Obituaries

Nov 19, 2016

After filling our lives with love and happiness for 89 years, Mae Dell Galloway passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. The oldest of ten children, she was born and reared in Baton Rouge, La. She grew up on America Street not realizing that right around the corner lived the man she would...

Nov 19, 2016

Heaven gained a new angel, Harry Winfield Smith II, 49, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday November 19, 2016. Harry grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and attended Choctawhatchee High School where he was a member of the Marching Indian Band and played baseball. He moved to Baton Rouge in 1986 to attend LSU and play...

Nov 16, 2016

Wilma Bossier Blossman, age 91, a resident of Covington, LA, passed away on November, 16, 2016. Wilma was a dedicated educator and close to her students. She loved her family and was devoted to her daughters and grandchildren. Wilma was an avid card player and always competitive. She loved and was devoted to her nieces and nephews, Julia, Bill,...

Nov 16, 2016

Retired, Lt. Colonel William Raymond Doyle, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 16, 2016. After college, Raymond joined the US Airforce and graduated pilot school. After active duty he and Gloria moved to Baton Rouge and he began a long career of selling Thermon products to plants across Louisiana and Texas. Raymond continued his...

Nov 15, 2016

Ronald Chaves, 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 15, 2016. Ron was born in the Bronx in New York and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts as one of two children. As a young man, he helped raise his brother and worked a variety of jobs including scallop fisherman. He served in the US Air Force...

Nov 14, 2016

After living 69 years of a very complete life in every way, Michael James Dupuy departed from his earthly life and entered Heavens gates on Monday, November 14, 2016. He left peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Mike was beloved by many and he fulfilled every single role given to...

Nov 13, 2016

Dennis Paul Villemarette II, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 surrounded by his family on November 13, 2016. Paul was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He served as a veteran in the United States Army and spent his entire career in the banking industry. He is survived by...

Nov 11, 2016

Charles F. (Chuck) Middleton, Jr. died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, November 11th, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born in Vicksburg MS, a resident of Baton Rouge for 60 years, a veteran of the United States Marines, and a retired welder with Local 198. He also served with the Baton Rouge Police for 7...

Nov 11, 2016

Born Harriet Haskew on August 18, 1928 in Jackson TN, she was then raised in Vicksburg MS. In 1957 at Whiting Field in the panhandle of Florida, she met a dashing Navy Fighter Pilot, AB Wilson. Soon thereafter, a quick trip to Las Vegas and they were married and she began life as a Navy wife where she actively...

Nov 9, 2016

Donald Wayne Jackson, a resident of Baton Rouge, La passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. He was 71 years old. Donald was born August 8, 1945. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School. He spent most of his adult life working in construction, he was an insulator from the age of 18 worked his way up thru...

Nov 9, 2016

Cecil C. Ranzino, Sr. (Pops), age 89, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 9, 2016. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, and previously lived in Port Allen, LA and Hendersonville, NC. He was a retired employee of Dow Chemical, a US Navy Veteran of WWII serving on the USS Maryland, and a longtime volunteer fireman for...

Nov 6, 2016

Cecilia "Cissy" Tramonte, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was taken by the Lord to her heavenly reward on November 6, 2016, seven days following her 66th birthday. She was an active member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Parish where she served several ministries. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and godmother. She loved...

Nov 6, 2016

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I...

Nov 6, 2016

Betty Sue Mitchell Southard, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 6, 2016. Betty was born in Appalachia, Virginia, and attended Appalachia High School. She worked at Mack's Drug Store for a number of years until she met and married the love of her life Robert Southard. Robert and Betty moved to Baton Rouge in...

Nov 6, 2016

Charles Darren Siddle, age 48, a long time resident of Baton Rouge, went to be with his saviour on November 6, 2016. Darren was an avid sports fan and an excellent baseball player. He excelled at culinary arts. He was in restaurant management for his whole life. And he loved the Fighting Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. He is...

Nov 4, 2016

Jude Leon "J.L." Juneau, age 80, passed away on November 4, 2016 surrounded by his family members. J.L. was born on April 19, 1936 to Oscar Juneau and Laura Belle Ducote Juneau. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family. He served in the United States Army and retired after a long career at Exxon. He...

Nov 4, 2016

Alton Belmont Melancon, age 88, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at his home. He was owner of M&A Pavement Striping Company and retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation. He was an Army Veteran. Alton is survived by his daughter, Monique Tyler and husband John; his son Alton Brett Melancon and wife Kasey Canulette Melancon;...

Nov 3, 2016

Mattilee Reed McVay, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was a long time employee of The Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing and spending time with her grandkids. She was an active member of Oakcrest Baptist Church. Mattilee is survived by her son, Clifford Lewis Elliott...

Nov 2, 2016

Nov 1, 2016

Kathy A. Wiley, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 1, 2016. She was an avid bowler and followed LSU Women's basketball. She is survived by her half-sister, Barbara Parvex; a very special aunt, Jacqueline (Jackie) Goodgame; and her close friends and caregivers, Sue Granger, Mary Ann Fontenot, Sharon Berkholz, Marva Burns and Carol Breaux....