Obituaries

Jul 2, 2019

Sherry Murphy Sweeney passed peacefully into eternity on Tuesday July 2, 2019 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Sherry was born on October 5, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Henry Hammett Murphy and Isabel Vidrine Murphy.  Sherry grew up in New Orleans and attended Southeastern University in Hammond before marrying her husband, Myles Sweeney, Jr.  They settled...

Jul 1, 2019

James E. “Jim” Borland died on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the age of 86. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 58 years, Pat; his son David and wife Kelly; his daughter Susan and husband Ken; and grandchildren: Clara, Abby, and Will.

He will be warmly remembered for his quiet demeanor, kind and gentle...

Jul 1, 2019

Michael J. Pecoraro, Sr., 61 years old, passed away July 1, 2019, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. He was born on January 21, 1958, in Independence, LA.

Michael was a retired coach and teacher. He was a member at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Silvio Pecoraro, mother,...

Jul 1, 2019

Roderick Maybee passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at the age of 96. Rod is survived by his son, Miles Maybee and his wife Denise; his daughter-in-law, Kathleen Hebert; his three grandchildren, Heather Robinson, Roderick Maybee, and Michelle Maybee; and his seven great-granchildren, Reese, Ruby, Lili, Cole, Kayla, Lucas, and Liam.

He is preceded in death...

Jun 30, 2019

Vincent Paul Palermo passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 76.  Vincent was born February 6, 1943 in Bunkie, LA.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rilla Palermo and his brother, Frank “P.T.” (B.C.) Palermo of Bunkie, LA, his parents-in-law Aaron and Louise Saucier of Marksville,...

Jun 29, 2019

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

Jun 28, 2019

Annabelle Drennan, born March 19, 1933, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on June 28, 2019, at the age of 86.

Annabelle is survived by her husband of 69 years, Hershel Drennan; her children, Kathy Drennan, Daryl Drennan and wife Wendy, and Keith Drennan and wife Stacy; her grandchildren, Amanda Carroll and husband Shane, Jason...

Jun 25, 2019

"Blessed are the pure of heart for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8

Jo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend was born May 10, 1928.

She was a native of Baton Rouge and passed away June 25, 2019.

She retired in 2010 from a life-long career in insurance. She was a...

Jun 24, 2019

Beverly Louise Vicaro, born May 18, 1942 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was called home to be with our lord June 24, 2019. She was 77. Beverly, or Louise as she preferred to be called by was a devout catholic, and a member of the St. Joseph’s Alter, where her Italian fig cookie recipe became a greatly sought after, but...

Jun 24, 2019

Olga O. Franzino, age 95, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on June 24, 2019.

Olga loved playing music especially the piano.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Franzino; her daughter, Sandy and husband, Steven Wilson; her grandson, Derek Wilson and wife, Jayla; her great-grandson, Bryce Wilson, and her...

Jun 24, 2019

William Achel Oliver, known as “Bill” by his friends or “Papa” by his grandchildren, passed away on June 24, 2019.

Bill was born on December 31, 1947 to the late Achel Palmer Oliver and Ruby Rhea Sawyer Oliver.  He lived in Rose Bud, Arkansas the first six years of his life but grew up in Lake Charles,...

Jun 23, 2019

Liney Joseph Guidry, age 84, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away surrounded by his loving family June 23, 2019. Liney was born May 23, 1935 in Cecilia, LA to the late Anlow Guidry and Amanda Duplechin Guidry and was predeceased by his brothers Floyd Guidry and Harold Guidry. Liney was a 1960 graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Lafayette, LA...

Jun 23, 2019

Johanna Montet Ardoin, born March 23, 1936, passed away at home on June 23, 2019 surrounded by family. Johanna and her beloved husband, Clinton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last August.  Clinton was her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life.  She was never happier than when she was behind “Daddy” on their Harley Davidson on family rides. ...

Jun 22, 2019

Marcus Winn Jeansonne, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:55 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital from an Arteriovenous Malformation. Marcus was born on October 14, 1963, attended Redemptorist High School and graduated from Louisiana State University in Construction Management. Marcus was a registered horticulturist and enjoyed collecting antiques, raising...

Jun 21, 2019

William “Skip” W. Ballard

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arm around you and whispered "come to me."

He was born on Sept. 27, 1938. A native of San Pedro, California, he spent his youth in New Orleans and moved to Baton Rouge in 1958...

Jun 20, 2019

Johnnie Mack Bayles passed away on June 20, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 79. He was a native of West Monroe, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Laverne Bayles of West Monroe and his grandson Michael Kent...

Jun 20, 2019

Marshall Harlan Wales, 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon June 20th, at home with family.

Harlan was born and raised in Amite, La before attending Southeastern Louisiana College where he graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry.  His work career included Dow Chemical, 22 years with Tenneco Company at the Chalmette Refinery,...

Jun 18, 2019

Randy Borne, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 18th. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was employed with Franklin Press for 45 years, was an amazing guitar player and loved to fish. He is survived by his wife Tonya, daughters Chante Marcus, Ashley, Morgan and Delaney...

Jun 18, 2019

Jean Alford Nash, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away surrounded by her family on June 18, 2019.

Jean was an independent insurance agent who owned the Louisiana Insurance Center. She was an avid LSU Baseball fan and enjoyed travelling to Omaha for the College World Series. Jean was a true joy that will be missed...

Jun 18, 2019

Kay Bergeron, 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 18, 2019.

She worked for many years at Trane Heating and Air, but her true passion was LSU sports and going to the ballgames. Kay will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and her legacy will live on through...