Obituaries
William Borne
Aug 16, 2016
William F. "Bill" Borne, age 58, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on August, 16, 2016. William was a loving husband, proud father, and a mentor to many. He was a true visionary with a "larger-than-life" presence. Bill was a very giving man. He was the founder and former CEO of Amedysis, a national home health care...
Thomas Hinton
Aug 15, 2016
Thomas Britt "Redd" Hinton passed away peacefully, Monday, August 15, 2016, at his residence in Watson, LA. He was born July 8,1964, in Baton Rouge and attended Tara High School where he was a star safety for the football team. He attended LSU and Southeastern Universities and was a 20-year resident of Watson, LA. He is survived by his...
Jude Desselle
Aug 14, 2016
Jude Evans Desselle, Sr., a native of Bordelonville, La and a resident of Greenwell Springs, La, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from the financial industry, and he was a life long avid LSU fan. Jude...
Michael Denham
Aug 13, 2016
Michael Denham, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Bradentan, Florida, passed away on August 13, 2016. Michael is survived by his wife, Carmen Denham; his daughters, Paige Denham, Hollie Denham and Faith Denham; his step-daughter, Ryanne Widmeier; his sisters, Laurie Landry and Collins and Kim Lofton and Jay; his mother-in-law, Carol King; his grandmother, Audrey Mayo Watson;...
Raymond Kimball
Aug 13, 2016
Raymond William "R.W." Kimball, 75, of Baton Rouge, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2016 in Baton Rouge. He was born in Winnsboro, LA on July 16, 1941. R.W. graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. R.W. married his best friend and life partner, Jen, on August 3, 1962. He was a City of...
Ernest King
Aug 12, 2016
Ernest L. (Ernie) King, age 69, a native of Kansas and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 12, 2016. Ernest was a dedicated employee of Automated Filing Systems for over 30 years. He was a member of Red Oaks Hunting Club. And a proud Vietnam Veteran, between the years of 1967 - 1968. Ernest is survived...
Dorothy Bramhall
Aug 11, 2016
Dorothy Louise Diamond Bramhall born on February 24, 1952 joined her parents in Heaven on August 11, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Dottie was always a caring, compassionate, friendly, forgiving woman, with an infectious smile, and who loved music listening and dancing, especially to the Chase Tyler Band. She...
Gloria Griggs
Aug 11, 2016
Gloria Marie Dauthier Griggs, 91 was reunited with her beloved husband at 2:30a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gloria was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 23, 1925. She attended Baton Rouge High School. On June 5, 1945 she was joined in matrimony to Fred Robert Griggs. Gloria is survived by her children, Linda Griggs,...
Evette Jackson
Aug 11, 2016
Evette Jackson, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 11, 2016. She attended Istrouma High School and is also a graduate of Camelot Cosmetology School. Evette is survived by her fiancé, Lawrence Francis; her children, Shayla Jackson, Jeremy Jackson, Kayla and DaShawn Franklin; her sister, Debra Brown; her brothers, Nathaniel Barnes, Jr., Richard Barnes,...
Ann Cothern
Aug 10, 2016
Ann Rainwater Cothern, age 69, of Pride LA, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Danny Charles Cothern and four children; her sons, Joey Cothern and wife Dena and Billy Cothern and wife Melissa; her daughters, Madonna Pendarvis and husband Patrick and Robin Rimes; her siblings, Wanda...
Kenneth Kennedy
Aug 10, 2016
Kenneth Kennedy, age 68, a resident of Mississippi, passed away on August 10, 2016. He loved fishing, carving baits and loving on his dog Snapper. Kenneth is survived by; his wife, Marlane Brooks Kennedy; his step-children, Shane Campanile and Paula, Todd Campanile and wife Janie, and Crystal Campanile Jordan and husband BJ Jordan; his seven grandchildren and his three...
Kenneth Osterberger
Aug 10, 2016
Kenneth Eli Osterberger "Ken," 86, a True Southern Gentleman, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 10, 2016, after suffering the devastating affects of Alzheimer's Disease. Survived by his wife, Harriet of 30 years, his son, Trey; son, Don Klung and wife, Robin, and children, Rachel and David of VA, son, Mike Klung and wife, Shanna; their...
Jerry "Papa"
Aug 7, 2016
Jerry Thomas Lowe ("PaPa"), beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Jerry was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma cancer in 2015, but remained positive and steadfast in his faith throughout his battle with the disease. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and...
Robert Parks
Aug 4, 2016
Robert Peter "Bob" Parks, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He attended DeLaSalle High School in New Orleans and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. He received a B.S. degree from LSU in 1978. He was predeceased by his parents John Parks, Jr., and Nell Slattery Parks of New Orleans. Survivors include his siblings...
Edward Vallet, Jr.
Aug 2, 2016
Edward Vallet, Jr., age 93, a native of Livonia and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 2, 2016. Edward served as a Marine from 1942 to 1945 in the Pacific Arena. Edward worked for Gulf State Utilities for 37 years. He was a master gardener and enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. He was a...
Kenneth Badeaux, Sr.
Aug 2, 2016
Kenneth J. Badeaux, Sr. departed this life on August 2, 2016 in the arms of his wife of 55 years, Sandra. He is survived by daughter, Teresa (Terry) Badeaux, of Denham Springs, La.; son, John David Badeaux, Sr. & wife Sharon of Denham Springs, La.; two brothers, Denis Badeaux & wife Laura of Plaquemine, La. & Carroll Badeaux; double...
Landa Bernhard
Jul 31, 2016
Landa Shyrl Hinson Bernhard, wife of William F. Bernhard, died peacefully, of natural causes, in her home on Sunday, July 31st. Lannie was the daughter of Al and Donna Hinson, who preceded her in death. She was the mother of Nicholas H. Bernhard, who is married to Catherine, and William C. (Caz) Bernhard. Nick has two children, Hayden Rae...
Richard Ryder, Sr.
Jul 29, 2016
Richard Ryder Sr., age 74, a resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on July 29, 2016. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Richard is survived by his wife, Sandra Israel Ryder; his children, Richard Allen Ryder Jr. and Mary, David Stacy Ryder and Michael, Randall Anthony Ryder and...
Paula Nielsen
Jul 28, 2016
Paula Nielsen, age 74, a native of Sheffield, AL and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 28, 2016. Paula is survived by her daughters, Kristi Lindsay and husband John of Gonzales, La., and Karin Nielsen and husband Robert Haydel of Plaquemine, La.; her brothers, Chuck Arthur and wife Tonita of Birmingham, AL., and Jerry Arthur and...
John Liebert
Jul 24, 2016
John E. Liebert, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 24, 2016. John retired from the United States Army after serving in the Korean War and achieving the rank of colonel. He also retired from the Louisiana Department of Civil Service as Assistant Director. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan Carter...
