Featured Obituaries

Gerald W. Lazarus Sr., also known as "PaPa", born on October 7, 1943, passed away at his home in Walker, Louisiana on 04/23/2025. Gerald was the beloved husband of Janice Gaudin Lazarus, with whom he shared 60 fun and memorable years of marriage and gave him three children that he considered his greatest...

Patrick "Pat" Noble Dooley, 72, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 18, 2025. Pat was known for his sharp wit, creative spirit, and unforgettable stories—often funny, sometimes edgy, and always delivered with perfect timing.
He was born and raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Broadmoor High...

Memorial Service for Jason Davis on April 26th from 10-12 at Wayne & Gerry Davis' home. 8822 Waters Edge Ave. Baker, La 70714. Please bring a dish you'd have liked Jason to try, along with a copy of the recipe for a memorial cookbook. Main dishes and drink provided. Dress is casual. Fishing Poles welcome.

Marilyn Plaeger Shepard, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 88 years old. She was the proud matriarch of her family and a devout servant of her Catholic Community. While living in Chalmette, she was a charter member of St. Mark Catholic Church,...

Lynn Merritt Browning, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2025 with family by his side. He was born in Baton Rouge and was a proud graduate of Baton Rouge High and LSU. Lynn served in the U.S. Navy, aboard the USS Enhance, where he was an electrician's mate. Lynn was an avid fan of all things LSU...

Kay Marie Bergeron, born October 4, 1941, entered eternal rest on April 10, 2025, at Gonzales Healthcare in Gonzales, LA., at 83 years of age. Kay was a devout Catholic. Her devotion to her faith and family guided her throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Bergeron and Netta Haydel...

It is with great sorrow that we share Pam Connolly was recently called to her Heavenly Home. A devoted daughter, sister, cousin, friend, wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully and will be greatly missed. Born and raised in New Orleans, Pam graduated from Ursuline Academy and attended LSUNO. She married...

Joyce DeArmond McIntire, age 83, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on April 16, 2025, surrounded by her family. Joyce was a proud alum of St. Joseph's Academy and Louisiana State University, where she earned her degree in Home Economics, at a time when that was incredibly...

Isabel Jewell Addison, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 79. A loving and devoted mother, prayer warrior, and beacon of compassion, Isabel spent her life giving to others—offering her time, her heart, and often even her home to those in need.
She was...

Montez "Tez" Ann Normand Schnebelen passed away peacefully on April 12th, 2025 at home in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born and raised in Marksville, LA until she met her devoted husband of 64 years. Montez recently celebrated her 85th birthday with a grand celebration of...

Elizabeth Jane "Cissy" Wendt-Forbes, wife, daughter, sister, stepmother, aunt, realtor, fur-mama, and friend, took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on April 11, 2025. Cissy was a native of Pride, Louisiana, daughter of Betty Mae Kaufman Wendt and Robert Paul Wendt, born in 1953 in Baton Rouge,...

Verna Beatrice Delcambre Arnold passed away at her residence on April 8, 2025, at the age of 96. Verna was a dedicated mom and wife, and was active in Girl Scouts and Cub scouts when her family was young. She regularly volunteered at her church and her children's schools. Verna enjoyed ballroom dancing, travel,...

Paula Morris Howat, a mother, grandmother, professor, teacher, researcher, and mentor, passed away on April 4, 2025. Paula was a native of West Virginia, daughter of Ruby and Paul Morris, born in 1939 in Greenbank, WV in Pocahontas County. She graduated from Huntington East High School and Marshall University in...

Stokes O'Neal "Neal" McConnell, 49, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Born on August 4, 1975, Neal grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, attending St. Aloysius and Catholic High School before earning a finance degree in 1997 from Southern Methodist University. It was at SMU during his sophomore year that Neal...

David Paul Berteau, age 63, a resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Gonzales, surrounded by his family. David graduated from East Ascension High School in 1980 and went on to attend Louisiana State University, where he was a proud member of the Golden Band from Tigerland. He began...

If others wonder why I'm missing, just tell them I've "gone fishing".
Donald J. Braud, Sr., affectionately known as "Duck" to most, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025, and the age of 83. He was born January 29, 1942, to J. D. Braud, Sr. and Sophie Ramirez Braud in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donald is a...