist Church.
Francis is survived by his loving wife of 51...
Janice Whiddon
Jan 18, 2026
Janice Elaine Lafferty Whiddon, a woman of profound faith and unwavering devotion, was called home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 18, 2026. At 70 years old, she passed peacefully in Austin, Tx, surrounded by the warmth and love of the family she cherished so deeply.
Jan's journey began on September 1, 1955, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,...
Charles Morgan, Jr.
Jan 14, 2026
Charles Frank "Chuck" Morgan, Jr., a man of profound kindness and steady character, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026, at the age of 56. His journey began on December 9, 1969, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he was born to Kitty and Frank Morgan, Sr.
Known to all as a "gentle soul," Chuck lived...
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