Obituaries

Dec 25, 2022

Fred Dickerson Roberts, 81, of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Judith Roberts; twin brother Lewis Roberts (Bridget); sister-in-law Rose Roberts; two daughters Stephanie Roberts Will and Roxane Gregoire (Keith); and five grandchildren, Mallory Myers (Ryan), Brooke...

Dec 24, 2022

Joan Catherine Mire, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with the Lord over the holidays at the age of 78. She was born to the late Don and Wilma Kuehl in Fulda, MN on October 23, 1944. Growing up in Fulda, Joan participated in the 4H club where she won many awards for the champion cattle she...

Dec 24, 2022

Bettye Patterson Perry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Bettye was born on September 18, 1926 in Waco, Texas, daughter of the late Earl and Eula Patterson.

Bettye stayed mobile in her youth, living on many Air Force Bases with her husband Brady, a pilot, before she moved to Jackson Mississippi, where...

Dec 24, 2022

Larry Wayne Johnson, 76, passed away on Saturday December 24, 2022 at Landmark South Nursing Center. He was a resident of Pride and Baton Rouge, LA where he was born on December 30, 1945. He retired as a District Chief from the Baton Rouge Fire Department after 30 years of service as a professional firefighter.  He also served as...

Dec 23, 2022

Julia Marie Bergeron McGuire was born on December 7, 1940, in Klotzville, Louisiana, and died on December 23, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 82 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Emile Bergeron, Sr., and Thelma Marie Dupre Bergeron, of Belle Rose, Louisiana. Known to most as Judy, she grew up in both Belle...

Dec 21, 2022

Troy O’Keith Lucas Jr., born on November 13, 1985, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He transitioned from earth to eternity on December 21, 2022, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center from a lifelong struggle with chronic asthma.

Troy was a loving father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

Troy was raised as a...

Dec 19, 2022

Rita Ann Buchmann Hoffman, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 19, 2022.

She graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1951. She worked 30+ years as a nurse. She was beloved by her siblings, nieces and nephews and loved spending time with her family.

She is preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2022

Olive Lee, resident of Livingston Louisiana, passed away on December 18, 2022, at the age of 95. Olive was born in Baton Rouge on February 2, 1927, daughter of the late Louis and Caroline Frances.

Olive began her professional career as a bookkeeper at First Methodist, until moving her career to accounting for commercial properties up to...

Dec 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ernie Fonenot. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 17, 2022

Walker Laird Hill of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022.  He was 48 years old.

Walker proudly committed his life to the people of Baton Rouge serving 24 years with the Baton Rogue Fire Department, recently as a Fire Captain with Engine Company 6 C-Shift.  Walker took great pride in his calling as a firefighter,...

Dec 15, 2022

Paul Anthony Heurtevant, from Baton Rouge, passed away on December 15, 2022.

Paul was born to Charles Heurtevant and Grace Blanchard in Baton Rouge on December 15, 1970 where he was raised and spent most of his life. He loved his home state and was passionate about LSU sports and Saints football.

Paul attended Louisiana...

Dec 14, 2022

Tanya Viso, age 49, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 14th, 2022.

Tanya was a wonderful mother and wife, who will be missed. Her spirit and light were immeasurable and will live on through us. Tanya was a graduate of Assumption High School and Nicholls State University. She was a 3rd grade elementary...

Dec 14, 2022

Richard “PopPop” Jackson. Sr. age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on 14 December 2022.

Richard was born in Bridgeport, CT. served in the Army, and had a successful career in construction.  He was married for over 60 years to Dawn Plumb.   He was exceptionally patriotic and the biggest New York Yankees fans.

Dec 14, 2022

Dorothy Sharon DeSalvo, beloved wife and mother, departed this world on December 14th, 2022. Sharon was born on October 1st, 1946, and was raised in New Orleans. She graduated from Fortier High School. She was a practicing court reporter before finding her true calling in life as an equine instructor and mentor to her beloved daughter, Brittany, and many...

Dec 13, 2022

Ethel Theresa Melancon Roland, 88, a resident of Baker, LA passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Ethel graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1953. She loved her plants, beautiful flowers and feeding the birds that came to visit her each day. But most of all she adored jitterbug dancing, especially with her brother, Willie.

She is...

Dec 10, 2022

We want to thank our Family, Relatives and Friends for all the kind remembrances and prayers for our wonderful mom, who after 100 years of life, has now been released to fly to her Eternal Home and Reward.

There are many people waiting on the other shore to happily receive her. She will again be reunited to...

Dec 9, 2022

Walter Jackson Ostteen, born September 9, 1942, in Columbia, LA, passed away on December 9, 2022 at the age of 80 in Baton Rouge, LA.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Beth Ostteen; the mother of his children, Susan Ellington Ostteen; parents, Walter and Allie Ostteen; sister-in-law, Jean Ostteen; and niece, Sandra McKinny.

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Dec 7, 2022

WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING RATHER TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD." 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8

Barbara Stelly Hollier was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was born on August 4, 1937, in Arnaudville, Louisiana and married Mitchell...

Dec 7, 2022

ThongPhanh Nouandy, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. He was born in Laos and served in the military for over 15 years. After leaving the military, he became a monk for many years. He escaped a communist country and moved to Thailand where he also fought through some hardships of living in different refugee...

Dec 6, 2022

David Paul Tramonte, “Mr. Dave” native of Lutcher, LA, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2022, at age 70. David was known to be neat, quiet, caring, and humble. Always made people feel welcomed and safe. A father figure to all. Survived by wife of 51 years, Bonnie Detillier Tramonte. Graduated from Lutcher...