Obituaries
Carol Kay Harvey Rodgers
Jul 15, 2024
Carol Kay Harvey Rodgers, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Baker, LA, passed away at her home on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the age of 77.
Carol pursued her education at Louisiana College and Southeastern College, shaping her career in the field of medical transcription. Her meticulous nature and caring demeanor made her a valued professional among...
David Mathurin
Jul 14, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Mathurin. He was a beloved husband, brother, and father. He peacefully departed on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Dot. He is survived by his two sisters Susan and Jane. He was raised in Massachusetts. After college he...
Dr. Jerry Spivey
Jul 14, 2024
James Jerome Spivey, age 73, passed away on July 14th, 2024, just after 3 pm.
Jerry was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on the 26th of July. He spent his younger years running track and dreaming of going to North Carolina State University and then to LSU for his PhD in chemical engineering, both of which he would achieve. He enjoyed...
Alta Rae Sanders
Jul 14, 2024
Alta Rae Sanders, born on August 11, 1937, passed away on July 14, 2024, at the age of 86.
Alta was born in Alton, Illinois to Charles and Ruby Van Deusen. After she completed high school, she went on to marry her love, Robert Sanders, and spent her years being a housewife and caring for her family. She grew up in...
Faye Whitfield
Jul 14, 2024
Faye Whitfield passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born August 30, 1929, in Barth, Mississippi to Emmitt and Eunice McKnight. She was one of twelve children, which taught her the meaning of family.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved the Lord and...
Wayne John Stabiler, Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
Wayne John Stabiler, Sr. passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. He was 86 years old. Wayne was born November 6, 1937, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Rosario Joseph (“RJ”) Stabiler and Vera Braud Stabiler. He was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School. After high school, he married the love of his life, Shirley Pate Stabiler. Little did he...
Anna Claire Southwick
Jul 14, 2024
Anna Claire Southwick passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in Baton Rouge on March 24, 1929.
Anna Claire graduated from Our Lady of the Lake Nursing School and went on to touch countless lives through her work as a registered nurse, primarily as an industrial health nurse.
She was a dedicated member of the...
Charlyne Annie Goitia
Jul 10, 2024
Charlyne Annie Goitia was born/died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:43 in the afternoon measuring 19.5 inches long and tipping the scale at 6 pounds 6 ounces. Affectionately referred to as "Charleigh" by loved ones, she touched the lives of all who knew her and all whom were awaiting her arrival. As an IVF baby, Charleigh battled a complicated journey...
Brandon William Burnett
Jul 10, 2024
Brandon William Burnett passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was 39 years old. Brandon was born February 25, 1985, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to James Bailey Burnett and Mary Beth Muller Burnett. A graduate of Dutchtown High School, Brandon pursued a successful career as a welder/pipefitter. He worked at several companies throughout the Baton Rouge area, including Excel...
JoAnn C. LeBlanc
Jul 10, 2024
JoAnn C. LeBlanc passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born March 5, 1942, in Prairieville, Louisiana to Joseph Alfred Cowart and Pearl Magdeline Broussard Cowart. While attending high school, she had a part-time job working concessions at the Dalton Theatre. It was there that she would meet the love of her life,...
Gwen Kling Samson "Gwennie Girl"
Jul 5, 2024
Gwen Kling Samson, known to her family and friends as "Gwennie Girl", passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1951, in Baton Rouge to Virgil and Isabell Kling. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home as a homemaker, where she poured her heart into caring for her family.
In her free time,...
Alice Lowery
Jul 3, 2024
Alice Elizabeth DeGravelle Lowery, a native of New Iberia, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 3, 2024, at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband John “Herb” Lowery, her daughters Mary Lowery and Rebecca Lowery Covington, her grandchildren Mary Corinne and John Covington and Sofia Lowery, her siblings Walter DeGravelle Jr. and...
Paul Robichaux
Jul 2, 2024
Irvin Paul Robichaux (Paul), 68, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 2, 2024.
Paul was born in Crowley, Louisiana on December 15, 1955 to Gladys and Francis Robichaux.
Paul graduated from Crowley High School and attended LSU, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Welfare.
Paul learned of Bahá'u'lláh while working as a Correctional Officer at...
George Gateley
Jul 1, 2024
George Claiborne Gateley went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 1, 2024, following a lengthy illness. George was born on November 25, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Glynn H. and Clara Gateley. After graduating from Central High School, he enrolled and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1970. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged...
W. L. Sholar, Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
Windle Laureaux Sholar Jr., fondly known as “W.L.”, was born on January 4, 1937, in Port Arthur, Texas, and relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of two. He went home to be with God on July 1, 2024.
W.L. served in the United States Air Force as an Airman Second Class from 1955 to 1959. He served in the...
Michael Deweese
Jul 1, 2024
Michael L. Deweese, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 71. Michael was born to Rondal L. Deweese and Shirley L. Dobbins Deweese Campbell in Greensburg, Indiana on September 27, 1952.
Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sallie R. Sanders Deweese, and their daughter and son-in law, Laura L....
Dr. David Paul Norwood
Jul 1, 2024
Dr. David Paul Norwood, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at the age of 63. He was born in Würzburg, Germany to Don and Teréz Norwood on February 3, 1961.
As a child, David moved from place to place with his military family before finally settling in Beaumont, Texas. There, he attended French...
Carl Joseph Zvonek
Jun 27, 2024
Carl Joseph Zvonek was born February 6, 1941, and passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the age of 83. Carl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn Hartley Zvonek; his children, Amy Knight (Terry), John Zvonek (Tricia), and Daniel S. “Dan” Zvonek (Monica): his grandchildren, Amanda Pittman (Brandon), John Zvonek,...
Onne LeRoy Heeren, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Onne LeRoy Heeren, Jr., 81, died on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Onne was born January 15, 1943, in Boynton Beach, Florida to Onne and Effie Heeren. Onne graduated from Seacrest High School in Amite, Louisiana. When he graduated, he enlisted into the United States Army with the Engineering...
Timothy Mooney
Jun 25, 2024
Timothy Mooney passed away on June 25, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His parents were the late Robert Mooney and Florence Tedesco Mooney, both of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After his college graduation, he became a US Navy A-7 pilot. Upon completion of his service, he became an airline pilot Captain for Flying Tigers and...
