OBITUARIES

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (Bebo)

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (Bebo)

Jun 9, 2025

St. Amant, LA - In Loving Memory of Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher (BeBo) 

August 13, 1938 - June 9, 2025

Rosalie Lavonne Kelleher, affectionately known as BeBo, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in St. Amant, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Cleveland Joseph Marchand Sr. and Herminie St. Amant Marchand. A proud graduate of St....

Lee Ann Berthelot

Lee Ann Berthelot

Jun 8, 2025

Lee Ann Berthelot, joined her beloved husband for a wonderful reunion on June 8,2025. Lee Ann was born in Lake, Louisiana on July 20,1939 to Guy and Lee Ida Templet.

Lee Ann was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement and a member of the Ladies Altar Society. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, gardening and reading. Her favorite...

Angelina “Gigi” Pellegrin Constantino

Angelina “Gigi” Pellegrin Constantino

Jun 7, 2025

Angelina “Gigi” Pellegrin Constantino was called home to the Lord on June 7, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1957 in New Orleans, LA. She worked for Maison Blanche Dept. Store, A&P grocery retailer, owned her own daycare, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Terrytown Booster Club for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo at...

Josie Young

Josie Young

Jun 6, 2025

Josie Young, 89, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 in Baton Rouge.

Born on January 22, 1936 in Munich, Germany to Maria Jardin and Josef Lorenz, Josie immigrated to the US in 1964, at the age of 28, and was a long-time resident of Duplessis. She married Clarence Young in 1966 and together they raised their two sons, Michael and...

Linda Charmaine Bauer

Linda Charmaine Bauer

Jun 5, 2025

Linda Charmaine Festervan Bauer was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 20, 1947. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Donald Emil Bauer; her parents, Gene and Lillian Festervan; two sisters, Peggy Patterson and Joyce McCaa, and her beloved brother, Richard Lee Mizzell. She is survived by her only child, her precious daughter, Stacey (Joey) Poche;...

Louis Matthew Templet Jr.

Louis Matthew Templet Jr.

Jun 3, 2025

Louis Matthew Templet, Jr. “Tony”, also known to his family and friends as Yak, passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 77. Tony was born on September 1, 1947, in Gonzales, Louisiana and lived for many years in St. Amant and French Settlement, Louisiana. He served in the US Army from 1966 – 1968, then made a...

Marcelle Ann Nesom DeSoto

Marcelle Ann Nesom DeSoto

Jun 3, 2025

Marcelle Ann Nesom DeSoto, born September 17, 1941, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Baton Rouge General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Plaquemine, Marcelle graduated from St. John High School and attended Louisiana State University, where she was a proud member of Tri Delta sorority.

Marcelle was a woman of many passions....

Tony Edwards

Tony Edwards

Jun 2, 2025

Tony Edwards, a native of Charleston, SC, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on June 2, 2025, at the age of 65.

He was a devoted family man and a hard worker who dedicated his life not only to his profession but also to the joy of his loved ones. Beyond his professional life, Tony found immense joy...

Emily Alisha Price

Emily Alisha Price

Jun 2, 2025

Emily Alisha Johnson Price, 39, returned to the stars on Monday June 02.2025 at 11:30 am, leaving an unfillable hole in the hearts of everyone who loves her.

Born September 23, 1986, she brought her own flare. Whether she was sitting in the deer stand as a young girl with her Mama and Mimi, fishing or painting, she left an unforgettable...

James Rene DeLaune

James Rene DeLaune

Jun 2, 2025

James Rene DeLaune of Zachary, Louisiana, known to his family and his many friends as Rene, died on June 2nd, 2025 after a short illness.

Rene was born on January 19, 1947 in Lake Charles, Louisiana and lived for many years in Pineville, Louisiana. He graduated with an MSW from LSU, and followed LSU sports passionately for the rest of his...

Ronald Manuel Garcia

Ronald Manuel Garcia

Jun 2, 2025

Ronald Manuel Garcia was born on July 17, 1960, in Rochester, New York, and passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, after a brief illness. 

Ron was blessed to have operated his own car accessory business, Hubcaps on Wheels, for 30 years. He enjoyed dealing with his customers, many of whom became his friends. From a young age, he had a...

Richard E. Farmer

Richard E. Farmer

Jun 1, 2025

Richard Farmer, 66, of Baton Rouge, formerly of Houma, LA, passed away peacefully on Ascension Sunday. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He practiced family, criminal, and injury law. He loved fishing, golf, hunting, travel, and time with loved ones at his camp in Leeville. Youngest of four, born to Betty Jo and James Farmer, Sr. in Houma. Graduate of Nicholls...

Donald Ray Cooper

Donald Ray Cooper

Jun 1, 2025

Donald Ray Cooper, known to friends and family as Donnie, passed away on June 1, 2025, in St. Amant, Louisiana. He was born on November 12, 1955, in Pasco, Washington.

Donnie was self-employed for many years in the flooring business, followed by a successful career as a millwright/planner with Turner Industries. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors; however, nothing meant...

Barry Edward Hoerner

Barry Edward Hoerner

May 31, 2025

"In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." 

-John 14: 2 and 3

 Barry was 88 years...

Joyce Marie Browder

Joyce Marie Browder

May 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Joyce M. Browder. She departed this life on May 30th, 2025.

Joyce was born on August 30th, 1931, in West Monroe, Louisiana. She was the cherished youngest child of Wilmer and Verlie Covington, completing their family of five children. "

For those who knew her, Joyce was a...

Joseph D. "J.D" Henry

Joseph D. "J.D" Henry

May 29, 2025

Joseph D. Henry, Jr. (J.D.), 73, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home in Gonzales. He was born on June 28, 1952, and lived on the same property in Gonzales for the entirety of his life.

J.D. retired from Turner Industries in 2023, where he worked as a heavy hauler. Throughout his life he raised beef cattle, and...

James “Pat” Brandao

James “Pat” Brandao

May 27, 2025

Funeral service celebrating the life of James “Pat” Brandao of West Monroe, LA. will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Harvest Assembly, West Monroe, with Pastor, Gary Sapp officiating.

Family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00 AM until time of service at the church.

Pallbearers serving are, Rhine Brandao, Dominic Brandao, Tristian Graham, Dakota Green, Connor Broussard,...

Derek Michael Beregi

Derek Michael Beregi

May 27, 2025

A visitation celebrating the life of Derek M. Beregi will be held on Saturday May 31, 2025, at Red Oak Baptist Church will begin at 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Derek was born in Baton Rouge, LA on October 12, 1979, and rested from this life on May 27, 2025, at his residence in Livingston at the age of 45 years.

He...

Dorothy Jean Boudinot

Dorothy Jean Boudinot

May 26, 2025

Dorothy Jean Boudinot, a native of Osyka, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on May 26, 2025, at her home at the age of 91. Dorothy was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church and Bengal Belles. She loved LSU sports, shopping and spending time with family and friends. Dorothy was the proud owner of Trend Setters...

Stacy Reese Hernandez

Stacy Reese Hernandez

May 26, 2025

Stacy Reese Hernandez, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 26, 2025, at the age of 61. She worked at the state department of motor vehicle for 16 years then became a notary. Stacy enjoyed art and crafts and was very creative. She enjoyed every second with her grand kids and loved being a Be-Be.

Stacy is...