Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Phillip Michael Brooks, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2020. He was the owner of Tops Unlimited for 40 years.

Mike is survived by his wife, Robin Brooks; son, Mike Brooks, stepdaughter, Kerrie Keopke; and granddaughter, Ellie Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosalie...

Aug 9, 2020

Gerald Cooper Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 82. He earned his chemistry degree at Mississippi College and worked at Dow Chemical for over 35 years until he retired. Gerald served the Lord in several capacities at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. He was an Ordained Minister, Sunday School...

Aug 7, 2020

Thomas Patrick Taylor beloved brother passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, on August 7, 2020, following a long illness. Tom was born in Albany, NY to the late Albert and Rita (Cahill) Taylor on April 13, 1961. After graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Tom lived briefly in Cherry...

Aug 6, 2020

Benny Ross Wood, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 6, 2020. Ben cherished memories of his youthful years in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, but it was Newellton, where he grew up with his brothers and sisters, attended grammar school, and learned to play clarinet that he would always consider his home. The clarinet led...

Aug 5, 2020

Patrick Joseph Hall

Isaiah 41:9-10 “You are my servant; I chose you, I have not rejected you.  Do not fear, I am with you; Do not be anxious, I am your God.  I will strengthen you.  I will help you.  I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.”

After a hard-fought battle with Covid-19,...

Aug 4, 2020

Glenn Wayne Gaudet, a native of Lafayette and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on August 4, 2020 at the age of 58.

Glenn received his B.A. degree from LSU and earned his master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Glenn is survived by his mother...

Aug 3, 2020

Doris Daigre Milburn, known affectionately as Mimi to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 3, 2020.

She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Mimi loved her family and was happiest when surrounded by them. She enjoyed preparing delicious family meals and watching sports...

Aug 3, 2020

Rosemary Blancher, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 3, 2020. She loved to cook for her family and friends.

Rosemary is survived by children, Dr. Eldon C. “Don” Blancher II and wife Madeleine, Beth Blancher, Ginger Ohlenforst and husband Tim; grandchildren, Eldon C. “Trey” Blancher III and wife April, Dr. Adam T....

Aug 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, our dear matriarch entered the “American Contract Bridge League Heaven.”  Besides her family and friends, Genny loved playing Duplicate Bridge the most. One of Genny’s main goals in life was to achieve the league’s highest rank of “Diamond Life Master,” which she accomplished in August 2011.

Genny was short 25 days of...

Jul 31, 2020

Joseph “Joey” Francis Norman, Jr., a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away at his home on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 61.

Joey was a graduate of Denham Springs High School where he served as band president his senior year.  He enjoyed playing baseball and enjoyed laughing.  The highlight of his life was...

Jul 31, 2020

Jerry E. Schexnayder, Jr. “Shakee”, was born August 1, 1965, in Beaufort, South Carolina, and was a resident of Walker, Louisiana. He passed away Friday, July 31st in Ocshner Medical Center’s ICU (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), from complications caused by a sudden heart attack.

Jerry was a loving son, brother, father, and grandfather. He was employed for many...

Jul 29, 2020

I was weary Lord, and in Your eyes, my penance was done and you called me home.

Born January 23, 1942 Roy Brown, on July 29, 2020 departed this earthly life for a richer reward for a life well-lived. Roy was educated in the public schools of East Baton Rouge and graduated from the historically renowned McKinley...

Jul 27, 2020

Our angel received her wings Monday, July 27th. Audrey "Granny" Shelton Covington was born September 9, 1917, and lived most of her 102 years in and near Baton Rouge. "Granny", to family and dear friends, was happiest with her hands in the dirt and when surrounded by her many grandchildren and their families. Spunky and fun-loving Granny claimed the...

Jul 27, 2020

Alfred Denman “Dennie” Wall, Jr.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Dennie Wall - “Pops” - passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the age of 78, under the care of Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. After a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer, Dennie peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven. Well-liked by everyone, he was not...

Jul 25, 2020

“Because that’s what kindness is.  It’s not doing something for someone else because they can’t, but because you can.”- Andrew Iskander.

Born on August 4, 1989, Matthew (“Matt”) Vaughn Hopkins passed from this life on July 25, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 30 after a...

Jul 25, 2020

Olive Fontenot Grimball left to be with our Heavenly Father, His Son Jesus Christ and her beloved husband, Isaac ‘Ike’ Grimball, who passed March 14, 1977. She was 93 years old at their joyful reunion. Olive passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 25, 2020, into the arms of Jesus. Our mother was born on August 19, 1926...

Jul 25, 2020

Virginia Irene Miller passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 25, 2020, at the age of 87.

She was born September 9, 1932, to Lawrence and Mary Aucoin and was a native of Baker, Louisiana, where she graduated from Baker High School in 1950.

She was a loving mother to Patricia Lynn Korfhage (Jack)...

Jul 25, 2020

For friends and family who wish to share an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation in the name of Harry Accardo to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital http://giftfunds.stjude.org/Harry_Accardo or The Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Harry Joseph Accardo, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25 surrounded by family, after his...

Jul 25, 2020

Donald Albert Dean Sr, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on July 25, 2020,

Donald was born on September 13, 1942 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from Menard Memorial High School in 1960 where he was a member of a state champion baseball team. He married Evelyn Ann Guillory on August 11, 1962....

Jul 24, 2020

Ora “Nell” Wilson Brister, 88, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on July 24, 2020 at Folsom Care Center, in Folsom California. Nell Wilson Brister, beloved wife of the late Cecil Brister.  Much loved mother of Randall Brister and Sandra Clason. Cherished grandmother of Trisha, Drew and Andrew.  Great grandmother of Alexa and Blake. She is survived by...