Obituaries
Rodney Louis Arnold
Aug 27, 2024
Rodney Louis Arnold, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born on May 9, 1958, in Baton Rouge, LA, where he grew up and cultivated his deep-rooted love for the outdoors, particularly in fishing and hunting.
Rodney was a 1976 graduate of Belaire High School in Baton Rouge, later pursuing higher education and...
Lydia "Diane" Smith Grant
Aug 27, 2024
Lydia “Diane” Smith Grant, a native of Bath, Maine, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the age of 97.
She was born in her grandparents’ home in Bath, Maine on April 25, 1927, and lived in Maine until she moved with her family to Pearl...
Robert L. Reeves
Aug 27, 2024
Robert Leroy Reeves, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 27, 2024, at the age of 81. Robert was born on January 5, 1943, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Otis and Kathlyn Reeves. He attended Louisiana State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering and was a Tiger Band Member. Robert went on to work...
Jeanine Cherie Bourg Southern
Aug 25, 2024
Jeanine “Cherie” Bourg Southern, born on June 30, 1958, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the age of 66.
Cherie was born in Baton Rouge, LA. After high school, she pursued a career in retail as a sales associate. She was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. Cherie enjoyed the beach, her friends, her cats, music, seashells, butterflies,...
Billie Ruth Nugent
Aug 24, 2024
Billie Ruth Nugent, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on Saturday, July 24, 1948, in Monroe, Louisiana, Billie was a woman of strength, kindness, and compassion. After graduating from Zachary High School, she furthered her studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her professional journey led her to a successful...
Elmo Wakefield Savell
Aug 24, 2024
Elmo Wakefield Savell, went to his eternal rest on August 24, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74. Elmo retired from Exxon Mobil after 40 years of service.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vicki Page Savell; his 3 children, Sheila Savell Tibbetts and her husband Craig, Lisa Savell Gremillion and her...
Bruce Johnson
Aug 22, 2024
Bruce Donald Johnson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 71. Bruce was born on July 2, 1953, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Donald E. Johnson and Muriel Y. Johnson. Bruce was a proud alumnus of Robert E. Lee High School and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in business...
Bob Karam
Aug 22, 2024
Robert (“Bob”) Anthony Karam Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on August 22, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on September 16, 1962, to Bernard and Rosalie Karam, Bob was a proud graduate of Oakdale High School, Class of 1980. He then furthered his education at Louisiana State University, earning a...
Joy Anselmo
Aug 21, 2024
Joy Anselmo passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake due to heart failure at the age of 85. She was born on April 25, 1939, to Edward Gaspard and Bessie O’Quinn Gaspard of Carville, Louisiana.
Joy was a very kind person who gave her love and friendship fully and without reservation. She lived her life guided...
Ohnte Durbin Huffmaster
Aug 21, 2024
Ohnte Huffmaster, age 92, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Ohnte was born on May 17, 1932, to Norman and Lois Durbin. She graduated from Istrouma High School going on to a fulfilling career at Exxon Chemical before spending many happily retired years.
She enjoyed rounds of ladies golf, gardening, and playing bridge, but...
Roy Alvin Prewitt, Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Roy Alvin Prewitt, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 79. Roy was born on March 26, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas. Roy graduated from Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Louisiana in 1963, and then earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University.
Roy was drafted to the U.S....
Irene Shiel Allbritton
Aug 20, 2024
Irene S. Allbritton of Gonzales, passed away on August 20th, at the age of 89.
Irene was born in Jonesville, Louisiana. She graduated from Jena High School in 1953, married Allan R. Allbritton in 1953 and then graduated from Louisiana State University in 1956. She worked in the dairy science lab at Texas A&M while her husband, Allan, went to veterinary...
Capt. Danny Jo Moore
Aug 18, 2024
Capt. Danny Jo “Brim” Moore, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Baton Rouge General Hospital Bluebonnet. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was born on July 17, 1944, and lead a remarkable life filled with an amazing career, love, and family.
As a...
Steven Michael Toben
Aug 17, 2024
Steve Toben, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed chemical engineer, passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 67. Steve was born in Washington, MO, on June 18, 1957, to Robert and Janice Toben (nee Ronsick). Steve was a man of many talents and deep passions, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith in God,...
Darlene Clements Lee
Aug 17, 2024
Darlene Clements Lee, born on September 14, 1951, was called home peacefully to our Lord at her residence surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at a very young 72. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Darlene came into this world the same way she left, a shining light and beacon of joy. Her infectious personality and purity of heart left...
Paul V. Cassisa, Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Paul V. Cassisa, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, just 10 days before his 93rd birthday. He was born in New Orleans to Vito Cassisa and Anna Signorino Cassisa.
Paul graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans and Loyola University of New Orleans. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University College of Law and graduated...
Thomas "Tom" Haralson, Sr.
Aug 15, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Haralson Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and church planter, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Throughout his life, Tom was deeply committed to his family, his faith, and his mission to spread the Kingdom of God.
Tom was the beloved husband of Teresa Haralson, with whom he shared 41 years of...
Joseph "Gary" Bizette
Aug 15, 2024
Joseph “Gary” Bizette passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born June 22, 1935, in Rougon, Louisiana to Stewart and Rena Bizette. Gary received his bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his...
Maureen Christensen
Aug 14, 2024
Maureen Elizabeth Christensen, a beloved mother, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family and her cherished dog, Binky. She was born on April 30, 1937, in Prestwick, Scotland. Maureen lived a life marked by her deep faith in God, her diligent work as a prayer warrior, and her unwavering passion for caring for others.
She...
