Obituaries
Phillip Dean "PD" Hill,
Feb 21, 2025
Phillip Dean "PD" Hill was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 27, 1950. He died on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his family. PD graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport, New York in 1968, and continued his education at Jacksonville University, where he earned a bachelor in science degree in Business.
PD leaves behind...
Duane D. Bier
Feb 21, 2025
Duane Dennis Bier, born on July 31, 1941, in Stutsman County, ND and passed away on February 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 83.
Duane worked for many years in the construction industry, mostly industrial painting. Even was part of the crew who painted the “New Mississippi River Bridge” in Baton Rouge. After the years in the...
Charles "Charlie" E. Rush, Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Charles “Charlie” E. Rush, Jr., born on December 25, 1945, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 79.
Charlie was born in Natchez, Mississippi. He graduated high school at Istrouma High School, class of 1963, and graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He went on to become a supervisor for Exxon Plastics Plant. Charlie always enjoyed...
Ken Wall
Feb 17, 2025
Kenneth Elton Wall, Sr.—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend—entered his eternal home on Monday, February 17, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family. A man of deep faith, Ken was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, whom he faithfully served throughout his life.
Ken was a proud graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana College. He spent decades as a...
Elizabeth Francis Holderith
Feb 15, 2025
Elizabeth Francis Pfister Holderith, born on May 6, 1937, in New Orleans, LA passed away on February 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Elizabeth was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and an active individual who found joy in sports, particularly tennis. She had a deep love for reading and amassed an impressive collection of books over the years.
She is survived...
Carol Ann Beaucoudray
Feb 15, 2025
Carol Ann “Cabby” Beaucoudray passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 81. A devoted mother and a woman of wit and warmth, Carol’s love for her family was evident in everything she did. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and celebrating life with those closest to her. Carol’s love language was expressed through the...
Bonnie Jean Ozley Hammons
Feb 15, 2025
Bonnie Jean Ozley Hammons, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge for 68 years, passed away on February 15, 2025.
Bonnie was the only child born to Don and Ruby Ozley on December 6, 1934 in Arcadia, LA. Bonnie graduated from Arcadia High School in 1953 followed by her graduation from Louisiana Tech University in 1957. Bonnie married the love of...
Baby Saint Adriel Howard
Feb 14, 2025
Baby Saint Adriel Howard took his final rest on Friday, February 14, 2025, after thirty-six days cherished with his loving family.
Baby Saint came into the lives of parents, Adriel Howard and Marissa Acosta on January 8,2025 joining sisters, Saige, Adriella, Amina, Amiya, and Kathyrn. Even though he only spent a short amount of time with us, Baby Saint was immensely...
Leigh Connor LoBello
Feb 14, 2025
Leigh Christine Connor LoBello, 50, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away suddenly on February 14th, 2025. She was born in New London, Connecticut in 1974 to parents Bud Connor and Camille Knox. Leigh attended Bishop Sullivan High School before receiving a degree in Education at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Leigh’s greatest passions in life were her family and her career as an...
Se'Renity De'Ziyah McMorris
Feb 13, 2025
Se'Renity De'Ziyah McMorris, born on January 18, 2025, passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 3 weeks. Se’Renity was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Domonique Melisa Thomas and Derrick Jamaine McMorris, Sr.
Se’Renity is survived by her parents; sister, Deriyeon McMorris; brother, Derrick Jamaine McMorris, Jr.; aunts, Alexxus Thomas, Destine’e Thomas, Alicia Thomas, Carmyn Thomas, Deidra McMorris,...
Connie D. Christian
Feb 11, 2025
Connie D. Christian passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas. She was 83 years old. Connie was born March 29, 1941, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Acgie and Una Deshotel. She graduated from Pine Prairie High School in 1959. Connie worked as an administrator with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System for over 20 years, retiring in...
Krishan K. Sharma
Feb 11, 2025
Krishan K. Sharma passed away on February 11, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 89. Krishan was born on February 22, 1935, in India, to Jagan Nath Pathak and Shakuntala Pathak.
A highly respected engineer, Krishan earned his bachelor's degree in engineering and made significant contributions throughout his career. His passion for innovation was only matched by his...
Beverly McCaskell Wilson
Feb 11, 2025
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). Beverly McCaskell Wilson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 86. She was raised in Natchez, MS and lived in Baton Rouge, LA. She was the heart and soul...
Gary Joseph Guidry
Feb 11, 2025
Gary Joseph Guidry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 74 at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. Born in Raceland, Louisiana in 1951, Gary’s life was an inspiring story of devotion and love. He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories and enduring love.
Gary...
Jarrod Dalton McRight
Feb 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jarrod Dalton McRight, who left us too soon on February 10, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on October 3, 1976, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jarrod touched the lives of everyone who knew him with his warm spirit and unique talents.
An accomplished gunsmith with a doctorate in theology,...
Betty W. Henry
Feb 10, 2025
“I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:2-6).
Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 93, in her Baton Rouge home, surrounded by...
Jan Graham
Feb 10, 2025
Jan Dorsey Graham passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born July 15, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A 1968 graduate of East Ascension High School, Jan received her associate degree from Draughn Business College. For decades, Jan worked in and managed bowling centers in Louisiana, New York, and New Jersey. She retired...
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr. passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, LA on February 5, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on September 26, 1952, in Houston, TX, Mark was a beacon of love, kindness, and generosity, touching the hearts of everyone he met.
Mark Edwin Holloway Sr. is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacquelyne...
Harold Lee Price
Feb 5, 2025
Harold Lee Price passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in Logansport, LA on August 23, 1938.
Harold graduated from Logansport High School, Centenary College, and Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Chesley Price and Billie Townley Price; his daughter, Polly Price Massey; and...
P. Michael Berthelot
Feb 4, 2025
Philip “Michael” Berthelot, age 47, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
He was a graduate of Parkview Baptist School, where he loved playing football. He also grew up playing soccer and was still very passionate about this sport in his adult life. Michael spent his career as a construction project manager.
He is preceded in death...
