Obituaries

Nov 21, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" Jennings Mathews, age 73, gracefully and peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 21, 2019. Kathy is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 50 years, Alfred "Jay" Mathews. She is also survived by two sons Ryan Mathews (Jill) and Jason Mathews (Sandi). She had four grandchildren, Stacy Tidmore, Shelby...

Nov 21, 2019

Christopher Dean Calvin, Ph.D. passed away at a hospital in Baton Rouge on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the age of 56.  Christopher was a professor and taught at various universities.  He is survived by his children, Thomas Calvin and Sarah Calvin and their mother, Amy Calvin; father, James Calvin, M.D.; siblings, Pamela Mahoney, Lon Calvin, Douglas Calvin, and...

Nov 20, 2019

Emmaline Mary Neck Thibodeaux, a resident of Pride, LA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Eunice Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 79. In the early sixties, for many years, Emmaline was the town clerk of Fordoche, LA. There she met the love of her life, Ophey J. "O.J." Thibodeaux, Sr., whom...

Nov 20, 2019

James “Jim” Massey, Jr. was born on December 12, 1942 in Memphis, TN and passed away unexpectedly in a boating accident on November 20, 2019 at the age of 76.

He is survived by his daughter Kelly Jo Robertson and her husband Troy; two grandchildren, Helena and Brennan; sister, Alice Smith and husband Walt; brother, John Massey;...

Nov 19, 2019

Glenn Newton Hickey, 77, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La.

Glenn grew up in Benton, Arkansas where he graduated from Benton High School. He also attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee.  He graduated college with a Bachelors Degree from Henderson State...

Nov 19, 2019

Michael John Belanger, Sr. passed on to his eternal life on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Baton Rouge General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children, at the age of 73. He was born on September 5, 1946, and a resident of Baton Rouge. He endured 2 1/2 years of a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. His spirit...

Nov 18, 2019

Brian John Lawrence passed away from cancer at his home on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 60.  He was the ultimate role model of a husband, father, and grandfather. If he was your friend, you had a loyal friend for life. He was the first and last on the dance floor with his partner in crime,...

Nov 18, 2019

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

Nov 18, 2019

Paul Maher, Jr., a longtime resident of St. Bernard and Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 18, 2019, at the age of 60.

He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1977 and Louisiana State University in 1983. He married Evelyn Pence on December 2, 1978. He was a dedicated husband, father and paw paw.

Nov 16, 2019

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4  “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:  a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;...

Nov 16, 2019

Ethel Joyce Carpenter of Baton Rouge, LA died at age 83, peacefully at home in her sleep on Saturday, November 16, 2019.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael Carpenter; her daughter, Susan Carpenter Sims; her grandchildren, June Amber, Emma, Graeme, and Eliana; and her great-grandchildren, Aamon, Dante, and Luna. She is preceded in death by...

Nov 16, 2019

Susan Lanelle Hamilton Chapman, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2019. Susan was born May 27,1926 in Ofahoma, Mississippi to William and Myrtle Hamilton. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1944.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Masey (Johnny) of Baton Rouge; her son, William O. Chapman, Jr. of...

Nov 15, 2019

“Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies. Her husband can trust her and she will greatly enrich his life.  She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life”  “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and...

Nov 15, 2019

Stella passed away peacefully with her loving husband and family at her side on Friday, November 15 at Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital, at the age of 89. She was a native of Bueche, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Stella was a devoted wife and mother for most of her life.

She is...

Nov 13, 2019

Margaret “Ann” Monson passed away at OLOL on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 on the day of her 56th birthday.

She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Thomas Monson; daughters, RaJean Walker, Connie Mercer and husband Rob, and Elyse Sanders; grandchildren, Jolie “CJ” Walker, Lucas Sanders, and Ana Allen; siblings, Linda Kuriger and husband Joe,...

Nov 12, 2019

Psalm 147:3  “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”

Martha Gamblin Riley, 86 died at her home in Baton Rouge Louisiana on November 12, 2019, after a short illness.  Mrs. Riley, was born November 29, 1932, in Paducah, Kentucky.  She had resided in Baton Rouge since 1985.

Mrs. Riley, was a...

Nov 11, 2019

Winfred J. Gilbert, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 11, 2019 at the age of 89. Winfred was a veteran in the United States Army, a Deacon at Parkview Baptist and a member since 1976, and he loved to Garden.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Millie Sweeney Gilbert; his...

Nov 11, 2019

Logan James Zettlemoyer passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the age of 22.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles, and spending time with family and friends. He was a certified crane operator.

He is survived by his fiancée, Paige Nicole Guillot; mother, Tari McCall Zettlemoyer; father, Jeffrey Zettlemoyer, II...

Nov 9, 2019

Elvire R. Cordes, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, was surrounded by her children as she passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019. A talented artist who loved to share her paintings with family and friends, Elvire used watercolors to capture creative images of traditional southern life and her beloved city of New Orleans. Always the life...

Nov 8, 2019

Darrell Ivy Booth, age 64, passed away on November 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of thirty three and a half years, Dana Clement Booth; his daughters and sons-in-law Melissa and Jeremy Bennett, Stephanie and Jeremy Edwards, and son Connor Alan Booth; grandchildren Madison and Mallory Edwards; mother Irma Booth,...