Obituaries
Jan Anaise Roberts Smith
Jan 12, 2025
Jan was called home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 64. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jan was a graduate of Woodlawn High School, Class of 1978, where she found joy playing in the marching band. For 22 years, she worked at The Home Depot, where she spent countless hours "humping the concrete" and "putting out...
Theresa Gex
Jan 12, 2025
Theresa Gex, a loving and faithful woman, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 100. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William A. Gex, and is survived by her daughters, Mary Anne Garner, Linda Fredericks, and Janet Wootten; her sister, Estelle Coleman; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A devoted Catholic, Theresa’s faith guided...
Delbert Worthington Hahn
Jan 12, 2025
Delbert Worthington Hahn passed away in his home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Del was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 8, 1934, the first child of Emily and Raymond Hahn. He was raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Del joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea during the Korean War. Del was a lifelong...
Joann Olive Montrose
Jan 10, 2025
Joann Olive Montrose, 91, a beloved mother, grandmother, and registered nurse, passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025, at 10:00 pm surrounded by her loving family. She was the matriarch of her family, guiding generations with her wisdom, care, and unshakable devotion. Born on September 14, 1933, in Caldwell, Idaho, Joann Montrose dedicated her life to serving others. Before devoting...
Nancy P. Chapaneri
Jan 9, 2025
Nancy Pounds Chapaneri, 72, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas, and was adopted by Van Allen Pounds and Imogene “Holly” Hollingsworth Pounds.
Nancy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and later pursued multiple teaching certifications from Southern University. She was a dedicated...
Ulysse "Bubba" Pitre
Jan 9, 2025
Ulysse L. (“Bubba”), Pitre Jr., 96, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Born November 20, 1928, in Opelousas, Louisiana, he was the son of Ulysse Leonard Pitre Sr. and Regina Richard Pitre. Bubba attended Opelousas High School and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1952, with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering....
Alice Scudder Oliver
Jan 8, 2025
Alice Scudder Oliver passed away on January 8, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 89. She was born on September 21, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Harold and Dorthy Wessleman Scudder. She lived a life filled with artistry, compassion, and dedication to her family and the furry friends she so dearly loved.
Alice was a retired owner of...
Billy Huffty
Jan 8, 2025
Billy went home to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1936, in Kilbourne, Louisiana. Billy was an Army veteran serving from April 1959 until March 1965. He retired from South Central Bell (AT&T) after years of dedicated employment. He spent another ten years as a contractor before ultimately retiring because that job...
Dr. William "Bill" H. Bankhead
Jan 8, 2025
Dr. William H. "Bill" Bankhead Jr., resident of Baton Rouge, passed away less than one week before his 90th birthday on January 8, 2025.
Bill was a proud Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, he attended Catholic High, Springfield College, LSU; receiving his EdD from LSU.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann Bankhead, sister-in-law Janet...
Robert A. "Bob" Bourgeois
Jan 7, 2025
Robert Andre “Bob” Bourgeois passed away on January 7, 2025, at 11:39 a.m. He was born in Baton Rouge on July 2, 1943, to Uri H Bourgeois and Andrea H Delaneuville. Bob graduated from Baton Rouge High School and earned both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a MBA from Louisiana State University.
Early in his career he worked...
Marie "Marcy" Lancaster Simoneaux
Jan 7, 2025
Marie “Marcy” Lancaster Simoneaux passed away peacefully at her home in Baton Rouge on January 7, 2025 at the age of 85. She was married to the love of her life Frank Paul Simoneaux for 63 years.
Marcy is preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Joseph Bradford Lancaster and Marie Olinde Lancaster; brother Joseph Bradford Lancaster, Jr.; and daughter,...
Angela Denise Giles
Jan 7, 2025
On January 7, 2025, Angela entered Heaven as one of God’s Special Angels. She was greeted by her dad, Jimmie, her nieces, Meghan and Morgan, and her grandparents. She loved and was loved by many. She had a special friendship with her older brother Murray, and she enjoyed many activities and outings they did together.
She is survived by her mom,...
Christopher Decker
Jan 6, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Joseph Decker passed away on January 6, 2025.
Chris was born on August 23, 1978, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the loving parents of Catherine Manzella Decker and Charles Edward Decker. Chris grew up and lived most of his life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Chris was active in sports such as middle and high school football, fishing, hunting,...
Jacquelynn "Jackie" Schexnayder
Jan 4, 2025
Jacquelynn “Jackie” Douglas Sumerford Schexnayder, a cherished lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on January 4, 2025. She was 86 years old.
Jackie’s life journey began in Baton Rouge, where she attended Highland Elementary School and graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1956. She continued her education at Louisiana State University,...
Lee Anna Landry LeBlanc
Jan 2, 2025
Lee Anna Landry LeBlanc, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on February 6, 1929, in Maringouin, Louisiana, to Albert Paul and Jeanne Mabile Landry.
Lee Anna was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church for 42 years and St. Patrick Catholic Church...
Terence Beven
Jan 1, 2025
Terence Beven, born on March 30, 1933, to John L. and Evelyn C. Beven passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
He graduated from the LSU School of Medicine in 1957 and began working as a pathologist at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. While there he met and married his wife, Elizabeth. They moved to Jacksonville in...
Dora Ann Lemmons
Jan 1, 2025
Memorial Services for Dora Lemmons will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. CST. Friends and family are welcome to join in person at either of the locations listed below:
Church at Vallejo5 Spruce StreetVallejo, CA(707)554-2410
Church at Baton Rouge420 Staring LaneBaton Rouge, LA (225)768-7830
Steven Allen Baker
Dec 31, 2024
Steven Allen Baker went to be with his Lord and Savior from his home in Baton Rouge, LA, on December 31, 2024.
Steve attended Chattahoochee Valley Community College on a tennis scholarship and provided for his family as a process technician for 31 years at Exxon BRPO.
He was a man of diverse passions, from riding motorcycles and playing pool to tending...
Michael Terrance Shay
Dec 30, 2024
Michael Terrance Shay, age 81, passed away on December 30, 2024. He was a native of Big Spring, Texas, but was reared in Ohio. He began his educational journey at York College. It was there that Mike met Joyce, the love of his life for 59 years. After serving four years in the United States Air Force as a communications...
Johnny Wayne Brown
Dec 29, 2024
Johnny Wayne Brown, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born on March 10, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to Henry and Willie May Brown.
Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp before starting his career as an electrician and project manager at Shell...
