Obituaries
Madeline Louise Goudeau Porter
Aug 3, 2023
Madeline Louise Goudeau Porter, 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and a native of Erwinville, LA.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sidney Louis Porter; her parents, Joseph Ulysse Goudeau and Ann Noelie Brugier Goudeau; her brother, James Victor Goudeau; and her...
Frederick "Fred" Lewis Parks Sr.
Jul 31, 2023
Frederick “Fred” Lewis Parks Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 31st, 2023. He was 76 years old. Fred was a fun-loving, quick-witted and business savvy individual who loved his family fiercely. Known for his infinite wisdom, sound advice and generosity, he was called upon frequently for advice by many. He was affectionately known as “Papa” and “The...
Dennis "Denny" Carlton
Jul 30, 2023
Dennis E. Carlton -- Denny to those who loved him – passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 30, at age 79. Denny was born on November 22, 1943, oldest child to the late Walter M. Carlton, Jr., and Geraldine Williams Carlton. Denny graduated from Istrouma High School and had a long and successful career in commercial real...
Relma Havens Hargus
Jul 28, 2023
And underneath are the everlasting arms cradling her sweet soul ever so gently into the blessed great beyond. Relma Havens Hargus passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 28, 2023 amidst the tender embrace of her beloved family.
“She never met a stranger” accurately describes Relma’s relentless outreach to others. Her buoyant, bountiful laugh reverberated to and fro, frolicking...
Jim Rawlins
Jul 28, 2023
James Rawlins Sr. passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on August 11, 1934, in Central, Louisiana. Jim attended Louisiana State University and University of Houston in pursuit of a career in dentistry, but ultimately found his true passion as an entrepreneur. He enjoyed more than 50 years as a successful...
J. Murray Mitchell
Jul 28, 2023
Joseph Murray Mitchell, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 at the age of 87. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and respected by all. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Murray spent his career working for ExxonMobil working as a Purchasing...
Trey Joseph Blumrich
Jul 27, 2023
Trey Joseph Blumrich, age 36, born on April 10, 1987, passed away unexpectedly from a motorcycle accident on July 27, 2023. He was a loving father, wonderful son, and an awesome brother and uncle. While he left this world too soon, he had a tremendous impact on our life and we are forever grateful to have been part of his....
John Andrew Faust
Jul 27, 2023
John Andrew Faust, born on December 1, 1955 in Houston, Texas, peacefully passed away on July 27th, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many.
John's journey in the professional world began at Harold Faust Valve Company that led him to a successful career in sales where he specialized in industrial...
Dorothy Jean Cotten Latil
Jul 21, 2023
Dorothy Jean Cotten Latil, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mrs. Latil was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Latil, Sr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Don Harlow; her parents, Robert (Snow) Cotten and Bertie Cotten; her brother, Rufus...
Kelly Marie Cooper
Jul 21, 2023
Kelly Marie Cooper, age 35, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Kelly was born in Birmingham, AL, to Alfred Byron and Sarah Bateman Cooper, and graduated from Walker High School.
There will be no services per the family’s wishes.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice...
Randy John Gonzales
Jul 20, 2023
Randy John Gonzales, age 70, a resident of Maurepas, LA, passed away on July 20, 2023.
Randy was born on February 28, 1953, in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked as a Control Technician at Oxy Chemical until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement, LA. Randy was also a former member of the...
Adolph Paul "A.P." Brown, Jr.
Jul 18, 2023
Adolph P. “A.P.” Brown, Jr., age 88, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs, LA.
A.P. was born on March 23, 1935, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Adolph Sr. and Gertrude Brown. He attended Plaquemine High School, and University of Southwestern Louisiana (ULL), and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business...
Chuck Entremont, Jr.
Jul 17, 2023
A loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Charles Lasseigne Entremont Jr. (80) “Chuck”, of Pride, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.
His family looked up to him as a resilient leader and follower of Christ. He taught them how to be a great friend,...
Bao Van Bui
Jul 16, 2023
Bao Van Bui, 80, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023. His services will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. The visitations will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 5:00-9:00PM, Saturday, 22, 2023 from 5:00-9:00PM, and Sunday, July 23, 2023 from 9:00-10:00AM. The funeral service...
Peggy Forgey Harrison
Jul 15, 2023
Peggy Forgey Harrison passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Born August 31, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Peggy graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1958, and went on to attend LSU where she met her beloved husband of 54 years Edward Charles Harrison Jr. A member of the Phi Mu Sorority,...
Gerald J. Venable
Jul 14, 2023
Gerald James Venable, a native of Long Beach, CA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 67.
He retired from the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a clerk. He enjoyed learning about his ancestry and was traveling throughout South Louisiana on his free time.
He...
Ernest D Cain
Jul 13, 2023
Ernest D. Cain was born on March 15, 1952, to John and Francis Cain in Westport, Louisiana. He passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 13, 2023, at the age of 71. Shortly after high school, Ernest joined the Army and he continued to serve his country for over 15 years. During that time, he served in the Vietnam...
Ruth Falcon McMillan
Jul 12, 2023
Ruth Falcon McMillan, known to friends and family as Ruthie and Mama Ruth, born June 10, 1925, in Carville, LA passed away peacefully on July 12th, at the age of 98 with her loving daughter at her side. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward D. McMillan, Sr.; their son, Kirk Patrick McMillan; their grandson, Edward D....
George T. Reed, Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
George Thomas Reed, Jr., age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023.
George was born March 7th, 1938, in Pickens, Mississippi, to parents George, Sr. and Elizabeth Reed. After his high school graduation, George became a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard. He later moved to Baton Rouge, where he graduated from...
Jerry Berryhill
Jul 10, 2023
Jerry Elmon Berryhill, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 10, 2023. Jerry was born on December 29, 1940, to John Berryhill and Lillie Belle Franks. Jerry completed his MFA at the University of Alabama and worked as a chemical engineer.
A beloved father and husband, Jerry dedicated his years with love to providing for...
