Obituaries
Evelyn Strickland Plaisance
Nov 13, 2024
Ethel Evelyn Strickland Plaisance passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, nearly two weeks short of her 101st birthday. Evelyn was born to Dempsey J. Strickland, Sr. and Ethel Wells Strickland of Spring Creek, Louisiana on November 28, 1923. She was a graduate of Spring Creek Highschool before attending Southeastern Louisiana University. Evelyn then worked as a clerical worker before becoming...
Mary Ann Thomas
Nov 13, 2024
Mary Ann Lawrence Thomas passed away on November 13, 2024 at the age of 86. Left to mourn are her two daughters, Beth Ann Klotz (Alan) of Pittsburgh and Susan Beck (James) of Houston; her grandchildren Austin Crain, Caroline Crain, Sarah Klotz and Jeremy Klotz; her great-grandchild, Cambrie Lindsay; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.
She is joining her Husband, Ronald Thomas;...
Katherine Jowers Watson
Nov 13, 2024
Katherine Jowers Watson went home to be with her heavenly father on November 13, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a native of Verda, Louisiana and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana. Katherine was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Watson Posey (Billy) and Sharon Watson Lambert (Paul);...
Matthew William "Cheese" Bailey Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Matthew William “Cheese” Bailey, Jr. passed away unexpectedly in Nashville on November 11, 2024. William was born on February 14, 1996, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Katherine VanDuzee Castle and Matthew William Bailey, Sr. He attended St. Aloysius Catholic School, Catholic High School, Dunham High, and graduated from Tara High School. William went on to graduate from the University of...
Stjepan Klobucaric
Nov 11, 2024
Stjepan Klobucaric, a native of Zenica, Bosnia and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 70. He worked for and eventually retired from the Baton Rouge Country Club. He enjoyed life and his grandkids.
He is survived by his four daughters and their spouses,...
Gary Alfred Hinz
Nov 9, 2024
Gary Alfred Hinz passed away November 9, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body dementia.
He was born May 2, 1943, in Litchfield, Illinois to Alfred and Helen Hinz. A 1961 graduate of Mt. Olive High School in Mt. Olive, Illinois, he continued his education graduating from the University of Missouri at Rolla in Mechanical Engineering BS (1964)...
Helen Willis
Nov 9, 2024
Helen Willis, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the age of 70. Helen was born on December 12, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After attending Louisiana State University, she worked as an insurance clerk.
Helen loved to tend to her garden and showcase her culinary skills in the kitchen. She had a warm and...
Austin Parker Jones
Nov 8, 2024
Austin Parker Jones came into this world on July 15, 1991, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he lived his entire life until Friday, November 8, 2024, when he passed on surrounded by a loving family.
As a young boy, Austin loved fishing, learning about reptiles, and aspired to be the next Steve Irwin. He always enjoyed looking for alligators and the...
John Walter Dupaquier Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
John Walter Dupaquier, Jr., aged 95, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in New Orleans on January 15, 1929, he lived a vibrant life marked by his dedication to his family, friends, and music.
John was a lifelong musician, having earned a Master's degree in Music from LSU, which laid the foundation for his long career...
Bobby Joan Kelly
Nov 5, 2024
Bobby Joan Kelly, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 92. She was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi to Smith Prentice Houp and Sadie Winstead Houp.
Bobby was blessed to marry her husband Bob at eighteen and recently celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. Bobby and Bob have been in-step with each other ever...
Quinnion "Joey" Davis
Nov 4, 2024
Quinnion “Joey” J. Davis passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born in New Roads, Louisiana to Quinnon Isaac Davis and Mary Linda Lacour Davis. Joey was a 1982 graduate of Plaquemine High School. He has worked at Dow Chemical since 2011, most recently as their TES Mechanical Technologist Leader for Louisiana Operations.
Joey...
Marion F. "Frank" Keegan
Nov 4, 2024
Marion F. “Frank” Keegan passed away on November 4, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1934, in Alexandria, LA, to Melbourne Francis Keegan and Mary Geneva Gregory Keegan.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his identical twin brother, Melbourne F. “Freddie” Keegan; brother, Irvin Thomas “Bootsie” Gregory; sister, Dorothy Keegan; and stepfather, Thomas Fred Propst.
He is survived by...
Janice L. Sadler
Nov 4, 2024
Janice LaFountain Sadler, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 87.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Frank Sadler; son, Christopher Sadler and his wife Sandra; grandchildren, Melissa Sadler McCasland and husband Cameron, and Mary Francis Sadler; great-grandson, Thomas McCasland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She...
Hollis Dale Chapman
Nov 3, 2024
Hollis Dale Chapman, born on May 28, 1936, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 88.
Hollis was born in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated with his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from LSU, as well as his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He was a College Research Professor until his retirement. Hollis enjoyed hunting and traveling with his family....
Margaret Emma Crawford
Nov 3, 2024
A resident of Baton Rouge and native of Roseland, La, Margaret passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Margaret graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University. She was an educator for nearly 40 years. Margaret was an active member and Sunday School teacher at Grace Baptist Church for 67 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Norris Crawford; parents,...
Carol Lindsey Dawson
Nov 3, 2024
Carol Lindsey Dawson, born on September 29, 1943, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81.
Carol was born in Santa Ana, California. She attended LSU, took care of her family and home, then went on to work as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson, before retiring. Carol was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church and...
Tristen Hoover
Nov 2, 2024
Tristen Tujack Hoover, a loving son and friend to many, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2024, at the young age of 27.
He is survived by his mother, Michelle T. Hoover; father, Tujack Gene Hoover; stepfather, Andreas Haggenmacher; grandmother, Donell Graham; fiancée, Makenzie Monlezun; uncle, Terry Taylor; numerous nephews and a niece, and his dog, Riggley.
Tristen was a graduate of...
Carol P. Metternich
Nov 2, 2024
Carol Porter Metternich, our loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born September 23, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Oscar Loyd Porter and Katie Carol Barnes Porter. She had a successful career with Hancock Bank, retiring after 26 years.
She is preceded in death by...
Joy Frances Braud
Nov 1, 2024
“Who we are matters, not what we have.” – author unknown
Joy Frances Braud, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born February 25, 1943. Joy worked for Fidelity Bank for seven years and later was employed by GM working in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, and Dothan,...
Jan C. Kellett
Oct 31, 2024
Jan C. Kellett, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the age of 68. She was born in Norman, Oklahoma, to Darwin and Inez Cedarleaf.
Jan attended Del Valley High School in Walnut Creek, California. She then embarked on her career as a contract administrator working for NASA’s Stennis Space Center and the Louisiana...
