Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Phillip Gifford Alley, Sr. Obituary

Phill passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at the age of 94. He was born in Huron, South Dakota to Walter Vern Alley, Sr. and Susan Estella McPhillips Alley and grew up on farms in Huron, South Dakota and Riceville, Iowa, He enlisted in the US Navy, and after his discharge,...

Aug 5, 2021

Hella Karin Ruppel Carreca, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed peacefully and with a smile on her face at 10:30 a.m. Thursday August 5, 2021 after a lengthy battle with Post Polio Syndrome. She was a loving dedicated wife, mother, grandmother “Oma” great-grandmother and a true friend to many.

She was born in Weilberg, Germany,...

Aug 3, 2021

Edith C. Foy, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, just 3 days shy of her 97th birthday.

Edith loved spending time with her family and said that the best decision she ever made was choosing to follow her Lord and Savior.

She is survived by her children, Cynthia...

Aug 2, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) May Parks Parrish, age 86, a native of Scotia, NY and a resident of Gonzales, La, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Baton Rouge.

Virginia is survived by her children, Lynn Holtzclaw, Virginia Arens and husband Greg, Kathleen Parrish, Paul David Parrish and wife Danyelle; grandchildren Lisa Hotlzclaw, Tami Kelley, Jamie Arens, Gabrielle Naquin and...

Aug 2, 2021

Jacob Allen Strickland, a native of Baton Rouge passed away at his home in Glen Rose, Texas on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 46.

Jacob attended Glen Rose United Methodist Church and really enjoyed Pastor Owen’s messages.  Jacob loved watching movies, grilling and live music.  He had a really big heart and loved his...

Aug 1, 2021

Michael Stephen Godawa, 65, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on August 1, 2021, the first day of his retirement at the end of a 27-year career with the Baton Rouge Police Department.

Mike is survived by his children, Dana Martin (husband William), and Travis Godawa (Rachel); his father, Joe Godawa; sister, Cindie Godawa Reeves (husband...

Jul 31, 2021

Lynne Meole Rawley, 76, of Denham Springs, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Lynne was born March 4, 1945 at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, the firstborn child of Charles N. and Julia Maloney Meole, and grew up with two sisters and two brothers. The family moved several times along the Gulf Coast - between Biloxi, MS and Beaumont, TX...

Jul 31, 2021

Brent Deaville, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away from cancer on July 31, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Brent was a 1968 graduate of Glen Oaks High School, he later attended and graduated from Automotive and Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  ...

Jul 30, 2021

Cecil Clyde Osborn, 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 30, 2021.

He was a loving husband, father, brother, Papa, and friend.

Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Alta Martin Osborn; two daughters, Pam DeLaureal of Covington, LA, Conny Jordan (Steve) of Baton Rouge; 4 grandchildren, Jennifer Saint...

Jul 29, 2021

William (Hem) Quan, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 29, 2021.

He was a hard working man who served the community for years by ensuring quality food for those he served. He loved his family and was a dedicated father to his children.

William is survived by wife of...

Jul 28, 2021

David James Gulick, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his residence in Nashville, Tennessee, at age of 56 of type-1 Diabetes, a lifelong illness.

He attended school in multiple states, Maryland, Nevada, and Louisiana where he completed his education at Delta College in Baton Rouge, studying drafting. Shortly thereafter, he moved...

Jul 28, 2021

Jere Donald Melilli, Sr. “The time of my ascension has come, I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day; and not to me only but unto all those that love His appearing.” 2...

Jul 24, 2021

Stephen Keith Edenfield, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 24th. He graduated from Belmont Academy, attended LSU and ULL, and graduated with an associates degree in Mortuary Science from Delgado. He was a member of the national guard. He also was a local business owner of Design Depot. Keith was a loving husband, devoted...

Jul 22, 2021

Thelma Mae Brian, a wonderful loving mother, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home in Scott, LA at the age of 98.  She was a native of East Baton Rouge Parish until the flood of 2016, when she moved to where she resided with her daughter until her passing.

As she wished,...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert Lee “Pete” Martin, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was a beloved friend to many, native son of Brooklyn, and longtime Louisiana resident.

He spent his career as a United States Merchant Marine officer, engineer, and union official in the maritime industry.

Robert is survived by...

Jul 22, 2021

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Kay Larry Fletcher, loving husband, father of two sons, and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at the age of 84 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Kay was born on June 6, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Crawford and Rudith (Lovell) Fletcher. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech...

Jul 22, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

Earnest Dale Teer departed this world on July 22, 2021 at the age of 88. He was a faithful, active and devoted member of Goodwood Church of Christ in Baton Rouge, LA. Dale was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Dale graduated from Rodessa High School in Rodessa, LA. After graduating he served four years in the United States Air Force. He received a B.S. degree from...

Jul 21, 2021

Denver Wilson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jul 21, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 20, 2021

Ancy Jo Cruse Firnberg, age 84, passed away peacefully July 20 at home after several years of declining health. Ancy was born January 7, 1937, in Alexandria, LA to Kathleen Peters Cruse and Joseph E. Cruse

Ancy Firnberg is survived by her husband of 63 years, James W. "Jim" Firnberg, Sr. and four sons and daughters-in-law, James...