Obituaries
Darryl Amedee
Jul 18, 2020
Darryl Amedee, 80, passed away July 18, 2020 at Ochsner Hospital in Morgan City, LA. He resided in Pierre Part and Baton Rouge, LA.
Darryl graduated in 1957 from Redemptorist High School, served in the U. S. Air Force, and was retired from Local 198 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He loved spending time fishing, dancing, socializing with...
James Amond
Jul 16, 2020
James “Ray” Amond, 84, resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on July 16, 2020 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by family and friends.
Ray was an Army Reserve veteran, a retiree of the telephone company after 30 years of service. He was a member of Crusin’ Cajuns for 20 years and a parishioner of...
Leon Dement
Jul 15, 2020
Leon DeMent, Jr., 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 15, 2020. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Leon was a 1964 graduate and co-valedictorian of Istrouma High School. He continued his education at Louisiana State University and Louisiana State University Medical School, completing his M.D. in 1971 as an Alpha Omega Alpha initiate. His internship...
Richard Macmurdo
Jul 15, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Bailey Macmurdo announces his passing at the age of 52 after a very short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Richard spent most of his life as a resident of the Baton Rouge area and was a graduate of both Baton Rouge High and Louisiana State University. He was...
Richard Stoewer
Jul 14, 2020
Richard (Dick) Stoewer, age 86, a resident of Central, passed away on July 14, 2020. Dick was born on September 22, 1933 in Galena, Illinois and graduated from Galena High School. He joined the U.S. Air Force where he met his wife, Sally, and retired after 23 years as an aircraft electrician. He was a veteran of the Korean...
Nhieu Huynh
Jul 12, 2020
Nhieu Thi Huynh, passed away on July 12, 2020 at the age of 92.
Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 8:00 am until funeral services at 9:00 am.
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Richard Chauvin
Jul 11, 2020
Richard Lockwood Chauvin, Sr., known to his family and friends as Dick, was born in Osyka, MS on October 8, 1931 to Alden E. and Sydney W. Chauvin and passed away at his home on July 11, 2020.
His family lived on Smithfield Plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish for many years. Richard graduated from a military...
Robert Holmes
Jul 11, 2020
Robert “Pops” Wilson Holmes, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice The Carpenter House on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Robert was a native of New Orleans and graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1956, where he was a proud alumnus, and attended LSU. He was a resident...
Bert Thomas
Jul 11, 2020
Bert Thomas, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 11, 2020.
Bert worked as a Registered Nurse. She loved flowers and spending time in her garden. She also enjoyed sewing, but most importantly she enjoyed taking care of people.
Bert is survived by her children, Larry Duncan, Susan Landry and...
Catherine Reed Payne
Jul 10, 2020
Catherine Eugenia “Jean” Reed Payne, a native of Kincaid, Kansas and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the age of 92.
She attended William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri and majored in English. She was a lifetime member and...
Dianna Vigil
Jul 10, 2020
Dianna “Dee” Daigle Vigil, age 79, resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 10, 2020. Dee was a Louisiana Master Gardener and an accomplished artist. She is survived by her husband Eddie Vigil; son Michael Vicknair (Debbie); grandson Cody Vicknair; granddaughter Amanda Abadie (Micah); great-granddaughter Adaleigh Vicknair; and sisters Deanna Faul,...
Tammy Teekel
Jul 8, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Tammy Johnette Teekel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Angela Bone
Jul 8, 2020
Angela Rene' Bone, age 48, a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Angela went by the name “Angie” and was born March 23, 1972.
Angie graduated from Southeastern School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Angie and Alan met in February of 2007. Angie and Alan were married...
Marion Barksdale
Jul 8, 2020
Marion Barksdale, a resident of Lubbock, TX, passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 93.
Marion was a true Louisiana Lady. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” She remained patriotic through her work with The National Society Children of the American Revolution. As a former member of the Baton Rouge Chapter, Louisiana Society, N.S.D.A.R. She...
Debra Black
Jul 6, 2020
Debra Ann Black, born October 05,1962, a Baha'i, on a sunny to be Friday morning, Waterloo, Iowa. She is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Astrid Black. Debbie, has one living daughter, Kaeleigh Rose Butler, Baton Rouge, LA., one sibling-sister Laurie S. Gaspard, one niece, 3 and 1/2 Great nieces, 3 nephews, with two of the nephews-Daniel and Joshua...
Rochelle Bodin
Jul 5, 2020
Rochelle Devillier Bodin, 83, died peacefully in her sleep, July 5, 2020 with family by her side. She was a native of Port Barre and a long-term resident of Baton Rouge. Rochelle’s perfect day was a morning fishing trip, coffee while watching her “stories”, chicken and sausage gumbo for supper followed by a game of Pokeno. She appreciated Sunday...
Nathan Knox
Jul 4, 2020
Nathan “B” Knox passed away peacefully in Flannery Oaks Guest House on July 4, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 84.
Nathan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly M. Knox; daughter, Nicole R. Knox; grandchildren, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Sr., Robbie Kennedy, and Dailyn J. Kennedy; and one great-grandson, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Jr.; sibling,...
James Prudhomme
Jun 30, 2020
James Carroll Prudhomme, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 79.
There will be a private service on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge.
Larry Gussman
Jun 30, 2020
Larry Lynn Gussman, born on May 5, 1943, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 77.
Larry graduated from Baton Rouge High in 1961. He then attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a retired partner in...
Bonnie Vallet
Jun 29, 2020
Bonnie Louise Broussard Vallet passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1930 amidst the depression. She was the oldest of six children. At 10 years old she was cooking, cleaning and caring for her siblings and sick mother, in a home with no...
