Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Mildred Methvin Trotti, lovingly known as "Pitty," passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. Born in St. Francisville, Louisiana, on October 28, 1932, Mildred was a dedicated wife to the late John R. Trotti, Jr., a nurturing mother, and a cherished grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Mildred's devotion to her family and...

Oct 23, 2024

Dustin Wayne Comeaux, age 37, resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, of cardiac arrest.

He loved God and his family very much. His favorite enjoyable hobbies were hunting and fishing. He had a big heart that was full of compassion and generosity for others. His special gift was laughing and joking around, he liked acting...

Oct 22, 2024

Billy Jean Pevey Lewis passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the age of 94. 

She was born September 5, 1930, in Piave, Mississippi to Frederick Pevey and Nettie Moye Pevey. She received her bachelor’s in education from University of Missouri at St. Louis, and after graduation started her career as an elementary school teacher. 

Billy was a member of The...

Oct 20, 2024

A native of Dallas, Texas, and resident of Napoleonville, Louisiana passed away at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born February 2, 1942, to John L. and Margaret Clark Huddleston.

John is survived by his two sons, Christopher (Jamie) and Andrew (Kelly) Huddleston; a daughter, Meg (Jason) Placke; a sister, Anne Sullivan; and seven...

Oct 20, 2024

Triem Van Tran a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 81. He was born on March 2, 1943, in Quang Tri, Vietnam.

Triem served during the Vietnam War helping the United States Military. After coming to the US, he worked as a teachers aide. He loves gardening and spending time with...

Oct 20, 2024

Alex Fernando Gonzales, age 40, passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born in Catacamas, Honduras on November 13, 1983 to Maria Hernandez and Servando Gonzalez. He moved to Morristown, New Jersey, with his mother as a teenager where he attended Morristown high school. He later followed...

Oct 17, 2024

Sharon Rybolt joined our loving father in heaven on October 17, 2024, at the age of 75, after a long and inspirational battle with cancer. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. To know Sharon was to know joy. She was quick to laugh, the life of the party and never met a stranger. She traveled the world...

Oct 15, 2024

Ronald Roy Domma, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born on June 22, 1939, to Nicholas Domma and Lillie Mae Call Domma.

Ronald graduated from Redemptorist High School before attending Northwestern State University. He proudly served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves from 1962 until 1970. Ronald...

Oct 13, 2024

Vera Lucille McKnight Johnson passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born November 15, 1931, to Emmett and Eunice McKnight. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and a member of Zoar Baptist Church. From age 16 to 86, Vera taught and cared for children, teaching Sunday School and Awana. She worked in...

Oct 13, 2024

Robbie V. Wand, aged 94, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 13, 2024. Born on May 9, 1930, in Rosston, Arkansas, Robbie lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family and community.

She earned an associate’s degree in business, which provided her with the skills to make significant contributions in her professional endeavors throughout her life....

Oct 12, 2024

Arthur Calvin Golden, Jr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the age of 94. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War, where he participated in battles of Pusan Perimeter, Inchon Landing, Capture of Seoul, and the Chosin Reservoir Campaign. He retired from DOTD in...

Oct 12, 2024

Eugene Joseph Hedges, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 84. Eugene was born on December 2, 1939, in Bayou Pigeon, Louisiana, son of the late Ezora and Sidney Hedges. 

He served in the United States Army. After serving, he worked and retired from Shell Chemical in Geismar, Louisiana. He always...

Oct 12, 2024

Willa Jane Monroe Spivey passed away on October 12th, 2024, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, at the age of 73, surrounded by her family. 

Jane was born in Greensboro, N.C., and is survived by her brother, Rodney Monroe; her son, Ryan Spivey; and her grandchildren, Jackson, Paker, and Katherine Spivey. Her husband predeceased her by 3 months and is waiting for her...

Oct 8, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

April 28, 1984, the day William “Bradley” Jenkins was born, he was so loved. Born to parents, Liz and Bill Jenkins in Baton Rouge – Bradley was always a force! He loved big and played hard. His fierceness showed on the gridiron as a full back #26 – in high school at Bishop Sullivan. His love shined through his two...

Oct 5, 2024

Dorothy Lea Hutchinson, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born on December 10, 1932, to Maude Aline Nalley Howard and Henry Dewey Howard, Sr. 

Following high school, where she played All-State Basketball, Dorothy attended Business College and worked as an administrative assistant at GMAC Finance. She was a...

Oct 3, 2024

Joseph Edward (“Joe”) Gibson, age 36, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2024, after a brief illness. 

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jennifer Jennings Gibson, and their three sons, Wesley, Grant, and Carter. Joe was a loving husband and outstanding father and role model for his young boys. After long days at...

Oct 3, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Madere passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the age of 72. He was born on June 23, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Charles and Yvonne Madere. He graduated from Lee High School and then went on to start a successful carpentry business.

Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Louisiana swamps. He loved to support LSU...

Oct 3, 2024

Stephen Scott Godail, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at OLOL on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the age of 54. He earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture, beginning his career as an architect. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects and AIA Baton Rouge, Construction Specifications Institute and was LEED AP Certified,...

Oct 1, 2024

 Robert “Bob” Charles Blanchard, Jr., a native of Passaic, NJ and a resident of Watson, LA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the age of 81. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Theresa “Terry” E. Blanchard; children, Michael F. Blanchard (Kelly),...