Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 12, 2019

Mary Ella Geter Berry Trevillion joined her loved ones in heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Landmark of Baton Rouge Nursing Home at the age of 97.  She was born in Wilkinson County, MS.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Wanda Berry Frye; grandchildren, Calvin “Brent” Berry and wife Dawn, Jodie Katherine Bell, Jennings “Bryan” Frye,...

Oct 12, 2019

Hazel Elaine Shelton Robison, a native of Mississippi and a long time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Hazel Shelton and husband Henry Robison.

She is survived by son Richard Robison, daughter Linda Robison both of Baton...

Oct 11, 2019

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

Oct 10, 2019

Patty Lou Trahan Caminita passed away at her home on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the age of 58.

She is survived by her daughters, Regina Gabilondo and husband Christopher, and Stephanie Trahan; grandchildren, Kelsie Viator, Corynn Gabilondo, Grace Gabilondo, Jonathan Painter, and Cade Painter; father, John L. Trahan.

She was preceded in death by...

Oct 9, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ruth Trumbo Corbin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 8, 2019

Dr. Joseph William “Bill” Brown III, passed away peacefully at his home on October 8th, 2019. He was 75 years of age. He was an accomplished physician who will be missed greatly by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Patricia Pellegrin Brown; his son, Joseph William “Jay” Brown; his...

Oct 7, 2019

Frederick Marcus McMullan, DVM, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on October 7, 2019. He graduated from Lee High School and attended Louisiana Tech University and graduated from Louisiana State University earning a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

Fred lovingly served many pets and their owners of the Greater Baton Rouge area as their veterinarian at...