Obituaries

Corporal Walter Brooks III transitioned on June 15, 2026, at the age of 56. Walter proudly served as a Baton Rouge Police Department Uniform Patrol Officer in the 1st District for 15 years with honor and dedication. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Tayaneka S. Brooks; three children, Whitney A....

Savanna Broussard, 80, of Baker, LA passed away on June 26, 2026, she was born on August 29, 1945, in Baker, LA. Savanna was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Known for her cooking, hairstyling and guiding wisdom. Savanna is
survived by her three children: Shanna of Houston, Tx., Paul, Jr....

Mrs. Verna Burleigh (85) passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 in Prairieville, LA.
Verna had the sweetest smile, you noticed that first. That and her beautiful blue eyes. She was quiet, almost shy, always had her hair fixed and make-up on. She always made sure everything around her was neat and pretty.
She proudly...

Roger Cador, 75, of Ventress, Louisiana, legendary former head baseball coach at Southern University, passed away on June 30, 2026. A Hall of Fame coach and one of the winningest coaches in collegiate baseball history, Cador led the Jaguars for 33 seasons, compiling 913 victories, 14 SWAC championships, two HBCU...

Karen Alicia Carlino passed away July 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. She was born in Baton Rouge on January 19, 1966. She is survived by her two brothers, Randall James Carlino and Jeff Samuel Carlino; sister, Christine Elaine Carlino; sister-in-law, Laurie Carlino-Doughty,...

Cinderella Young Cayette was born on September 12, 1953, to Eluies Young and Mary James Young in Modeste, Louisiana. She departed this life on July 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She dedicated many years of her career to Purple Shield in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Security Plan Life and Fire in...

She passed at home on June 17, 2026. Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM on June 30, 2026 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 9150 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, LA. Mass will follow with burial at St. George Church Mausoleum.
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Karron Angela Clark Alford of Baton Rouge, LA, was called home to her Heavenly Father on June 30, 2026, at the age of 48.

Karron's greatest joy and highest calling was being a mother. Her deep, unconditional love lives on through her two children, Zoe and Keaton, who were the absolute center of her world and her...

James Levi Claxton, 81, "JL" "Bubba", a resident of St. Francisville and Lake Rosemound died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. He was a native of Booneville, MS. There will be a visitation on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary, LA from 9:00am until funeral services at 11:00am, conducted by his...

John "Bill" William Conley was born on September 28, 1947, in Hammond, LA, and passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 78. He was a resident of Atlanta, GA, for over 25 years. John graduated from Catholic High School in 1965, then went to UNO to earn a
bachelor's degree in both civil...

Allen B. Cooper passed away at his residence in Gonzales on July 1, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on September 3, 1937, in Franklin County, VA.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Sue Bradley; son, Philip Coppins; stepsons, Stephen Guitreau, William E. Bradley, Randy L. Bradley, and Michael S. Bradley; and...