Obituaries

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...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Betty Thompson Woods, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 95.  She was lovingly cared for at home for many years by her caregiver, Mrs. Ernie Chambers and her family.  She spent many years as a second-grade teacher retiring from Broadmoor Elementary.  She was a member...

Nov 11, 2023

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who left this world to be with the LORD on the 11th of November, 2023.  She was born July 25, 1930.  She was a member of Living Hope Fellowship, a former teacher and librarian. Services at Resthaven Memorial Gardens at 10 am on November 17, 2023 conducted by Pastor Josh Causey.   Peggy is survived...

Nov 11, 2023

Aubrey Purcell Lee, Sr. a native of Greensburg, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at the age of 86.  He served in the United States Army. 

He is survived by his children, Saundra Roubique and her husband Frank, Aubrey “Buddy” Lee, Jr. and wife, Sandra, and David Lee and his wife Amy;...

Nov 10, 2023

You could see them in LSU sunshine, a ribbon of runners tracing a path around the Parade Grounds. They belonged not to a club, as Satish Verma would tell it, but to a camaraderie formed in the absence of rules, united by the sheer will to take on Baton Rouge's punishing heat for six miles at a stretch. The group...

Nov 9, 2023

Keith Read Bergeron passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  As a single dad, he raised his children in Zachary Louisiana before eventually settling in New Orleans to spend his golden years. He attended Southeastern University, where he planned to earn his degree in physical education....

Nov 9, 2023

Charles D. Oswald (Chuck) passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 52.  He was born May 19, 1971, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Charles “David” Oswald and Betty Duhe’ Oswald. A graduate of Belaire High School, Chuck served in the United States Navy before finding a career as the Director of Slot Operations at Evangeline Downs...

Nov 9, 2023

Elva "Bae" Bosco Buuck was called to her eternal resting place peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Fidelis Home Care in Baton Rouge.   Elva is now reunited after 39 years with her husband, Louis Owens Buuck who passed July 22, 1984.  Just shy of 91 years of age, Elva was born in New Orleans, LA to...

Nov 9, 2023

Barbara Louque Guidry, 87, died peacefully at her home on Thursday November 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lutcher, Louisiana on August 31, 1936, to parents Roland J. and Emmeline F. Louque.  She was a proud alumna from the St. Anthony High School, Baton Rouge, Class of 1954.  Shortly afterwards in 1955, she married her...

Nov 9, 2023

Larry Angel passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the age of 72.  He was born July 8, 1951, in Bossier City, Louisiana to Larkin Angel of Paris, Texas and Joan Angel of Newcastle, England.

 

Larry enjoyed a career as a sales representative in the furniture industry. He loved dancing, spending time with friends and family and...

Nov 8, 2023

Arthur Bernhardt Bellum, Jr., 96, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Arthur, also know as “Art” or “Uncle Jr.” was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on December 28, 1926. He proudly served in the United States Army before beginning his long career as a printer for Thomas J. Moran and a State Office Supervisor for...

Nov 8, 2023

Robin Glen Holmes passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 69.  He was born on December 10, 1953, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Robert Glen Holmes and Joyce Mosher. He stayed in Baton Rouge throughout his early life, with frequent visits to all his relatives in Franklinton, Louisiana, where both of his parents were born. He...

Nov 8, 2023

Mary Edith Hadden Doughty “Edie” passed away on November 8, 2023 at Central Guest House in Baton Rouge after complications from a recent stroke. She was 93 years old and a long time resident of Walker, LA. Edie was born in Slaughter LA in East Feliciana Parish on February 27, 1930 to John and Lizzie Steele Hadden as the 7th...

Nov 7, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

Donald Ray Kennedy was born in Picayune, MS, on February 19, 1937, and died in his home in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by family on November 7, 2023.  Don was saved and baptized at age twelve and did his best to live a life that would honor his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was ordained as a deacon in...

Nov 6, 2023

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12.

 

The beautiful light of our family, Roberta Blanche Brock Gillespie, finished her race on earth and received her eternal reward of her crown of righteousness from the Lord Jesus Christ on November 6, 2023. Affectionately...

Nov 5, 2023

Bonnie S. Terrebonne passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the age of 59.  She was born March 25, 1964, in Fort Carson, Colorado to Stanley J. and Betty Culp Fireck. A graduate of Bonnabel High School in Kenner, Louisiana, Bonnie attended college and worked as a manager with Smoke-N-Go before finding her true passion in life, raising a...