Obituaries
A. Troy Barksdale
Oct 12, 2025
Dr. A. Troy Barksdale passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 84. He was born on December 26, 1940, to Emmett Elmore and Ruby Carney Barksdale in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Barksdale graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge. He received his Bachelor of Arts...
John Dawson
Oct 11, 2025
William John Dawson Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born January 15, 1953, in Baton Rouge to William John Dawson Sr. and Madge Kenny Dawson.
John graduated from Catholic High in 1971 and went on to graduate from Louisiana State University. He was a real estate broker for...
Eugene E. "Gene" Bonnecaze
Oct 10, 2025
A beautiful life that ended too fast, your worries are over, your troubles have passed. With the winds to lift you, your shackles off-cast, fly on proud bird, you’re free at last.
Eugene Elden “Gene” Bonnecaze passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was 85. Born January 24, 1940, he was the second child of Emile Joseph Bonnecaze, Sr., and...
Melissa Conaway Sybrandt
Oct 9, 2025
Melissa Conaway Sybrandt, 60, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. Melissa battled Appendiceal Cancer for the last 2 ½ years.
Born on February 27, 1965, in Chalmette, Louisiana, Melissa lived a life filled with warmth, grace, and love for those around her. In 1991, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she built...
Catherine McIntire Pegues
2025
Catherine “Sis” McIntire Pegues 1942 – 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine McIntire Pegues, lovingly known as “Sis,” a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
Born in 1942, Sis grew up in the Garden District and spent most of her life in the family home built...
Andrew "Andy" Shread
Oct 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew “Andy” David Shread, a cherished father, son, brother, nephew, and friend, who left us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 43. Andy was born on June 9, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grew into a remarkable man who made a lasting impact on all...
Michael Orona
Oct 7, 2025
John Michael Orona passed away at his Baton Rouge home on October 7, 2025.
To some of his business associates and friends he was John but to his family he was always Michael. He exemplified the true meaning of his name which is “A gift from God”.
Michael was good, caring, patient and possessed a sweet tender soul. He always gave of...
Sheila "MawMaw" Melancon
Oct 6, 2025
Sheila "MawMaw" Melancon, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was born on November 16, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas.
Sheila earned a Bachelor of Education and dedicated her career to teaching. Known affectionately as "MawMaw," she created a nurturing environment for her friends and family.
Outside of her career, Sheila had many interests. She loved...
Larry Emerson Perdue
Oct 5, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Emerson Perdue, III, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on April 5, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Larry was the cherished son of the late Emerson L. and Agnes James Perdue. Larry had a passion for learning, and teaching others. He earned his BA in Education in 1965 from Northwestern State...
Leo Wayne Waddell
Oct 3, 2025
Leo Wayne Waddell was born October 14, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA after a prolonged illness.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Greg Waddell, Riley...
Marvin D. Cooper
Oct 2, 2025
Marvin D. Cooper, a resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on March 4, 1943, in San Francisco, California, to A. W. and Ruth Iola Turner Cooper. Marvin was a retired project manager and loved his music, snow skiing, motorcycle riding and sailing. He was a member...
Billy Ray White, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Billy Ray White, Jr., a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 18, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Billy Ray White, Sr. and Betty Dixon White. Billy was a 1981 graduate of Woodlawn High School...
Doris Dixon Hodges
Oct 1, 2025
Doris Dixon Hodges, a woman whose kindness and generosity touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Born on April 14, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Doris was the third of six children born to Malcolm and Cora Dixon.
A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Doris was a charter member of Parkview Baptist Church and a proud graduate...
Mildred "Duddie" Bourg
Sep 29, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
Mildred “Duddie” G Bourg went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 27, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 92.
Born on August 6th, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived in White Castle, Louisiana. She became a resident of...
Clarence M. Bailey, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
Clarence Marius Bailey, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 97. He was a native of Baton Rouge, born in Lutcher, LA on May 14, 1928, Istrouma High School graduate, and retiree of Gulf States Utilities after 45 plus years of service. Clarence enjoyed a long and healthy life and many years of retirement surrounded...
Lenora "Pete" Amedee
Sep 27, 2025
Lenora “Pete” Peters Amedee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Lenora went to join her beloved husband, Louis Amedee, just hours after he departed this world, marking the end of a beautiful love story that spanned over 62 years.
Born on March 22, 1939, in Crowville, Louisiana,...
Louis Amedee
Sep 26, 2025
Louis Amedee, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 94. A proud veteran, Louis honorably served in the United States Navy before dedicating his professional life to public service as a procurement director for the State of Louisiana. He was a member of the Baton Rouge...
Billy Burl Taylor
Sep 26, 2025
Billy Burl Taylor, 92, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025 after spending special time during the day with family and a private moment with his loving wife.
He was born on April 10, 1933, in San Angelo, TX, to Robert and Velma Taylor. Billy lived a full life marked by dedication, faith, and love for his...
Wanda Rose Bullock Nelson
Sep 25, 2025
Wanda Rose Bullock Nelson, born on April 15, 1929, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the age of 96.
Wanda was born in Glenmore, Louisiana. After she graduated high school, she attended Louisiana State University. While there, she met and married the love of her life, Billy Nelson. They moved to West Monroe shortly after where she graduated from...
James "Bobby" Slay Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
James Robert “Bobby” Slay Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on March 7, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana State University and worked as a Senior Vice president of Sales at H&E and Waukesha-Pearce Industries (WPI).
Bobby was a man of many passions, including...
