Obituaries
Dorothy McNeill Boutwell
Jun 21, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) McNeill Boutwell, (93 years), a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her close family. Dorothy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1930 and was the only daughter of Ed and Edna...
Mertis Arledge Edwards
Jun 18, 2023
Mertis Arledge Edwards, 79, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1944, to Lawrence W. Arledge and Lizzie McLin Arledge. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, William Rader Edwards, her daughter, Susan Edwards Mathews and...
Charmayne Faye Bohman
Jun 17, 2023
Charmayne Faye Stewart Bohman, 86, was reunited with her husband, Henry “Martin” Bohman, on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. She and Martin met when they were just 15 years old, and their love lasted a lifetime. High school sweethearts, and soulmates, they married in 1958 and made their home in Westminster, California, where they raised two children and lived for...
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso
Jun 16, 2023
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso, resident of Central, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 53 years old. Ronnie was the most loving Husband and Father and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Rennea Schittone Alfonso; two daughters, Taylor Alfonso and Ashley Alfonso; and sister, Debbie Alfonso Davis (Johnny Davis); mother-in-law, Judy...
Louise Watson
Jun 16, 2023
Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Louise Seal Watson, went to her Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023. Born in Franklinton, Louisiana and a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louise was born on September 11, 1924, to Jesse M. Brumfield and Ida Smith Brumfield. She was the seventh of ten children and the last surviving sibling in her family. She...
Abigail Renee Meares
Jun 15, 2023
Abigail Renee Meares, age 19, from Baton Rouge, tragically passed away on June 15, 2023, after injuries resulting from an automobile accident.
Abigail was born and raised in Baton Rouge. She was a lover of life and adored all animals. She aspired to one day be a veterinarian and follow her passions in life. Abigail attended St. Jude the Apostle Catholic school as...
Lady Pat Sherman
Jun 15, 2023
Lady Pat Sherman of Johnson City, TN and Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 84 on Thursday, June 15, 2023. She was born April 19, 1939, to Ivan and Ethel Elouise Patterson of Jennings, LA. Lady Pat spent most of her life in Baton Rouge, before “retiring” to Johnson City in early 2022,...
George Lively
Jun 14, 2023
George Sidney Lively, II passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 70.
George served in the U.S. Navy and then went on to serve his community in the private sector.
George is survived by his loving life partner, Pamela Efferson; children, Brian Lively, Jeremy Lively, Matthew Lively, and Aaron Lively...
Stanley Ritchie
Jun 13, 2023
Stanley Wayne Ritchie passed away unexpectedly at Our Lady of the Lake on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 72. He was a proud member of the Baton Rouge Corvette Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Marie Ritchie; children, Jennifer Lynn Ritchie and Wilhelm von Abstrakt (Chessna); grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ritchie, Presley Ritchie, Camrin Ritchie,...
Clyta Ruth Jenkins
Jun 13, 2023
Clyta Ruth Jenkins was born on April 22, 1953, and went to eternal rest on June 13, 2023.
From an early age, it was evident that Clyta had an indomitable spirit and an immense love for life. Her vibrant personality and zest for adventure made her loved by all. Clyta's magnetic presence drew people towards her, and her warm smile...
James Ferrell Carraway
Jun 13, 2023
James Ferrell Carraway, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2023, with loved ones at his side at the age of eighty-six. He was born on October 22, 1936, in Winnfield, Louisiana. Ferrell was the ninth of ten children born to Charles Morgan Carraway Sr, and Leona Clotelle (Tinsley) Carraway.
He graduated from Istrouma High School,...
Franklin "Frankie" Ray Johnson, Sr.
Jun 10, 2023
Jesus said to him, “Get up, pick up your pallet and walk.” John 5:8
Frankie ran into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Saturday, June 10 at the age of 77 without need of oxygen, crutches, leg braces, a cane, or a wheelchair. His friends and family knew him for his gregarious personality, quick wit, and...
Douglas White
Jun 10, 2023
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ~ 2 Timothy 4:7Douglas Brian White went to his eternal rest on June 10, 2023, at the age of 65, after a valiant nine-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. “Doug” was born on June 24, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Central High...
Margaret "Kay" Franklin
Jun 9, 2023
Margaret “Kay” Franklin, 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. She was born on Thursday, September 3, 1936, and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating from Muskogee Central High School in 1954. In 1958, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Art from the University of Tulsa and went on to earn...
Bernadine Jackson
Jun 8, 2023
Bernadine Jackson was born on December 18, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Ernest Carl and Virgie Mae Jackson. She was a 1968 graduate of Carver Senior High School. Bernadine worked in the healthcare industry, with 30 years at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans and 20 years in home healthcare, before her retirement.
On June 8, 2023,...
Betty Ault
Jun 8, 2023
On June 8, 2023, Betty M. Klein Ault, age 83, joined her husband in Jesus’ kingdom. Originally from Newark, Ohio, she and her family moved to Greenwell Springs, Louisiana 45 years ago. She worked in the EBR School System and had an associate degree from the University of Cincinnati. Betty was a member of the Order of the Eastern...
Billy Roy Prochaska
Jun 6, 2023
Billy Roy Prochaska, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, with loved ones at his side at the age of eighty-four. He was born on May 30, 1939, in Pineville, Louisiana. Billy was the second of three sons born to Otto Prochaska, Sr., and Bertha Goldstein Prochaska O’Neal. He graduated from Pineville High School...
William Allen “Bill” Fisher, II
Jun 6, 2023
William Allen “Bill” Fisher, II, age 55, loving husband, father, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023, after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. Born February 14, 1968, and raised in Pensacola, Florida, he earned degrees at both Pensacola Junior College and Troy University. He moved to Prairieville, Louisiana in 1998, after accepting a position with...
Bang Phonevilay
Jun 6, 2023
Bang Phonevilay, a resident of Prairieville, LA, born on May 12, 1957, passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 66.
Bang was born in Savannakhet, Laos. She grew up and became a seamstress, owning her own business known as Kham Fashions, and was a member of the Baptist community. She always enjoyed gardening, taking her produce to...
Freda Delores Knight
Jun 5, 2023
Freda Delores Allison Knight passed away on June 5, 2023. She was born January 12, 1941, in the Halls Creek Community of Humphreys County, TN. The ninth of ten children born to Austin and Anna Pearl Allison. She attended the Hillcrest School and graduated from Waverly Central High School. She married her lifelong friend and love, Robert J. (Bob) Knight,...
