Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph W. Barrow, age 84, who passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA. Born in Baton Rouge, LA. in 1941 to his loving parents the late Eula Jarreau Barrow and Joseph C. Barrow.
Joseph was a devoted husband of Brenda Bergeron Barrow...

Raymond Jerome Bennett, who was known to many as Jerome, was born on May 14, 1972, in Baton Rouge, LA, and died on May 25, 2026, in Killeen, Texas, at the age of 54.
A U.S.Army veteran and McKinley Sr. High alumni is survived by his father, Raymond Bennett Sr., his wife, Daphne Phillips, his children, Desiree and...

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants." — Psalm 116:15
Nancy Wilbourne Nabers Boydstun, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, mentor, and friend, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 11, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born on March 2, 1950,...

Jim Crane passed away on June 8th, 2026, at the age of 79. Jim passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, and friends.
Jim was born on August 10th, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas to Bill, and Edith Crane. He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas where he attended Little Rock Central High School before going to...

Betty Joyce Gautreau, 93, of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose gentle spirit, community involvement and love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Betty spent 35 years as a...

In loving memory of our beloved mother Yvonne W. Johnson. She passed away on May 29,2026.
She will truly be missed by her children and all who loved her dearly. Her viewing will be from 9:00A.M-11:00A.M. Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church at 2111 North St. Her funeral will also be at...

Sharon "Boo" Kelly, a dedicated healthcare worker at Franciscan PACE Baton Rouge passed away on May 29, 2026.
Sharon had a passion for caring for the elderly, a calling she truly enjoyed. Her kindness, compassion and generosity touched many lives and will forever be remembered by her family, friends, and all who...

Everett Paul Lambert was born on March 18, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a longtime resident of Ascension Parish. He passed away on June 8, 2026, in Geismar, Louisiana, at the age of 70. Throughout his life, Everett worked as a Millwright with Local 720, dedicating his career to skilled craftsmanship and...

Michael Anthony "Mike" "Bull" Maranto, 79, of Baton Rouge, passed away June 8, 2026. Born June 7, 1947, to June Miller Maranto Perkins and Vincent John "Bende" Maranto, Mike attended Redemptorist High School and graduated in 1965. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970, including two...

Roland Eugene Mathews was born on August 10, 1933, in Natalbany, Louisiana, and passed away on June 8, 2026, at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, La. Dad was retired from Allied Chemical in Baton Rouge, where he worked for 38 years, and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict. Dad was preceded...

James Randolph Montalbano "Tater" at age 69 went to eternally be with his Jelly Red on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. He was a retired Specialty Welder out of Local 198 whose skillset allowed him to travel the world as well as create a network of lifelong friends and brothers. Tater always...