Obituaries

Jan 9, 2022

Nick Landry, 88, passed away January 9, 2022 in Baker, LA.  He was born December 12, 1933 in Brusly St. Martin, LA, to Nicholas and Effie Landry.

At age 12, Nick started working and continued to do so for 69 years. He worked in several places. He also worked real estate for several years. Nick loved to cook,...

Jan 8, 2022

Kathleen Marie Kehl Waltman passed quietly in her sleep at her home on January 8, 2022, having spent the day surrounded by her children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert Waltman, her father Charles Welsch Kehl, her mother Katherine Bultman Kehl, her sister Marguerite Kehl Pickering, her brother Bert Allen, son-in-law Richard O’Brien,...

Jan 8, 2022

Joan Carter Liebert, age 89, a native of Creole, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 8th, 2022. Joan graduated from Creole High School in 1951. She worked as a secretary for LSU-Agriculture Department, Charity Hospital of New Orleans, and State Police Training Academy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Jan 8, 2022

Joseph was born June 30, 1952, and passed away on January 8, 2022, at the age of 69 after a brief battle with cancer. Joseph’s passion was being outdoors enjoying wildlife. He loved fishing and hunting and was very knowledgeable about any kind of wildlife.

Joseph was retired from Illinois Central Railroad as a conductor with 33...

Jan 7, 2022

Olivia Carol Miller, known to family and friends as Carol, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Carol was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sept. 4, 1957 to Otis O. Miller and Ann Horne Miller. After graduating from Tara High School, Carol pursued a career in computer and software sales that led her to California for a...

Jan 6, 2022

Paul was born to Noah and Evelina Guidry on August 19, 1938. He was a native of Church Point, LA, and resided in Baton Rouge, LA, where he lived with his son Edward and family. Paul left this earth peacefully on January 6, 2022 and went to his final resting place in heaven.

He is preceded in death...

Jan 6, 2022

Joseph “Bubba” Wilkinson III, a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away at his home in Denham Springs, LA on January 6, 2022.  He was a lifelong hunter and fisherman; he enjoyed cooking, coaching his kids, and spending time with his family.  He was known for his joking and witty personality.

He is survived by his...

Jan 6, 2022

Warren J. Locke Jr., DDS  passed away Jan. 6, 2022, at the age of 83. He was born in Columbus, MS on Oct. 13, 1938, to the late Warren J. Locke, Sr. and Hortense Anderson Locke. Warren will be remembered by his family for his brilliant mind and for always excelling at whatever activity he chose to pursue.

Jan 4, 2022

"Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life" Revelations 2:10

Alaska Watson Holdcraft left this world to be with her savior on January 4, 2022 at the age of 95. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Alaska was born on May 30, 1926 in Baton Rouge (Dixie) to...

Jan 3, 2022

Craig Anderson, 64, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on January 3, 2022.

Craig was born on July 19, 1957 to the late Fines Reed Anderson and Wanda (Carter) Anderson of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Lori (Dyer) Anderson of Prairieville, LA; five children, Joshua Anderson (Tracey) of Atlanta, GA,...

Jan 3, 2022

Lydia “Opal” Charrier Newman, previous owner of Hooper Ace Hardware and Newman Home Center, passed from this life on Monday, January 3, 2022. Opal, a resident of Baton Rouge, was 81. She was born July 29, 1940 in Kleinwood, LA. Her Home-Going Celebration will be held at The First Pentecostal Church, 2828 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge 70816, 2:00 pm Thursday,...

Jan 2, 2022

Our precious Hudson lost his brave battle with heart failure on January 2, 2022. He was born June 21, 2021. During his six short months with us, he enjoyed being entertained by his big sister, Laurel, being snuggled by his mommy, taking rides outside with his daddy, and snuggling with his stuffed alligator. His blue eyes, expressive eyebrows, and...

Jan 2, 2022

James Gilbert McMurry passed from this life Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. A native of Winnfield, Louisiana, he resided in Baton Rouge since 1964, when he moved here with his family to accept a position as professor of Industrial & Technical Education, at LSU. He remained at LSU for the duration of his career, eventually rising to the position...

Dec 31, 2021

Grace Soulier age 87, a resident of French Settlement, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Grace is survived by her son, Gerald Soulier and daughter-in-law, Tamie Soulier.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Soulier; her sons, David and Eric Soulier; and her sisters, Corinne B. Causey and Judy B. Oufnac.

Dec 30, 2021

John Mark Rebelle, a native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 56. John’s strength, determination, and resiliency were unwavering throughout his life, and he welcomed new experiences that enriched his life.

Religious services were conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis of St....

Dec 30, 2021

Sharon Sellars Ducote passed peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the age of 36 after a courageous fight with a rare neurological disease, Stiff Person Syndrome. She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She was a devout Christian and loved Jesus with her whole heart. Her greatest joy was making memories with her husband Kurt...

Dec 29, 2021

Betty Jean Frederick Babin, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021, from complications of heart disease and three strokes. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of Little Rock for 19 years. Betty was born on July 3, 1933, to Otto and Laura Frederick in Sulphur, Louisiana.  She was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2021

Carla Anne Caston, 55, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Clarity Hospice.

She was born in Baton Rouge on December 2, 1966.  She attended St. Thomas More K-8th and graduated from Tara High School in 1984.  She later graduated from Business College.

Carla is survived by her daughter, Kandace...

Dec 28, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Adams, Sr., age 75, a resident of Pride, Louisiana, passed away on December 28, 2021.

Tommy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who found no greater joy in life than spending time with his family.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Browning Adams; his...

Dec 27, 2021

Mary Blum, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born in Missouri, raised in Granite City, Il, then moved to Louisiana as an adult. She started her career as an accomplished dog groomer in 1965 and opened Velvet Touch Pet Spa in 1977 that is still in operation today. She also owned Touchable Tan for over 10 years....