Obituaries

Aug 1, 2021

Michael Stephen Godawa, 65, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on August 1, 2021, the first day of his retirement at the end of a 27-year career with the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Mike is survived by his children, Dana Martin (husband William), and Travis Godawa (Rachel); his father, Joe Godawa; sister, Cindie Godawa Reeves (husband...

Jul 31, 2021

Lynne Meole Rawley, 76, of Denham Springs, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Lynne was born March 4, 1945 at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, the firstborn child of Charles N. and Julia Maloney Meole, and grew up with two sisters and two brothers. The family moved several times along the Gulf Coast - between Biloxi, MS and Beaumont, TX...

Jul 31, 2021

Brent Deaville, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away from cancer on July 31, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Brent was a 1968 graduate of Glen Oaks High School, he later attended and graduated from Automotive and Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  ...

Jul 30, 2021

Cecil Clyde Osborn, 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 30, 2021.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa, and friend.

Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alta Martin Osborn; two daughters, Pam DeLaureal of Covington, LA, Conny Jordan (Steve) of Baton Rouge; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Saint...

Jul 29, 2021

William (Hem) Quan, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 29, 2021.

He was a hard working man who served the community for years by ensuring quality food for those he served. He loved his family and was a dedicated father to his children.

William is survived by wife of...

Jul 28, 2021

David James Gulick, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee, at age of 56 of type-1 Diabetes, a lifelong illness.

He attended school in multiple states, Maryland, Nevada, and Louisiana where he completed his education at Delta College in Baton Rouge, studying drafting. Shortly thereafter, he moved...

Jul 28, 2021

Jere Donald Melilli, Sr. “The time of my ascension has come, I have fought the good fight, 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 the day; and not to me only but unto all those that love His appearing.” 2...

Jul 24, 2021

Stephen Keith Edenfield, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 24th. He graduated from Belmont Academy, attended LSU and ULL, and graduated with an associates degree in Mortuary Science from Delgado. He was a member of the national guard. He also was a local business owner of Design Depot. Keith was a loving husband, devoted...

Jul 22, 2021

Thelma Mae Brian, a wonderful loving mother, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home in Scott, LA at the age of 98.  She was a native of East Baton Rouge Parish until the flood of 2016, when she moved to where she resided with her daughter until her passing.

As she wished,...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert Lee “Pete” Martin, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was a beloved friend to many, native son of Brooklyn, and longtime Louisiana resident.

He spent his career as a United States Merchant Marine officer, engineer, and union official in the maritime industry.

Robert is survived by...

Jul 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Kay Larry Fletcher, loving husband, father of two sons, and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at the age of 84 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Kay was born on June 6, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Crawford and Rudith (Lovell) Fletcher. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech...

Jul 22, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

Earnest Dale Teer departed this world on July 22, 2021 at the age of 88. He was a faithful, active and devoted member of Goodwood Church of Christ in Baton Rouge, LA. Dale was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Dale graduated from Rodessa High School in Rodessa, LA. After graduating he served four years in the United States Air Force. He received a B.S. degree from...

Jul 21, 2021

Denver Wilson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jul 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 20, 2021

Ancy Jo Cruse Firnberg, age 84, passed away peacefully July 20 at home after several years of declining health. Ancy was born January 7, 1937, in Alexandria, LA to Kathleen Peters Cruse and Joseph E. Cruse

Ancy Firnberg is survived by her husband of 63 years, James W. "Jim" Firnberg, Sr. and four sons and daughters-in-law, James...

Jul 20, 2021

Priscilla Barbay Bourgeois was a very loving, caring and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend.

Priscilla a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away July 20, 2021 at the age of 75. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School Class of 1964.

She was a very devout Catholic her whole life, She retired...

Jul 19, 2021

Carol Ann Hoffpauir Hebert, 72, resident of Alexandria, passed away on July 19th, 2021, with her daughters by her side.

Carol graduated from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, LA, where she was lead majorette and cheerleader.  She was a lifelong student of Jeffie Jean Dance Studio.  She attended Louisiana State University, where she was a Tigerette...

Jul 18, 2021

Ewell Lamar Little, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge died July 18, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical ICU.  He was 95 years old and had been residing at The Pearl Assisted Living Community since December 2020.

Mr. Little was a native of Starkville, MS, and a proud graduate of Mississippi State University where he...

Jul 18, 2021

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. Psalm 121: 1-2.”

Nita Arnold Rizzuto passed away on, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born June 26, 1928, in Franklin County, Mississippi, but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She...

Jul 18, 2021

Herman Joseph Kralemann, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 18, 2021, at the age of 84. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School.  He was an active member of Zoar Baptist Church.  He served with the Seabees for 8 years with the Navy.  He was a member of the Cast Off Square Dance Club and...