Obituaries
Michael J. Drago
Mar 3, 2023
Mike Drago, “PaPa” to those who loved him most, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 03. He will truly be missed beyond measure. Mike is survived by his wife of 61 years, Naomi Clark Drago, his three daughters and their loved ones, Shaun and Jim Austin, Kaley Drago and Michelle and Todd Jackson. He is the proud...
Ezilda M. Smith
Mar 3, 2023
Ezilda Mary Smith, 74 years old, beloved sister and aunt, was called to be with Jesus Christ Her Lord and Savior, on March 3, 2023.
She entered the world on May 12, 1948, born to Verdie Catherine Smith and Eddie Knox Smith, Sr. in Moreauville, LA. She retired from Villa in Jackson, LA as a respiratory therapist after 29 years...
Dolores LeBlanc Thompson
Mar 1, 2023
Dolores Marie LeBlanc Thompson passed away surrounded by her devoted family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born July 19, 1949, in Sunshine, Louisiana to Jules LeBlanc and Lena Acaldo LeBlanc.
She worked many years alongside her son at Louisiana Football Magazine, where she held many positions including accountant and business manager. Dolores had a love for...
Raymond Andrew Wallace, Jr.
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Andrew Wallace Jr. 89 passed away on February 27, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa.
Ray was a U.S. veteran, served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. Ray was a retired engineer. Ray had a strong relationship with Jesus and loved sharing that with friends and family. Ray...
Raymond Eugene Jarreau, Jr.
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Eugene Jarreau, Jr. (Little Ray), age 66 of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1956, in Baton Rouge, LA to Raymond Sr. and Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jarreau. Ray was a 1975 graduate of Tara High School. He was owner/chef of Sapelo Station Crossing in Eulonia, GA before moving home to...
Raymond Day
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Day, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 27, 2023.
Raymond was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1962 and Louisiana State University class of 1966. He became a Chemical Technologist at Exxon Chemical and retired after 38 years. Raymond loved so many things about life including, outdoor bike riding, reading, camping, gardening,...
Lamar Frank Partin, Jr
Feb 27, 2023
Lamar Frank Partin Jr; a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Walker, LA; passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He retired from Baton Rouge Fire Department at the rank of District Fire Chief. He was an avid gardener...
Mary R. Chauff
Feb 26, 2023
With great sadness, the Chauff family announces the passing of Mary R. Chauff, 91, a native of Baton Rouge and longtime resident of Donaldsonville, La.
Mrs. Chauff was a lifelong educator of 49 years, beginning her career as an assistant home agent with the L.S.U. Agricultural Center before progressing to Donaldsonville Upper Elementary, then Donaldsonville High School, where she...
Michael Paul Gomez
Feb 25, 2023
Michael Paul Gomez, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1968 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Bogalusa High School and earned a degree in computer science from LSU. He served 20 years in the 205th Engineering Battalion of the Louisiana Army National...
Sietta Marie Simon Wilmer
Feb 25, 2023
Sietta Marie Simon Wilmer was born on February 23, 1953, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, and was the eldest daughter to the late Wilma Brown Simon and late Leon Simon Sr. Preceding her in death are her brothers; Leon Simon II, Eddie Ray Simon, and her sisters: Shelia Q. Simon and Queen Esther Lewis. Sietta was a proud graduate of Elizabeth Senior...
James "Jimmy" Parke
Feb 25, 2023
James “Jimmy” Parke, age 63, of Walker, LA passed away on February 25, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1960, in Key West, Florida.
Jimmy and his sister became the owners of Capital Auto Paint and Supply following the death of their father, they continued to serve the community as their parents had taught them. Jimmy loved spending...
Jamie James Wyble
Feb 24, 2023
Jamie Wyble passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 24, 2023, at the age of 55 after a very brief battle with brain cancer. He was born April 5, 1967, and resided in Baker, LA, until moving to Baton Rouge after marriage in 1988. Jamie graduated from Baker High School in 1985, where he was a talented and...
Don Dial
Feb 24, 2023
On February 24, 2023 Don Carrol Dial, loving husband and father, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 90. Don was born on December 8, 1932 in Hamilton County, Illinois to John Dial, Jr and Vernie Galbraith Dial.
Don graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1951. After High School he joined the US Navy and was stationed in San...
Gordon Averyt Murrill
Feb 23, 2023
Gordon Averyt Murrill passed away peacefully in his own home on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the age of 92. A native of Mobile, Alabama, he graduated Murphy High School and left to work in New Orleans shortly after. Gordon worked as a Structural Draftsman in Louisiana and Texas for over 50 years. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge,...
John Zara Norris III
Feb 22, 2023
John Z. Norris, III, died peacefully in his home and surrounded by family on February 22, 2023, after a battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. A Baton Rouge resident for 50 years, John was born in the midst of the Great Depression in a wooden shack along railroad tracks in East Texas on December 2, 1937, to a...
David Francis Mills
Feb 22, 2023
David F. Mills Obituary
David Francis Mills passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at the Southeast Veterans Home in Reserve, Louisiana at the age of 82. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family. David is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Pearl Treuil Mills, daughter Danna Mills...
Hal J. Drez
Feb 21, 2023
Hal Joseph Drez, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the age of 84.
Hal was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Tulane University graduating with a degree in electrical engineering. He also served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy serving...
James "Jim" Webb
Feb 21, 2023
Mr. James “Jim” C. Webb, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans at the age of 87. He was five times retired from LA DOTD, RBA, DPW, CTE and MMLH.
Jim Webb is survived by his wife Jerrie P. Webb of 63 years; son and daughter-in-law Benjamin “Ben” and Tisa Webb; daughter...
Nelda Ross
Feb 19, 2023
Nelda Nichols Ross, 92, died on February 19, 2023, at her home in Missouri City, Texas, surrounded by her family. She was born January 23, 1931 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of Earl Vernon Nichols and Bertha Aline Burns.
Nelda graduated from Istrouma High School in 1947, where she was a member of the pep squad and choir. Following...
Clarice Marie Eichelberger
Feb 18, 2023
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." As a child, I had the importance of the Golden Rule instilled in me by my mother. There was no simpler tenet by which she lived her life. She gave of herself freely - her time, her joy, her spirituality, her vast font of knowledge. Her warmth and light...
