Obituaries

Jul 5, 2021

Stanley Anthony Dinet, age 65, a resident of East Baton Rouge passed away on Monday, July 05, 2021.

Stanley is survived by his wife Julia L. Dinet; children, Antoine Banks, April Banks, Briana Dinet, Johnny Dinet; grandchildren, Lee Miles, LeBron Miles; siblings, Laura Barthelemy, Steve Dinet (Mary), and Calvin Dinet (Vanessa); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Jul 5, 2021

Rita Richard Cannatella, passed away at the age of 92 on Monday, July 5, 2021.

She was a native of Belle Rose, a resident of Baton Rouge and a retired State Employee with the Department of Civil Service.

She was a member of St Patrick's Church and served on the adoration society for several years....

Jul 5, 2021

Sondra Lea Crochet, age 46, a resident of LaPlace, La., passed away on July 5, 2021. Sondra is survived  by: her parents, Evince (Sonny) Crochet and Shirley Lee McCorkle; a sister, Amanda Renee McCormick; 3 children, Adison Cooper, Adele Cooper, and Adalyn Cooper; and the children’s father, Tommy Cooper. Sondra is preceded in death by a sister, Angie Marie...

Jul 5, 2021

Carol Gertrude Kennedy was born on February 28, 1941, and was called home on July 5, 2021 at the age of 80.

She was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and was a member of First Baptist Church in downtown Baton Rouge.

She is survived by children, Joseph Robert Rumfola, Jr. Anna Maria Commorato (Joseph),...

Jul 5, 2021

Felix "Lane" Luttrell a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away peacefully in his home on July 5, 2021 surrounded by family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Lane was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 4, 1945 and as a teenager moved with his parents to Wyoming. He loved Wyoming which inspired him to write stories about...

Jul 4, 2021

Rosalind Antoinette Tridico Tuminello of Baton Rouge, beloved mother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

She was born in Baton Rouge on April 11,1939, to Juanita Attuso Tridico and Louis Peter Tridico, both of Baton Rouge.

Roz was a graduate of St. Anthony High School in Baton Rouge...

Jul 3, 2021

Michael Gary Bordelon, age 76, born on November 21, 1944, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 9:05 p.m. at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A former resident and native of Baton Rouge, and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a residential builder and contractor for...

Jul 3, 2021

Jeremiah met his heavenly father July 3, 2021 at the age of 39. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. Brown; his father, Donald G. Johnston; his sister, Maria Saia Fernandez; his niece, Evelyn Fernandez; his nephews Michael and Dominic Fernandez; as well as...

Jul 3, 2021

William R. Crooks, Jr., 80, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 3, 2021, surrounded by family.

William is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Pardue Crooks; five children, Bill and Wendy Crooks of Plano, TX, Patrick and Connie Kennedy of Baton Rouge, LA, Bickham and Elke Crooks of Gonzales, LA, Ben...

Jul 2, 2021

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  Psalm 73:26

Doris Fabre Bennett, a resident of Baton Rouge, peacefully passed away on Friday July 2, 2021.  She was born on December 17, 1929 to Raphael and Leocadie Fabre in Independence, LA, grew up in New Roads,...

Jul 1, 2021

Lee Martin Moreau, a native of Cottonport and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the age of 83.  When he first moved to Baton Rouge, he worked for Baton Rouge Lumber and later as an instrument technician at Allied Chemical.  He was married to...

Jun 30, 2021

Howard Charles Wascom, Jr (Bubba) born February 18, 1944, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 30, 2021.

He was a longtime resident of Central, LA. He was also a proud graduate of Istrouma High School, class of 1962. Bubba was employed as an electrician (I & E technician) at Ethyl Corporation for 21 years...

Jun 30, 2021

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Jun 27, 2021

Katharine Prejean, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday 06/27/2021 at 4:50 am.

She is survived by her children, Randy (LuAnn) Prejean and son, Skyler, Dougie (Doreen) Prejean and their 2 children Christopher and Austin, DeeAnn (V.J.) Broussard and their sons Robert and Vernis, Brett Prejean and his daughter Paige. Great grandchildren Hayden,...

Jun 27, 2021

On June 27, 2021, after a valiant and courageous fight, Deidre Duffy Berthelot passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and is “going home,” as she told her family. She was 66 years old. The greatest gifts she ever received are her children, Danielle Guzzardo (Chad) and Derek Berthelot (Andrea), who will forever cherish their short time on Earth...

Jun 26, 2021

Theresa “Terry” Lanoux, 92 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 26, 2021.

Born in Holyoke, MA, she worked as a bookkeeper for the U.S Department of Agriculture and various other federal agencies.

Terry is survived by daughters Jean Lanoux and Joan Lanoux Boudreaux (spouse Barry); sister-in-laws Shirley Chrostowski and Betty...

Jun 26, 2021

Pamela Diane Buckner, 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 26, 2021.

She graduated from South Terrebonne High School, Bourg, Louisiana. Class of 1981. She spent many years working for Buckner Rental Service, Morgan City, Louisiana. The majority of her work life she was employed by Duke Energy in North Carolina. She founded The...

Jun 26, 2021

Kayla Lynn Savoie, age 27, of Baton Rouge, LA was called home to Heaven on June 26th, 2021. Born May 31st, 1994 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Kayla is survived by mother, Lisa M. Bernard; father, Chester E Savoie; brother, Steven M Savoie; maternal grandfather, Clevence J Bernard; paternal grandmother, Earline Knobloch; uncles, Brent J Bernard, Chad and...

Jun 25, 2021

Lawrence E. “Larry” Lessard, Jr. passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 85.

He graduated from Catholic High School in 1954. He eventually served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from Chemtura (formerly Uniroyal) after 30 years. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Jun 25, 2021

Larry Wayne “Poppy” Ezell went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He was born on August 8, 1950, in Baton Rouge and graduated from Woodlawn High School; Class of 1969.

Larry attended Louisiana State University before enlisting in the...