Obituaries

Marguerite "Connie" Guillot Daigle, a native of White Castle and resident of Pierre Part, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She will sadly be missed by all who knew her. Connie loved...

It is with profound sorrow and solemn reverence that we announce the passing of Charles Edward Davis, who departed this earthly life on the 11th of April, in the year of our Lord 2025, at the distinguished age of 90. A public viewing shall be held in his honor on Saturday, the 26th of April, commencing at 9:00 AM at...

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...

Our amazing Dad/Pawpaw, Emile Lobrano Edwards, better known as " Pawpaw Emile or Big E" entered into Heavens Gate on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. Dad had just celebrated his 84th birthday on April 10. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 63 years Frances Theresa Pitslata Edwards. Three children, Mayor President...

William Alan Fisher, born September 20, 1952, in Morrow, LA, raised in Baton Rouge and a graduate of Central High School, passed away April 13, 2025. Visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Zachary, LA Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm with services to follow. Internment at a later date. For more information,...

Frederick William " Ted" Grant peacefully passed away April 20, 2025. Ted was born August 2, 1926 in West Monroe, Louisiana. He was married to his beloved wife Rita Aucoin Grant on June 12, 1954. Ted and Rita were both active members of First United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge for more than 50 years. Ted was a...

Richard Nores Hagan, "Dickie" passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was 86 years old and was a retired Mechanical Designer with various engineering firms in Baton Rouge. Dickie was a US Army veteran. Visitation will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Zachary on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 10am...

Elsie Honeycutt slipped quietly into the arms of Jesus on April 18th, 2025, at the Butterfly Wing at the Baton Rouge General Mid City. Elsie was a beloved educator and guidance counselor at Christian Life Academy from 1981 until 2017. Elsie's two greatest loves in life was helping her students plan their futures and...

William Lee Jefferson, Sr., a life-long resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana, passed away at Ochsner Hospital on Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the age of 82. Public visitation will be held Friday, April 25, 2025 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Hurst Methodist Church, 58225 Court Street, Plaquemine, LA, Rev. Hurice Oubre, Pastor. A...

"You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed." -Psalms 139:16 (NLT) Jamie Alexander Johnson, a resident of Ethel, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 on what would have been his 50th birthday. He is a former specimen...

"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die." Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
A homegoing celebration for Leora "Lee" Deanne Smith Jones, 85, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church (321 Center...