All Obituaries

Benny Ross Wood, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 6, 2020. Ben cherished memories of his youthful years in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, but it was Newellton, where he grew up with his brothers and sisters, attended grammar school, and learned to play clarinet that he would always consider his home. The clarinet led him to play proudly for the Golden Band from Tigerland and fueled his love for music of all kinds - opera, classical, and contemporary. An avid LSU fan,...

Patrick Joseph Hall Isaiah 41:9-10 “You are my servant; I chose you, I have not rejected you.  Do not fear, I am with you; Do not be anxious, I am your God.  I will strengthen you.  I will help you.  I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.” After a hard-fought battle with Covid-19, Patrick Joseph Hall died peacefully on August 5, 2020 at the age of 40, surrounded by his family. Patrick was born on November 6, 1979 in Baton Rouge and raised in...

Glenn Wayne Gaudet, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on August 4, 2020 at the age of 58.  Glenn received his B.A. degree from LSU and earned his master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi. Glenn is survived by his mother Patricia Adams Gaudet; two brothers Karl Gaudet and wife Patricia M., and Richard Gaudet and wife Nora; nieces and nephews, Michelle Frost and husband Whit, Kristopher Gaudet, Megan...

Rosemary Blancher, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 3, 2020. She loved to cook for her family and friends. Rosemary is survived by children, Dr. Eldon C. “Don” Blancher II and wife Madeleine, Beth Blancher, Ginger Ohlenforst and husband Tim; grandchildren, Eldon C. “Trey” Blancher III and wife April, Dr. Adam T. Blancher and wife Kristen, Nathaniel D. Blancher, Justin E. Blancher and wife Meghan, Rhett Clement, Christin C. Louth and husband...

Doris Daigre Milburn, known affectionately as Mimi to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 3, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Mimi loved her family and was happiest when surrounded by them. She enjoyed preparing delicious family meals and watching sports on television, especially the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints. In her younger years, she enjoyed gardening, fishing, and golfing with...

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, our dear matriarch entered the “American Contract Bridge League Heaven.”  Besides her family and friends, Genny loved playing Duplicate Bridge the most. One of Genny’s main goals in life was to achieve the league’s highest rank of “Diamond Life Master,” which she accomplished in August 2011. Genny was short 25 days of her 98th birthday.  She was born on August 27, 1922, in St. Martinville, LA, to Madeleine Barras...

Joseph “Joey” Francis Norman, Jr., a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away at his home on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 61. Joey was a graduate of Denham Springs High School where he served as band president his senior year.  He enjoyed playing baseball and enjoyed laughing.  The highlight of his life was his family especially his children and grandchildren.  Joey is survived by his children, Stefanie Jackson (Bobby), and Dax Ballard (Samantha);...

Alfred Denman “Dennie” Wall, Jr. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Dennie Wall - “Pops” - passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 78, under the care of Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. After a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer, Dennie peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Well-liked by everyone, he was not just Pops to our family, but was considered by many to be everyone’s Pops. Born November 29, 1941, in Amite County,...