Obituaries

Nov 20, 2023

Virginia Gentile left this world on November 20, 2023 to be with the Lord. She was born to a loving family in Iuka, Mississippi on March 26, 1932. Never meeting a stranger, Virginia was a friend to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family fiercely and they all adored her....

Nov 20, 2023

Rita Briscoe Fontenot passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Church Point, Louisiana to William Briscoe and Louise Sonnier Briscoe.

She graduated from Church Point High School before settling down and starting her family. Rita was a woman of strong faith; she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Nov 20, 2023

Marty James Emick, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 64. Marty was born on October 19, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Effie Utsler and Clyde Emick. He was also fortunate to have Frank Utsler as a stepfather. After attending Louisiana State University, and working hard in the IT...

Nov 19, 2023

Bill Foster passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 78.  He was born October 17, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald Foster and Mary Mulligan Foster. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Vietnam War.

Bill received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri and...

Nov 19, 2023

Shirley Bourg Young of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 89 years. She was a dedicated, longtime member of St. Thomas More and St. Gerard Catholic Church. She loved to garden, collect pink milk and carnival glass, sew, cook, and read. She and her husband of 31 years, Richard Young, enjoyed taking trips...

Nov 19, 2023

 

With great sadness and much love, the family of Lilly Willis announces her passing on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at age 79, at St. James Place Nursing Care.  She was born on June 3,1944 in Cartago, Costa Rica, and moved to America in 1946.  She graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans.  She has been a resident...

Nov 18, 2023

Don “Bud” Connor died on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 69.  He was born April 15, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to Don Connor and Anita O’Neal. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before starting his career in Law Enforcement.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Bud is survived by his beloved...

Nov 17, 2023

  Crystal Herrington Sistrunk passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 68.  She spent her career as a barber/beautician at the Jackson War Veterans Home.  She was a member of the VFW Post 3784, loved to volunteer with the Baker VFW Post 4224, and she was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet...

Nov 17, 2023

It is with sadness we announce the passing of James Lee Horton, Jr., aged 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at his home with his beloved wife, Suzanne, by his side. Jim was born into a military family and spent his youth moving to many locations including Japan. He graduated from Burns Flat...

Nov 17, 2023

 

James Alan “Jim” Schaffhauser passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on November 17, 2023.  He was born in Helena, Arkansas on January 30, 1949.  A 1967 graduate of Marvell High School, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in political science from Memphis State in 1971. He became a CPA in 1991, along with his dear...

Nov 17, 2023

Ryan Christopher Phillips, a life-long Baton Rouge resident, passed away on November 17, 2023. Ryan was born on December 18, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.As a Senior Recruiter for Cajun Industries, Ryan dedicated his career to...

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

James M. Post passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 76, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born April 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James Montgomery Post and Hazel Oriel Post.  He served our country in the United States Navy, where he was able to travel the world.  He...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Theresa Ellen Babin passed away at 9:47 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home in Montegut, Louisiana.   She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montegut, La.  She was born on April 26, 1945, the second of fifteen children born to Anna Marie Engels Babin and Thomas D. Babin, Sr. 

Ellen graduated in 1963 from...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Anthony “Mickey” Graphia, a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, November 15th at the age of 85. 

After graduating from Catholic High School, he went on to work for Manda Fine Meats. Self-made and from humble beginnings, Mickey eventually ventured out on his own founding 4 Star Meats of La. He served as the President and...

Nov 14, 2023

Wayne Harrison, born on May 16, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loved ones.

Wayne grew up in Baton Rouge, LA. He attended and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. He later went on to become a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve.

He was...

Nov 13, 2023

O'Neil Joseph Parenton, Jr. passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the age of 68. O’Neil was born on July 27, 1955 in his beloved hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans and furthered his education at LSU and the Southern University Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctorate.

O'Neil built an...

Nov 13, 2023

Vincent Paul Hotard, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the age of 70.   He was born in Baton Rouge or possibly on a Cypress Knee in the spillway.  Vincent graduated from Istrouma High School in 1971 and short after, attended Southeastern Louisiana University.

He recently retired from The Reynolds Company. Vincent...

Nov 13, 2023

Robin Jane Little passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 63. She was born on February 9, 1960, in Henrietta, Texas to Charlie and Ruth Little.Robin led a fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many. After earning her bachelor's degree from Florida State University, she embarked on a career in healthcare as a CCU Nurse. Robin's...

Nov 12, 2023

Gene G. Bueche passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 66.  He was born January 1, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Joseph Jacob Bueche and Edythe Jeannette Sanches Bueche. He was a 1975 graduate of Glen Oaks High School. Gene retired from Turner Industries in 2021, having previously worked for BASF and Exxon as a...