Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

Vicki Limbers Rockford passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 65.  She was born July 31, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the eldest daughter of 5 children to the late George Dale Limbers, Sr. and Coral Lois Limbers.

She was a 1976 graduate of Redemptorist High School and enjoyed a career working at Baton...

Dec 26, 2023

William "Bill" J. Drago passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 91. Bill was born on August 28, 1932, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mary Grace and Vincent Drago. Bill touched the lives of many through his long and successful career as a pharmacist, his dedication to his community, and his love for family.

After graduating Catholic...

Dec 26, 2023

 

Joyce Mary Pellegrin Dietrick, 77, passed away peacefully in her Baton Rouge, Louisiana home on December 26, 2023.  Joyce was born January 2,1946, to Murphy Pellegrin and Clothilde Blanchard Pellegrin of Houma, Louisiana.  She was a devoted homemaker and devout follower of our Lord and Savior, volunteering her time at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and its surrounding community. ...

Dec 26, 2023

Trudi Ann Schriber peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 60 years. Trudi was born on May 11, 1963, as the youngest of four girls to Albert and Jacqueline “Jackie” Braud Schriber. She graduated from Belaire High School in 1981, where she actively participated in the flag brigade. Trudi attended Louisiana State University, was a...

Dec 25, 2023

Mary Margaret Montalbano Bains, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Christmas morning at her residence. Mary Margaret, affectionately known as “Ty” was born on March 14, 1941, to parents Carl and Rose Montalbano.

She graduated from St Joseph’s Academy in 1959. Following high school, she spent time growing her faith with the Sisters of St....

Dec 24, 2023

Jimmie “Wayne” Watson returned home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the age of 84 years. Wayne was born on February 4, 1939, to Edward Lee and Clifford “Lucille” Watson. He was an avid outdoorsman and a talented woodworker. His family cherishes and enjoys the items he handcrafted out of wood he collected...

Dec 24, 2023

Pearl Boyd McBunch passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born on October 29, 1934 in Ruth, Mississippi to Lacy L. Boyd and Lois Smith Boyd.

Pearl attended Istrouma High School and married her husband, James H. McBunch on December 30, 1954. She enjoyed 52 years of marriage before he passed. In addition...

Dec 24, 2023

 

Loren Craig Baker, passed away at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on December 24,2023, at the age of 50.  Loren was born April 28, 1973 at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.  He was a graduate of Lee High School and was employed through the Georgia Pacific Paper Mill. 

Loren enjoyed working with his hands. He could always...

Dec 24, 2023

Johnnie Mae Hall passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born September 5, 1933, in Arcadia, Louisiana to Doyle Conville and Bertha Crowell Conville. Johnnie retired as a minister with the Assembly of God Church, bringing comfort, hope, and a message of salvation to countless members during her tenure.

She attended Healing Place...

Dec 24, 2023

A Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, January 4, 2023 from 5:00 p.m.  until 7:00 p.m.

Dec 24, 2023

Dec 22, 2023

Loretto Anne McGee Pancoast, born July 23, 1930, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, peacefully passed away surrounded by her children December 22, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the cherished daughter of Clarence and Lillian O'Brien McGee. 

Loretto's early years were marked by her dedication to service, as she proudly served in the Junior WAAC (Women's Army...

Dec 22, 2023

 

Nancy Scott Long, born on April 17, 1954, passed away at her home on Friday, December 12, 2023 at the age of 69.  Randal’s loving wife of 44 years left us to start her final journey.  She was the mother of our children, Jonathan and Allison, which she loved very much, a doting and loving grandmother of Cayden and...

Dec 22, 2023

Vera Mae Allen Hodges was born in Greensburg, La. on November 4, 1926 and after high school graduation she moved to Baton Rouge, La. and worked for the Louisiana Highway Department. She married Johnny Hodges on December 25, 1947 and they had five children. She passed away on December 22, 2023 at 97 years old. Vera was a beautiful lady...

Dec 22, 2023

Woodrow W. Smith, Jr. passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 72. He was born on June 16, 1951, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Woodrow and Annie Smith.

 

Woodrow attended Nicholls State University, where he played basketball. He was a long-time member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church and was a proud business owner of S...

Dec 21, 2023

James “Al” Jones, 86, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sadly left us peacefully on December 21, 2023.  Born on December 26, 1936 in Jackson, Louisiana, Al was the eldest son of Louie and LuLu Jones. 

After graduating high school, Al attended Louisiana State University and then served in the U.S. Army as a personnel specialist. He was honorably discharged and went...

Dec 20, 2023

George Allen Mayeux, Jr., a native of Marskville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the age of 87.  He was a graduate of LSU and served in the US Army from 1956 to 1959.  He eventually retired as a Logistics Technician at Shell Chemical.  He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.  George loved...

Dec 19, 2023

Joseph “Conrad” Brown returned home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Conrad was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Edgar Lawrence and Enola Langlois Brown on March 24, 1938. After graduating from high school, he married the love of his life, Agnes Cecilia Bonaccorso Brown. They were married...

Dec 15, 2023

Jeffery “Brent” Dodge, passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 66. He was an exceptional man who touched the lives of many, and his memory will forever be cherished. Born on August 18, 1957, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Brent was the beloved son of Dale and Claudette Dodge.

Graduating from LSU with a bachelor's degree in accounting,...