Obituaries

Feb 16, 2023

 

Aline Lockhart Batts passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the age of 94.  She was born in Albany, Louisiana to the late Nathaniel and Stella Lockhart.

Aline met the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Batts who preceded her in death in 1970.  They founded Ace Cleaners, a staple in the dry-cleaning industry in Baton Rouge until...

Feb 16, 2023

 

Marion H. (“Mickey”) Hunt, Sr, a resident of Brusly, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family.  He was 82 years old and a native of Bunkie, Louisiana. 

 

Mickey retired from Dow Chemical and the Elliot Company after and was able to pursue the joys in his life:  family, woodworking in his...

Feb 16, 2023

Harding William Bossier, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, died on Thursday, February 16 at the Butterfly Wing of the Baton Rouge General Hospital.   Born June 20, 1920, in  Abita Springs, LA, to Clara Core and William Wallace Bossier, he was 102.  He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a member of the US Army Signal Corps in the...

Feb 15, 2023

Barbara Ann Hutches McKenzie, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 82.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe McKenzie, Sr.; parents, Ray and Frances Hutches; son, Bobby Joe McKenzie, Jr.; and brother, James Leroy Hutches (Wanda).

She is survived by...

Feb 14, 2023

Edison Anthony Campanella, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, went home to our Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2023 (2 – Valentines), his 69th birthday.

Edison was a teacher at McKinley High School for 21 years, touching many lives along the way. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. To know him was to love...

Feb 13, 2023

Audrey Massett Martin “Honee”, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Our Lady of the Lake on February 13, 2023 at the age of 91. Audrey was born in New Orleans, she grew up in Monroe, Louisiana, and graduated in Natchez, Mississippi.

Audrey joined the Marine Corps when she was...

Feb 12, 2023

James Alvin Lea, age 77, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away on February 12, 2023.

James was born in Kentwood, LA. He graduated from Denham Springs High School and served in the United States Army.

James is survived by his spouse, Mary Lea; children, Brian, Darin, Donna Lea Grob, Rick and Daniel Goudeau, and...

Feb 11, 2023

Brooks G. Franklin, Jr. “B.G.”, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1935, and grew up in Tulsa, OK, graduating from Tulsa Central High School in 1953. In 1957, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Tulsa and went on to also earn his...

Feb 10, 2023

Alice Carolyn Smith Sessions peacefully passed on February 10, 2023, at the age of 72.  She was born November 12, 1950, in Springhill, Louisiana to the late Dalton Thomas Smith and Velma Katherine Modisette.

Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Jimmy Thomas Sessions; her son Blane Sessions and his wife, Jaynel; grandchildren Catherine,...

Feb 7, 2023

Blake Douglas Mehrhoff, 37, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away from natural causes on February 5, 2023.

Blake was born in Baton Rouge at the old Woman’s Hospital and grew up in Metairie, LA. He attended St. Catherine of Sienna elementary school, followed by Brother Martin High School before ultimately graduating from Ridgewood Preparatory School...

Feb 5, 2023

Marguerite Irwin Baronne (Boots)

Always so loving, thoughtful and kind, what beautiful memories you leave behind. You may have left this world behind, but you will never leave our hearts and mind.

Marguerite Baronne (known as Boots to family and friends) was born on October 11, 1926, in Clinton, LA to Samuel Rowley Irwin and Katherine Nesom Irwin.  She passed...

Feb 4, 2023

Pamela “Pam” Knight, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 28, 1950, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Baton Rouge at the age of 72.

Pam was preceded in death by her father, JC Stanford Williams, her mother, Clemmie Dell Williams, a sister, Patricia “Pat”...

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...