Obituaries

Aug 16, 2020

Doris “LaVerne” Coats, age 91, was born in 1929 in Cross Plains, Texas. She passed away on August 16, 2020 and is now in Heaven with her Heavenly Father. She loved her husband of 61 years, Glenn, who called her "Honey". "Honey" would become the name that all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and daughters in law affectionately called her....

Aug 14, 2020

Clint D. Mock, age 38, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 14, 2020.

Clint was a beloved husband, father, son, grandson, nephew and friend. Clint graduated from Parkview Baptist School and Southeastern Louisiana University. Clint went on to become a CPA, CFO, and CEO, but more importantly, an amazing husband and father.  His family...

Aug 11, 2020

Robert (Rob) McBride passed away August 11, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.  Rob was born in Natchez, MS. On June 23, 1974, the only child of Nancy and Pat McBride.  He was a very loving person, especially caring for animals.  He always made sure we had two adopted dogs at one time, currently Maggie and Bongo, so one...

Aug 11, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Louis Mistric. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 11, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for James Edward Beatty. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 10, 2020

Russell R. (Sonny) Ramsey, Sr., age 76, a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on August 10, 2020.  He was a loving husband of 49 years to Faye Ramsey, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He retired as a Safety Manager from The Newtron Group and was a US Navy Veteran.  He was a die-hard LSU baseball and...

Aug 10, 2020

Phillip Michael Brooks, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2020. He was the owner of Tops Unlimited for 40 years.

Mike is survived by his wife, Robin Brooks; son, Mike Brooks, stepdaughter, Kerrie Keopke; and granddaughter, Ellie Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosalie...

Aug 9, 2020

Gerald Cooper Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 82. He earned his chemistry degree at Mississippi College and worked at Dow Chemical for over 35 years until he retired. Gerald served the Lord in several capacities at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. He was an Ordained Minister, Sunday School...

Aug 7, 2020

Thomas Patrick Taylor beloved brother passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, on August 7, 2020, following a long illness. Tom was born in Albany, NY to the late Albert and Rita (Cahill) Taylor on April 13, 1961. After graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Tom lived briefly in Cherry...

Aug 6, 2020

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...

Aug 5, 2020

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,...

Aug 4, 2020

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...

Aug 3, 2020

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...

Aug 3, 2020

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....

Aug 2, 2020

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...

Jul 31, 2020

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...

Jul 31, 2020

Jerry E. Schexnayder, Jr. “Shakee”, was born August 1, 1965, in Beaufort, South Carolina, and was a resident of Walker, Louisiana. He passed away Friday, July 31st in Ocshner Medical Center’s ICU (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), from complications caused by a sudden heart attack.

Jerry was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was employed for many...

Jul 29, 2020

I was weary Lord, and in Your eyes, my penance was done and you called me home.

Born January 23, 1942 Roy Brown, on July 29, 2020 departed this earthly life for a richer reward for a life well-lived. Roy was educated in the public schools of East Baton Rouge and graduated from the historically renowned McKinley...

Jul 27, 2020

Our angel received her wings Monday, July 27th. Audrey "Granny" Shelton Covington was born September 9, 1917, and lived most of her 102 years in and near Baton Rouge. "Granny", to family and dear friends, was happiest with her hands in the dirt and when surrounded by her many grandchildren and their families. Spunky and fun-loving Granny claimed the...

Jul 27, 2020

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...