The Advocate | Obituaries

Jesse Whitaker, Jr.

1951 - 2026

Jesse Lee Whitaker, Jr., affectionately known as Jack, was born on March 4, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in Watson. Jack was known for his remarkable ability to fix almost anything. Countless people turned to him for advice and help with all kinds of problems, knowing he could often find a solution....

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Edith Kirkpatrick

1946 - 2026

A distinguished member of the Baton Rouge community who left a legacy of many accomplishments passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. Edith Kay Kirkpatrick, known to family and friends as Kay, was born in Jennings, Louisiana, on July 14, 1946. Her parents, Edith and...

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Prentice Hebert

1964 - 2026

Our "Uncle P" Prentice Wray Hebert went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2026 at the age of 61.
We will never forget his laugh that would make everyone around giggle, along with his love for the MN Vikings and his dog "Buddy".Prentice is survived by his son Cooper Hebert and grandson Hudson. Siblings, Steven...

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Virgie Anderson

1943 - 2026

Virgie Mae Anderson departed this life on Sunday April 26, 2026
Visitation will be held at Hall Davis and Son of Port Allen 1160 Louisiana Avenue: Port Allen, LA at 4pm to 6pm on 5-15-26

Visitation will be held at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at 10:00am to 12:00am on 5-16-26.

Celebration of Life to follow at...

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Gonellie Domingue

1937 - 2026

Gonellie Marie Domingue, a native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 88. She served as a Postmaster with USPS for many years. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church parish. She was also a member of NAPAS and a cub scout den mother. She enjoyed cooking, reading, sewing,...

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Linious Garner

1940 - 2026

Mac was born October 7, 1940 in Many, LA as the youngest of 4 children. He served 17 years as a Deputy Sheriff in East Baton Rouge. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife Mary Garner, daughter Danette Holmes, son Jesse Garner, 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

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William Senn Jr.

1932 - 2026

William "Bill" Lambert Senn Jr., 94, died May 7, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born January 28, 1932, in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Bill earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in chemistry from Louisiana State University, a foundation that reflected a steady devotion to learning and careful, disciplined work. ...

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Maxine Broemmelsiek

1933 - 2025

Maxine Louise Broemmelsiek died at home in August 2025 after a long illness at the age of 92. Born in Chicago, Illinois she grew up in Nebraska where she earned her Registered Nurse license. Maxine and Gene, her husband of 62 years, made Baton Rouge their home. She is survived by daughters: Mary Ellyn Hale (David)...

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Minister Donald Dunn Sr.

1960 - 2026

Minister Donald Dunn peacefully transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at Ochsner Hospital, New Orleans, LA on May 5, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 and the funeral service will began at 7:00 pm at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist...

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Marcelle Woosley

1928 - 2026

In Loving Memory of Marcelle Woosley. With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our cherished grandmother and aunt, Marcelle Brou Woosley, of Gonzales, Louisiana. She was born on January 18, 1928, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Marcel and Aline Brou. For 98 years, Marcelle graced her family and friends...

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Elaine Bauman

1941 - 2026

Elaine Fay Bauman was born on November 16, 1941 in Cottonport, LA., and passed away on April 30, 2026 at the age of 84 years old. Her favorite thing to do was to spend time with her family and cook for everyone who came into her home. She loved taking care of everyone. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Richard...

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Lori Peace

1967 - 2026

Lori Ellen Crews Peace, 58, "Mama", a resident of Clinton, LA, died on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was a native of Jasper, FL. There will be a visitation at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 1pm until memorial services at 3pm. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Glen...

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Lionel Babin

1941 - 2026

Lionel Joseph Babin, Sr. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at The Parc Senior Living, surrounded by his loving family. He was married to the irreplaceable love of his life, Doris, for 25 years, up until her death. They truly modeled what a loving marriage should look like. He had a true zest for life, and his...

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Frank Murphy

1931 - 2026

Frank Hasting Murphy, age 95, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026. Born on February 11, 1931, in Albany, Frank was a longtime resident of Independence and a man whose life was defined by faith, service, hard work, and devotion to his family and community. Frank shared a loving marriage of 70 years with his beloved...

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Keith Regan

1961 - 2026

Keith Laird Regan, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, left this earthly plane on May 5, 2026 at the age of 65.
After surviving a severe spinal cord injury in March of 2022, he was left with loss of movement throughout the majority of his body. Although this resulted in difficult and trying times, his resilience...

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Apostle Marguerite Smith

1951 - 2026

We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 5:8

Apostle Marguerite Nash Smith was called home to God's embrace on May 7, 2026. For seventy-four winters and summers, she walked a path paved with devotion—a faithful servant to God and a hallowed...

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