Obituaries
Anelle Poshataske Waguespack
May 17, 2023
Anelle Poshataske Waguespack, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 80 years old.
Anelle was born on October 8, 1942, in Silsbee, Texas to Dr. Wallace J. Poshataske and Elouise Schuler Poshataske. After graduation from Silsbee High, she went on...
Mary Jo Nix "Dr. Kelly"
May 16, 2023
Dr. Mary Joan Nix "Mary Jo" or "Doctor Kelly", age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 16, 2023.
Mary Jo graduated from St. Anthony High school in 1965 as class valedictorian; and from Louisiana State University, where she received a EdD, a Master of Education, a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in 1980, 1973,...
Mary R. Hewitt
May 16, 2023
Mary R. Hewitt “Betty”, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 16, 2023. Betty was born on July 13, 1930, and grew up in Zachary, LA, along with her six siblings. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Amos Hewitt Sr., and they were married for 60 years. They had three sons together,...
Pamela Thibodeaux
May 13, 2023
Pamela Renee Stelly Thibodeaux, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Pam was an adventurous child, who prided herself with the ability to climb a rope with her toes. Pam was a tomboy, but more than that she was just plain cool. And that personality served her throughout her life.
Pam graduated...
Shirley "Chubby" Montgomery
May 13, 2023
Shirley “Chubby” Aubin Montgomery went home to Jesus on May 13, 2023 at age 63.
Shirley was born to Arnold and Josephine Aubin on March 12, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a child, Chubby was a Pantherette for the Woodlawn dance team for all four years of high school. She also received “Class Wit” and competed in the...
Jodi Hamilton Cleveland
May 11, 2023
Jodi Hamilton Cleveland was called Home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 11, 2023. She was 57 years old. Jodi was born September 16, 1965, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Joroy and Elizabeth Hamilton.
Jodi loved listening to rock music, especially anything her son, Hart, played. She found solace in reading – relishing the time she spent discussing books, movies and television...
Dr. Kenneth Todd M.D., J.D.
May 11, 2023
Kenneth Donald Todd, M.D., J.D., a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 11, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was a beloved doctor and advisor to his hundreds of patients in Baton Rouge and a cherished husband and friend.Kenneth’s life was a tapestry of dedicated service. He served his country in Vietnam as a Marine and...
Ralph Howard, Jr.
May 10, 2023
Ralph Forrest Howard Jr. was born on March 11, 1947 and left this earth peacefully at his home May 10th to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ralph was loved, respected and cherished by his soul mate Robbi. They were blessed to have 58 years on this earth together and one day will be reunited for eternity. The...
Carl S. Katzenstein "Cub"
May 8, 2023
Carl Katzenstein “Cub”, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 8th, 2023 peacefully in his home. Carl was born on May 3rd, 1942 in Newton, New Jersey. He became a Chemical Engineer for ExxonMobil and stayed with the company for 40 years. Carl was an amazing man with a great sense of humor and could always be found...
Shirley Speeg Bougere
May 8, 2023
Shirley Speeg Bougere passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at home with her husband of 52 years, Daniel Bougere, Sr. by her side. She was 72 years old.
Shirley was a resident of Zachary for 16 years. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas and her family moved to Metairie, Louisiana. She attended St. Mary Magdalen Elementary School and...
Charlie Pettiss
May 7, 2023
Charlie Pettiss, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 7, 2023. He was born on September 7, 1946.
Charlie was a high-achieving student who attended Woodlawn High School and Louisiana State University. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 – 1971 and received the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Marksman Badge,...
Richard Michael Boudreaux, Jr.
May 7, 2023
Richard Michael Boudreaux, Jr. passed away on May 7, 2023. He was 79 years old. Richard was born February 19, 1944, in Napoleonville, Louisiana to Richard Michael Boudreaux and Vivian Blanchard Boudreaux.
Richard owned and operated Boudreaux’s Contracting. After retiring, he had the time to spend with family and friends taking in his favorite past-times including all LSU sporting events,...
John R. Roy, Sr.
May 6, 2023
John Roderick Roy, Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68.
John was born in Mansura, Louisiana on November 13, 1954 to his parents, John Martin and Laura Roy. John graduated from Marksville High School in 1972 and attended Louisiana State University where he...
Victor F. Saporito
May 5, 2023
Victor Saporito, 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Prairieville, passed away May 5, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jean, and son Scott Saporito and his wife Mary of Prairieville, a daughter Karen Bonvillain Rogers and her husband Jamie of Marrero, seven grandchildren, Chris Saporito, Alex Saporito, Anna Saporito, Alyssa Saporito, Melanie Saporito,...
Margie Joy Baum Landry
May 5, 2023
Margie Joy Baum Landry died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 81, surrounded by her family and their love. She was born in Baton Rouge on November 25, 1941, to Samson and Marjorie Baum, and spent her childhood on Avenue C in Port Allen, Louisiana under its canopy of pecan trees.
Before raising...
Newton D. Lormand, Sr.
May 5, 2023
Newton Denis Lormand, Sr. (Paw Peep) was surrounded by his loving family when he peacefully left this Earth to meet his maker Jesus Christ on Friday, May 5, 2023.
“Newt” is originally from Morse, LA where he spent the beginning of his 98 years. He also was a resident of Crowley and Baton Rouge for most of his adult life. ...
Owen Philip Tabor
Apr 29, 2023
Owen Philip Tabor, 15, went home to our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Owen was born at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge on May 14, 2007, to Jordan and Lisa (Capuano) Tabor. He was a sophomore at St Michael the Archangel High School and a graduate of St. Jean Vianney Catholic School. He was a...
Bonnie Marie Bonanno East
Apr 28, 2023
Bonnie Marie Bonanno East passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Sugar Land, Texas on April 28, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 3, 1932. She was 91 years old. Bonnie graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge in 1950.
.She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Douglas...
James "Wally" Iles
Apr 28, 2023
James "Wally" Wallace Iles, Sr., a lifelong resident of Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at the age of 86 after battling cancer.
Wally was born on September 20, 1936, to John Calvin and Myrtle Iles in Alexandria, Louisiana. After graduating from Bolton High School, he joined the United States Army, where he served during the Korean War....
Kathleen Hebert
Apr 28, 2023
Our loving mother, Kathleen Maybee Hebert, passed away Friday April 28 at the age of 67. Kathleen lovingly raised and adored 4 children. Born to Edward and Janet Huber on December 7, 1955, she is survived by her daughter Wendy Murillo, her son Jimmy Allred and his wife Connie, her daughter Heather Robinson and her husband Mike, and her son...
