OBITUARIES
Christina Louise Tumey Cardona
Jul 16, 2026
Christina Louise (Tumey) Cardona slipped quietly into eternity on July 16, 2026. She was attended lovingly and closely by her son Kai and his wife, Taylor, and her daughters Kacey and Kayley during her illness.
Christina was preceded in death by her father Donald E. Tumey. She is survived by her children, her mother, Nancy Tumey, and her siblings, Michael Tumey,...
Robert Wayne (Bobby) Cotten
Jul 16, 2026
Robert Wayne (Bobby) Cotten passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on July 16, 2026. He was 83 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Bobby was an outstanding athlete at Baton Rouge High School earning All-State, All-District and All-American honors. He graduated in 1961 and was recruited to play football at LSU. When...
Grace W. Rabalais
Jul 16, 2026
Grace W. Rabalais passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Landmark South in Baton Rouge, LA. Born on May 17, 1927, in New Orleans, LA.
She was proceeded in death by Floyd Rabalais her husband of 61 years; mother of Craig P. Rabalais (wife Sylvia); her granddaughter Kristen Ray (husband Jeff); great grandson Hunter; daughter of the late August Wiefel...
Ferne Marie (Mayers) Elisar
Jul 16, 2026
Ferne Marie (Mayers) Elisar, age 82, native of St. Amant, LA, and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on July 16, 2026, peacefully in her sleep at home. She is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Shawn Elisar (Larka); Keith Elisar; and Eric Elisar, two daughters and a son in law, Shannon Bowen (Donald) and Tricia Sears; Two sisters...
Gene Allen Williams
Jul 16, 2026
Gene Allen Williams, a native of Gonzales, LA, passed away peacefully at home with family on July 16, 2026. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed singing and listening to Gospel Music and growing a large garden each year sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends.
Survived by his son, Barry...
Noah Hollis Merrill
Jul 14, 2026
Noah Hollis Merrill; He was born on July 14th, 1997, and he was 29 years of age when he passed away on July 14th, 2026. He was a son, brother, and a great friend to everyone he came across.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Woman’s Hospital. He was the son of Arthur Merrill, Suzanne Merrill, Kelly Daigle, and Troy Daigle....
Lisa Laurent Pruitt Switzer
Jul 13, 2026
Lisa Laurent Pruitt Switzer, 70, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 13, 2026.
Born on April 22, 1956, Lisa lived her life with unwavering faith, unconditional love, and a servant’s heart. Her greatest purpose was found in her relationship with Jesus Christ and in the family she so dearly loved.
For over 40 wonderful years,...
Ashley Dawn Guyllette
Jul 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ashley Dawn Guyllette
Ashley Dawn Guyllette, 54, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we find comfort in knowing that her faith has become sight and that she is at peace in the arms of God.
Ashley was born on May 4th, 1972, in...
Gwendolyn Sheets Blank
Jul 11, 2026
Gwendolyn Sheets Blank was born on September 17, 1959, and passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 66 years old. She was born in Baton Rouge, La and spent most of her life in St Amant, La.
She was a devoted wife, mother, and Nana to her family. Gwen loved watching any LSU football or baseball...
Pat R. Lee
Jul 10, 2026
Pat R. Lee, a resident of Albany, Louisiana, died Friday, July 10, 2026 at the age of 76. He was the beloved husband of Brenda Delatte Lee; loving father of Dina Lee Brackman; and stepfather of Sheila Edwards Davidson, Dwayne Edwards and Michael Edwards. He is also survived by siblings Donald Lee and Patricia Lee Ables; grandchildren, Patrick Lee and...
Paul Gilbert Killgore
Jul 10, 2026
Paul Gilbert Killgore, born on February 16, 1938, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 10, 2026.
Paul obtained Master of Education degrees from both LSU and UNO. He began his 31-year teaching career in East Baton Rouge Parish and later moved to New Orleans where he worked as a teacher and library administrator. He served in the army reserve...
Donna Marie Leet Thevenot
Jul 10, 2026
Donna Marie Leet Thevenot, 52, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Baton Rouge General Hospital–Bluebonnet.
Born on September 26, 1973, in Baton Rouge, Donna was a devoted mother, proud grandmother, loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her fun-loving, silly personality and the joy she brought to those around her. Her greatest happiness...
Henry Larry Brock
Jul 10, 2026
Henry Larry Brock, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2026, at his home in Walker, Louisiana. Born on June 15, 1953, in Ocilla, Georgia, Henry brought warmth, strength, and a welcoming heart to everyone who knew him throughout his life. Henry was best known to friends and family as Larry.
Larry was a man of...
Sims C. "Pamp" LeBeau
Jul 9, 2026
Sims C. "Pamp" LeBeau, born on February 2, 1941, a resident of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love of his family on July 9, 2026.
Pamp proudly served his country in the Louisiana National Guard. He was a faithful attendee of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and found great comfort in his faith throughout his life.
He enjoyed the...
Linda Michael
Jul 8, 2026
Linda Michael, born on March 4th, 1954, passed away on July 8th, 2026 in Baton Rouge after a courageous battle against illness.
She was a huge LSU football fan and never missed a game. Once, on a mother-daughter day outing, she even got to meet several real LSU players by chance, and it lit her day up! She learned to become...
Katherine Ann Turner
Jul 8, 2026
Katherine "Kathy" Turner, 63, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, after a battle with cancer. She was born August 23, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois.
Kathy lost her own mother, Margaret, to cancer when she was in her early twenties — just a couple of years before becoming a mother herself. In her mother's memory, she went...
John Calvin McClure, IV
Jul 6, 2026
John Calvin McClure IV, known to many as "Big John," passed away at the age of 65. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing.
John was born on March 18, 1961, in Mullens, West Virginia to his parents, John C McClure III and Ima Gene Isbel-McClure.
He lived life to the fullest and was always ready to have fun....
Burris F. "Tunny" Gautreau Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Our amazing father danced his way into heaven and back into the arms of his loving wife on July 6,2026 surrounded by his adoring family. He was born and raised in Gonzales, Louisiana, which was always his home. He was a 1956 graduate of Gonzales High School where he met the love of his life, his beloved wife of 65...
Warnell J. Villnuve
Jul 5, 2026
Warnell J. Villnuve, born on June 21, 1957, went home to be with Jesus on July 5, 2026. In his 69 years, Warnell was a source of strength and kindness to those fortunate to know him.
Survived by his sister Melanie "Tiny' Chauncy, brother Guy Villnuve, brother Walter "Bud" Villnuve, son Daniel "Grizz" Villnuve Sr., daughter and son in law Katherine...
Robert Erwin Marler III
Jul 5, 2026
Robert Erwin Marler III, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, hard work, and unwavering love for his family.
Robert proudly served his country during the Vietnam War and continued his military career in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant. During his military service, he served...
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