Obituaries
William Templet
Jul 15, 2015
William Joseph Templet, age 73, native of Plaquemine, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his residence. William was a retired employee of Dow Chemical. He loved to be outside, either fishing or gardening. William was a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church. He was a Veteran and served in...
Joyce Woodburn
Jul 14, 2015
Joyce Rhodes Elson Woodburn Born in Marshall, TX, raised in West Monroe, LA, Baton Rouge resident Joyce Baker Jasper Rhodes Elson Woodburn, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2015. She was the second of the five children of William Godbey Jasper and Grace Ewell Baker Jasper. She married Thomas Bennet Rhodes of Monroe in 1946, and they...
Mary Cole
Jul 14, 2015
Mary Eleanor McLure Cole passed to eternal rest on July 14, at the age of 84.She was a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, born on December 15, 1930 to Herbert K. McLure and Nattye Bell McLure. She was a graduate of Byrd High School in Shreveport. She received a B.A. and B.S. in Foods and Nutrition from Texas Women's University...
Thomas Graner
Jul 14, 2015
Thomas John Graner Thomas John Graner, age 73, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at The Carpenter House. He graduated from De LaSalle High School of New Orleans and Louisiana State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In 1999, after...
Evon Wise
Jul 13, 2015
Evon Wise, age 89, native of Baton Rouge, LA, and resident of San Jose, CA for the last 6 years, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2015. Evon was a graduate of Louisiana State University in the 1940's where she majored in accounting. She was an employee of the State of Louisiana, having worked in many departments. Evon retired...
Helen Mcdearman
Jul 13, 2015
Helen Neyland McDearman went to join her Lord on July 13, 2015. She was born in Jackson, MS on September 11, 1944, to the late Munson Cole and Helen Nash Neyland. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a member of Briarwood Methodist Church in Jackson, MS. She and family lived four years in Thessaloniki, Greece and four...
Gary Long
Jul 9, 2015
Gary D. Long Gary D. Long, age 82, of Baton Rouge, La, passed away Wednesday night, July 8, 2015 at his home. Born August 5, 1933 in Burlington, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Thomas and Lucy Woodburn. Gary honorably served our country in the United States Coast Guard and worked for General Electric for 29...
Ella Romantino
Jul 8, 2015
Ella S. Romantino Ella S. Romantino, 89, native of Ruleville, MS and resident of Denham Springs passed away on July 8, 2015. Ella enjoyed fishing, crocheting, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Curtis and Cathy Hatcher, Hope and Gilbert Vincent, Bobby Hatcher, Johnny and Susan Hatcher, Diana and Don Welch, Syble and...
Florence Leach
Jul 8, 2015
Florence "Cal" Whitfield Leach passed peacefully, at the age of 83, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was born and raised in Bristol, LA, and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Cal is preceded in death by her brothers, Virgil Whitfield and T. Harvey Whitfield; husbands, Arthur "Marlun" Roshto and Eugene "Gene" Leach; and son, Michael Leach. She...
Ronald Carr
Jul 6, 2015
Ronald (Ron) James Carr, husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 6, 2015 at the age of 68. He passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. Born August 12, 1946, Ron is a native of New Kensington, Pennsylvania who later in life became a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana....
Donald Perret
Jul 6, 2015
Donald E. Perret, age 53, passed away at 1:30 AM on Monday, July 6, 2015, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. He is survived by his brother, Charles Perret and wife Lynn Perret; brother-in-law, James Moga; nephews, Chuck and Steven Perret, Dale Burch, Frank Moga; and niece Kristy Burch Brown. Donald is preceded in death by his daughter, Hailie...
Arthur Broussard
Jul 3, 2015
Arthur L. Broussard, age 84, native of Biloxi, MS, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 3, 2015, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Arthur was born in Biloxi, MS. After graduating from Biloxi High School in 1948, Arthur went on to work at Edgewater Hotel and Buena Vista Hotel soon after. He...
Betty Sorey
Jul 3, 2015
Betty Sue Sorey, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 68. Sue's joy in life was playing music, worshipping the Lord, spending time with her husband and two boys, as well as spoiling her grandchildren. Growing up, Sue was the pianist...
Camille Brouillette
Jul 2, 2015
Camille Brouillette, age 77, native of West Monroe, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 2, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Camille worked at Christus Schumpert Cancer Treatment Center for 30 years. She loved the beach and spending time in the pool. Camille was also a member of the Catholic Daughters...
Derek Paddie
Jul 1, 2015
Derek M. Paddie, age 33, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Derek loved to go hunting, fishing, and camping. He also found joy in cooking and spending quality time with his close knit family. He is survived by his daughter, Olivia Paddie; parents, Christine Paddie and John Daigre; brother, Roger D....
Gregory Glueck
Jun 28, 2015
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17 Gregory Max Glueck was a genuinely loving friend, brother, son, and father. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 16,1960, to Dee and Edris Glueck. Greg passed early Sunday morning, June 28,2015. Greg graduated from Louisiana State University in 1984, where he...
Ronald Orr
Jun 28, 2015
Ronald Logan Orr, age 41, passed away on June 28, 2015. Ronald was a graduate of Central High School and Delgado Community College, earning a degree in Culinary Arts. He liked smooth jazz, working on computers, and preparing food for the family. Ronald is survived by his parents, James L. Orr and Suzanne Orr; brothers, Richard L. Orr and...
Frances Hazlip
Jun 27, 2015
Frances Gail Hazlip, "Frannie" age 64, passed away on June 27, 2015, at her residence. Frances is survived by Jan Lamy Adams and her children, David and Morgan Adams; mother, Louise D. Howell and stepfather, Leonard B. Howell, Sr.; sisters, Patricia H. Bankston, Pamela H. Linton and husband Patrick; brother, Leonard B. Howell Jr. and wife Kristi; numerous nieces...
Richard Hansen
Jun 27, 2015
Baton Rouge- Richard A. Hansen (Ric,) age 68, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 27. He was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by his parents, Ralph Hansen, Anna Mae and Bill Holland and brother Ron Hansen. He was a much loved Husband, Father, Grandpa, brother, son and friend. He is survived by his...
Fred Dowling
Jun 27, 2015
Fred B. Dowling Fred Dowling departed this earthly world June 27th at the age of 78. Surviving is his loving wife of 56 years, Betty Burgdorff Dowling. He is also survived by their three children and eight grandchildren. The oldest son Jay and his wife Casey reside in Winchester, Virginia with their children Abby and Trent; a son Chuck...
