Obituaries

Jun 8, 2013

Brian Smith, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. A long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Brian was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He had a passion for Elvis, Harley Davidson, and bowling with his team, The Hi Rollers. Survived by four sisters and their families, Patsy Bostick, Jolene Bond, Zelda Stanford, and Falena Price and...

Jun 8, 2013

Nita Couvillion English, born on November 13th, 1926 peacefully departed this earthly life on June 8th, 2013. She was born in Plaucheville, LA and has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1945. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard daughters, Victoria Vicki Soileau, Jacqueline Jackie McMyne her infant twin sons, Hayden English...

Jun 6, 2013

Ronald Dean Ron Smith, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 8:54 p.m. at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. Ron was a registered nurse who dedicated his time to helping others. He graduated from the University of Idaho and Lethridge Community College. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He was a long time resident of Baton...

Jun 5, 2013

Kristin Michelle Egerton, 28, went home to Heaven way too early on June 5, 2013. Kristin was the essence of love. She was a giver, always putting others first and never wanting anything in return. Kristin KeKe was dearly loved by many and our hearts will be heavy without her. But she is in the Light now, surrounded by...

Jun 3, 2013

Jerry Silvio, 62, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, June 3, 2013. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA and the owner of Port Allen Motor Company since 1973. He is survived...

Jun 1, 2013

Carol Kight McInturf of Spring Hill, Tennessee died June 1, 2013 at the age of 62 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born January 10, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Joseph Carroll Kight and Ethel Wiiliams Kight. She married John McInturf in Shreveport, LA on June 8, 1974. Carol served as a preschool teachers aide at Wedgewood Elementary...

May 31, 2013

Samuel E. Overton, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Native of Slaughter, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a caring father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and retired business owner. Samuel proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving fiance Carleen Bridges children Brent Overton, and...

May 30, 2013

May 29, 2013

Karen Graves Masoner, 64, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, in Baton Rouge following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Karen was born May 9, 1949, in Eldorado, Arkansas to Paula Henley Battles currently of Baton Rouge and Norman Graves. Karen grew up primarily in Pineville, Louisiana, later moving to the Baton Rouge area, where she...

May 28, 2013

Robbie OQuinn Jackson, 99, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a native of DeRidder, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Survived by her daughter, Vaundeleath Kotar of Baton Rouge, LA and son, James Jackson and wife Sharon of Houston, TX grandchildren, Doug Kotar, Deborah Davis, Michael...

May 25, 2013

Dorothy Mae Baker Decker died May 25, 2013, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She was born August 27, 1923, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James Lloyd Baker and Freda Norine Sholar. She married Wade Noland Decker on April 11, 1942 in Arabi, Louisiana. Dorothy retired from NCR in Baton Rouge. She was the owner of Dotties Antiques and for many...

May 24, 2013

James Elijah Meggs Jim, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2013 at his second home in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma and a resident of Tempe, Arizona. He was a retired Animal ID Coordinator for the state of Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Hughes Meggs mother, Marjorie Patchin Meggs...

May 22, 2013

May 21, 2013

May 21, 2013

Don A. Coppola, Sr., 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. He was the owner and President of Executone of Central, Louisiana for 40 plus years and also the former President of the Baton Rouge Electrical League. A member of the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce, Associate General Contractors, Construction Specifications Institute and reigned as King Orion VI...

May 20, 2013

Scottie Oliver McCarty, 77, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013. Native of El Dorado, Arkansas and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Scottie was a loving mother and grandmother whose greatest joy was cooking for her family. She had the voice of an angel and loved to sing and play the piano. She is survived by her two daughters...

May 19, 2013

Dr. James M. Wood JR. of Baton Rouge, born July 5, 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Carpenter House. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Marian E. Wood, daughter Maura Wood, husband Don Patterson, and grandson Brad Patterson of Baton Rouge, daughter Dr. Heather A. Wood and husband Dr. Rob Coberly of Albuquerque New...

May 19, 2013

Joyce Drago passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 77. She was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. She is survived by her loving husband William P. Drago III son, Steve and his wife, Donna Drago daughters, Dawn Drago and Todd Parker, and Rachel Drago Wall...

May 18, 2013

Henry Joseph Berthelot Junior, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Head of Island, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge. An honorary military veteran, he was an Army Master Sergeant E8 and was decorated with a Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Service Stars, a Purple Heart, and numerous others....

May 18, 2013

John Gerald Cado, lovingly known as Pawpaw, passed away in his home at Ollie Steele Burden Manor on May 18, 2013. John was born in New Orleans and moved to Baton Rouge where he married his wife Virginia. If you met John you knew he had many passions in life, one of which was gardening. He is responsible for...