Obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

Penelope Kendall Bridges, of Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 68. She was born on Thursday, September 2, 1954, in Opelousas, Louisiana, daughter of the late Francis James and Helen Louise Fox Kendall.

Penny always enjoyed a passionate and active lifestyle. Having a creative soul, she enjoyed expressing herself...

Feb 3, 2023

Lee Charles Hargroder 92, residing in Gonzales, LA. Passed away at 8:55 a.m on February 3, 2023 surrounded by his family at his bedside. Lee Charles was born on July 24th, 1930 to parents Joseph Yves Hargroder and Lillian Richard Hargroder in Arnaudville, LA. Lee was a graduate of LSU and served in the United States Air Force from...

Feb 2, 2023

Edith Joan Gainey Braud passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 12:30 s.m. at the age of 90.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Paul Braud; 3 children, Paul Joan Braud Guzzardo, Gary Paul Braud, and Charles “LuLu” Rene Braud; and granddaughter, Allie Braud; 3 siblings, Loraine, Pearl, and Bud Gainey.  She is survived...

Feb 2, 2023

Shrebra Cortez Pruett, 72, born April 2, 1950, entered Heaven’s gates on February 2, 2023.  She was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi and currently was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.  She attended high school in Crystal Springs, Mississippi where she met the love of her life, husband Reggie Pruett.  With Reggie by her side, she traveled the world and...

Feb 1, 2023

Reed James Bayham, age 18, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on February 1, 2023.

Reed was a 2022 honor graduate from Dutchtown High School.  He enjoyed scouting beginning as a Cub Scout Bobcat at age 6 and earning Eagle Scout at age 17; he was also NYLT trained and inducted into the Order of the...

Jan 31, 2023

Vicky was born on May 2, 1959, in Urania, LA, to John and Faye Manchester. She grew up in Jena, LA, before moving to Gretna at the age of 10. In 1977, she graduated from John Ehret High School and went on to attend UNO. After UNO, Vicky attended the Charity School of Nursing and earned her RN degree....

Jan 31, 2023

Patricia Ruth (Blackwell) LaFleur, a resident of Baton Rouge and former resident of Ville Platte, LA and Carrabelle, FL, passed away at the age of 73 on January 31, 2023.

Patricia (Patsy) was a free spirit, a true flower child who was born in the hills of North Carolina, spent her youth in sunny South Florida, and...

Jan 30, 2023

Joseph Hollingsworth of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jan 30, 2023. Phil was born on January 30, 1948 in Ringgold, LA. He died at home on his 75th birthday and is now back in the loving arms of his wife, Rachel. Phil was a successful businessman and was a co-owner of Crawler Supply Co. and owner of Phil Hollingsworth...

Jan 28, 2023

Celine Marie Broussard, age 65, of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 2, 1957, in Covington, Louisiana to the late Richard and Vivian Boudreaux.

After graduating in 1975, from Redemptorist High School, Celine went on to find love and start a family.  She spent those first precious years...

Jan 27, 2023

Frankie Lynn Nolin departed this world on January 27, 2023 with her family by her side.  She was welcomed to heaven by her momma and daddy, whom she missed very much.  Born in Opelousas, La June 30, 1956 she is survived by two sisters, Stephanie Bardeau-Marse (Todd) and Michelle Bardeau Barton (Doug) and her nieces and nephew, Mary Christina...

Jan 26, 2023

We are mourning the loss but celebrating the life of our sweet brother, Wendell Charles Dixon "Charlie", who went to heaven on January 26, 2023 at the age of 70. After graduating from Istrouma Senior High School in 1970, Charlie began his career as an Industrial worker at Vulcan Foundry in Denham Springs, Port Allen Marine Service and, finally,...

Jan 25, 2023

Obituary – Robert Bruce Butler III

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Robert B. (Bob) Butler III, loving husband and father, passed away at age 84.

Bob was born on November 6, 1938, in Houma, Louisiana, to Robert Butler II and Alma (Wall) Butler as the oldest of three children. Active in scouting, he achieved the...

Jan 23, 2023

Mary Louise Reeves Font (Moweez) passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023 with a full 90 years of wisdom and unique life experiences.

Born in Morehead, Mississippi in 1932 to Zelma Griffin and Marvin Reeves, she grew up in the Delta with her three brothers and two sisters.  Shy, but curious, Mary Louise loved to play, sing,...

Jan 21, 2023

David Paul Dunaway, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the age of 73.

He enjoyed playing billiards for over 40 years.  He worked for the City of Baton Rouge as a mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Dunaway; daughters, Robin, Rachel, and Wendy;...

Jan 21, 2023

Charles Herbert Greer, 79, a resident of Greenwell Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Charles was born March 28, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland to Walter and Leola Greer.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  Charles retired as a Substation Foreman from Entergy/Gulf States Utilities after a career spanning 36 years.

Jan 21, 2023

Nancy Margaret DuBois Donald joined our Lord on January 21, 2023 at the age of 71.

Nancy is survived by her three sons, David (Maria), Adam (Julie), and Mark (Ashley), and nine grandchildren, Julianne, Christopher, Luke, Eric, Eleanor, Kate, Jack, Miles and Margaret “Maggie” Donald, along with her sister, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...

Jan 18, 2023

Duffy was born to Alfred and Grace Yahnke in Buffalo Center, Iowa on September 19, 1927 and passed away on January 18, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Buffalo Center High in 1945 and from the Mounds-Midway School of Nursing in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1948. While employed at the Iowa State University Hospital in Ames, Iowa...

Jan 18, 2023

Dr. George William “Bill” Bailey

“Jesus, please remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”  George William “Bill” Bailey passed away peacefully with his rosary in hand in Baton Rouge on January 18, 2023.  He was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 14, 1930 to Doris and Clarence Bailey.  Educated in Monmouth Catholic and public schools, Bill...

Jan 17, 2023

On Jan 17, 2023 at 10:50 a.m., Jerry Jennings Tessier left his earthly home in Greenwell Springs, La. for a more desirable home with pearl entrance gates and streets of gold.

Preceding his relocation were his beloved wife of 60 years, Nora Ellen Ryland Tessier; his father, David Mann Tessier; mother, Shelly Gunnells Tessier; siblings, Patsy Lyda...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Houston Arnold (Bobby)

On January 16th, 2023, at the age of 84, Robert went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior. He was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Central.

As a young man, graduating from Istrouma High, Robert joined the United States Marine Corps. He served 3 years and received...