Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Walter George Milam, age 83, a resident of Central went home to be with his Savior on February 11, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Walter was a military policeman in the US Army, a camping enthusiast, Den Leader, treehouse builder, naturalist, woodworker, bicycle builder, master gardener, former EMT, a friend to all and a father figure to many. He...

Feb 10, 2020

Otto Kenney “Ken” Goins, Jr., 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, chemistry professor at Baton Rouge Community College, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. He was born March 23, 1940, in Palestine, Lee County, Arkansas. Ken’s main places of residence include Memphis, Tennessee; Lansing, Michigan; Lafayette, Indiana; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...

Feb 9, 2020

Our “Rock,” our mother, our grandmother, our sister, our friend went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Patricia H. Bankston, age 71, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Our Lady of the Lake. Our mom spent her entire life devoted to her four girls. “Pat” is...

Feb 8, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) J. Carmena, Jr. died at home on 2/8/20 at the age of 93.

He was a veteran of the Navy and retired from Exxon after over 30 years of service. He attended Sacred Heart and graduated from Catholic High School in 1944. He attended his 75th high school class reunion in 2019. Dad was the...

Feb 8, 2020

Reed Alan Brown, a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away at OLOL Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 2. Reed loved to hold hands, give kisses, and he loved when his brother and sister would sit with him and read books.

He is survived by his parents, Jacob Brown and...

Feb 7, 2020

Charlotte Powell Maher Koch, our loving and devoted Mother, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, and a native of Greenwood, Miss. went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Friday, Feb 7.  She was a devoted member of Broadmoor Methodist Church. She belonged to Lamplighters Sunday School Class, BUMC Women of the Church and was a member...

Feb 6, 2020

Jean Mary Barker O’Grady, resident of Gonzales, passed away on February 6, 2020.

Jean was born in Lincolnshire, England where she also married, and had two children. Her young family moved to Wales when Jean was 23. Jean worked as a nurse and was a dedicated Cub Scout leader in both Wales and America. She immigrated to...

Feb 6, 2020

Mindy “Brian” Miranda, a resident of Watson, Louisiana was called from her earthly dwelling into the eternal grace and love of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 34 years. She was born on November 4, 1985, the first of a set of twins, to Wayne and Ruthie Brian. Mindy leaves to cherish her...

Feb 5, 2020

On February 5th, 2020, Dorsey C. Martin III, 68, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dorsey C. Martin Jr. and Bernadine Martin and nephew Zachary Martin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Cynthia Brown Martin; daughter Ashley...

Feb 5, 2020

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

Feb 5, 2020

A native of Hammond, La and resident of Baton Rouge since 1956, Nancy passed away on February 5, 2020. Nancy was a 1953 graduate of Independence High School and attended Southeastern La. College in Hammond. She retired from LA. Department of Revenue in 1987. While employed there, she was the recipient of the Charles Dunbar Award, presented to civil...

Feb 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Rose Marie (Rogers) Boldin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 5, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Sadie Bell (Hill) Stockton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 3, 2020

Darling Hueck Ochomogo, a loving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 3, 2020.  She filled many lives with love, hope, joy and will be greatly missed.

Darling is survived by her children, Martha Ochomogo Nolin, Maria H. Enger (Allen), and Ella J. Ochomogo; grandchildren, Oswaldo E. Rodriguez (Whitney) and Anselmo R. Rodriguez; great-grandchildren,...

Feb 2, 2020

A loving and devoted wife, mother, and friend, Loretta Marie Cascio Nettles, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 77.

Loretta is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Nettles Chiasson; three sons, Keith Ott Nettles, Kevin Ott Nettles and wife Christy, and Jimmy Ott Nettles, Jr. and wife Sarah; five...

Feb 2, 2020

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Wayne Achord, native of Baton Rouge, resident of Prairieville, passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2020 at the age of 56. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and an avid LSU fan. His friendly, unassuming nature yielded him a multitude of friends who loved him. He never met a stranger. His life...

Feb 1, 2020

Brady Lane Bennett passed away at The Crossing on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of 58.

He is survived by his mother, Christine “Chris” Bennett; brothers Kelly, Bennett and wife Cindy and Kyle Bennett; 3 nieces; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy D. Bennett....

Jan 31, 2020

Teresa M Clark, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 31st 2020

Teresa was a born in Albuquerque, NM on October 12th 1927 as a first generation American to her parents – Giulio and Giulia Menicucci – previously of Tuscany Italy. She was the 3rd of 4 children who all preceded her in...

Jan 31, 2020

Wanda M. Van Ness, passed away January 31, 2020 at Flannery Oaks Nursing Home, Baton Rouge, La. Born January 7, 1935 in Daisetta, Texas. Married Charlie Lee Van Ness April 10, 1954, Houston, Texas. Moved to Denham Springs, La. in 1963, then to Prairieville, La. in 1964. When working, she worked in accounting. Loved  her, dogs, cats, birds and cow....

Jan 30, 2020

Juanita P. Spears, age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on January 30, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1933 and a native of Torras, Louisiana

Juanita was a graduate of Simmesport High School. She was employee at LSU and State Department of Education.

Her greatest joy was serving God and...