Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

I passed away at home on Thanksgiving morning, grateful for the love of my family and appreciative of the many years spent in the company of wonderful friends.

The second of six children of Edward Lee Crews and Susie Pepper Crews, I was born on May 17, 1947 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. At the age of nine...

Nov 23, 2021

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Earth lost a gentle spirit, James Andrew "Jim" Wingate.

Born in Mansfield, Louisiana, in 1936, he studied chemical engineering at Louisiana Tech University and graduated in 1958. He first worked for Esso and then spent most of his career in research and development at Ethyl Corporation. He lived in Baton Rouge,...

Nov 22, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Arnould Plaisance Cappe’ died on November 22, 2021.  She was born to French Acadian parents, Sidney P. Arnould, Sr. and Cecile Broussard Arnould on May 9, 1932 in Lafayette, LA.  As a young girl she lived with her great-grandmother, a Belgian emigrant who only spoke French.  It did not take her long to learn to speak and...

Nov 22, 2021

Sandra M. O’Berry, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on November 22, 2021.

Sandra was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and attended USM Women’s College. She was a loving wife of over 40 years, mother, and grandmother (“Nanny”) who was devoted to dropping everything for her children,...

Nov 21, 2021

Judith Gail Buquoi, a resident of Central/Slaughter, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the young age of 66.  She was a wonderful wife, a loving mother and grandmother.  She touched so many people with her love for family, crafting, sewing, and togetherness of family and friends.  She enjoyed having everyone together and cook for them to...

Nov 19, 2021

Leopold "Leo" Alphonsus Laurent, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Sylvia Laurent, 3 sons Michael Laurent (Karla), Darryl Laurent (Tricia), Rodney Laurent (Patty), 8 grandchildren - Rachel Laurent, Tonya Fullerton, Betsy Leblanc, Stephen Laurent, Angelle Nguyen, David...

Nov 17, 2021

Shantaben Oza of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Nov 17, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 16, 2021

Irene (George) Fuller, age 95 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, closed her eyes for the last time here on earth and passed from death to eternal life on November 16, 2021. She has rejoined her devoted husband of 66 years, Rev. Lloyd D. Fuller, whom she cared for until his passing in 2014.

Irene was born to Lois Elizabeth (Evans) and Everett Andrew George on August 16,...

Nov 16, 2021

Sunny J Bourgeois, age 56, a resident of Houston, TX passed away on November 16th, 2021.

She was born on March 5th, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Barbara and William Jackson. She attended EDW High School then graduated from Nicholl’s State University with a bachelor’s in science in Finance and Master’s in Business Administration. There she...

Nov 16, 2021

David Gomez passed away at The Crossing on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the age of 83.

He was born in Raymondville, TX and was raised in San Perlita, TX.  He attended San Perlita High School where he played football for the high school team.  He played the guitar and several other musical instruments. He served in...

Nov 15, 2021

Melisa (Lisa) Marie Chase Potter, 61, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on November 15, 2021.

Lisa was born November 24, 1959 in Ferriday, Louisiana to Dan and Lilly Chase. She attended the Louisiana State School for the Deaf  in her elementary and high school years. She obtained an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood...

Nov 12, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Edward Barbara, husband to Catherine Bonin Barbara, passed peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 70, after a short battle with bladder cancer.

He was born in 1951 in New Orleans, LA to Anthony Charles Barbara and Nettie Barnum Barbara, who both preceded him in death.  Tony attended and graduated from East...

Nov 12, 2021

Charles (“Butch”) Donald Malmberg, 90, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully November 12, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Albin Malmberg and late Elsie (Windblad) Malmberg.

Loving father of Christine (Edward) Watson of Baton Rouge, LA; dear grandfather of Alexander (Hailey) Watson, Kayla Watson, and Nicholas Watson; stepfather...

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Mason Begnaud, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, La. passed away (from pneumonia) peacefully at Baton Rouge General Hospital, with her family at her bedside, on Friday November 12, 2021.

She was born to the late Alton and Mary Mason of Opelousas, La. on May 30th, 1940. She was also preceded in death by her sisters:...

Nov 12, 2021

Adrian Wories, age 75, was born on August 25, 1946, and passed away on November 12, 2021.

He was born in Assen Drenthe, The Netherlands. Formally of Lansing, IL, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Adrian was a Viet Nam Navy Veteran, and graduate of University of Illinois-Chicago Campus in accounting, later becoming a CPA....

Nov 11, 2021

Mary Frances Minchew Hammonds, age 92, passed away on November 11, 2021.

Frances was born on August 18, 1929 in Brewton, Alabama, but was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She always put others before herself and loved taking care of her family, fishing, gardening, and cooking. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Methodist...

Nov 10, 2021

Lucille T. “Tweetie” Caldwell Atkins Guidry, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in the home she designed and built some 40 years ago.  She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1967.

She graduated Valedictorian from Opelousas H.S. and later Phi Kappa Phi from LSU...

Nov 9, 2021

William Albert Turner Sr. was called to heaven November 9, 2021 at the age of 81.

Bill was born in Hendricks, West Virginia on February 22, 1940 and was a 40 year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a 21 year veteran of the Army. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is...

Nov 9, 2021

Melbourne Frederick Keegan, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 9, 2021, following a heart attack.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown Keegan of Baton Rouge; his daughter, Lisa Keegan Carey (Chris); his stepson, Dr. Joseph Turnipseed (Elizabeth); his granddaughter, Katherine Keegan Carey; and his step-grandchildren: Tylor, Keaton, Carson, and Collin Turnipseed,...

Nov 9, 2021

Benjamin Matthew Verbois, “Ben,” departed this life on November 9, 2021 at the age of 33. He was born on May 3, 1988 and was a life long resident of Baton Rouge. He was the beloved son of the late Eric J. Verbois. He is survived by his mother, Brenda H. Verbois. He was the joy of their lives....