Obituaries
Debby Mayne
Sep 2, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of our loving wife and mother, Debby Francioni Mayne on September 2, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 69 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 47 years, Michael W. Mayne; children, Mendy Mayne Escudier and Seth Lucas...
Jo Ann Landry
Sep 2, 2021
Jo Ann Graffeo Landry, 73, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a loving mother and grandmother and loyal wife, died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jo Ann was born April 13, 1948 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana to Joseph Graffeo and Gladys Bergeron Graffeo. She spent most of her childhood in Port Allen, Louisiana graduating from...
Kelly Stokley
Sep 2, 2021
Proverbs 31:30-31 “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.”
Kelly Erwin Stokley, age 53, resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed into the arms of Jesus Sept. 2, 2021. She was a...
Carolyn Saade
Sep 1, 2021
Carolyn Saade of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Hai Ngo
Sep 1, 2021
Hai Ngo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Donald Brecheen
Sep 1, 2021
Donald Aaron Brecheen, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He is survived by his children, D'Aaron LeBlanc (Kerry) and Danielle Brecheen; grandchildren Ryan LeBlanc (Camille), Kristen LeBlanc; great-grandchildren Baptiste and Jerome LeBlanc; sister-in-law, Shirley P. Brecheen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife...
Ella Mae Guilliams
Aug 31, 2021
Ella Mae Boudreaux Guilliams, 94, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021.
Ella is now reunited in Heaven with her husband, Jerrald Guilliams. She and Jerrald were an amazing team. They founded their business, Service Glass Works in 1967 in Baton Rouge and they worked together until they retired in 1994. When...
Calvin Schoonmaker
Aug 31, 2021
On October 23, 1949, Calvin L. and Mary Schoonmaker received their bouncing baby boy, Calvin Ray Schoonmaker. Calvin Ray grew up on River Road in West Baton Rouge Parish and never forgot his roots. He loved watching westerns and probably saw them all a thousand times. At Christmas he often enjoyed playing Santa. After graduating from Port Allen High School, he...
Gerry Mcarthur
Aug 29, 2021
During her last days with us, our "Honey," with her face turned toward heaven, would say every day, "I hope it's today!" She was eager to see her husband Brent and two sons "Brother" and Jon, who went on before. Jesus came to get her just as Hurricane Ida was moving into Baton Rouge on Sunday, August 29th, 9:14pm....
Arthur Widiger
Aug 29, 2021
Arthur Widiger, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on 8/29/2021. Art is survived by his siblings David Widiger and his wife Debbie, James Widiger and his wife Sandy, Beth Rachal, and her husband Michael. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Emily Widiger. Visiting hours will take place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5990 Perkins...
Judy Champagne
Aug 29, 2021
Funeral services for Miss Judy Savoie Champagne, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 29, 2021. Services will be held on September 11, 2021. Family will be accepted from 12 to 12:30, visitation will be from 12:30 to 2:30 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home.
She is preceded in death by her...
Mary Mcdonald
Aug 28, 2021
Mary McDonald of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Aug 28, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Marion Melancon
Aug 28, 2021
Marion Frances Brinegar Melancon, a native of Columbia, NC, longtime resident of Baton Rouge and Lafayette, LA passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021, at Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette at the age of 77. Marion graduated from Louisiana State School for the Deaf in 1963. She played a major role in the deaf community sharing her knowledge...
Genena Harelson
Aug 28, 2021
Genena Jaquith Broussard Harelson, my beloved wife and best friend, passed away on August 28th, 2021, after a 22-year battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on August 11, 1967, she is survived by her husband of 29 years, Kelly R. Harelson, and her brothers Todd J. Broussard and Mark R. Broussard. She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Teresa Jaquith Broussard, and her father,...
Joy Kilroy
Aug 26, 2021
Joy Lynn Kilroy, née Morgan, came into the world December 7, 1941, born the same day that committed the U.S. to WWII. That conflict would greatly impact her immediate family with both her father and future stepfather’s military service. Born and raised in the Hammond, LA area, Joy took great pride growing up alongside her many aunts, uncles, and...
Melanie Adcock-Humphries
Aug 24, 2021
Melanie Marie Adcock-Humphries
On August 24, 2021, Heaven called home one of it’s most loving servants. Melanie was welcomed by the open arms of her mother, Edna Marie Adcock, who preceded her in death.
Melanie was born in Bartow, Florida and was a resident of Baton Rouge for over 50 years.
Melanie graduated...
Mary Fontana
Aug 24, 2021
Mary Zito Fontana, born on June 24, 1925, a resident of Lobdell, Louisiana, passed away on August 24, 2021. She was married to Jerome “Jim” Fontana.
Mary graduated from Port Allen High School. She was a retired restaurant hostess, as well as a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was totally devoted to Our Blessed...
Lien Nguyen
Aug 23, 2021
Lien Nguyen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Aug 23, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Theresa Foust
Aug 23, 2021
Theresa (Terry) Elaine Foust received her heavenly wings on Monday, August 23, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Fidelis House EA in Baton Rouge, LA. Terry is survived by her sisters-in-law, Guadalupe (Pellowski) Virgil of Rancho Cordova, CA, Sharon A. Pellowski of Winona, MN, Judith H Pellowski of Madison, WI, and Anna Mae Elliot, Lake City, TN...
Mark Mahaffey
Aug 22, 2021
Mark Douglas Mahaffey, age 31, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on August 22, 2021. Mark attended Parkview Baptist School and played baseball, soccer, and was a drummer in the Eagles band and Marching band where he entertained as a soloist. He was an avid gamer and fierce competitor on the online gaming stage. Mark was honored by being listed...
