Obituaries

Aug 20, 2018

Donna Pettitte, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 20, 2018. Donna is survived by her children Karen Clement and husband Chad, Kenny Pettitte and wife Rachel Pettitte; siblings, Mike Strahan and June Strahan; grandchildren, Anthony Pettitte, Brittney Johnson, Breanna Clement and Sophie Pettitte. She is preceded in death by husband Edward Pettitte; parents,...

Aug 20, 2018

Charles Norman Cox, 92, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana was called to his heavenly home on August 20, 2018 to be reunited with Miss Violet, his wife and companion for 67 years. He was at peace, and ready to go, having long ago decided that this old world was just "too much candy for a nickel". Born on June 10,...

Aug 17, 2018

Aug 17, 2018

David Noel Shanks passed away on Friday, Aug 17, 2018. He was a native of New Orleans, who made his home in Baton Rouge. He worked for the state of Louisiana for 35 years. In addition to working for the state of Louisiana, he enjoyed teaching computer applications. Proudly serving in the army, David was known for being hard-working...

Aug 16, 2018

Winthrop Lindsey Mitchener, a 60 year resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Lindsey was born in McCondie, MS on May 16, 1931, and was raised in West Point, MS. He attended Mississippi State University. Despite living in LSU country for years, he remained an ardent and loyal Mississippi State Bulldog fan. Lindsey served...

Aug 13, 2018

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Darren Ledet 1967-2018, age 50 The United States of America lost a great patriot and a defender of freedom as Lieutenant Colonel Darren Ledet passed away in his home in Baton Rouge on August 13, 2018. Colonel Ledet enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army- Louisiana National Guard in 1990, attended officer candidate school and...

Aug 12, 2018

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Cormier, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 12, 2018, after a short but courageous fight with Vasculitis, a rare auto-immune disease. She was born on May 16, 1949, to Clarence and Joy Norwood. As a young lady, she enjoyed bowling, gardening, water skiing, playing cards, and raising her...

Aug 11, 2018

Marjorie Delullah White Tucker; a real estate broker, mortgage loan originator, notary and retired director of laboratory services for many years, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018, after suffering from a lengthy illness. She was 87. She lived in Shreveport from 1952 to 1963, Baton Rouge from 1963 to 2005, and Prairieville from 2005 to present. Visitation will...

Aug 10, 2018

Susan Patterson, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on August 10, 2018. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. Susan is survived by her husband of 52 years, Norman Patterson, Jr; children, Bryan Patterson and wife Julie, Brent Patterson and wife Benet', Blake Patterson and wife Wanda, and Brook Patterson...

Aug 9, 2018

Mark Mitchell Kimball, age 65, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Plaucheville, LA passed away on August 9, 2018. Mark attended Plaucheville High School. He was an Environmental Consultant for Trinity Consultants. He is survived by his wife, Karen Anderson Kimball; children, Amy Ramsey and husband Jason, Chad Kimball and wife April, and Eric Kimball and...

Aug 8, 2018

Lorraine Puckett Jennings, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on August 8, 2018. She was born on Jan. 6, 1932, in Leakesville, MS, to the late Spencer Puckett and Lula Breland Puckett. She was married to the late Bob J. Jennings, her high school sweetheart, for 52 years. They attended Prentiss High school, Pearl River Junior College...

Aug 8, 2018

Betty R. Wray passed away on August 8, 2018, in the company of her family at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 86 years old. She was born December 4, 1931, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James Monroe and Jayne Sinclair Roshto. Betty was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and First Baptist Church...

Aug 8, 2018

Paul Edward Pearson resident of Baton Rouge, LA and native of Odessa, TX, passed away on August 8th, 2018 at the age of sixty-six. Paul loved life and spending time with his family and friends. Paul attended Lake Charles High, University of Louisiana at Lafayette for his Bachelors degree, and Southern Methodist University where he earned his Master's in...

Aug 7, 2018

Nancy Lynelle Saltzman, age 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 3, 2018. Nancy is survived by her mother, Eddie Saltzman; brother, Brent & wife Mary Saltzman; nieces and nephews, Brooke Gautreau & fiancé Corey Ledesma, Derrick & wife BreAnna Gautreau, Paige Saltzman, Justin Saltzman and girlfriend Haley Marcel, Leigh Babcock and brother-in-law, Joe Gautreau....

Aug 6, 2018

"We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him." 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14.Marie "Piper" Theresa Higginbotham Guitreau Losavio, 83,of...

Aug 5, 2018

Billy "Bill" Gene Avery, age 82, passed away on Sunday evening, August 5, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born March 29, 1936 in Pineville, Louisiana, Bill was a proud graduate of Tioga High School, and later attended LSU. Bill turned his passionate interest in foreign sports cars into a profitable vocation, founding...

Aug 4, 2018

Mitchell Joseph Bailey, 20, born in Anderson, South Carolina but current resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He attended Dutchtown High School where he enjoyed being on the swim team and the Prostart culinary team. He was a recent graduate of Louisiana Culinary Institute and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014. Mitchell...

Aug 4, 2018

William Henry Holtman William "Bill" Henry Holtman born on April 29, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, passed away August 4, 2018 at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with family by his side. Kind, server, loving and giving are just a few of the words that describe Bill. As a husband, father and grand-father, Bill had a deep devotion...

Aug 2, 2018

Jane Disedare Lange (1936-2018) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana ascended to her new home with the love of God on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018. She was 81 years old. Her loving husband of 45 years, Carl Lange, was by her side. She was born September 3, 1936, in Coushada, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santon Disedare...

Aug 1, 2018

Joseph "Brad" Ducote, age 36, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on August 1, 2018 Joseph is survived by his beloved fiancé Savannah Jenkins; stepson, Hunter Demars; mother, Lori Decoteau and husband Brandon Decoteau; father, Laurence Ducote; brother, Todd Baker; twin sisters, Shauna Alleman and Sarah McGrath; sister, Emily Quick; and niece, Madison McGrath. He is preceded in death...