Obituaries

Aug 17, 2020

Kevin Briggs Tabor, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 57. Survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Staci Tabor and their two children Blake and Allison. Kevin was born in Shreveport, La. on September 17, 1962 to Warren and Frances Tabor following the birth of his one and...

Aug 17, 2020

Josephine Culotta Lormand passed away on her 100th birthday, August 17, 2020. She was a resident of Diamondhead, MS and former resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, Baton Rouge, LA and Lafayette, LA.

Josephine graduated from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1939. She established her career as a bookkeeper at Louis Levy Wholesale in Baton...

Aug 16, 2020

JoAnn Brumfield Sanches, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 16, 2020. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing and a longtime member of Broadmoor Baptist Church.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Robert L. Sanches Jr., Candice Kent (Mark), and Robin Weltens; grandchildren, Holden Sanches, Keitha...

Aug 16, 2020

Audrey Gilmore, age 98, passed away on August 16, 2020.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Gilmore Jr. and his wife Carolyn; grandchildren, Jeff Gilmore and Chris Gilmore; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Lela McCaa; husband, Thomas Gilmore Sr.; and three brothers.

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...