Obituaries
Janna Morgan
Jun 9, 2024
Janna Ruth Morgan, of Central, LA, went to be with Our Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 43. She was born on February 23, 1981 to Arval Bridges and the late Penny Bridges.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Morgan; her adoring children, Mollie Morgan and Jacob Morgan; father, Arval Bridges; brothers, Seth Bridges...
James M Grimes, Jr.
Jun 9, 2024
James Martin Grimes, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 88. James was born on December 5,1935, to Mr. James M. Grimes, Sr. and Mrs. Mamie Lou Hallman Grimes of Bamberg, South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Gay S. Grimes and their children, Beth and Martin.
In accordance with James's wishes, a private...
Doris Jean Cox Simmons
Jun 6, 2024
Doris Jean Cox Simmons was born on January 22, 1933, and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Jean was born and raised in New Edinburg, Arkansas.
After graduating from high school in 1950, she attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1953. She...
Cathy Abshire
Jun 6, 2024
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Abshire, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born on May 5, 1947, to Carl and Phyllis Abshire.
After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Tulsa University, Cathy pursued various career paths before finding her true calling as a dedicated Probation and Parole Officer. Her unwavering commitment to helping and...
Mrs. Rena R. Howard
Jun 2, 2024
Mrs. Rena R. Howard, born on February 28, 1924, passed away on June 2, 2024, at the age of 100. Rena was born in Raceland, Louisiana. After graduating high school, she moved on to become a bookkeeper in the automotive industry, where she met her husband John, who was a mechanic. She enjoyed sewing, reading Danielle Steel books, crossword puzzles,...
Walton Joseph Bean
Jun 2, 2024
Walton Joseph Bean, age 58, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born September 19, 1965, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Walton was the beloved son of Clarence Joseph Bean, Jr. and Margaret Vavasseur Bean.
Walton enjoyed a successful career at EXXON. He proudly served as a Fire Team Captain on EXXON Fire Brigade and took immense pride in his...
William "Buck" Lelon Corbin, Jr.
May 31, 2024
William “Buck” Lelon Corbin, Jr. peacefully passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 91. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Monroe, LA to William Lelon Corbin, Sr. and Evelin Blanche Davis. Buck was a wonderful son, doting husband, hardworking father, proud Pawpaw, and devout Catholic.
Buck was a native of Monroe, LA and graduated from...
Nancy Tyndall ("Lucky") Morgan
May 31, 2024
Nancy Tyndall (“Lucky”) Morgan passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 71. She was born April 6, 1953, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to David Craig Tyndall and Claire Louise Pelletier Tyndall. A cheerleader at Sulphur High School, Nancy won ‘most popular’ in her 1971 graduating class. She received her bachelor's degree in physical education from Louisiana...
Lillie Mae Robinson
May 30, 2024
Lillie Mae Robinson, Doll Baby, was born on December 7, 1946, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was one of five children born to the late Tom and Leola Robinson. On Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, she quietly transitioned to her eternal resting place.
Lillie accepted Christ at an early age. She was a member at New St. John Baptist...
Christina Elizabeth Ricca
May 30, 2024
Christina Elizabeth Ricca passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, due to respiratory failure. She was 48 years old. She was born September 19, 1975, to John Ricca, Jr. and Elizabeth Mary Katherine Reardon Ricca.
A Baton Rouge native, Christina attended Most Blessed Sacrament, Bishop Sullivan High School, Christian Life Academy, Baton Rouge Community...
Sydney Massey McBride
May 27, 2024
Sydney Massey McBride passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was 86 years old.
Sydney, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and New Orleans, was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 24, 1938, to Cecil Robertson Massey of Stamps, Arkansas, and Kathleen Quigley Massey of Liverpool England. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Phillip Massey;...
Mary L. Martinez
May 27, 2024
“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:31.
Mary Lillie Martinez, of Central, LA, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 27, 2024 at the age of 64.
She was known for her boundless generosity, infectious laughter,...
John A. ("Johnny") Whitsell, Jr.
May 25, 2024
John Adam (“Johnny”) Whitsell, Jr. passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. He was 57 years old. Johnny was born April 25, 1967, in Long Beach, California to Marlene Marie Petrey Whitsell.
While attending afterschool activities at PARD Playground, he met the woman who would later be his wife, Denise Marie Gabriel. Johnny was a longtime employee in the equipment...
Dr. Robert I Comeaux, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Dr. Robert I. Comeaux, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed peacefully in his home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the age of 83.
Robert was born January 19,1941, in Broussard, Louisiana, to Mr. Robert I. Comeaux, Sr. and Mrs. Corinne LeBlanc Comeaux. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1959 and furthered his education by attending Louisiana...
Lloyd Causey
May 23, 2024
Lloyd V. Causey, of Bush, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 80. Lloyd was born on September 17, 1943, in Brittany, Louisiana, son to the late Marion and Lennie Norton Causey. After bravely serving in the United States Army for six years and being stationed across Europe, Lloyd began his distinguished career as a technician,...
Lawrence "Huck" Kent Barry, Sr.
May 23, 2024
Lawrence “Huck” Kent Barry, Sr., passed away peacefully at the age of 92 in McComb, MS.
Born on February 14, 1932, in Lafayette, LA to Sylvester and Effie Barry, Lawrence lived a long life surrounded by family and was a loving and patient man, especially with the children in his life. He graduated from USL in Lafayette with a degree in...
Hope Callahan
May 23, 2024
Hope Callahan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 25. She was born on July 7, 1998, in Oxford, Mississippi.
Hope enjoyed cooking and crafts. She found the most joy in photography and in being a mother to her two sons.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Janice Winters.
Hope is survived by husband...
Jack Lloyd Winston, Jr.
May 22, 2024
Jack Lloyd Winston, Jr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the age of 81. He worked as a 1st class certified mechanic for 42 years, where he retired from Gulf States Utility Company in 2004. He was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church since...
Domonic Antonio Bourgeois
May 20, 2024
Domonic Antonio Bourgeois was born on April 14, 1979, in Franklin, LA, to his parents; Crystal Patricia Bourgeois and Cornell Michael Burke (Sharon) of Hampton, Virginia. He resided in Baton Rouge, LA with his mother and passed away at their residence on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Domonic grew up in Franklin, Lafayette, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, & graduated from Phoebus High School...
Ronald “Mugsy” Joseph Folse
May 16, 2024
Ronald “Mugsy” Joseph Folse, 79, a native of Lockport and long time resident of Houma, Louisiana, passed away on May 16, 2024.
He is survived by his three children: Lisa F. Sawyer, Lenny Folse, Lauri F. Gros; seven grandchildren: Gillian and Holden Sawyer, Connor and Elise Folse, and Jordan, Nicholas, and Olivia Gros.
He is preceded by his wife, Kathie Doyle Folse,...
