All Obituaries

“Yesterday’s gone.  Tomorrow’s not here.  All we have is today.” Pops passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the age of 91½.  Calvin grew up in Baton Rouge as part of this Nation’s Greatest Generation.  He attended Baton Rouge High School, where he was the star tailback (to the bench) of the football team.  He left high school and enlisted in the US Navy.  Calvin spent 18 months on the USS Point Cruz as part of a...

Lucy Houston was born June 19, 1932 in Leesville, LA., passed away April 20, 2019. Lucy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was member of South Baton Church of Christ. Lucy is survived by her daughters, Kay and Brian Brown of Cushing, OK. and Amy Houston and fiancé Chris Bamber of Denham Springs, La.; grandchildren, Shelly Ricci and husband Chris, Bradley Smith, Stephen Smith, Jesse Smith, Mandy Miller and Kaylee Miller; great grandchildren, Bella...

Sharon Bernard Atkinson (Sharon Ann Stears) "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8 Sharon Ann, 75 years old, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven at 11:16 AM on Good Friday, April 19, 2019 at Ochsner Hospital. Sharon was born on...

Nelwyn D. Courtney, age 89, a resident of Brusly, La., passed away April 16, 2019.   Nelwyn is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years Alvin Earl Courtney; daughters, Donna Courtney (Marion H. “Mickey”) Hunt and Rhonda Courtney Wells; grandchildren, Pamela Barrilleaux, Jason (Lee Ann) Murphey, Rachel Prudhomme, Shelby Wells, and Courtney Wells; Great-grandchildren, Kayla Boswell, Kasen Parrish, Adriana, Aaliyah, Ariana, and Willow Shifflett, Aden Raila, Gerald George,...

Gary Paul Aucoin, husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle and friend, age 71, resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. As a young man, Gary joined the United States Air Force and served as an Airframe Repair Specialist & Technician from 1966-72. He then became a sheet metal worker for 35 years before retiring and becoming a full-time Papa. He was married to the love of his life, Cynthia Calamia Aucoin on December 4, 1976 and was an amazing father to...

Jean Mobley Barbier, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019, at the age of 86 surrounded by her family. Born August 25, 1932 in New Orleans to the late Warren Wysong Mobley and Eula Richard Mobley. She is survived by her sons, Ricky Barbier (Kathy), Michael Barbier (Ginger), Dale Barbier (Jude); daughter-in-law, Yvette Barbier; step-daughter, Nancy Staines. Devoted grandmother to, Theresa McCarthy (Wayne), Ricky Barbier, Jr, Jennifer Morales (Marc), Clayton Barbier (Kenny), Natalie...

  Cade Edward Carter, Sr. of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.  Born December 5, 1932, in Elberton, Georgia, he was a graduate of Hartwell High School, followed by active service in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Cade received his BS in Agriculture Engineering from the University of Georgia (1962), and his Masters from Louisiana State University (1972).   An employee of the United States Department of...

Lois Ann "Tootie" Goynes, 75, of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 12, 2019. Lois was born March 25, 1944, in Baton Rouge to Kennedy and Mildred (West) Cooper. On June 14, 1975, she married Ronnie Goynes in Baton Rouge and together they raised two sons, Andrew and Ryan. Lois worked for the State of Louisiana Insurance Commission retiring after thirty plus years. She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, she enjoyed cross stitching and reading. She is survived by...

Dr. John D. Scott III, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at his home, April 11, 2019. John was born in San Antonio, TX where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of North Texas. John has been a member of the American Chemical Society for over 50 years. He was an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Montana and the...

Say not, in grief, that she has gone, but give thanks that she was yours. We give thanks for the life of Lillie Graham Blackwell, who lived 88 years and passed away on April 11, 2019. She was born on February 27, 1931, the baby of eleven children, to Ida Spikes Graham and George Graham. She grew up in Livingston Parish and lived most of her life in Zachary, Louisiana. She was a beloved wife and mother and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. In her later years she could not have been...