Obituaries

Jul 20, 2021

Ancy Jo Cruse Firnberg, age 84, passed away peacefully July 20 at home after several years of declining health. Ancy was born January 7, 1937, in Alexandria, LA to Kathleen Peters Cruse and Joseph E. Cruse

Ancy Firnberg is survived by her husband of 63 years, James W. "Jim" Firnberg, Sr. and four sons and daughters-in-law, James...

Jul 20, 2021

Priscilla Barbay Bourgeois was a very loving, caring and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend.

Priscilla a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away July 20, 2021 at the age of 75. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School Class of 1964.

She was a very devout Catholic her whole life, She retired...

Jul 19, 2021

Carol Ann Hoffpauir Hebert, 72, resident of Alexandria, passed away on July 19th, 2021, with her daughters by her side.

Carol graduated from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, LA, where she was lead majorette and cheerleader.  She was a lifelong student of Jeffie Jean Dance Studio.  She attended Louisiana State University, where she was a Tigerette...

Jul 18, 2021

Ewell Lamar Little, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge died July 18, 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical ICU.  He was 95 years old and had been residing at The Pearl Assisted Living Community since December 2020.

Mr. Little was a native of Starkville, MS, and a proud graduate of Mississippi State University where he...

Jul 18, 2021

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. Psalm 121: 1-2.”

Nita Arnold Rizzuto passed away on, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born June 26, 1928, in Franklin County, Mississippi, but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She...

Jul 18, 2021

Herman Joseph Kralemann, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 18, 2021, at the age of 84. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School.  He was an active member of Zoar Baptist Church.  He served with the Seabees for 8 years with the Navy.  He was a member of the Cast Off Square Dance Club and...

Jul 16, 2021

Amy D’Agostino, age 43, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on July 16, 2021.

She earned a Bachelor’s in Education from LSU.

Amy is survived by her mother, Jana Reed D’Agostino; children, Samantha, 11, and Anthony, 9; brother, Samuel Gerard D’Agostino Jr, and friend Kalisha Deslatte.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jul 16, 2021

Joanne Falconer Durbin, 88 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 16, 2021, she entered this world on October 8, 1932, born to Dawson and Ethel Falconer.

She was a member of Walker Baptist Church in Walker, La.

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Jul 15, 2021

WASCOM, JEAN BROWNE

Passed away Thursday evening, 15 July 2021, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center (Baton Rouge).

She was 89, a native of New Orleans (LA) and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, most recently St. James Place.

She was a 1949 graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School, where...

Jul 15, 2021

Evylen Fresina Miller was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away on July 15, 2021, at the age of 68, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Dominick and Evylen “Pat” Fresina on November 12, 1952. She was a graduate of Baker High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University.

She is...

Jul 15, 2021

On Thursday, July 15, 2021 Wanda Evelyn Ammons was called to meet our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Wanda was 64 years old and was a lifelong  resident of EBR, Livingston & Ascension Parishes.

Wanda was a RN for 22 years prior to having her own medical issues that forced her early retirement. Her faith in...

Jul 14, 2021

Robin Renee Farace passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 49 and a native of Tickfaw, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge.

Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harvey Husser, Sr. and Rose Husser, Russell M. Farace and Mattie Farace.

She is survived by her parents,...

Jul 13, 2021

Hazel Russell Hall “Grammi”, native of New Hebron, Mississippi, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 68 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Hazel is survived by her son, David Hall and wife, Resa; six grandchildren, Joshua Hall (Lisa), Melissa Laird (John T.), Derek Hall (Lyndsey), Sean Hall (Karina), Daniel Hall, Zachary Hall (Jayna);...

Jul 12, 2021

Governor Edwin Washington Edwards, Louisiana’s 50th and only four term Governor,  was born on August 7, 1927 in Marksville, Louisiana, and passed from this world on July 12, 2021 in Gonzales, Louisiana.  He was one month shy of his 94th birthday.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edwards and Agnes Brouillette Edwards and four...

Jul 12, 2021

Visitation will be observed for Keith Frederick Cashio, 62, on Friday, July 16, 2021, starting at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at the Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. Father Frank Uter will preside.

Keith passed away on Monday, July 12. He was born in Baton Rouge on...

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Tracy Justis passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2021 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 77 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Reynolds Justis and Ardis Caroline Larson Justis, and by his sister, Joan R. Shaw, and brother-in-law, Brent Shaw.

He was born April 6,...

Jul 10, 2021

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” Isaiah 40:31. Bessie Russell Greer passed away at The Crossing on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 93.  She was a resident of Baton...

Jul 10, 2021

Paul H. Schoeffler, Jr., 94, passed away on July 10, 2021.

He was born in Lafayette, LA July 18, 1926 to Paul H. Schoeffler, Sr., and Bernadette E. Freyou. Paul served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946, following his discharge he married Alicia Randolph on May 30, 1947 in Lafayette. Paul worked thirty years...

Jul 9, 2021

Hennessy Joseph Goudeau, Jr. passed away at Ochsner on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the age of 89.

Hennessy worked as a Baton Rouge Police Officer for 28 ½ years.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1, American Legion Nicholson Post #38.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....

Jul 6, 2021

William “Scott” “Pops” Bozzell, a cherished resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 06, 2021.

Scott was born and raised in Oakdale, Louisiana by Leola Gibson and Dub Gibson. He graduated from Oakdale High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. As Director of Finance at H&E Equipment Services,...