Obituaries
Gene Schneider
Jul 9, 2023
Psalm 23 : “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they...
David W. McDonald
Jul 7, 2023
“The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.” David W. McDonald, 70, entered heaven peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 7, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. David was a native of Alabama and a die-hard Alabama fan; Roll Tide. He moved to Texas in 1975 and worked in the petrochemical industry...
Charles "Buddy" Tinsley
Jul 7, 2023
Charles F. “Buddy” Tinsley was born May 11, 1926 in Petrolia, TX to Charles Frederick and Alma Pool Tinsley.
He passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023. During his incredible 97 years of life, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Buddy is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Charlie Mae and Jackie; son Steven Humphries and...
Vernon Leroy Strickland
Jul 3, 2023
Vernon Leroy Strickland, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on Thursday, June 11, 1931, in Kentwood, Louisiana, the son of the late James and Janie Venable Strickland. He played football throughout his high school career as a member of the Kentwood Kangaroos. Vernon proudly served our country...
Dare Lee Oliver
Jun 30, 2023
Dare Lee Oliver passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 77 years old. One of six children, he was born October 24, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama to William Oliver and Henrietta Piemme Oliver. Dare received his bachelor's degree in business from South Alabama University. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Joan Yvonne (Kubel) Flynn
Jun 28, 2023
On June 28, 2023, Joan Yvonne (Kubel) Flynn went to Heaven following a brief, fierce battle with cancer. She passed away in her Baton Rouge home surrounded by her family and her beloved, Mr. Marvin Bullion. Joan, who was affectionately known as Shorty, Joanie, and Munchkin, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 12, 1939. She later lived in...
Gregory Brooks Barth
Jun 26, 2023
Gregory Brooks Barth, age 37, took his seat at the Lord’s table on June 26, 2023.
Greg was born on October 9, 1985, in Anchorage, Alaska to Bruce and Mary Barth. Greg graduated from Bishop Sullivan High School (St. Michael the Archangel High School) in 2004 and attended Texas A&M University. Greg was the oldest of three children, and the...
Linda Sue Schexnayder
Jun 24, 2023
Linda Sue Schexnayder passed away at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Linda enjoyed the fine things in life such as dancing, traveling, and listening to live music.
Linda is survived by her companion of 23 years, Dickie Rembert; her children, Lynton Townley and Terri Sue Townley; grandchildren, Lindsay Carrier and Darron Townley; great-grandchildren, Liam Andrew Carrier, Adalyn Grace...
Trichur Ramachandran
Jun 24, 2023
Dr. Trichur Padmanabhan Ramachandran PhD, died at home, after a brief illness, in Baton Rouge Louisiana on June 24, 2023.
T.P., Ram, Chandru, or Dr. Ram, as he was known among friends, family, and colleagues; is survived by his wife of 56 years, Radha; their children Anand and Asha, Son-In-Law Kevin Frame, and Grandson Neel Frame.
He was born in...
Dorothy McNeill Boutwell
Jun 21, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) McNeill Boutwell, (93 years), a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her close family. Dorothy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1930 and was the only daughter of Ed and Edna...
Mertis Arledge Edwards
Jun 18, 2023
Mertis Arledge Edwards, 79, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1944, to Lawrence W. Arledge and Lizzie McLin Arledge. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, William Rader Edwards, her daughter, Susan Edwards Mathews and...
Charmayne Faye Bohman
Jun 17, 2023
Charmayne Faye Stewart Bohman, 86, was reunited with her husband, Henry “Martin” Bohman, on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. She and Martin met when they were just 15 years old, and their love lasted a lifetime. High school sweethearts, and soulmates, they married in 1958 and made their home in Westminster, California, where they raised two children and lived for...
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso
Jun 16, 2023
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso, resident of Central, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 53 years old. Ronnie was the most loving Husband and Father and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Rennea Schittone Alfonso; two daughters, Taylor Alfonso and Ashley Alfonso; and sister, Debbie Alfonso Davis (Johnny Davis); mother-in-law, Judy...
Louise Watson
Jun 16, 2023
Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Louise Seal Watson, went to her Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023. Born in Franklinton, Louisiana and a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louise was born on September 11, 1924, to Jesse M. Brumfield and Ida Smith Brumfield. She was the seventh of ten children and the last surviving sibling in her family. She...
Abigail Renee Meares
Jun 15, 2023
Abigail Renee Meares, age 19, from Baton Rouge, tragically passed away on June 15, 2023, after injuries resulting from an automobile accident.
Abigail was born and raised in Baton Rouge. She was a lover of life and adored all animals. She aspired to one day be a veterinarian and follow her passions in life. Abigail attended St. Jude the Apostle Catholic school as...
Lady Pat Sherman
Jun 15, 2023
Lady Pat Sherman of Johnson City, TN and Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 84 on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born April 19, 1939, to Ivan and Ethel Elouise Patterson of Jennings, LA. Lady Pat spent most of her life in Baton Rouge, before “retiring” to Johnson City in early 2022,...
George Lively
Jun 14, 2023
George Sidney Lively, II passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 70.
George served in the U.S. Navy and then went on to serve his community in the private sector.
George is survived by his loving life partner, Pamela Efferson; children, Brian Lively, Jeremy Lively, Matthew Lively, and Aaron Lively...
Stanley Ritchie
Jun 13, 2023
Stanley Wayne Ritchie passed away unexpectedly at Our Lady of the Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 72. He was a proud member of the Baton Rouge Corvette Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Marie Ritchie; children, Jennifer Lynn Ritchie and Wilhelm von Abstrakt (Chessna); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ritchie, Presley Ritchie, Camrin Ritchie,...
Clyta Ruth Jenkins
Jun 13, 2023
Clyta Ruth Jenkins was born on April 22, 1953, and went to eternal rest on June 13, 2023.
From an early age, it was evident that Clyta had an indomitable spirit and an immense love for life. Her vibrant personality and zest for adventure made her loved by all. Clyta's magnetic presence drew people towards her, and her warm smile...
James Ferrell Carraway
Jun 13, 2023
James Ferrell Carraway, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2023, with loved ones at his side at the age of eighty-six. He was born on October 22, 1936, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Ferrell was the ninth of ten children born to Charles Morgan Carraway Sr, and Leona Clotelle (Tinsley) Carraway.
He graduated from Istrouma High School,...
