Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” H. Bone, a local businessman and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 25, 2023, after a long life well lived. Bob, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was 93 years old.

Bob was born on July 24, 1930, to Ernest M. and Essie Mae Bone in Clarendon, Arkansas. His father’s untimely death...

Aug 25, 2023

 

Aaron Mark Domingue, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 42.  He worked as an addiction counselor working with others in recovery.  Aaron lit up every room he entered.  The world was a better place because of him.  Aaron loved his family and friends deeply and would...

Aug 22, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Jones was born on January 30th, 1964 In New Orleans, LA.  Her family relocated to Baton Rouge, La, when she was very young, and she resided in Baton Rouge for the remainder of her life.   She was an artist, and most of her family is proud to display her art in their home.  Her professional career was...

Aug 21, 2023

 

David Warner Hood passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Our world was gifted with a true gentleman, wonderful husband, and devoted father. David is predeceased by his own father, Frank Cook Hood, and mother, Lucy Aucoin Hood. He is survived by his two daughters, Hope Marie Childers and Paula Elizabeth Hood, his grandson Camilo...

Aug 19, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Virginia Marie Conti Williams was born on November 23, 1943, in Amite, Louisiana, to Nick and Lucy Conti.  A faithful servant of God, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, with her family by her side.  She was a licensed building contractor for 40+ years and had a special gift for transforming the homes of her clients, who quickly...

Aug 16, 2023

Charlotte “Nana” Helen Stevenson Carrier died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 16. She was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Bogalusa, La., the only child of Helen Gates and Charles Gordon Stevenson. In 1934 she was named The Prettiest Baby at the Washington Free Parish Fair, a title she lovingly and jokingly embraced. Charlotte grew up in Baton...

Aug 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mitchel (Mitch) Rabalais announces his passing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 82.  He was born August 7, 1941, in Plaucheville, Louisiana to Willard and Ruby S. Rabalais.

Mitch proudly served his country in the United States Army, in both active duty and the Reserves.  He retired after...

Aug 15, 2023

Catherine Meo Lowe was born in New Orleans on March 4, 1928, to Gaspare Meo and Carmela Schiro Meo. She attended Lakeview Elementary followed by McDonough High School for girls. During WWII she worked at the Naval repair base as a secretary. It is where she met the love of her life, Alfred Lowe. He was a Purple Heart recipient wounded at...

Aug 15, 2023

Services for Ms. Louise Marie Bordelon, age 91, of Baton Rouge, will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Interment will be at Resthaven Garden of Memory following the service. A reception will begin at 12:00 pm in the Legacy Room at...

Aug 14, 2023

Carolyn Clay passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Carolyn was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. During her career she was active in the National Association of Women in Construction. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society.

She...

Aug 14, 2023

Wallace J. Pastorick, Jr., a resident of Livingston, LA, passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 90.

Wallace was born on October 7, 1932, in Palmetto, LA. He graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science. He was a member of the United States Air Force, and worked most of his life as an...

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Hebert Marocco was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 5, 1953, and passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in Baton Rouge on August 13, 2023. She was married to Fred Marocco for more than 47 years. Linda was a loving and selfless mother to her son, Justin Maroc­co, and daughter-in-law, Natalie Messina Marocco. She adored her four grandchildren: Noah,...

Aug 11, 2023

 

"Loving Father, Best Husband Ever; James Thomas Dorris, Jr. unexpectedly died on August 11th, 2023. 

He was born on November 14th, 1937, in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from Central High School in Jackson, he attended Mississippi State University for one year. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after working for 30 years. 

He became a Christian at a...

Aug 11, 2023

Ann Reeves Harvey, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Ann (81) was born on October 1st, 1941, in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, the only child of Katie May Holliday and Willie Chester Reeves.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Nikolas Lane Smith.

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Aug 10, 2023

 

Monica Stewart Bishara, 74, of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2023.

Monica was born in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Louise and Lt. Colonel Donald Stewart.  She was the first of five children.  While Monica considered San Antonio to be her hometown, her family also lived in France, Germany, Oklahoma, and New York due to her father's...

Aug 6, 2023

 

Larry Don Reeves, 79, of Baton Rouge, La., died August 6, 2023, at Clarity Hospice. He was born in Lawton, OK, on December 5, 1943. He grew up in Baker, La, in a little house across the road from what would become the BR Zoo. Many childhood adventures took place in those woods. Larry is survived by his wife...

Aug 6, 2023

Our beloved daughter, niece, and sister passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 36.

Jennifer loved, she loved hard, she loved her children, her family, she enjoyed cooking and eating. Jennifer also loved music, writing, drawing, and painting. She loved adventures, shopping, getting her nails done and she loved selfies too.

Jennifer was preceded in death by...

Aug 5, 2023

Frances “Dee Dee” Broome Fryoux, age 83, of St. Johns, Fl, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Baptist South Hospital, August 5, 2023.

Dee Dee was born on August 22, 1939, at Baton Rouge, La, to Ella Mae Hingle Broome and James E. Broome.

She married Richard J. “Noonie” Fryoux in 1964 after a 6-year courtship. Of this union,...

Aug 4, 2023

Clifford B. Bourgoyne, Jr., age 68, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Friday August 4, 2023.

Clifford was born on November 29, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1972.  Cliff worked at Shell Chemical plant in Geismar LA where he was a Process Technician for 20 years.  He spent the next 16...