Obituaries
Chicken George Ramer
May 17, 2025
George Arthur Ramer, affectionately known by everyone he met as Chicken George, was born on July 12, 1947, in Plentywood, Montana to Harold and Beverly Ramer. George’s parents relocated to Louisiana when he was 6 months old and eventually opened Ramer’s Grocery, a neighborhood store on Inniswold Road in Baton Rouge. George grew up working in the store in multiple...
Michael K. Heltz
May 17, 2025
Michael Kenneth Heltz, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died peacefully, surrounded by his entire family, following a long journey with Parkinson’s disease.
Michael was born on June 4, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent his childhood in St. James Parish and was a graduate of Lutcher High School, Nicholls State University, and...
Patsy Lucille Watson
May 17, 2025
Patsy Lucille Watson. Patsy, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, due to heart failure. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi, the 5th of 9 children. Patsy never met a stranger and brought joy to everyone around her with her warm hugs and infectious smile. She loved her Momma, Elvis, and Floyd...
Edrie Carrier Bollich Moran
May 16, 2025
Edrie Carrier Bollich Moran passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana while in hospice care. She was born September 14, 1940, in Mowata, Louisiana.
She graduated from Eunice High and St. Landry Business College.
She is preceded in death by her parents Alva and Beatrice Carrier and brothers, Milton and Johnny Carrier. She is survived by her husband,...
Charles W. Rea
May 15, 2025
Charles W. Rea, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 26, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was captain of the Little Rock High School football team the year they won the Big Seven Conference Championship in 1952. Charles graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans,...
Annette Bonfanti Rapier
May 15, 2025
On May 15, 2025, at 12:13 a.m., Annette Bonfanti Rapier unexpectedly passed away at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and entered her Heavenly Home at the age of 78. She was born on January 5, 1947, and was the only child to Joe J. and Josephine Cascio Bonfanti. She was a 1965 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and earned her Bachelors...
Peggy Cothern Mire
May 15, 2025
Peggy Cothern Mire passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on October 7, 1926, to the union of Sylvester and Aline Cain Cothern in McComb, Mississippi. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1944. After graduation, she attended Baton Rouge Business School and later began her career with the Department of...
Nancy Gertrude Boley
May 13, 2025
Nancy Gertrude Boley, a native of St. Albans, West Virginia, and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She worked and eventually retired as a legal secretary. Nancy enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing cards with friends, listening to music, and most importantly spending time with family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Nancy...
Raymond "Ray" Dugas
May 13, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Dugas, age 91, died peacefully, following a long illness, at home, on May 13th, 2025.
He was born on his paternal grandfather's farm outside Lafayette, Louisiana but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a lifelong and faithful Catholic. He attended St. Anthony elementary school, Holy Cross high school and Loyola University where he earned a Bachelor of Science...
Sylvia "Midge" Moore Manning Jacobson
May 13, 2025
Sylvia Moore Manning Jacobson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called "Midge" by all, left us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the young age of 84, after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. Throughout it all, Midge maintained her sense of humor, love of family and friends, and her strong Christian faith. The firstborn to parents Rev. J.D. and Juno Moore,...
Sheila Alleman Gomez
May 12, 2025
Sheila Alleman Gomez was born July 2, 1944, and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2025. Her angels escorted her to her special place by the side of the Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and wife of 61 years. Everyone who met her was touched by her...
Julia Bariola Fields
May 11, 2025
Julia Bariola Fields, 54, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, became a butterfly joining her mother and father on May 11, 2025, due to injuries suffered in a tragic accident. She was born on July 20, 1970, in Lake Providence, to the late Julius and Janice Combs Bariola.
She was born and raised in Lake Providence, Louisiana. She attended Saint Patrick School and...
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs
May 11, 2025
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 95.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
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Family and...
Alvin "AD" Hebert, Sr.
May 10, 2025
Alvin “AD” Dermon Hebert, Sr., born in Plaquemine and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 94. He was a graduate of St. John in Plaquemine. On October 24, 1953, he married Carlin A. Arceneaux. AD spent two years with U.S Army where he served as...
Henry D. Locklar
May 10, 2025
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Henry Don Locklar entered into the presence of the Lord on May 10, 2025, at the age of 86. Henry was born on July 27, 1938, in New Brockton, Alabama to Donald and Ruth Locklar. He was married to the love of his life, Jane Mckeever Locklar...
Jonathan "JW Temple
May 10, 2025
Jonathan “JW” Temple, born on October 8, 1932, passed away on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92.
JW was born in Gloster, Mississippi. He spent two years in the United States Army. He went on to become an electrician until his retirement from American Electric. JW was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Local 995...
John M. Bossom
May 9, 2025
John M. Bossom passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2025. He was 93 years of age. John was a native of Louisiana and had been a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for more than 50 years.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a paratrooper in the 508th Airborne.
John is preceded in death by...
Walter A. Combee, Jr.
May 7, 2025
Walter Alton Combee, Jr., a native of Bogalusa and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 69.
Walter graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University before starting a career in advertising. He attended Parkview Baptist Church. Walter enjoyed LSU sports, hunting, music, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Ginger "Me Me" Bourgeois
May 6, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Richerson Bourgeois passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Damon Mound, Texas, but as a child, Ginger moved with her family several times between oil producing cities in Texas and Louisiana. She was Texan by birth but deeply loved her southern Louisiana life and her LSU Tigers.
She...
Carol Gene Landry
May 5, 2025
Carol Gene Landry passed away at the age of 81 at his home in Baton Rouge on May 5, 2025.Carol was born in Baton Rouge on June 12, 1943. He and his sister Patsy were raised by doting parents in the Dixie neighborhood. Carol and his dog Rusty were inseparable, and they had many outdoor adventures with the neighborhood kids....
