Obituaries
Michael Stanley Truly
May 20, 2025
Michael Stanley Truly “Mike” died of a heart attack Wednesday, May 20, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Shreveport, LA on June 12, 1970. Mike was the son of Don and Gayle Truly. He is also survived by his siblings, Donny Truly, Tricia Rabalais (Toby) and Lisa Busby; uncle, Stan Lee Fulcher; and aunt, Sharon Fulcher.
Mike graduated...
Jeanette Gaudin Harvey Blaize
May 20, 2025
Jeanette Harvey Blaize, 89, of Port Allen, peacefully passed away on 05/20/25 at home. She requested no services to be held. However, she had a love of all animals, and donations can be made to the Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge in her honor.
Lynn Amedee
May 20, 2025
Lynn Joseph Amedee, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
He attended Istrouma High School and LSU, where he played quarterback from 1960-1962 and was named outstanding player of the 1963 Cotton Bowl. He was also a pitcher for the 1960-1961 SEC championship baseball team. Lynn played professional football for the Edmonton...
Luz Aleman Stewart
May 20, 2025
Luz Aleman Stewart passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born November 10, 1945, in Honduras to Francisco Aleman and Luz Cruz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gale Stewart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on...
Lola F. Soileau
May 19, 2025
Dr. Lola F. Soileau died on May 19, 2025 in Baton Rouge. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was born in Novice, Texas in Coleman County on October 3, 1927.
She graduated from Hardin Simmons with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry in 1948. She earned two...
Cynthia Marionneaux Beaver
May 17, 2025
Cynthia Ann Marionneaux Beaver, 84, was so full of life, love and joy! She passed away surrounded by family in her home early Saturday morning, May 17, 2025. Cynthia was born on March 26, 1941, to Hazel LeJeune & Charles K. Marionneaux, Sr. in Brusly, Louisiana, where she later graduated from Brusly High School (’59). She then earned her BS...
Chicken George Ramer
May 17, 2025
George Arthur Ramer, affectionately known by everyone he met as Chicken George, was born on July 12, 1947, in Plentywood, Montana to Harold and Beverly Ramer. George’s parents relocated to Louisiana when he was 6 months old and eventually opened Ramer’s Grocery, a neighborhood store on Inniswold Road in Baton Rouge. George grew up working in the store in multiple...
Michael K. Heltz
May 17, 2025
Michael Kenneth Heltz, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died peacefully, surrounded by his entire family, following a long journey with Parkinson’s disease.
Michael was born on June 4, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent his childhood in St. James Parish and was a graduate of Lutcher High School, Nicholls State University, and...
Patsy Lucille Watson
May 17, 2025
Patsy Lucille Watson. Patsy, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, due to heart failure. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi, the 5th of 9 children. Patsy never met a stranger and brought joy to everyone around her with her warm hugs and infectious smile. She loved her Momma, Elvis, and Floyd...
Edrie Carrier Bollich Moran
May 16, 2025
Edrie Carrier Bollich Moran passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana while in hospice care. She was born September 14, 1940, in Mowata, Louisiana.
She graduated from Eunice High and St. Landry Business College.
She is preceded in death by her parents Alva and Beatrice Carrier and brothers, Milton and Johnny Carrier. She is survived by her husband,...
Charles W. Rea
May 15, 2025
Charles W. Rea, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 26, 1935, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was captain of the Little Rock High School football team the year they won the Big Seven Conference Championship in 1952. Charles graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans,...
Annette Bonfanti Rapier
May 15, 2025
On May 15, 2025, at 12:13 a.m., Annette Bonfanti Rapier unexpectedly passed away at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet and entered her Heavenly Home at the age of 78. She was born on January 5, 1947, and was the only child to Joe J. and Josephine Cascio Bonfanti. She was a 1965 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and earned her Bachelors...
Peggy Cothern Mire
May 15, 2025
Peggy Cothern Mire passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on October 7, 1926, to the union of Sylvester and Aline Cain Cothern in McComb, Mississippi. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1944. After graduation, she attended Baton Rouge Business School and later began her career with the Department of...
Nancy Gertrude Boley
May 13, 2025
Nancy Gertrude Boley, a native of St. Albans, West Virginia, and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the age of 88. She worked and eventually retired as a legal secretary. Nancy enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing cards with friends, listening to music, and most importantly spending time with family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Nancy...
Raymond "Ray" Dugas
May 13, 2025
Raymond "Ray" Dugas, age 91, died peacefully, following a long illness, at home, on May 13th, 2025.
He was born on his paternal grandfather's farm outside Lafayette, Louisiana but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a lifelong and faithful Catholic. He attended St. Anthony elementary school, Holy Cross high school and Loyola University where he earned a Bachelor of Science...
Sylvia "Midge" Moore Manning Jacobson
May 13, 2025
Sylvia Moore Manning Jacobson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, called "Midge" by all, left us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the young age of 84, after a long journey with Parkinson's disease. Throughout it all, Midge maintained her sense of humor, love of family and friends, and her strong Christian faith. The firstborn to parents Rev. J.D. and Juno Moore,...
Sheila Alleman Gomez
May 12, 2025
Sheila Alleman Gomez was born July 2, 1944, and was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 12, 2025. Her angels escorted her to her special place by the side of the Lord. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, friend, and wife of 61 years. Everyone who met her was touched by her...
Julia Bariola Fields
May 11, 2025
Julia Bariola Fields, 54, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, became a butterfly joining her mother and father on May 11, 2025, due to injuries suffered in a tragic accident. She was born on July 20, 1970, in Lake Providence, to the late Julius and Janice Combs Bariola.
She was born and raised in Lake Providence, Louisiana. She attended Saint Patrick School and...
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs
May 11, 2025
Margie Louise Thomason Dobbs passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 95.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
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Alvin "AD" Hebert, Sr.
May 10, 2025
Alvin “AD” Dermon Hebert, Sr., born in Plaquemine and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the age of 94. He was a graduate of St. John in Plaquemine. On October 24, 1953, he married Carlin A. Arceneaux. AD spent two years with U.S Army where he served as...
