Obituaries

Apr 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Tao Thi (Hoang) Hoang. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Lenae (Moore) Dabbs. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 16, 2020

Bonnie Dillon Morris peacefully passed away Thursday, April 16, 14 days before her 92nd birthday, at her home The Haven at Windermere in Baton Rouge, La.

Bonnie is survived by her sons, Patrick Morris, Thomas Morris, and Michael Morris. Daughters in law, Cynthia Morris and Tina Morris. Grandchildren, Matthew Morris, Elizabeth Morris, Laura Harper and husband Blake...

Apr 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for William Jerome Holstein. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 16, 2020

Irma Lea Loupe Melancon age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Irma is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, John Alvin Melancon; her daughters, Andrea Bullion and husband Neal, Tracy Madere and husband Mark, and Kristin Prejean and...

Apr 16, 2020

Larry Joseph Cronan, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at OLOL Hospital after a long battle with heart disease, at the age of 65. Larry was a 1972 graduate of Redemptorist High School. He retired after 33 years from ExxonMobil.

Larry is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 45...

Apr 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Patricia Ann (Talbert) Carney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary E. Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Anthony Mannino. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 15, 2020

Wienola Kidder Fontenot, was born in Palmetto, LA on December 12, 1922 to Voris and Maud Smith Kidder. She passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020 with her daughter, grandson and his fiancée by her side.

As a young girl she was raised on a farm with her family near Waxchia, LA. Later she moved to Opelousas...

Apr 14, 2020

Howard Sullivan, 58, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on April 14, 2020. He entered this world on December 20, 1961 in Canton, MS, born to Earl and Margie Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Medus Sullivan; step-daughters Lindsey Junca and Kristina Harris; siblings Robert Sullivan, Keith and Sabrina Sullivan (nephews Joshua and Chance),...

Apr 13, 2020

Johnny Costanza, age 56, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on April 13, 2020. He graduated from Tara High School, Baton Rouge. Johnny was a Forman with Turner Industries Group.

Johnny is survived by his daughter, Dannielle; son, Cody; daughter-in-law, Ashley; two grandchildren, Jade and Cheyenne; three brothers, Joe, Ronnie and Frankie; aunts, JoAnn and Marie,...

Apr 13, 2020

James “Boots” Atlas Westbrook, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. He is rejoicing with Jesus now and experiencing a joy we can only imagine. He was a resident of Baton Rouge.

He leaves behind his loving children, Lynn Champagne, Cheryle King and husband John, and Dennis Westbrook and wife Linda;...

Apr 13, 2020

Evan Dale Curtis, 74, passed away on April 13. He had lived in the Baton Rouge area for the last 31 years. He was born in Kansas February 16, 1946 and moved to Oklahoma as a boy. He graduated from Oklahoma State University where he met the love of his life, Susan. They married in Tulsa, OK on June...

Apr 12, 2020

Martin Shepherd, III, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2020. He entered this world on 07/09/1937 in New Orleans La, born to Martin "Bull" and May Ebling Shepherd. He is survived by his children Amy Martina Norton and spouse Edward Norton, Martin "Mike" Shepherd and spouse Kay Shepherd, David "Mitch" Shepherd and spouse...

Apr 12, 2020

Joseph Alley “Al” Jarreau, Jr. passed to his resting place in heaven on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Al is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 64 years, Ann, his son, Kenneth Wayne “Kenny”, and his daughter, Lisa Ann; his parents, Joseph Alley Jarreau, Sr. and Mabel Deshotel Jarreau; and his brother, Brent Jarreau. He...

Apr 11, 2020

Rev. Lydia Maurice Swain, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully Resurrection weekend on Saturday evening, April 11, 2020. Born March 20, 1926, in Pawtucket, RI, Lydia was the daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Maurice. Raised in Miami, FL, Lydia first heard God’s call of ministry on her life as a teenager at Evangel Temple Assembly...

Apr 11, 2020

Hermina “Minnie” Wimberley Lavergne, devout Catholic, beloved wife, and loving mother and grandmother peacefully entered eternal life with Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 75.

She was a woman of unconditional love and a fierce warrior for those she loved.  She cherished her time with her children and grandchildren.  She had a servant’s...

Apr 10, 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" Psalm 23:6. Angelina Orlando Wesley joined our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10th, 2020. She was 91 years old and was born in Independence, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was a...

Apr 9, 2020

Willie Lee Mason was born on June 25, 1948, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to the late Reverend Walter Mason, Sr. and Birtis Turner Mason. Willie received the love of Jesus Christ into his life at a very early age and remained faithful until his earthly departure. He was baptized and attended church services at Sherman Missionary Baptist Church throughout his...