OBITUARIES

John "Bulldog" Bateman

John "Bulldog" Bateman

Feb 15, 2026

John Clayton Bateman, a resident of St. Amant, LA born August 31, 1940, went to be with our heavenly Father on February 15, 2026. He was a graduate of St. Amant High School, Class of 1960. He enjoyed watching sports, being outside and listening to swamp pop music. He retired from Ascension Parish Public Works in 2003 as a bulldozer...

Keith Gerard Nicoll Sr.

Keith Gerard Nicoll Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Keith Gerard Nicoll Sr. was born on November 9, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. He was a resident of Kenner, LA and passed away in River Ridge, LA on February 14, 2026, at the age of 70.

Keith is survived his two sons, Shane Nicoll and Keith Nicoll, Jr.; his grandchildren, Tristan Nicoll and Kylie Nicoll; his sister, Kathy Martin and...

Elissa Marie (Sisk) Smith

Elissa Marie (Sisk) Smith

Feb 13, 2026

Elissa Marie (Sisk) Smith, age 69, passed away on February 13, 2026.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard James Smith of Central, LA; son, John Wilson Parks of Gray, LA; stepson, James Michael Smith of Lafayette, LA; brothers, David Alan Sisk of Macon, GA, John Denis Herring of Houma, LA, and Dr. James Paul Sisk of Joplin, MO; sisters,...

Cyrus Richard Mougeot

Cyrus Richard Mougeot

Feb 13, 2026

Cyrus Richard “Dickie” Mouget, 75, of Lakeland, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026. Born on April 4, 1950, in New Roads, Louisiana, he lived a life guided by integrity, determination, and quiet strength.

Dickie was known for his strong work ethic, quick wit, and warm sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time outdoors. A...

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Comeaux Peak

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Comeaux Peak

Feb 13, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Jean Comeaux Peak was born on January 18, 1933 at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and died on February 13, 2026 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs at the age of 93.

Visitation will be at Walker Baptist Church from 3-7PM on Monday, February 16th and will resume on Tuesday at 10AM until the time of...

Gloria Helen Aime Berthelot

Gloria Helen Aime Berthelot

Feb 12, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Gloria Helen Aime Berthelot, born February 7, 1935, passed away peacefully at her home in Gonzales on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her husband and children. She was 91.

Born in Head of Island, Louisiana, to the late Peter J. Aime and...

Maureen Wagner

Maureen Wagner

Feb 12, 2026

Maureen Wagner (née Reidy, formerly Kiesel), beloved mother, passed away peacefully on 2/12/2026 at the age of 87, She was a devoted parent whose kindness and strength shaped the lives of all who knew her.

She is survived by daughters Mary Ellen (Kiesel) Tillotson, Warwick, RI and Sarah Anne (Kiesel) Wilgren (spouse James), St. Francisville, LA; brother Timothy Reidy, Webster, NY;...

Patricia Blanchard Gravois

Patricia Blanchard Gravois

Feb 10, 2026

Patricia Blanchard Gravois, of St. James Parish, Louisiana, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on March 9, 1948, Patricia grew up in Vacherie, Louisiana, where she learned early the value of family, faith, and the kind of hard work that comes from being raised in a close‑knit community. She graduated from St. James High...

Charles Alexander Stokes, Jr.

Charles Alexander Stokes, Jr.

Feb 10, 2026

Charles Alexander Stokes, Jr., known as “Sonny” to his family, passed away on February 10, 2026, at his home. He was 88 years old.

Born on August 29, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Charlie entered a city that hummed with dockside trade, river air, and jazz. He loved jazz — almost always playing softly in the background at home — and...

Thomas "Alvin" Golden

Thomas "Alvin" Golden

Feb 10, 2026

Thomas “Alvin” Golden, 73, passed away peacefully on the evening of February 10, 2026. A resident of Baton Rouge, Alvin was born in Houma, Louisiana, on July 22,1952, to Margie and Rueben Golden.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 40 years, JoLynn McGhie Golden, who he loved more than anything in this world and was the center of...

Kathleen Caballero

Kathleen Caballero

Feb 10, 2026

Kathleen Caballero, 86, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026.

Born in Napoleonville to Edmond and Winnie Landry, Kathleen grew up surrounded by the values of faith, family, and a joyful, spirited energy. She now joins her parents, her brother, Edward Landry, and her daughter‑in‑law, Margie Caballero, in eternal rest.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years,...

Douglas K. Stewart

Douglas K. Stewart

Feb 9, 2026

A ceremony celebrating the life of Douglas K. Stewart will be held on Friday February 20, 2026, at Baham-Stewart Cemetery, visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with graveside service at 1:30 pm.

Mr. Stewart was born on August 24, 1959, in Baton Rouge and rested from this life on February 9, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, at the age of...

Dr. Dedria Shuri Givens

Dr. Dedria Shuri Givens

Feb 9, 2026

Dedria Shuri Givens made her first and only early departure on February 9, 2026, shocking everyone who knew her.

She was born on March 8, 1960 off Route 3 between Cucumber Crossing and Opossum Holler to Quentin LeMoyne Givens and Dorothea Isabel Givens, better known as “South Central Isabel.”

Most people knew her as “DD.” She attended Bowling Green School and joined...

Gloria Jean Brignac

Gloria Jean Brignac

Feb 9, 2026

Gloria Jean Brignac was born on January 31, 1941, in Lutcher, LA. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 9, 2026 at the age of 85.



Jean is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Albert J. Brignac Jr.; children, Tory DeArmond (Eddie Pharr), Todd Brignac (Carla), Tim Brignac (Jenny), Tad Brignac (Lynn), Toni...

Sonya Kimble

Sonya Kimble

Feb 9, 2026

Our sweet Sonya Kimble, 79, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She was born on February 9, 1947, in McComb, Mississippi, and grew up a Baton Rouge girl, proudly graduating from Baton Rouge High School. She spent much of her life in and between Louisiana and Mississippi before ultimately...

Debra Jane Daniel Black

Debra Jane Daniel Black

Feb 8, 2026

Debra Jane Daniel Black, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 8, 2026, in Zachary, Louisiana at her family home.

Born on April 5, 1953, in Niceville, Florida, Debbie’s life was a testament to the strength of family and unwavering faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, Nana and friend. With her husband,"Black" she proudly co-owned...

Wilford Paul Hamilton Jr.

Wilford Paul Hamilton Jr.

Feb 6, 2026

"I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race and kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day..."

Wilford Paul “Fee” Hamilton, Jr, of Baton Rouge passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by...

Kimberly J. Lipoma

Kimberly J. Lipoma

Feb 6, 2026

A ceremony celebrating the life of Kimberly “Kim” Lipoma with date and location will be announced soon.

Kim was born on January 26, 1968, in Baton Rouge and rested from this life on Friday February 6, 2026, at the age of 58 years in New Roads.

She was a retired retail salesclerk, and a resident of Point Coupee Healthcare Center. She was...

Cory M. Aubrey

Cory M. Aubrey

Feb 6, 2026

Cory M. Aubrey was born in Hardin Country, KY on November 25, 1976. He passed away on February 6, 2026, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 49.

Cory was loved dearly by his wife of 23 years and was a proud father and pawpaw. Family meant everything to him, and he showed that love every day. In his spare...

Donald Wayne Giles

Donald Wayne Giles

Feb 5, 2026

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” Donald went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5th, 2026 at the age of 80. A native of Lecompte, LA, and resident of Walker, LA; he retired from Exxon as a...