Obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

Glenda H. Stevens Wiggins, age 75, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022 from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Glenda was born on November 10, 1946 in Galvez, Louisiana to Joseph Hodgeson and Mavis Broussard Hodgeson.

She is survived by her husband Daniel Wiggins, son Stonewall (Michele) Broussard, stepchildren Lora (Martin)...

Sep 21, 2022

Patsey Ruth Aulino passed away on September 21, 2022, at the age of 96.  Born in Spencer, West Virginia, Pat spent the first half of her adult life in Akron, Ohio, married to Bernardo J. Aulino, raising three children, and managing a child care center.  She retired to Fort Myers, Florida where she and Ben enjoyed a life full...

Sep 21, 2022

Robert L. Harger, Jr. passed away on September 21, 2022 at the age of 82.

Bob is a native of Columbia, Mississippi. He graduated in 1958 from Columbia High, where he lettered in various varsity sports and participated in the Eagle Scout program.

In 1958, Bob enlisted in the United States Army where he served...

Sep 21, 2022

Nora Morgan Jenkins passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the age of 83 from stroke complications. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956. She went on to attend Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana to study nursing while working every other semester to pay for college. Instead of...

Sep 21, 2022

Sylvia Ann Turner, age 80,  A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away September 21, 2022. She was married to William A. Turner Sr, Who preceded her in death. Ann is survived by  her children and grandchildren Jesse A. Turner and Rebecca Turner, William A. Turner Jr. and Celeste Turner, and Janet Renee Milligan, Ryan Milligan, Hisa Turner, Star Turner, Aubrey...

Sep 20, 2022

On September 20, 2022, Dorothy Ann Doran Adams, a resident of Richmond, Texas, passed away peacefully at age 90 after a brief illness.

Dorothy was born on April 28, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to John F. and Loretta Stakelum Doran. She graduated from Istrouma High School and briefly attended Louisiana State University. In September 1957, she...

Sep 18, 2022

Cesar Daniel Hernandez Gonzalez age 24, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 18.

Was a great hard worker very dedicated, went to college for one year in Mexico and he had great grades

during high school going to participate a few time for chess tournaments, was never married but always

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Sep 17, 2022

R. Stephen Richardson, Jr. passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 17, 2022 at the age of 56 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Born on January 17, 1966, in Baton Rouge, La., he graduated from Catholic High school in 1984 and then from Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in Arts & Sciences....

Sep 16, 2022

Georgia Louise Welch, 80, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Born September 17, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late George Branham and Louise Pniak.

Georgia was preceded in death by son Gregory Michael Welch of Colorado Springs, Colorado and she is...

Sep 16, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Tillar Conner, age 64, was a native and resident of Baton Rouge. He passed away suddenly of cancer while surrounded by his family and loved ones on September 16, 2022. He was a graduate of Belaire High School and attended LSU. He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church for many...

Sep 16, 2022

It is with sadness for his children that we announce the passing of Clint “Kevin” Jowers.  He courageously fought his battle with cancer for over three years and passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022.

Kevin was born on July 6, 1965, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Ida Laiche Jowers and Clint Jowers (deceased).  Kevin worked for the...

Sep 15, 2022

Joseph Salvador Guercio, Jr. age 90, died on September 15, 2022. He passed away peacefully at the home he built with his devoted wife of 68 years, Daisy Smith Guercio, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1931, in White Castle, Louisiana. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, where he enjoyed his four decades...

Sep 14, 2022

Ruby Mae Romero, age 87, a native of Lafayette, La and a resident of Harvest Manor in Dunham Springs, La, passed away on Wednesday September 14,2022. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. Ruby was always the life of the party. She was an essential part of our family and is cherished by all who knew her....

Sep 13, 2022

Patricia Mary Christophe, known as Aunt Pat to many, age 74, and a resident of  Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Pat was born in New Roads, LA on December 11th, 1947 to Ashley and Ida Christophe. She graduated from Rosenwald High School and went on to work many years in finance. Pat retired...

Sep 11, 2022

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.”

Loretta Ann Andre Sicard, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022.  Loretta was born in Erwinville, LA on November 9, 1942 to Emory and Dorothy Andre. Having grown up in rural Louisiana,...

Sep 11, 2022

Susan Best Boone, 73, a native of Eunice and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 11, 2022.

Susan is survived by her husband, Norman; children, Erica Drummond (Mark), Ingrid Hidalgo (Blaine), Stefan Boone (Mercy), Gretchen Tubbs (Scott), Nicholas Boone (Samantha), and Benjamin Boone; her three siblings, Donna Evans, John Best and Billy Best; 12 grandchildren...

Sep 8, 2022

Irma Lee (Neal) Booth, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, Mimi, aunt, cousin, educator, church nursery worker, and friend to many people. She passed away at the age of 86 on September 8, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA with her family by her side.

Irma Lee was born on September 28,...

Sep 8, 2022

Michael J Uter, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 8, 2022, at his home.  He attended Sacred Heart, Catholic High School, and graduated from Louisiana State University Law School.

Michael was a farmer/rancher in Bude, MS supplemented by his 53-year legal career in Baton Rouge.  Everyone knew come Thursday that he was...

Sep 8, 2022

Jorge Luis Alonso of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 8, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Alonso; sons, Titi, Papote, and Manuel Alonso; daughter, Geormart Alonso; brothers, Wiche and Jose Alonso; sisters, Damaris, Nydia, Awilda, and Myrna Alonso; granddaughter, Jorliz Alonso; grandson, Alfonso Alonso, Jr.; and stepson, Geoffrey Caruso.

He was preceded...

Sep 8, 2022

Liliam "Mary" Brandel de Maltez, 52, of San Pedro Sula, passed away peacefully on September 08, 2022, in Prairieville, LA; surrounded by her family and loved ones. Mary grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, a Country she loved. She is survived by her parents Timoteo and Carmen, her loving husband Dennis, her daughter Niurka, her son Jared, her...