Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Walter Jackson Ostteen, born September 9, 1942, in Columbia, LA, passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 80 in Baton Rouge, LA.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Beth Ostteen; the mother of his children, Susan Ellington Ostteen; parents, Walter and Allie Ostteen; sister-in-law, Jean Ostteen; and niece, Sandra McKinny.

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Dec 7, 2022

WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8

Barbara Stelly Hollier was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was born on August 4, 1937, in Arnaudville, Louisiana and married Mitchell...

Dec 7, 2022

ThongPhanh Nouandy, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. He was born in Laos and served in the military for over 15 years. After leaving the military, he became a monk for many years. He escaped a communist country and moved to Thailand where he also fought through some hardships of living in different refugee...

Dec 6, 2022

David Paul Tramonte, “Mr. Dave” native of Lutcher, LA, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, at age 70. David was known to be neat, quiet, caring, and humble. Always made people feel welcomed and safe. A father figure to all. Survived by wife of 51 years, Bonnie Detillier Tramonte. Graduated from Lutcher...

Dec 6, 2022

Janice Swaggerty McArthur, age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge and Denham Springs, LA, passed away on December 6, 2022 peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Janice was born in Chattanooga, TN, and also lived in Covington, LA.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Biossate and Penny Weber (Frank); son,...

Dec 5, 2022

Our beloved, Roger Frank Dietrich (aka “Rodger Dodger” and “Ducky”), passed away on December 5, 2022, at his home in Prairieville, LA, with his wife (Kathie Dietrich), his children (Fred Dietrich and Margaret Pearce), and his brother (Brent Dietrich) by his side.  He was 2 days shy of 83.

Roger was born in Napoleon, OH on December...

Dec 3, 2022

Gayle Butler Madison departed this life on December 3, 2022 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by her loving family.  She was born October 16, 1946 to Joseph Calvin Butler and Mildred Stewart Butler in Bernice, LA.  Gayle was a 1964 graduate of Bernice High School.  She graduated from Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) with a major...

Dec 2, 2022

Our dearest and beloved Lindsey Grace Phillips tragically departed this world on December 2nd, 2022 at the age of 23. She is survived by her parents, Mark R. and Amy W. Phillips, her brother, Brennan R. Phillips, uncle and aunts, Dale and Julie Phillips, Brian Phillips, Nick and Misti Rains Waters and nieces and nephews, Daniel and Jacob Phillips,...

Nov 30, 2022

Orbie Adron “Sonny” Evans, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on November 30th, 2022 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice.

Sonny loved his family above all else, always ensuring they knew how much he loved them and made him proud. He and Glenda made so many wonderful memories travelling with family and friends...

Nov 30, 2022

Hazel Warren Fahey, 89, a native of Cameron, Texas & resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 30, 2022.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years Richard Fahey Sr., daughter Maureen Morgan (Jim), son Richard Jr. (Amy), grandson Darren Lucy (Kate) of Austin, Texas, step grandson Jake Morgan (Kelly), two...

Nov 29, 2022

Thurman Crowe Peele, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022.

Crowe attended high school in Fayetteville, NC. He was a three-time Carolina Golden Glove light heavyweight boxing champion. He then attended LSU on a boxing scholarship, and he was the NCAA collegiate heavyweight champion in 1955.

Crowe...

Nov 29, 2022

Absent from the body, present in the Lord. He loved his family, friends, and his precious Shannon. He died peacefully at his home after many months of cancer. He fought a hard battle, but God took him to relieve all his pain, and rest in His loving arms.

He is survived by his mother, Rebecca “Becky” Morgan;...

Nov 28, 2022

Service above self and love for all. This is the life motto of Martha Jean (McClain) Vaughn who was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on November 28, 2022.  With her warm smile, genuine curiosity and love of people, Martha never met a stranger, and all that left consider her a friend. She loved fishing, flowers, football, wine, dogs,...

Nov 26, 2022

Amy Chin Bacci, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 26, 2022. Amy was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana State University where she also met her husband of 55 years. Amy worked for Ethyl Chemical Corporation for many years before becoming a mother and dedicating her life to raising her two children....

Nov 23, 2022

Born on July 25, 1932 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Passed away on November 23, 2022 in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Survived by three children, Robert Hebert, Jr. (Cheryl), Terryl Hebert, and Brenda Case (Kaylon) She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Sandra Hebert and son-in-law Keith Meyer; 13 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

Bessie was...

Nov 22, 2022

May Hoover

November 3, 1935 – November 22, 2022

Ola “May” Hoover, 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died of natural causes on November 22, 2022, at Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge.

May was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and twin of Fay.  She was a 1954 graduate of...

Nov 22, 2022

Joseph “Bobby” Breau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of 81 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sue Breau, his four children Karen Fournet (Marc), Dr. Randy Breau (Lisa), Barry Breau (Cyndi) and Michelle Fisher (Kirk); sister Carolyn Salpietra; eleven grandchildren Monique Fournet, Adrienne Cotaya, Andrew...

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Fredieu Romanowsky, 69, passed away on 11/21/2022 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Born Barbara Jane Fredieu in Shreveport, LA in 1953, Barbara is the eldest of three children born to Bobby and Janice Fredieu. From an early age, Barbara showed a rare intelligence and adventuresome spirit which was matched by her brothers John and Robert. In her...

Nov 20, 2022

Charles “Charlie” L. Speights “Paw Paw”

His favorite verse that sustained him while serving in Vietnam: “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2).

Charlie passed away on November 20, 2022 at Clarity Hospice...

Nov 19, 2022

Ray Clark Townley passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 84.

Ray retired as a Supervisor with BASF Chemical Plant.  He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed sports, especially LSU Football and the New Orleans Saints.

Ray is survived by his children, Lynton Townley and Terri...