Obituaries
Livy Levatino
Nov 5, 2019
Livy Louise Woodard Levatino, 81, of Greensburg, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on the morning of Tuesday, November 5, 2019. She is a believer of Jesus Christ and a member of Comite Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Barry Levatino and wife Linda, and Bryan Levatino and wife Kathy; grandchildren,...
Sharon Polito
Nov 4, 2019
Sharon Smith Polito, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, claimed her eternal reward on November 4th, 2019 at the age of 68.
She was born on July 8th, 1951 to Warren Houston Smith and Wallene Givens Smith. She has a sister, Sandra Smith Stein, and a brother-in-law, Robert Stein.
She graduated from Broadmoor High School...
Whitney Ledet, Jr.
Nov 2, 2019
Whitney Joseph Ledet, Jr. passed away on Nov. 2, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was 92 years old. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the Scouts and Raiders Division of the U.S. Navy. He also just celebrated his 60th anniversary with the Free Mason's of Lynwood Lodge in New Orleans, La.
He...
Robert Mcbride
Nov 2, 2019
Robert (Mac) Floyd McBride, age 84, a native of Church Point, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on November 2, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Nicolina McBride; his daughters, Lena Bryant and husband James Bryant and Debbie Langlois and husband David Langlois; grandchildren, Christina Lagarosse and husband Sean Lagarosse, Jason Schaefer, Dallas...
Dudley Weber
Nov 2, 2019
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother and friend. Dudley Brooks Weber of Dothan, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019, at the age of 64. He was...
Sherry King
Nov 2, 2019
Sherry Renee King ,46, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1973 in Baton Rouge, LA to her parents Grover King, III and Rita King Beaman
Sherry's passions in life included football and family. She was an ardent fan of the Louisiana Tigers and New Orleans Saints football teams. She deeply...
John Desselle
Nov 1, 2019
John Teska Desselle passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 1, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1925 in New Orleans, LA. He lived in Houston, TX up to his teenage years, where he then moved to Baton Rouge. John was a graduate of Baton Rouge High and attended LSU. He enlisted in the Navy and served...
Verdye Gauthier
Oct 31, 2019
Verdye Chaze Gauthier, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on
October 31, 2019. She was surrounded by her three adoring daughters, Gayle Gauthier Hirschey,
Debra Gauthier Fontaine, and Rhonda Gauthier Lacoste.
Verdye was born on August 14, 1920, in Marksville, Louisiana. She graduated from
Northwestern State University in Natchitoches,...
Tracie Clark
Oct 29, 2019
Tracie Ann Jackson Clark, 58, of Baton Rouge passed away on October 29th, 2019. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High class of ’79, and worked as a real estate agent for the last 16 years.
She loved spending time with friends and family, cooking, sewing and taking care of her “critters”. But, most of all she...
Thurman Bell
Oct 28, 2019
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you...
Lucy Russell
Oct 26, 2019
Lucy Sylvest Russell, age 77, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA and native of Columbia, MS, passed away on October 26 th surrounded by family and friends.
She and her husband founded Lucy’s Telephone answering service in the 70’s.
Lucy is survived by her 3 sons, John M. Broome and wife Kim, Steve Broome, and...
Grover King Iii
Oct 24, 2019
“The sky became your deep blue sea - The clouds became your shore - And there for all eternity - You sat with friends galore - Each angel was a fisherman - Who had traded their pole - For golden wings and a game plan, in Heaven’s Fishing Hole”
Grover Gay King, lll known to friends and loved ones...
Timothy Sciple
Oct 23, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Timothy Wayne Sciple. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Pastor Doubrell Lange, Sr.
Oct 19, 2019
Pastor Doubrell Michael Lange, Sr., Our beloved husband, father, and friend peacefully passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA.
He is survived by his wife Ivory; his 5 children; and his 8 grandchildren.
Service will be officiated by Reverend Dr. Bartholomew M. Riggins.
Visitation will be held...
Michael "Mike" Krumholt, Sr.
Oct 18, 2019
Michael "Mike" Preston Krumholt Sr, 60, surrounded by his loving wife and three sons, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on October 18, 2019 after losing his brave battle with sarcoidosis.
Mike, of Prairieville, LA, was born in Baton Rouge, LA on July 17, 1959. He was a loyal and devoted husband and father. He had...
Betsy Blanton
Oct 17, 2019
Betsy Marie Blanton, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019. She was 82 years old. She was born in Hampton, NY, raised in Miami, FL, but moved to Baton Rouge to be with her grandchildren and family. Betsy spent twenty years as a dental assistant and fifteen years working at an after school program for...
Leatrice Lormand
Oct 17, 2019
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him, and he shall bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5.
Leatrice Sensat Lormand passed away at her home on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the age of 92.
She loved being with her family. She was 1 of 10 children. She took pride in her home...
Barbara Vick
Oct 14, 2019
Barbara Drago Vick, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 14th, 2019, at the age of 84. She was a parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and an active choir member of the Catholic Daughters. Also volunteered with the special Olympics and was a tutor for elementary students.
Barbara is survived by her...
Larry Sciacchetano
Oct 14, 2019
Larry Sciacchetano, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at his home on Monday, October 14, 2019. Larry was born in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1942 and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, coach and entrepreneur.
Larry served as president of USA Wrestling and was a member of the United World Wrestling Bureau during a long career...
Frances Johnson
Oct 13, 2019
Frances Jo Johnson, formerly Bradford, age 71, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died October 13, 2019. She was born in Winfield, Louisiana, March 2, 1948. She grew up in Georgetown, Louisiana, and was valedictorian of Georgetown High School. She graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in three years.
A devout Catholic parishioner, beloved homemaker, mother...
