All Obituaries

Shirley H. Williams, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away December 16, 2018. Shirley is survived by her devoted daughter, Terra Taylor and husband Patrick Taylor, Sr.; grandchildren, Shayne Taylor, Trinity Taylor, and Patrick Taylor, II; sisters, Joyce Burbank, Annette McMellar (Alton), Gloria Oliver (Frank), Barbara Duhe (Errol), Diane Williams, Christine Williams; brothers, Eddie Hargrove (Stephanie), Anthony Hargrove (Pamela); Godchild, Tammy Burbank, and numerous nieces,...

Reverend Robert E. “Bro. Bob” Anderson, founder of one of Louisiana’s largest private schools, Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge, and longtime minister of Parkview Baptist Church, entered heaven Thursday, December 13, 2018.  He was 84.  Bro. Bob peacefully slipped the bonds of this life, surrounded by family and friends and an endless extended family.  From 1974 to 1996, he built Parkview Baptist from 1,000 to 5,000 members and in 1981 established an...

Claude Michael Gillespie "Mike", 76, passed away from mycobacterium and bacterium abscesses, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home in Baton Rouge. He was met by his favorite poodles, Precious and Trixie, Mike always thought foo-foo dogs were for other people, but thought more of them than his family. He was born October 21, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA. Mike served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. Mike loved riding his Harley and hunting with his buddies...

James Rubin Norred Sr, a lifelong resident of Louisiana and the last 2 years a resident of San Antonio was born April 30, 1925 in Sikes, Louisiana. He graduated from Quitman High School and Louisiana Tech University.  He served in the Navy during WW II as a Seabee and saw action in the Pacific including  Pelalu. He was previously married to Shirley Warren Norred (deceased). Jim was a long time resident of Baton Rouge where he worked for the State of Louisiana and retired from the...

Pamela Shiver Adams passed peacefully on Sunday, December 09, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was 53 years old and a native of Baton Rouge. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Adams and her son Jason, his wife Amanda Adams, and the lights of her life, granddaughter Amelia Adams and grandson Evan Adams. She is also survived by her loving mother, Judith Vidrine Thomason; her siblings Kim Martinez and husband Steve; Kelly Schexnaildre and husband Mark; Will Shiver and wife...

Matthew 25:23 His master said to him, well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. Kathy Ann Chittom, born February 2, 1952, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on December 7, 2018 after battling health issues over the past couple of years. She was the Executive director of the Chiropractic Association of Louisiana for 40 years. She was a longtime member of Trinity Episcopal Church. Being...

On December 8, 2018, our sweet Barbara Anderson Campbell gained her wings and became our newest heavenly angel. She is now reunited with the love of her life, Douglas Lane Campbell, who passed away on October 13, 2018. They were married 61 years and blessed with four children. Awaiting her at the gates of heaven to welcome her was her parents, Clara and Russell Anderson and Douglas’s mother, Sara Bessette. She survived by her sister, Norma Callender. Those left to cherish her memories...

Dexter Olman Creel, Sr., 78, a resident of Rosedale, La, passed away on December 6, 2018. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Dexter is survived by his loving wife Charlotte Creel; sons, Dexter Jr. and Justin; daughters, Pattie, Wendy, Tommie and Shidale; brothers, Gerald Creel and Elmer E. Creel and many grandchildren & great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Thomas & Era Creel; brothers, Doyle Creel & Bobby Creel.