Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

Robert “Bob” Geddie, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 68.

Bob is survived by his brother, Cecil L. Geddie, Jr. of Alexandria, La, and special friend, Jeanneen H. Higgins of Baton Rouge, La.

He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil L. Geddie, Sr....

Mar 17, 2019

Ralph Edwin Guthrie, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at home on March 17, 2019.

Ralph is survived by his sons, Greg and Alondra Guthrie, Terry and Jana Guthrie, Eric Guthrie and Errol Miller; grandchildren, Stephanie Guthrie, Heather and Shawn Dean, Amanda Guthrie and Randall Saputo, Ryan and Caitlin Guthrie, and Robert Guthrie...

Mar 17, 2019

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store of me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. “ 2 Timothy 4:...

Mar 14, 2019

Billy Robert, Sr., Born August 11, 1944, in Leesville, LA to Marion and Velma Robert. Devoted Christian, Husband, Father and Grandfather traveled home to his Father in Heaven Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Baton Rouge General Hospital Bluebonnet.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, LA on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 11:00am until religious...

Mar 14, 2019

Theresa Bourgeois Herrington

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God”, Matthew 5:9.

Theresa Herrington, a native and resident of Baton Rouge passed away at her daughter’s home in Port Allen, surrounded by family, at the age of 94. And wishing to celebrate her 94th birthday with her Lord and Savior,...

Mar 13, 2019

Demie John Mainieri, 90, of Baton Rouge, LA died peacefully on March 13, 2019 into the arms of his loving God, with whom he had a lifelong personal relationship. A devout Catholic, Demie was born in Jersey City, NJ on October 21,1928 to John and Julia Mainieri. He was the youngest of a large Italian family including 11 children...

Mar 12, 2019

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

Mar 12, 2019

Charles Wayne Heurtevant, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on March 12, 2019.

Charles attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana for his Undergraduate and Louisiana State University for his Graduate degree.  Charles primarily worked at both Dow Chemical and Vulcan Chemicals during his career and was a member of American Society for Quality. ...

Mar 11, 2019

Juan Gabriel Murillo Giraldo passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 72 due to heart failure. He was a permanent resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana since last year. He was born in Medellin, Colombia and lived most of his life in Valencia, Venezuela.

Juan Murillo was a man...

Mar 9, 2019

Ronald Paul Greaud, 86 years old, a resident of Watson, Louisiana, passed away on March 9, 2019.

Ronnie is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary Horne Greaud; three children, Rhonda Greaud, Richard Greaud and his wife Valerie Greaud, and Risa Greaud McCann and her husband Robert McCann; three grandsons, Lance McCann and his wife Sarah...

Mar 8, 2019

Willis F. “Bill” Pierson, age 76, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 8, 2019.

Born in St. Francisville, IL Bill was a graduate of St. Francisville High School, attended Vincennes University and Indiana Central College, member of the Baker Jaycees, and retired from Vulcan Chemicals.

Bill is survived by his wife Alice Whittaker...

Mar 8, 2019

William R. “Bob” Westbrook, a resident of Central, LA, passed away on March 8, 2019 at the age of 60.

Bob was a 1977 graduate of Central High School, as well as a graduate of the LSU Law Enforcement Institute. He was a lifelong resident of Central, where he and his loving wife raised a family of their...

Mar 8, 2019

Robert Jean Mourot, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 8, 2019.

He retired in 2009 from Ford, Bacon and Davis where he worked as a Piping Designer. Bob was an avid fisherman and loved angling with friends and family. He always made each fishing trip an adventure with his wit and humor....

Mar 7, 2019

Karen Smith Carroll, born June 3, 1950, a native New Orleans, LA, and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 7, 2019 due to lung complications.

Karen was a devoted mother of two, cared deeply for others and was a true Good Samaritan. She was a rose enthusiast and enjoyed crocheting baby booties and...

Mar 5, 2019

Hazel Coghlan Bordelon, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on March 5, 2019, at the age of 82.

Hazel is survived by her siblings, Frank Garland Coghlan, Thomas Jasper Coghlan, Nelda Faye Rollins, Myra Jean Murray, and Carline Bordelon.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Barland Bordelon; her parents, Luther...

Mar 4, 2019

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

Mar 4, 2019

Linda K. Shaw Holmes, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 4, 2019, at the age of 72.

Linda is survived by her husband, Robert Holmes; daughters, Judith Fugler and Melinda Holmes Colson; granddaughters, Brittany and Mackenzie Colson; brother, Richard Shaw and wife Jo Nell Shaw; niece and nephew, Dr. Shane Shaw and Dr....

Mar 1, 2019

Moris Glyn Douget peacefully passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old.

Visitation and a celebration of Moris’s life will be held Friday, March 8th 8:30-10:00a.m. at St. George Catholic Church with a mass to follow. (7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809) His burial will be held at...

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas Anthony Virnich, a native of Skokie, IL, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away early Thursday, February 28, 2019 peacefully at his home, at the age of 71. Thomas served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Paulette Virnich; his children, Matt Virnich, Anne and her husband Nathaniel Freeman, Mark...

Feb 28, 2019

Gail Jones Brecheen, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 28, 2019.

She is survived by her husband Donald Brecheen Of 60 years; her children daughter D’Aaron LeBlanc (Kerry); Danielle Brecheen, Nancy Dehart, a devoted family friend. Alexis Thomas, Kitina Davis, Tommy Burns, Carol Woodall and all of the other angels who walk...