Obituaries

Feb 20, 2020

Temp Bloom passed away in Baton Rouge, Thursday, February 20, 2020 at age 36.

Temp is survived by his mother, Brenda Bloom and closest friends: Mark, Janel and Mia Willis, Luke Collins, Greg Duhon, Karl Krousel and Randy Fals. He loved and was loved by his “ adopted family”, the Holladays.

Temp was preceded in...

Feb 19, 2020

William Elvin Edwards, Jr., 89, was born in Delhi, Louisiana on October 18, 1930 to William Elvin Edwards, Sr. and Gladys Lisenby Markland. Bill was raised in Delhi and later in Baton Rouge. Bill attended Baton Rouge High School and the Jefferson Military Academy in Natchez, Mississippi. He then joined the US Air Force and served as Staff Sergeant....

Feb 18, 2020

Mary Fortenberry Nott, 96, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.   A native of Oak Grove, Louisiana, in West Carroll Parish, Mary graduated from LSU and was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, where she shared her creative gifts as a local music teacher for many years.   She was a member of the Baton Rouge Music Teachers’ Association, the Baton...

Feb 18, 2020

Well done, well done my good and faithful one.  Matthew 25:23

Renae Townsend left this earth for his eternal home February 18th 2020.

Renae is survived by his wife, Dianne Stein Townsend; son, Leslie Townsend; daughters, Sharon Genre and husband Paul, and Heather Townsend; brother, Pete Hunter and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Brandon Breaux and wife...

Feb 18, 2020

Rita Easley Jacobs, passed away on February 18, 2020 at the age of 90.

Rita “Maw-Maw” Jacobs was a devoted Catholic and faithful member of St. Patrick Church.  She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that cared deeply for her family and friends.  Her passion for cooking was greatly enjoyed by all and her joy...

Feb 18, 2020

Philip G. Rhorer, age 78, a resident of Grosse Tete passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020 from complications from Inclusion Body Myositis. He was born in Baton Rouge on July 21, 1941, was a graduate of Baton Rouge High, and attended LSU. He worked in industrial safety sales, enjoyed cooking and was an avid outdoorsman. He began fishing...

Feb 17, 2020

William J. “Bill” Myers, age 97, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and former long-time resident of Windermere, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 17.

He was born in Toronto, Ohio, in 1922 to Camille Goucher Myers and William Robertson Myers.  He had one sister, Jane.

He attended Davidson College in North Carolina, pursuing a...

Feb 16, 2020

Ralph Marino Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was born September 7, 1938 in New Orleans and passed away Sunday February 16, 2020, at the age of 81 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ralph spent his earliest years in the farmlands of St. Rose and then moved to Kenner, Louisiana, attending Kenner High School and then East Jefferson High School where...

Feb 16, 2020

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Feb 16, 2020

Brittani Elain Bonacorso, a loving mother/sister/daughter, passed away in her home in Gonzales on February 16th, 2020 at the age of 33.

Brittani is survived by her two daughters, Alana and Jayde Bonacorso, her parents, Lonnie and Ruth Bonacorso; her brother, Brandon Bonacorso; her beloved dogs Omen and Veda, as well as many family members and friends. ...

Feb 14, 2020

Elizabeth Dempsey Walker, 87, a resident of Katy, Texas, passed away on February 14,2020.

She was born in Troupsburg, New York on March 8,1932. Elizabeth graduated from Troupsburg Central School. After high school she moved to Elmira and became a telephone operator. She and Malcolm (Mac) Walker were married on December 12,1953 and they moved to Chesapeake,...

Feb 14, 2020

Dr. Carl D. Spears, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on February 14, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1930, and a native of Woodside, Louisiana.

Carl was a fun-loving man who never met a stranger and had tremendous faith in God. His love for God, family and other were exemplary.

Feb 14, 2020

Alvin Earl “Honey” Courtney, a resident of Brusly, Louisiana, went to be with Our Lord and Savior at the age of 91, on February 14, 2020, just 10 months after the loss of his wife Nelwyn.

Alvin is survived by his daughters, Donna Courtney (Marion H. "Mickey”) Hunt and Rhonda Courtney Wells; granddaughters, Pamela Kirby Barrilleaux, Rachel...

Feb 13, 2020

Robert Emile Mire, Sr., a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away at OLOL on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 83.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.  He was an avid golfer, LSU fan, and Saints fan.  He loved the Tigers.  He retired as a railroad conductor with Illinois Central...

Feb 13, 2020

Peggy Joyce Chauvin Catsikis passed away on February 13, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, friend and a blessing to all who knew her. Her gentle personality and soft-spokenness will be dearly missed. A native of Houma, LA, she was a 1962 graduate of Terrebonne High...

Feb 12, 2020

Jeffrey Cheng, 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, owner of the popular restaurant of over 40 years, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, passed away on February 12, 2020. He was born March 7, 1928 in Jing Jiang City, China. Jeffrey’s desire for his family to have greater opportunities led him to immigrate to the United States in 1975 to San Francisco, CA...

Feb 12, 2020

William “Bill” Timon Dildy, age 89, a resident of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2019. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major.

He is survived by his children, Becky, Francis, Robert, Tommy, William, Charlotte, Belvas, and Steve.  Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife...

Feb 12, 2020

Jerry Howard Cuevas, age 80, passed away at his home on February 12, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born on April 14, 1939 in New Orleans, LA, he was raised in Jackson, MS.

Upon graduating from Central High School in Jackson, he served two years active duty in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS...

Feb 12, 2020

Nathaneil “Neil” Joseph Bordelon, 69, native of Hessmer, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on February 12, 2020 at home. He was an LSU Chemical Engineering graduate, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He started his career in environmental remediation, and later worked for GDC Engineering including the cleanup of Love Canal, New York. He went on...

Feb 11, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty Lou) Songy Roundtree, 94, died on February 12th at Triton Rehabilitation at St. James Place in Baton Rouge. She was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Peter Songy and Elma Martinez Songy. She graduated from St. John the Baptist High School and then graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a minor...