Obituaries

Apr 28, 2020

April 28, 2020. She was born in Sellers (Norco), LA, on July 31, 1926 and grew up on a strawberry farm in Ponchatoula, LA. She moved to Baton Rouge where she met and married Stanley Otis Price. She was employed by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and spent her career as a school secretary serving at Beauregard,...

Apr 27, 2020

Dorothy “Dede” Lee Steen Stallings, a native of Vicksburg, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 27, 2020 at the age of 87. Dede is survived by her daughter, Connie Fournet and husband Glen; her siblings, Gene Steen and Jane Steen Kennedy; her grandchildren, Nataleigh, Shaun, Jennifer, Justin, Jeremy, Amanda, Cassie, Torie, Dylan, and Baylie;...

Apr 27, 2020

Born October 21,1928, Laura Marie Amedee died on April 27, 2020, at the age of 91.

She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and a lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, LA.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome V.,ll “Jerry” and Diane Achord and, Christopher M. “Chris” and Cheryl Achord, a...

Apr 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dolly Jo Dickerson Shultz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 26, 2020

Fred Udofa, age 74 years, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2020. Mr. Udofa was born in Eket, Nigeria on December 23, 1945. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Howard University in 1973 and his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University in 1975. He worked for...

Apr 25, 2020

Lucy "Maw-Maw" Lejeune Blouin, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

She was born in Frisco and graduated from Rougon High School in 1945. She was employed by Union National Life Insurance Company as a Computer Operator for over 40 years.

Lucy is...

Apr 25, 2020

Robert Anthony Parra passed away at Nottingham Rehabilitation on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 74.

He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge.  He is survived by his sister, Pamela Beadle and husband Garrett; niece, Erin Lambert; and nephew, Ryan Beadle.  He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Apr 25, 2020

Samuel Hugh Allen, age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 25, 2020.

Sam was born in Bushmills, Northern Ireland, served with the British Commandos, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Engineering.

Sam sailed the world as Chief Engineer for Royal Dutch Shell Oil and adventured...

Apr 25, 2020

Kenneth Ray Fontenot passed suddenly from this earth on April 25, 2020, at his residence in Bueche.

He was born September 18, 1947 and raised in New Iberia but had lived in Bueche for the last 45 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Frances; son, Christopher; daughter, Madeline (Austin) and...

Apr 25, 2020

Charles Warren Dupuy, 84, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Baton Rouge General Mid-City.  A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born September 30, 1934 in Plaquemine, La.

Charles attended Catholic High School and graduated in 1953.  A great student, Charles was also known around town as a great dancer. Following...

Apr 24, 2020

Tollie Coates, Jr. age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Tollie was a WWII veteran and served with the United States Army and Coast Guard.

He is survived by children, Tollie M. Coates, III and wife Susan, Kim C. Andrews and Angel C. Ray; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...

Apr 23, 2020

Kristy Lynn Guidroz was released from her earthly constraints on Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by family, at the age of 52. Kristy was a lifelong resident of the Baton Rouge area and was able to enjoy a wonderful life with her mother and father. For those who had the pleasure of knowing Kristy will remember her to be one of the most...

Apr 23, 2020

Jo Ann Gaudin, 66, a retired employee of Louisiana State Police, passed away in her Baton Rouge home Thursday, April 23, 2020 surrounded by family.

She enjoyed LSU sports, traveling, using her red pen, casino trips, and spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her mother, Edna B. Gaudin; brother, Darryl P....

Apr 22, 2020

Laura Thom Cunard, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away from natural causes at her residence on April 22, 2020 at the age of 92.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 68 years, Robert S. Cunard.

Laura was a designer, builder and financier of residential and commercial properties throughout the...

Apr 22, 2020

Died April 22, 2020 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA.

Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 63 years, Beverly Tassin Johnson, brothers John Clarence Jr and James Robert, sisters Josie Mae and Alma Ruth. He leaves behind his son Gregory Scott Johnson (Debbie) two grandchildren, Amanda and Andrew Johnson of Louisville,...

Apr 21, 2020

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.  Psalms 23:6. Our gentle sweet soul, Margery 'Margie' Louise Leonard, 97, was called to her eternal resting place on April 21, 2020.  She entered this world May 14, 1922, born to James E. & Elsie...

Apr 21, 2020

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me”. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away;

and although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest....

Apr 20, 2020

Clifford Fabre, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on Monday, April, 20 2020.

A private family service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum to follow.

He was a loving father and a devoted husband of 64 years. He was a proud veteran of...

Apr 19, 2020

Donna G. McFarland, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the age of 70. Donna was born in Natchez, Ms. and a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, Ms. and Central, La. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and loved spending all her time with children and grandchildren.

Donna...

Apr 18, 2020

Arthur V. Patterson, III, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Brook on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the age of 81.  He had a great sense of humor.

He graduated from the LA School for the Deaf.  He worked for the Advocate and eventually retired from LSU Graphics.