Obituaries
William "Bill" Carpenter Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
William "Bill" Carpenter, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, December, 11, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1962 and was 62 years old.
After graduating from Belaire High School, Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He later became a skilled craftsman and developed a love of carpentry, tools, and working with his hands. This passion carried...
Virgil Paul Holden Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Virgil “Paul” Holden, Jr., born on May 30, 1937, in Big Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Slaughter, Louisiana. He spent the last six months of his life at Grace Health and Rehabilitation, having moved to Baton Rouge in 2020 after living in many cities and states throughout his lifetime.
On September 27, 1962, Paul married Reba...
Beverly Ann Ancona Horn
Dec 9, 2024
Beverly (Bev) Ann Ancona Horn, a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on December 9, 2024. Bev graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and was a devout member of St. Isidore Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church throughout her life. Bev touched so many people in her life with her kindness, compassion and caring. She will be sorely missed.
Bev...
Judge Carl A. Guidry
Dec 8, 2024
Judge Carl Anthony Guidry, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on December 8, 2024. Judge Guidry was born in Baton Rouge on November 24, 1934 to parents Louis Hilaire and Edna Barbay Guidry. He was a proud alumnus of Catholic High School Class of ’52 and then went...
Ken Bush
Dec 5, 2024
Ken Bush, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 9, 1956, to Edward “Billy” and Addie Ruth Beasley Bush.
Ken completed his master’s degree in business at Louisiana State University and worked in industrial sales. Additionally, Ken served as the minister of...
Christopher Leonard Wiebelt
Dec 5, 2024
Christopher Leonard Wiebelt, age 66, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
He was born on August 27th, 1958 to the late Andrew H. Wiebelt and Roseclaire McNamara Wiebelt. Chris was a proud graduate of Jesuit High School, Class of 1976. After high school he attended the University...
Mary Ann Battalio Mistric
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Ann Battalio Mistric, age 92, a native of Opelousas, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...
Allen Ambrose "Al" Sanders
Dec 4, 2024
Born January 25, 1950, Allen Ambrose “Al” Sanders, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on December 4, 2024. He was known to his grandchildren as “Poppa,” and “Big Al” to friends and family. Al was a 1968 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge where he excelled in all sports.
Al devoted his entire life to his...
William "Bill" Humphreys, Jr.
Dec 2, 2024
William “Bill” Oxley Humphreys, Jr., beloved husband, son, brother, brother -in-law, and friend died on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was 64.
Bill was born in Baton Rouge to Bill and Tommy Lee Humphreys. Throughout his life, he cultivated many friendships. Bill played organized team sports beginning in elementary school, excelling in baseball and football, earning the MVP football award his...
Margaret Dawson
Nov 30, 2024
Margaret Burns Dawson, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on a farm near Valley Falls, Kansas on January 9, to Bertha Wenzl and James Burns. She was educated at schools in Valley Falls, Kansas, and Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas, prior to her marriage and move...
Susan E. Richard
Nov 30, 2024
Susan Ervin Richard, born August 13, 1944, in Tampa, Florida, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 80. Surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world to join her heavenly Father.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, A.A. “Gus”...
Steve E. Williams
Nov 29, 2024
Steven Edward “Steve” Williams passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born January 6, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Ralph Sidney Williams, Jr. and Mary Lou Johnson Williams. He attended Istrouma High School before he began a long and successful career in the HVAC business. Steve was the second employee hired by...
Alice Carol Zachary
Nov 28, 2024
Alice Carol Michelli Zachary, born Allen, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2024 at the age of 78.
Born in Baker, Louisiana on January 4th, 1946 to Herbert Thurman and Merle Jessie Allen, Alice will be remembered for her exceptional sewing skills, award winning cucumbers, love for cats, and most importantly, her devotion to...
Nicolas C. Daher
Nov 27, 2024
Nicolas Claude Daher, a resident of Baton Bouge, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the age of 56 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on October 2, 1968, to Claude G. Daher and Jacqueline Jreige Daher in Chekka, Lebanon. He was a contractor and stone fabricator. He was a member of the Cedars Heritage Club of...
Mel Tassin
Nov 26, 2024
Melvin Anthony Tassin, a complex and multifaceted individual, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 82.
Born on August 25, 1942, Mel lived a life marked by diverse experiences and pursuits. Mel grew up at Whitney Plantation and was part of the last generation to be raised there. A veteran of the United States Army, Mel served...
Debra Staehle Bonds
Nov 26, 2024
Debra Staehle Bonds passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born October 31, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Earle J. Staehle, Jr. and Jeanne E. Catoire. A 1978 graduate of Riverdale High School in Jefferson, Louisiana, she then went on to attend the University of New Orleans and Loyola University.
Debra had a...
Brenda Rutland Williams
Nov 24, 2024
Brenda Rutland Williams, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on November 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on December 6, 1944, to Loyes and Bertie Rutland. During her working years, she held various administrative assistant roles while working for the Louisiana State Government. Brenda was an avid football fan, loved shopping, taking care of her roses...
Nanette J. Hoff
Nov 23, 2024
Nanette J. Hoff of Baton Rouge, died at 1:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.
Born in York, Pennsylvania and a graduate of York High and the York Hospital School of Nursing, she was the daughter of the late Harvey R. Wagner and Catherine Morgan...
John M. Talley, Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
John M. Talley, Jr., passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born on December 5, 1963, in Montgomery, Alabama to John Michael Talley, Sr., and Dorothy Hobbs Talley.
John attended Woodlawn High School before furthering his education at Louisiana State University. He touched untold lives as a Teacher and Athletic Coach; a man of...
Marcus L. Keene
Nov 22, 2024
Marcus Lancelot Keene age 94, a resident of Baton Rouge, went to Heaven on November 22, 2024. He was cherished by many and left behind wonderful memories. Marcus served in the Korean war and retired in 1990 from the United Stated Army and served as a Lieutenant and Colonel.
He was a graduate of Texas A&M with a degree in Chemistry...
