Obituaries
Virginia Marie Conti Williams
Aug 17, 2023
Virginia Marie Conti Williams was born on November 23, 1943, in Amite, Louisiana, to Nick and Lucy Conti. A faithful servant of God, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, with her family by her side. She was a licensed building contractor for 40+ years and had a special gift for transforming the homes of her clients, who quickly...
Charlotte Carrier
Aug 16, 2023
Charlotte “Nana” Helen Stevenson Carrier died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 16. She was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Bogalusa, La., the only child of Helen Gates and Charles Gordon Stevenson. In 1934 she was named The Prettiest Baby at the Washington Free Parish Fair, a title she lovingly and jokingly embraced. Charlotte grew up in Baton...
Mitchel (Mitch) Rabalais
Aug 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mitchel (Mitch) Rabalais announces his passing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born August 7, 1941, in Plaucheville, Louisiana to Willard and Ruby S. Rabalais.
Mitch proudly served his country in the United States Army, in both active duty and the Reserves. He retired after...
Catherine Meo Lowe
Aug 15, 2023
Catherine Meo Lowe was born in New Orleans on March 4, 1928, to Gaspare Meo and Carmela Schiro Meo. She attended Lakeview Elementary followed by McDonough High School for girls. During WWII she worked at the Naval repair base as a secretary. It is where she met the love of her life, Alfred Lowe. He was a Purple Heart recipient wounded at...
Louise M. Bordelon
Aug 15, 2023
Services for Ms. Louise Marie Bordelon, age 91, of Baton Rouge, will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Interment will be at Resthaven Garden of Memory following the service. A reception will begin at 12:00 pm in the Legacy Room at...
Carolyn Clay
Aug 14, 2023
Carolyn Clay passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Carolyn was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. During her career she was active in the National Association of Women in Construction. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society.
She...
Wallace Pastorick, Jr.
Aug 14, 2023
Wallace J. Pastorick, Jr., a resident of Livingston, LA, passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 90.
Wallace was born on October 7, 1932, in Palmetto, LA. He graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science. He was a member of the United States Air Force, and worked most of his life as an...
Linda H. Marocco
Aug 13, 2023
Linda Hebert Marocco was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 5, 1953, and passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in Baton Rouge on August 13, 2023. She was married to Fred Marocco for more than 47 years. Linda was a loving and selfless mother to her son, Justin Marocco, and daughter-in-law, Natalie Messina Marocco. She adored her four grandchildren: Noah,...
James Thomas Dorris, Jr.
Aug 11, 2023
"Loving Father, Best Husband Ever; James Thomas Dorris, Jr. unexpectedly died on August 11th, 2023.
He was born on November 14th, 1937, in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from Central High School in Jackson, he attended Mississippi State University for one year. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after working for 30 years.
He became a Christian at a...
Ann Reeves Harvey
Aug 11, 2023
Ann Reeves Harvey, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023.
Ann (81) was born on October 1st, 1941, in Tangipahoa, Louisiana, the only child of Katie May Holliday and Willie Chester Reeves.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Nikolas Lane Smith.
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Monica Bishara
Aug 10, 2023
Monica Stewart Bishara, 74, of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2023.
Monica was born in San Antonio, Texas to Mary Louise and Lt. Colonel Donald Stewart. She was the first of five children. While Monica considered San Antonio to be her hometown, her family also lived in France, Germany, Oklahoma, and New York due to her father's...
Larry Don Reeves
Aug 6, 2023
Larry Don Reeves, 79, of Baton Rouge, La., died August 6, 2023, at Clarity Hospice. He was born in Lawton, OK, on December 5, 1943. He grew up in Baker, La, in a little house across the road from what would become the BR Zoo. Many childhood adventures took place in those woods. Larry is survived by his wife...
Jennifer Raché Chauvin
Aug 6, 2023
Our beloved daughter, niece, and sister passed away on August 6, 2023, at the age of 36.
Jennifer loved, she loved hard, she loved her children, her family, she enjoyed cooking and eating. Jennifer also loved music, writing, drawing, and painting. She loved adventures, shopping, getting her nails done and she loved selfies too.
Jennifer was preceded in death by...
Frances "Dee Dee" Broome Fryoux
Aug 5, 2023
Frances “Dee Dee” Broome Fryoux, age 83, of St. Johns, Fl, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Baptist South Hospital, August 5, 2023.
Dee Dee was born on August 22, 1939, at Baton Rouge, La, to Ella Mae Hingle Broome and James E. Broome.
She married Richard J. “Noonie” Fryoux in 1964 after a 6-year courtship. Of this union,...
Clifford B. Bourgoyne Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Clifford B. Bourgoyne, Jr., age 68, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Friday August 4, 2023.
Clifford was born on November 29, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1972. Cliff worked at Shell Chemical plant in Geismar LA where he was a Process Technician for 20 years. He spent the next 16...
Madeline Louise Goudeau Porter
Aug 3, 2023
Madeline Louise Goudeau Porter, 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at her home. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and a native of Erwinville, LA.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Sidney Louis Porter; her parents, Joseph Ulysse Goudeau and Ann Noelie Brugier Goudeau; her brother, James Victor Goudeau; and her...
Frederick "Fred" Lewis Parks Sr.
Jul 31, 2023
Frederick “Fred” Lewis Parks Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 31st, 2023. He was 76 years old. Fred was a fun-loving, quick-witted and business savvy individual who loved his family fiercely. Known for his infinite wisdom, sound advice and generosity, he was called upon frequently for advice by many. He was affectionately known as “Papa” and “The...
Dennis "Denny" Carlton
Jul 30, 2023
Dennis E. Carlton -- Denny to those who loved him – passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, July 30, at age 79. Denny was born on November 22, 1943, oldest child to the late Walter M. Carlton, Jr., and Geraldine Williams Carlton. Denny graduated from Istrouma High School and had a long and successful career in commercial real...
Relma Havens Hargus
Jul 28, 2023
And underneath are the everlasting arms cradling her sweet soul ever so gently into the blessed great beyond. Relma Havens Hargus passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 28, 2023 amidst the tender embrace of her beloved family.
“She never met a stranger” accurately describes Relma’s relentless outreach to others. Her buoyant, bountiful laugh reverberated to and fro, frolicking...
Jim Rawlins
Jul 28, 2023
James Rawlins Sr. passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on August 11, 1934, in Central, Louisiana. Jim attended Louisiana State University and University of Houston in pursuit of a career in dentistry, but ultimately found his true passion as an entrepreneur. He enjoyed more than 50 years as a successful...
