Obituaries
Larry Don Reeves
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...
Jennifer Raché Chauvin
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...
Frances "Dee Dee" Broome Fryoux
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,...
Clifford B. Bourgoyne Jr.
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...
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...
