Obituaries
Gilbert "Gil" Leachman
May 31, 2019
Gilbert Clark Leachman, 65, born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 4, 1954 on UK Campus and passed away on May 31, 2019, peacefully in his sleep. The following are Gil’s utmost accomplishments: Served at St. George Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years earning his rank as Chief, Retired after 25 years of service as Baton Rouge Airport Police/Aircraft Rescue...
Nancy Wilson
May 28, 2019
On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, Nancy Adams Wilson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at the age of 80. Nancy was born on November 24, 1938 in Deadwood, South Dakota to Walt and Catherine Adams and she eventually settled in Baton Rouge, where she met and married the father of her children, Ronald Champagne.
Nancy was a...
Richard O'Brien
May 27, 2019
Richard F. O’Brien, born in Alexandria on March 20, 1954, passed away on May 27, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge.
He was a native of Evergreen, Louisiana where he grew up on a dairy farm. He graduated from Bunkie High and Louisiana State University. He was an avid LSU fan and loved history. On May...
Joel Prender
May 27, 2019
Joel Brenton Prender, age 47, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away suddenly on May 27, 2019. Joel is survived by his children, Kaitlyn Prender (age 11) and Ryan Prender (age 9), his sister, Jennifer Prender Glennon (Ian), his stepbrother, Erik Lindquist (Sachi), his stepsister, Pamela Lindquist, his mother, Marilyn Lindquist, his nieces and nephew: Ella and Lily Glennon,...
Maunita Wilkinson
May 26, 2019
Maunita Yarbrough Wilkinson, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was 96 years old and a native of Kentwood, LA. She was a member of Ingleside United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton...
Annette Ferrara
May 24, 2019
Annette “Nette” Ferrara passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 24. She was 60 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge.
She was the high-spirited, fun loving daughter of Russell Ferrara, Sr. and the late Antoinette Ferrara. Annette was the apple of her dad’s eye; and she will always be remembered for her loving...
Lilly Chase
May 24, 2019
Lilly Waltman Chase, 81, a retired business owner of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home. Lilly was born October 25, 1937 in Ferriday, LA to Franklin Isiah and Emma Louise Mitchell Waltman. She attended Northwestern State University (NSU) where she met her husband Daniel Lee Chase and they married on January 6, 1956 in Natchitoches, LA. Together they raised two daughters,...
Tonna Seguin
May 23, 2019
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Richard Henley
May 22, 2019
Richard C. Henley
Born in Picayune, MS and long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Richard C. Henley, 74, died May 22, 2019. Richard served in the US Navy from 1964-1968 during the Vietnam Conflict aboard the USS Princeton, LPH-5 stationed in Long Beach, California. Richard and his wife, Pat, moved to Baton Rouge in 1971 to...
Barbara Hughes
May 20, 2019
Barbara Wolfe Hughes
Born November 16, 1932
God called our precious Angel home Barbara Wolfe Hughes, “Nana”, 86, on Monday, May 20, 2019 following a brief illness. Mother of four children, grandmother of eleven, and great grandmother of twenty seven. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Clay Hughes, Sr, her father James...
Suzanne Speaks "Da"
May 20, 2019
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”
Suzanne Renee Speaks "Da", passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019, at the age of 33. Born September 30, 1985, she was a resident of Baton Rouge, where she lived a strong and vibrant life with her beloved family,...
Elizabeth Singleton
May 19, 2019
Elizabeth Ann “BETTY” Nurdin Singleton, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 19, 2019 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, La. Betty was a resident and native of Baton Rouge, La. born August 1, 1928 in Beauregard Town to parents, John and Alice Nurdin. After graduating from Baton Rouge High School, Betty earned...
E. Ray Turner
May 19, 2019
“Truly, I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." Luke 23:43.
Ray Turner was born May 27, 1928, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Latham Turner; his two sons, Elbert Ray Turner Jr....
Harry Stanley
May 18, 2019
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Patsy Pino
May 17, 2019
Patsy Ruth (Vick) Pino, age 85, died at in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on May 17th, 2019.
Patsy was born February 1, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended Istrouma High School. In 1949, she met her future husband, Sonny, at the Community Club in Baton Rouge. They met through their love of music and dancing, which they...
Ky Nam Nguyen
May 14, 2019
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Sharon Starnes
May 12, 2019
Sharon Silvio Starnes, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Sharon was a Baton Rouge native, graduated from Istrouma High School in 1967. Married to Albert L. Starnes in 1967.
She is survived by her children, son, Leonard Paul Starnes and daughter, Julie Claire Starnes Bennett; son-in-law,...
Gwendolyn Henderson
May 11, 2019
Born on February 26, 1958 in Independence, LA, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019. She was 61 years old and a resident of Gonzales. She was baptized at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, at age 12, and graduated from St. Francisville High School in 1976. She retired from the...
Philip Horne
May 10, 2019
Philip Max Horne, 80 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 10, 2019.
Philip is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ella Wahl Horne; his brother Charles R. Horne; his sister, Mary Horne Greaud, and his grandson Timothy Max Horne, II.
He is survived by his wife...
Bryne Allemond, Jr.
May 9, 2019
Bryne Joseph Allemond, Jr. “B.J”, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2019 at the age of 37.
Bryne survived by his mother, Wendy D. Cline and Ricky L. Cline (Pops); loving grandparents, Allen, Sr. and Geraldine Allemond; sister, Brianna and brother, Charlie Allemond; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by...
