Obituaries
Meinrad Lang
Sep 16, 2020
Meinrad Franklin “Bud” Lang Sr. passed away on September 16, 2020, at his home in Baton Rouge after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 91. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jane Marie Spence Lang, who cared for him in both sickness and health; his children, Meinrad Franklin “Buddy” Lang, Jr. (Denise); Annette...
Michael Lukacin
Sep 14, 2020
Michael G Lukacin, 83 born to Mike and Anna Hudak Lukacin of Aliquippa, PA died September 14, 2020 at his home. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra. Children Kerin Cotten (Jeff), Kevin Corrado (Lisa), grandchildren, Meagan Corrado, Nicolas, William and Caroline Cotten, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,...
Etteen Berteau
Sep 14, 2020
Etteen “Sis” Berteau at the age of 91 peacefully left this earth and met Jesus, her husband, and daughter in heaven. She was a Cajun mom of son Glen Berteau, grandmother of Kelli Williams, Christy Johnson, Micah Berteau, Allison Bourgeois, Adam Foy and Jacob Foy. She loved her family, loved to travel, cook, shop, eat out, and grandchildren. A...
Janice Ford
Sep 13, 2020
Janice Marie Evans Ford was welcomed into heaven on September 13, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a loving friend, devoted daughter and sister, and adored mother. She was predeceased in death by her mother, Margaret Mae Babin Ramsey, of Duplessis and father, Albert Coleman Evans of Carthage, Mississippi. Janice is survived by her son, Jason Brian...
Betty Landry
Sep 12, 2020
Betty Pope Landry, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 12, 2020. Born in Wanilla, Mississippi she was a graduate of Tylertown High School, Class of 1947. She attended Copiah-Lincoln Junior College and graduated from Elliott's Business School of Baton Rouge.
On June 15, 1952 Betty joined First Baptist Church of Baton Rouge...
Carl "Norbert" Vidrine
Sep 11, 2020
Carl “Norbert” Vidrine passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 after a twelve-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the age of 82. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a successful businessman.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Faye Vidrine; sons, Kevin (Karen), and Carl; his grandchildren, Miranda Perkins (Andy), McKenzie...
Anne Dietzel
Sep 10, 2020
Anne Wilson Dietzel, age 96, peacefully went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Thursday, September 10, 2020 with family near. She was born in Mansfield Ohio on December 11, 1923.
Anne married her high school sweetheart, Paul Franklin Dietzel, on September 25, 1944 during WWII while Paul was at Smyrna Army Air Base in Tennessee...
Stephen Baily
Sep 9, 2020
Stephen Scott Baily, known to his grandgirls as “Papa Dude”, passed away this Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 62. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Steve was a graduate of Broadmoor High School and worked at Salsbury Dodge City for the last 30 years. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines Corps and...
Louise Crochet
Sep 8, 2020
Louise passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Madison, MS at the age of 92. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and a long-term member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Louise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on January 23, 1928 and graduated from Istrouma High...
Izelle Denson Smith
Sep 8, 2020
Izelle Smith Denson Smith, 81, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born in Fort Payne, Alabama on December 27, 1938, to Horton and Annie Smith, she was the third of five siblings and a 1956 graduate of DeKalb County High School. Izelle was a fingerprint analyst for the FBI at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.,...
Ernest Seals
Sep 7, 2020
Ernest C. Seals, age 83, a resident of Ventress, LA, passed away on September 7, 2020.
He was president of Franklin Press.
Ernest is preceded in death by his wife, Doris “Bootsie” Seals; parents, Ernest and Lucille Seals; brothers, Lindsay Seals and William Seals.
Ernest is survived by his sons, Ernest Seals, Christopher...
Paul "Andy" Tuminello
Sep 7, 2020
Paul Andrew Tuminello “Andy”, (61), passed away September 7, 2020.
Born in Baton Rouge, he was the son of Ralph and Corinne Tuminello.
He attended St. Thomas More and is a graduate of Catholic High School ’77.
Andy worked as a manager in the restaurant industry throughout his career, but his true passion...
Andre' Gilds, Sr.
Sep 6, 2020
Andre’ Louis Gilds, Sr. devoted husband and father departed this life at the age of 69 on Sunday, September 6, 2020.
Andre’ was born on July 16, 1951 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the union of the late Jacques Gilds and Eddie Beatrice Gill Gilds. Andre’ accepted Christ at a young age as a member of the...
Henry Hopkins Jr.
Sep 5, 2020
Henry Guy Hopkins Jr. affectionally known as “Happy Hoppy” went to his eternal life at the age of ninety-eight on September 5, 2020. He was surrounded by family at their "guest house" on the lakes! Henry was a native of Wachula, Florida. At a young age he moved with his parents and brother to New Orleans, Louisiana. There he...
Roger Morgan
Sep 5, 2020
Roger W. Morgan, 72, a resident of Central, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 5. Roger graduated from Central High School in 1966. He entered the Pipefitter apprentice program at Exxon Refinery in 1967. After working as a Pipefitter for many years he was promoted to Turnaround Planner and went on to be a Supervisor. He retired from Exxon in...
Sherry (Sharon) Hyde
Sep 4, 2020
Sherry (Sharon) Lee Hyde, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.
Sherry was a loyal fan of LSU sports, especially baseball, gymnastics and football.
Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Alton Hyde; her son, Derrick Sanders and wife, Debbie; her stepchildren, Laurie Martello and husband, Michael and Daniel Hyde and...
Susan Serpas
Sep 3, 2020
Susan Serpas, age 59, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 3, 2020.
Susan was a talented pianist, a trait she inherited from her father, Willie. She was often called the “favorite aunt” amongst her nieces and nephews. She loved to cook and will always be remembered for having a smile on her face.
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Jennetta Cole
Sep 1, 2020
Jennetta Fipps Cole, 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at home at 3:30 PM on Tuesday September 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
Born August 28, 1930 in Dent County, Missouri, Jennetta grew up in St. Louis where she attended Adams School and Roosevelt High School. She worked at Boyd's Department Store and for...
Gary Blanchard
Sep 1, 2020
Gary Joseph Blanchard, age 67, a resident of Pride, La., passed away on September 1, 2020.
He retired from the Pipefitter Local 198, Turner Industries and Holsum Bread. Gary was a long time member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.
Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Rabalais Blanchard; three sons, Brad M....
