Obituaries
Ned Joseph Dufour
Nov 24, 2025
Ned Joseph Dufour, born on December 18, 1938, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 86.
Ned was born in Mansura, Louisiana. He graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He also went on to join the Air National Guard of Louisiana. Ned was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
Ned is survived by his...
Betty Gambrell Jones
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Gambrell Jones passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 92, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on May 7, 1933, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to Emmett and Annie Gambrell.
A graduate of both Northeast College and Louisiana State University, Betty earned her master’s degree and made an impact in the field of education. Her career as...
Judith "Judy" Clare Cannon
Nov 24, 2025
Judith “Judy” Clare Cannon, 82, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, entered eternal life on November 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a lengthy illness. Judy was a loving sister, aunt, and friend. She was a 1962 graduate of Saint Anthony High School and attended Baton Rouge Draughn Business School. Judy was a supervisor at...
Larry Lane Blackburn, Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Larry Lane Blackburn, Jr., a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 42. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Ponchatoula, LA.
He enjoyed movies, art, artists, fantasy football, and activism. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Matthew James Shields
Nov 21, 2025
Matthew James Shields, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 20. He was born June 16, 2005, to James and Veronica Shields in Baton Rouge. His passions were spending time with his family, fishing, building Legos, and anything to do with vehicles.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward Sr....
Maurine Bordelon LaCour
Nov 20, 2025
Maurine Bordelon LaCour, age 88, passed away peacefully at Saint James Place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Maurine was born in Port Arthur, Texas. She graduated from Evergreen High School and became a real estate agent with CJ Brown/Latter and Blum until she retired. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion and community service. Maurine dedicated her life to serving...
Edna Bates Oliver
Nov 18, 2025
“Death leaves a hole that no one can fill, but love leaves memories that no one can steal. To love in the hearts of those left behind, is never to have died at all.”
Edna Bates Oliver passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 95. Edna was born to Robert and Cornelia Bates on January 5, 1930, in...
Carolyn “Tuppy” Rodriguez Jackson Chaney
Nov 18, 2025
Carolyn “Tuppy” Rodriguez Jackson Chaney departed this life on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on April 18, 1936, in Plaquemine, Louisiana and was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Carolyn was a direct descendent of settlers from the Canary Islands, known as “Islanos”, who settled at Valenzuela, located about 15 miles southeast of...
Mary Ann Guercio Burton
Nov 17, 2025
Mary Ann Guercio Burton, a resident of Baton Rouge, born June 23, 1937, passed away at home on November 17, 2025.
Mary Ann is survived by her sons, Anthony Burton and his wife Brenda, Richard Burton and his wife Renee, Wayne Burton and his wife Suzanna, and Brent Burton; grandchildren, Tony Burton and his wife Rebecca, Melissa Bourgeois and her husband...
James Michell Bernhard, Jr. "Jim"
Nov 16, 2025
James Michell Bernhard, Jr., affectionately known as “Jim,” passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 71. Widely recognized as one of Louisiana’s most influential business leaders, he built and guided companies that transformed industries and strengthened communities. Above all else, Jim was most proud to be a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—roles into which...
James Joseph Blouin
Nov 15, 2025
James “Jim” Blouin, a native of Gonzales, LA, passed away in Baton Rouge, LA, on November 15, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a retired Air Traffic Controller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fellman and Mattie (Gautreau) Blouin. Jim was the oldest of seven children and...
Kathryn U. Miller
Nov 15, 2025
Kathryn U. Miller passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 96. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Nicholasville, Kentucky, to Major and Stella Upton.
Kathy worked as a realtor for most of her life and was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church.
Kathy is survived by her children, Rita Shelton (Jr.), Jane...
Antoinette Salemi Jones
Nov 15, 2025
A wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister, Gammy, and friend, Antoinette Mary Salemi Jones passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, surrounded by her family and strengthened by her deep Catholic faith. She was 85, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a 1958 graduate of Baton Rouge High School. She was a charter member of St. Patrick Catholic...
Marta Otazo Finalet
Nov 15, 2025
Marta Otazo Finalet passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born on November 14, 1944, in Havana, Cuba, to the late Marta Tellechea Otazo and Oscar Otazo.
After immigrating to the United States with her younger brother as part of the unaccompanied “Peter Pan” children’s exodus in 1962, Marta graduated from Louisiana State University...
Maria Siebert Cherbonnier
Nov 13, 2025
Maria Siebert Cherbonnier passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on November 29, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Arthur Siebert and Margaret Smith Siebert. Her family later moved to Baton Rouge, and in 1964, Maria graduated from Redemptorist High School. She furthered her education by receiving her Master’s in Education from...
Anthony "Archie" Gauthier
Nov 9, 2025
Anthony “Archie” Gauthier, aged 74, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on May 27, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mary Beatrice Guerin Gauthier and John Howard Gauthier.
Archie worked as a carpenter for most of his life. He loved to cook, play golf and tennis, watch T.V., and spend time with his...
Suzanne "Suzie" W. Dendy
Nov 9, 2025
Suzanne “Suzie” Watson Dendy, 77, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her immediate family.
Born in Natchez, Mississippi, and proudly the baby of nine, Suzie learned early how to make her voice heard and how to make everyone laugh. She had a gift for turning any get-together...
W. David Wilson
Nov 9, 2025
William David Wilson, a native of Vivian, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 90. He was a proud graduate of Vivian High School where he was 1st chair cornet in the high school band. After high school, he attended LSU. David went on to serve in the...
