Obituaries
Helen Grace Willis
Mar 4, 2024
Helen Grace Willis, age 94 passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Baton Rouge. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Ironton, Ohio to Harrison Martin and Ruth Bowen Martin.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerry Willis, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, Mark Willis and Jerry Willis, Jr.; her...
Dr. Gary D. Black
Mar 3, 2024
Dr. Gary Dean Black passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born August 29, 1939, in Independence, Iowa to Leonard Black and Evelyn Stohr Black. He graduated high school in Waterloo, Iowa.
Gary entered the United States Navy in June of 1959, and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in January of...
Vincent Joseph DeSalvo
Mar 1, 2024
Vincent Joseph DeSalvo, departed this world on Friday, March 1st, 2024. Vincent was born on September 11th, 1952, in Hammond Louisiana to Joseph “Bud” DeSalvo and Mary Mae Catalano DeSalvo.
He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University for his undergrad education before earning his law degree from Louisiana State University. He dedicated himself to his career as a lawyer here in Baton...
Leann Paige Walker
Feb 28, 2024
Leann Paige Walker, 36, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Leann was a graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. She enjoyed her career as a pediatric nurse caring for children at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Holmes...
Mary Ann Sanchez Parker
Feb 27, 2024
Mary Ann Sanchez Parker passed away at 9:22 P.M. on February 27, 2024, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at the age of 85. She was a native of Sunshine, Louisiana and a resident of Watson, Louisiana before moving to Florida. Mary Ann was a retired school worker and an active member of her church. As such, she volunteered with many...
John Malcolm Langlois, Sr.
Feb 27, 2024
John Malcolm “Mackie” Langlois, Sr. was born on June 15, 1933, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and passed away on February 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife of 66 years and his children in their family home.
Mackie was born to Ramsey and Louise Langlois of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Istrouma high school, enlisted in the US Navy, then went on...
Vita "Pat" Digirolamo Pocorello
Feb 26, 2024
Vita “Pat” Digirolamo Pocorello, homemaker and co-founder of Pocorello’s Casa d’Italia, passed away peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 in the care of Clarity Hospice.
She was 80, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a graduate of Redemptorist High School.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, February 29. Visitation will resume at St....
Howard A. ("Woody") Lege, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Howard Anthony (“Woody”) Lege, Jr., passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on November 9, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Howard Anthony Lege, Sr. and Barbara Goodwin Lege. He lived most of his life in New Orleans, moving to Baton Rouge five years ago. He worked as an electrician and was skilled...
John William King, III
Feb 23, 2024
John William King, III passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born October 6, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana to John William King, Jr. and Cora Catherine Purvis King. He was a graduate of the of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, receiving his bachelor's degree in history.
John retired after years of dedicated...
Joan Bourgeois
Feb 22, 2024
Joan Jackson Bourgeois, 83, of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on 22 February 2024. She was born to parents Millard Jackson and Verlin Jackson, on 10/05/1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She graduated from Central High School in 1958. Joan worked as a school bus driver. After 30 years of service, she retired from East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
She enjoyed cooking,...
Thomas A. Nolan, Sr.
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Aloysius Nolan Sr., age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 21, 2024.
Tom attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Catholic High School in 1955, where he was an all-star athlete. He played football for Tulane University and graduated from Louisiana State University. He was an entrepreneur who worked as a political consultant, real...
Susan G. "Sue" Anderson
Feb 20, 2024
Susan Diane (“Sue”) Gros Anderson passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born November 14, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Clarence Joseph Gros and Alma Farmer Gros (later Pellerin). A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and furthered her education with several degrees from Louisiana State University. While in college, Sue...
Bruce C. Babb
Feb 20, 2024
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
“How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!
They are ever praising You.” Psalm 84:4
Bruce Babb, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born in Belton, Texas on August 18, 1952, to...
Donald B. Deshotels
Feb 17, 2024
Donald B. Deshotels, a cherished resident of Baton Rouge, Opelousas, and Denton, TX, peacefully passed away on February 17th at the age of 91. His departure has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who were privileged to know him, already yearning for his captivating storytelling and contagious laughter.
A devout Catholic throughout his journey, Don found immense fulfillment...
Donna LeBlanc Honore
Feb 17, 2024
Donna LeBlanc Honore passed away at the age of 68 years old on Saturday February 17, 2024 at midnight. She was born February 9, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donna was known for taking care of others. She loved cooking, hunting deer and going on cruises with her husband. For many years she worked in childcare and was able to...
Julia Drago
Feb 17, 2024
Our precious Julia Lea, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 44. Her departure marks the end of a courageous battle with cancer that she faced with grace and resilience.
Born on December 5, 1979, Julia lived a life filled with love and dedication. She began her professional journey by earning...
Adelene "Dee" Easterly
Feb 16, 2024
Adelene “Dee” Easterly passed from this life on February 16, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in Winnfield, LA to parents Dee and Estelle Ingles on August 24, 1945.
She is survived by her son, Kendle and daughter, Marty; her grandsons, Jordy, Curtis, and wife Crystal, and Chase and wife Heidi; her great-grandchildren, Luc, Jayla, Lathyn, Robert, and Riley;...
Mark Mathew Dufrene
Feb 16, 2024
On February 16, 2024, Mark Mathew Dufrene, a beloved son, devoted husband, and incredible father of three daughters, entered into eternal rest at the age of 56. He was born and raised in New Orleans, LA until he moved to Baton Rouge and earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Louisiana State University. For the last 14 years, he,...
Jeanelle Gautreaux DeLaune
Feb 16, 2024
Jeanelle Gautreaux DeLaune a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by her family at the age of 95. She was born on January 21, 1929, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Sidney J. and Amy M. Gautreaux.
Jeanelle was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and was a devoted wife and mother. Her greatest joy...
Rolla Roy "Buzz" Werline, Jr.
Feb 15, 2024
Rolla Roy “Buzz” Werline, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 90. Buzz was born on October 1st, 1933, son to the late Rolla Roy and Sophy Nelson Werline.He grew up in Minnesota, where he became an Eagle Scout, graduated from Alexandria High School, and worked in...
