Obituaries
William Turner, Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
William Albert Turner Sr. was called to heaven November 9, 2021 at the age of 81.
Bill was born in Hendricks, West Virginia on February 22, 1940 and was a 40 year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a 21 year veteran of the Army. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is...
Melbourne Keegan
Nov 9, 2021
Melbourne Frederick Keegan, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 9, 2021, following a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown Keegan of Baton Rouge; his daughter, Lisa Keegan Carey (Chris); his stepson, Dr. Joseph Turnipseed (Elizabeth); his granddaughter, Katherine Keegan Carey; and his step-grandchildren: Tylor, Keaton, Carson, and Collin Turnipseed,...
Benjamin Verbois
Nov 9, 2021
Benjamin Matthew Verbois, “Ben,” departed this life on November 9, 2021 at the age of 33. He was born on May 3, 1988 and was a life long resident of Baton Rouge. He was the beloved son of the late Eric J. Verbois. He is survived by his mother, Brenda H. Verbois. He was the joy of their lives....
Carolyn "Kay" Templet
Nov 6, 2021
Carolyn “Kay” Acosta Templet, age 79, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at The Guest House Nursing Home. She worked in sales and was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, music and dancing. She was a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church.
She is survived by her son, Troy and...
Bobbie Simpson-Caffarel-Miller
Nov 5, 2021
Bobbie Ann Simpson-Caffarel-Miller, age 86 died on November 5, 2021 at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. Her three sons, Mark Caffarel and his wife Janet, Kenneth Miller and his wife Laurie, and David Miller and his wife Michelle survive her. Her two husbands Joseph “Ed” Caffarel and Maurice LeRoy “Roy” Miller Jr. predecease her. She was born June 17, 1935...
William Huffmaster, Jr.
Nov 5, 2021
William James Huffmaster, Jr. passed away after a long, full, happy life on Friday, November 5th 2021. He was born on February 1, 1938 in Meridian, Mississippi. Bill founded Huffmaster and Associates, an engineering firm, in the 1970s, which serviced the petrochemical industry for over 25 years. He loved working with people and providing solutions to complex engineering issues...
Joann Gateley
Nov 4, 2021
Joann Bercegeay Gateley went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021, ending a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. While her time with us ended too soon, those that were blessed by her presence will cherish the imprint she left on our hearts through her faith, love, and grace.
Joann was born on December 30, 1950...
Shirley Hohensee
Nov 3, 2021
Shirley Eberhart Hohensee, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 3, 2021, at the age of 74. She graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1965 and attended University of Southwestern Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. For over 20 years she worked with the BREC Park System where she...
Thomas Alderman
Oct 31, 2021
Thomas Brian Alderman, age 77, passed away on October 31, 2021 at his home in Baton Rouge.
A native of New Orleans, he was a graduate of DeLaSalle High School in 1962 and Northeast La. State College (ULM) in 1969. A registered pharmacist for 50 years, he practiced at K & B and Walmart.
Survived...
Gregory Naquin
Oct 31, 2021
Gregory Michael Naquin, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend died peacefully in his home on October 31, 2021. Greg was 72.
Survived by his children, Kristen Naquin Johnson (Ronnie) and Scott Naquin (Shelley), granddaughters, Emma and Anna Johnson, and Lillian Naquin. Also survived by his wife, Margie Naquin, step son Michael Windham, and step grandchildren,...
Melinda Deaton Street
Oct 31, 2021
Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, though they die, will have everlasting life." Melinda Deaton Street, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 63, peacefully surrounded by...
Gladys Borland
Oct 30, 2021
Gladys Bailey Barber Borland, a resident of Baton Rouge, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the age of 102, which she made on June 13. She was born to Ruth Dixon and George Bailey in Crystal Springs, MS. For many years, Gladys attended Goodwood Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.
Gladys...
Elizabeth Krieger
Oct 30, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Pennella Krieger passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2021 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, she entered into eternal life after living a full 89 years. A wonderful Bridge player and cook, she loved to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends.
Betty never met a stranger, and her generosity...
Linda Smith
Oct 30, 2021
Linda Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Oct 30, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Lois Hardwick
Oct 26, 2021
Lois was born September 27, 1937 and passed away on October 26, 2021.
Lois was so full of life. She enjoyed spending every minute with her family and friends. She was a burst of sunshine that could light up any room, always wearing bright colors and a big smile. Lois never missed an opportunity to be with...
Robert Humble
Oct 25, 2021
Robert Glenn Humble, 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 25, 2021.
He attended Baton Rouge High, was a Navy veteran and a graduate of LSU. He had a long career as a Loss Control Consultant and retired from Summit Consulting in 2006.
Robert is survived by his wife Patsy, a daughter...
Bettye Burford
Oct 25, 2021
Bettye Jane Burford was born on May 12, 1931 in Brighton, Tennessee to Julia Pearl Mims Marshall and James Archie Marshall and passed away on October 25, 2021. She was the fourth of eleven children, having five brothers and five sisters. She married her husband Roger Lewis Burford over the Thanksgiving holidays of her senior year of high school. She graduated from...
William Newton
Oct 24, 2021
William Clyde (Bill) Newton, 77, of Baton Rouge, joined his Lord and Savior in eternal rest on October 24, 2021. Bill was born in Statesboro, Georgia to Franklin and Bertha Newton on September 29, 1944.
Prior to his professional career, Bill served our country as an MP in the United States Army while stationed in Germany.
Bill...
Wesley Denham
Oct 23, 2021
Wesley Alvin Denham beloved Husband, Dad and PaPaw completed his 100 year life’s journey on October 23rd, 2021, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge.
He was born to Samuel Quitman Denham and Essie Heard Denham.
He is survived by daughters, Cynthia “Cyndi” Efferson of Grapevine, TX. and Vickie Corcoran (Bill) of Baton...
David Sneed
Oct 22, 2021
David Sneed, age 60, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 22, 2021.
David was an Eagle Scout and a graduate of Jennings High School, LSU, and McDonald's Hamburger University. No, seriously. He had a degree in Hamburgerology! His life centered around family, food, history, Scouting, education, and jokes (often very bad dad jokes).
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