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Nita Nita M. Cretini Vicari 	Nita Nita M. Cretini Vicari

Juanita Cretini Vicari

1932 - 2026

Juanita M. "Nita" Cretini Vicari passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the age of 93. We will forever miss her but found comfort and peace in being able to be with her when she passed at her home - where so many memories as a family were made. Nita was born on August 5, 1932, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to...


Mack Joseph Alonzo 	Mack Joseph Alonzo

Mack Alonzo Jr.

1935 - 2026

Hendersonville, NC - Mack Joseph Alonzo, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 90, at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was born on January 31, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a place that forever held his...


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Johnny JY Johnny JY Owen Yarbrough 	Johnny JY Johnny JY Owen Yarbrough

John Yarbrough Jr.

1945 - 2026

John "Johnny" "JY" Owen Yarbrough, Jr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the age of 80. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. He worked and retired from Gulf States Utilities/Entergy. He also retired from the East...


Bruce Clark

1956 - 2026

Bruce Hayden Clark passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026 at the age of 69 at his home surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He was born in Owensboro, KY but was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School class of 1974 in Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by...


Butch Butch Bakewell Golsan, 	Butch Butch Bakewell Golsan,

Gordon Golsan, III

1950 - 2026

Gordon "Butch" Bakewell Golsan, III passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his adoring family. A fitting farewell for a man who spent his life loving deeply, laughing loudly, and bringing people together. Butch was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 16, 1950, and...


Ruth Lincecum

1940 - 2025

Ruth Ellen Glass Lincecum, age 85, was born on January 13, 1940, in Pineville, Louisiana, and peacefully entered eternal rest at home, surrounded by family, on December 22, 2025, in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Leo Lincecum, with whom she was reunited in marriage following...


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Joe Joe Collier 	Joe Joe Collier

Jonathan Collier

1940 - 2026

Jonathan "Joe" Collier went from labor to reward on January 7, 2026, at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge , Louisiana. He was born on December 14, 1940 to the union of Cary Collier and Elizabeth Brady Collier."Mr. Joe" as he was affectionately known was a prolific entrepreneur, who owned and operated several...


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Daw Daw Daw Daw V. Kelly 	Daw Daw Daw Daw V. Kelly

Dawson Kelly

1944 - 2026

Dawson V. Kelly Jr., affectionately known as "Daw Daw," a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on January 2, 1944, to Dawson V. Kelly Sr. and Annie Mae Whitehead Kelly. Daw Daw proudly served his country as a United States Army veteran...


Gregory Carl Neely 	Gregory Carl Neely

Gregory Neely

1956 - 2025

Gregory Carl Neely peacefully passed away on November 17, 2025 with his daughter and close friends by his side. He will be greatly missed.


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Marie Colona Vutera 	Marie Colona Vutera

Marie Vutera

1936 - 2026

Marie Colona Vutera, age 89, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Jefferson Place Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on December 8, 1936, in Hammond, Marie lived a life defined by devotion to her family, her faith, and the people she loved so deeply....


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Don Don Joseph Aucoin 	Don Don Joseph Aucoin

Waldon Aucoin

1939 - 2026

Waldon "Don" Joseph Aucoin passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in Soileau, Louisiana, Don spent much of his life in Texas and Colorado, building friendships, faith, and family ties before returning to his home state of Louisiana in 2010. We rest assured knowing he is with the...


Toni Allen Sardisco 	Toni Allen Sardisco

Toni Sardisco

1937 - 2026

Toni Jane Allen Sardisco, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 88. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and love. Born in Detroit, Alabama, Toni later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where she attended Warren Easton High School and...


Terry Long Compton 	Terry Long Compton

Dr. Terry Compton

1947 - 2025

Terry Long Compton, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on October 10, 1947, in Parkersburg W. Virginia

After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army, Terry earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from LSU, followed by a Doctor of...


Dr. Patrick Cooper

1949 - 2026

Dr. Patrick Brooks Cooper passed away on January 8, 2026, peacefully at home and surrounded by family after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born March 11, 1949, in Minden, Louisiana, and raised in Springhill.

Pat earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Education, and Specialist of Education degrees from...


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Frank J. DePaula 	Frank J. DePaula

Dr. Frank DePaula

1935 - 2026

Dr. Frank J. DePaula, born on February 17, 1935, in Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Frank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before beginning a distinguished career in dentistry. He was a...


John Douglas Hall 	John Douglas Hall

John Hall Jr.

1992 - 2026

Doug Hall, Jr., age 33, passed away peacefully on January 02, 2026. Born on March 10, 1992, Doug was the devoted husband to Daniela Hall; beloved son of John Douglas Hall, Sr., and Paige Parker Hall; and a loving brother to Magen A. Hamil, husband Corey. He was a proud uncle to Samuel Douglas Hamil and was joyfully...


Judy Lasseigne 	Judy Lasseigne

Judy Lasseigne

1941 - 2026

Judith "Judy" Businelle Lasseigne, 84, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge LA 70816 on January 17, 2026. Visitation will start at 9:00 AM and the...


James Jim Andrew Daily 	James Jim Andrew Daily

James "Jim" Daily

1938 - 2025

James "Jim" Daily, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born April 5, 1938, to M. Lawrence and Alberta Daily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James attended Roman Catholic High School and St. Joseph's University. He also served in the United States...


Tyler Sensley 	Tyler Sensley

Tyler Sensley

2002 - 2025

Tyler Sensley, born December 15, 2002, was called home, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting impact on all who knew and loved him. Tyler will be remembered for his kind heart, joyful spirit, and the love he shared with family and friends.

Though his time on earth was brief, his life was a blessing, and...


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David John Zalfen 	David John Zalfen

David Zalfen

1952 - 2025

David was a former resident of Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, Louisiana, as well as Lumberton, Texas. He was employed at Dogwood Energy in Pleasant Hill, Missouri and proudly served in the United States Navy. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking, golfing, and woodworking.
David leaves behind many loved ones who...


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Milham S. Bill Howie 	Milham S. Bill Howie

Dr. Milham S. "Bill" Howie

1933 - 2026

Dr. Milham S. "Bill" Howie, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2026.
Bill was born on August 23, 1933, in New York City to Salem M. "Sam" Howie and Ruth Lincer Howie. He was raised in Jackson, MS, where he graduated valedictorian from St. Joseph's High School in 1951.
Following...


Maeme Maeme Clair Horsfall Browning 	Maeme Maeme Clair Horsfall Browning

Jeanne Browning

1946 - 2026

Jeanne "Maeme" Clair Horsfall Browning, age 79, a resident of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on January 5, 2026. She was born on July 22, 1946, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Jeanne devoted her life to faith, service, and family. She served as a hospital chaplain and was deeply committed to ministry and community...


Marlon Jamal Smith 	Marlon Jamal Smith

Marlon Smith

1974 - 2025

Marlon Jamal Smith was born January 12, 1974, to Ronald L. Smith and Pat Green Smith in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was the youngest of two sons. Marlon departed his earthly life on Friday, December 12, 2025 in Troy, Michigan. He was 51 years old.

Marlon attended Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge....


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Mike Mike Michael Farnet 	Mike Mike Michael Farnet

Glenn Farnet Jr.

1993 - 2026

Glenn Michael Farnet, Jr. ("Mike") was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 29, 1993, and passed peacefully into our Lord's hands on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Mike is the beloved son of his parents, Glenn and Christine Farnet; a loving brother to Emily McAlister (Andrew), Jonathan Farnet, and...


Tammi Reno Bourque 	Tammi Reno Bourque

Tammi Bourque

1959 - 2026

Tammi Reno Bourque passed away on January 3, 2026, at age 66. She was born on December 1, 1959, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Victor and Dorothy Reno. Tammi was a proud LSU Tiger through and through, never missing a chance to cheer on her team and share her infectious excitement on game day. Her love for LSU was only...


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