Obituaries
Darlene Clements Lee
Aug 17, 2024
Darlene Clements Lee, born on September 14, 1951, was called home peacefully to our Lord at her residence surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at a very young 72. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Darlene came into this world the same way she left, a shining light and beacon of joy. Her infectious personality and purity of heart left...
Paul V. Cassisa, Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Paul V. Cassisa, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, just 10 days before his 93rd birthday. He was born in New Orleans to Vito Cassisa and Anna Signorino Cassisa.
Paul graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans and Loyola University of New Orleans. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University College of Law and graduated...
Thomas "Tom" Haralson, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Haralson Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and church planter, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Throughout his life, Tom was deeply committed to his family, his faith, and his mission to spread the Kingdom of God.
Tom was the beloved husband of Teresa Haralson, with whom he shared 41 years of...
Joseph "Gary" Bizette
Aug 15, 2024
Joseph “Gary” Bizette passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born June 22, 1935, in Rougon, Louisiana to Stewart and Rena Bizette. Gary received his bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his...
Maureen Christensen
Aug 14, 2024
Maureen Elizabeth Christensen, a beloved mother, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family and her cherished dog, Binky. She was born on April 30, 1937, in Prestwick, Scotland. Maureen lived a life marked by her deep faith in God, her diligent work as a prayer warrior, and her unwavering passion for caring for others.
She...
Christopher Louis Hufft
Aug 14, 2024
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Christopher Louis Hufft passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2024, at the age of 51. Chris was the son of the late Louis Valentine Hufft and Jane Rawls Hufft. Chris was married to the love of his life, Kelly Locklar...
Rosemary Tomeny
Aug 14, 2024
Rosemary Inness Tomeny, 82, a native of Donaldsonville, LA, and living in Baton Rouge since 1976 entered into Eternal Life on August 14, 2024, at 9:11 AM, after a brief bout of cancer. She was a 1960 graduate of Ascension Catholic HS in Donaldsonville, LA and then went on to obtain a degree in education at the University of Southwestern...
Mary H. Causey
Aug 13, 2024
Mary Helen Causey passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born September 1, 1943, in Castor, Louisiana to Levitt Benjamin Tilley and Zellie Mae Fowler Tilley. She was a graduate of Martin High School in Coushatta, Louisiana. Mary had a long and successful career with the State of Louisiana Welfare Department.
She is preceded...
Elizabeth Claire Burford
Aug 13, 2024
Elizabeth C. Burford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on March 11, 1964, in Metairie, Louisiana to the late Frank M. and Terry M. Ritchie.
Liz was the beloved wife of Roger M. Burford, for 24 years. She was the loving sister of John Patrick Ritchie...
Stephen William Barry, Sr.
Aug 13, 2024
Stephen “Steve” William Barry, Sr., passed away at Our Lady of Lake on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born in Lafayette, LA on August 6, 1957. He worked as an operator at Honeywell for 40 years. He enjoyed playing drums, riding motorcycles, working in the yard since retirement, and enjoying time with family and...
Lynn Wayne Hernandez
Aug 13, 2024
Lynn Wayne Hernandez, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Slaughter, LA, left this life while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 85.
Lynn was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal brother. He was giving, a role model to many with a kind heart and soul that...
William Bruce Kenyon
Aug 13, 2024
Bruce Kenyon, a devoted husband, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, just days shy of his 73rd birthday. Born on August 19, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bruce was a remarkable man whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.
A proud graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU),...
Mary Nell Cali
Aug 12, 2024
Mary Nell Cali, long-time resident of Baton Rouge and Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Clear Lake City, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on November 29, 1936, in Canton, Mississippi, to Stephen and Luvenia Walley Hilbun.
Mary was the 6th child born of 12 children, and helped raise her 6 younger siblings, whom...
Michael Williams
Aug 12, 2024
Michael Williams, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin while attending the Republican National Convention as a delegate. He was 62 years old. He was born October 31, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Hays Titus Williams and Dolores Lansdel Williams.
Michael received his degree in Computer Science from Louisiana State University. He...
Judith Anitta Lyn Lee
Aug 12, 2024
Judith Anitta Lyn Lee (Mrs. Judy, Po Po), age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away from a stroke on Monday, August 12, 2024. She joined her beloved husband Tony Lee who sadly passed away last year. She was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica on September 18, 1944, to parents Lyn On Chong, and Mariann Chang. She was...
Mary Abbott "TaTa"
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Ellen “TaTa” Drees Abbott passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 74 years old. Mary was born June 9, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Joseph Gilbert Drees and Ellen Janette “Jan” Drees. A 1968 graduate of Marian High School, she went on to attend Marymount College in Salina, Kansas and Kansas State University.
She...
Patricia Tate
Aug 10, 2024
Patricia Downing Tate, born on December 3rd, 1938, passed away on August 10, 2024, at the age of 86.
Patricia was born in Mize, Mississippi. After she graduated from Istrouma high school, she spent her life raising a family with her deceased husband, Murlin Willie. She enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, coffee with her friends, holidays, and spending time with her children...
Eusebio Figueredo Batista
Aug 9, 2024
Eusebio Figueredo Batista, born on December 15, 1929, passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 94.
Eusebio was born in Las Tunas, Cuba, to Hipolito Figueredo and Emelina Batista. He was a farmer who grew numerous crops, and was also passionate about politics.
Eusebio is survived by his wife of 72 years, Aracelis E. Figueredo Aguilera; daughters, Dani Figueredo,...
Russell J. Normand
Aug 9, 2024
Russell Joseph Normand passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the age of 81.
Russell loved hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor cooking involving the family. He especially looked forward to the annual Thanksgiving fishing trip with his sons, nephews, grandchildren, and other family members.
Russell retired from Exxon Mobil with 35 years of...
Bernadine Claire Himel
Aug 8, 2024
Bernadine Claire Labit Himel, 83, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 8, 2024. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Bernadine was born on February 21, 1941, in Houma, LA. She graduated from Terrebonne High School where she met her future husband, Earl J. Himel, Jr. They moved to Baton Rouge and shared a life of love...
