Obituaries
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
A more detailed obituary will be available soon. Please check this webpage for updates.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m.
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...
Karen M. Landry
Nov 7, 2025
Karen Leigh McKenzie Landry, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 65. Karen was born on August 5, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Karen was a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother whose kindness touched the lives of everyone who knew her. In her professional life, Karen found fulfillment as...
Mary Jane "Jeanie" Miley
Nov 6, 2025
Mary Jane "Jeanie" Miley, a devoted woman of faith and family, talented designer, and passionate world traveler passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Port Allen, Louisiana. She was 84 years old and had bravely faced a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born April 14, 1941, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Jeanie was the middle of...
Aaron Savant
Nov 5, 2025
Aaron Joseph Savant, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 76.
The family will honor Aaron with a memorial service at a later date, please visit this site for updates. We greatly appreciate the outpouring of love and support and ask for continued prayers as we navigate through this time of...
Dianne Conerly Pearson
Nov 3, 2025
Dianne Conerly Pearson, loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on December 31, 1950, in Tylertown, Mississippi to Cullen Conerly and Velma Blackwell Conerly.
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 30 years, Paul Pearson; their beloved son, Taylor Pearson; her...
Jeffrey "Neil" Gibbs
Nov 3, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of Jeffrey "Neil" Gibbs, 42, who left us on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 21, 1983, in Springfield, Illinois, Neil was a beacon of intelligence and discipline from his earliest days. His numerous talents paved the way for a...
Jessica Díon Hughes
Nov 3, 2025
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust. Psalms 91:1-2
Jessica Di’on Hughes, the youngest child and only daughter of Denise L. Gauthier and baby girl of Jessie Hughes, Sr.,...
Jack E. Jordan
Nov 3, 2025
Jack E. Jordan, born on September 24, 1957, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 68.
Jack was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Highland Elementary and Tara High School. He also attended Louisiana State University. Jack was a member of the United States Navy. Jack was also a member of the National Rifle Association. Jack...
Kenneth "Ken" D. Howard
Nov 2, 2025
Kenneth David Howard, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 70.
A more detailed obituary will be available soon, please check this webpage for updates.
Relatives and friends may sign the guestbook below.
William H. Lewis "Bill"
Nov 2, 2025
William H. Lewis (Bill), born on October 7, 1931, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 94.
Bill was born in Smithville, Texas and grew up in Amite, Louisiana where he graduated from high school in 1948. In the early 1940’s he was a boy scout seat attendant at LSU Football games and became a lifelong Tiger...
Meenakshi S Peruvamba
Oct 31, 2025
Meenakshi (“Meena”) Peruvamba, our beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Born November 22, 1932, in Kurnool, India, Meenakshi’s life was a testament of her love, compassion, and devotion to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her...
Johnny Edward Downs
Oct 30, 2025
Johnny Edward Downs, born March 8, 1942, went to be with Jesus at 3:36 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born in Carrollton, Mississippi and grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana. Johnny was one of four founding owners of St. Gabriel Valve Service, working alongside David Downs, Frank Forbes, and LaRue Forbes. He...
William Clayton Paine
Oct 28, 2025
William Clayton Paine, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. A native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, he served as Director of Managed Care at Baton Rouge General Medical Center for over 20 years and as a provider representative at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. He was a graduate of...
Terry Lee Stark
Oct 25, 2025
Terry Lee Stark, Sr., a native of Tipp City, OH and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 77.
A loving husband, father, and “Papa”, enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, frequently attending his grandchildren’s events. Terry graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH in 1967. He was an...
Glenn G. Broussard
Oct 24, 2025
Glenn G. Broussard passed away on October 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Glenn was born on March 12, 1940, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to St. Elmo and Virgie Broussard.
Glenn graduated from Nicholls State University in 1963 with a degree in Physical Education and even earned the honor of becoming the first "Mr. Nicholls" in 1960...
