Obituaries
James Melchers
May 16, 2021
James Lesemann (Jim) Melchers passed away on May 16, 2021 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.
He was born and raised in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Mary Coles and St. Julien Alexander Melchers. He graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in History and the University of South Carolina...
Jeffrey Kaufman
May 15, 2021
Jeffrey James Kaufman, 43, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 15, 2021. He was a 1995 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University briefly before enjoying a career in the service industry as well as co-owning Red Star along side life long friends. Jeffrey enjoyed the outdoors most, hiking and...
Louella Woolsey
May 14, 2021
Louella Jean Woolsey was born May 26, 1945 in Tucson, AZ and passed away on May 14, 2021.
She is survived by one sister, Beverly Hubbard; four children: Curtis, Kim, Kevin and Shauna; five grandchildren: Andrew, Matthew, Ashlyn, Daniel and Charity; and one great grandchild Elijah James.
Jean, as she was called, was a vibrant...
Virginia "Ginger" White
May 13, 2021
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28-30
Virginia “Ginger” Provost White, 84, resident of Plaquemine, LA, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, May 13, 2021. Ginger was born in New Iberia, LA to Norbert and Euzeide Provost.
Ginger was committed to her...
Frank Shellmire, Sr.
May 12, 2021
Frank Shellmire, Sr. was sent from heaven to earth on January 31, 1950. Heaven reclaimed its precious gem from Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD on May 12, 2021 at 11:45 AM.
Frank Shellmire Sr. affectionately known by his family and friends as Big Frank and Pops was born to Melvina Shelmire in Baton Rouge, LA and...
Loretta Teiwes
May 10, 2021
Loretta Guidry Teiwes, 75, native of Port Allen, LA, longtime resident of Katy, TX passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Golden Age Nursing Home. After graduation from Port Allen High School she attended LSU and then relocated to the Houston, TX area where she made a special family of friends and became a true Texan.
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Stephen Dietzel
May 8, 2021
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6). Stephen Paul Dietzel went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 8, 2021 with his wife, Judy, and son, Paul, by his side. As a Fellowship of Christian Athletes teammate...
Melania Lopez
May 7, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Melania Lopez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Warren Baldwin, Jr.
May 7, 2021
Warren Baldwin Jr of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Larry Mcgee
May 6, 2021
Larry Lynn McGee, 78 of Clinton, LA, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph’s Hospice in Baton Rouge. He was born in Monroe, LA on April 25, 1943.
Graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1962, worked at Allied Chemical 10 years and 29 years at Shell Chemical (Geismar Plant) until...
Shelby Spruell, Sr.
May 5, 2021
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Tim. 4:7). Shelby Ferrell Spruell, Sr. passed away at the Carpenter House on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the age of 87.
Shelby served in the U.S. Army. He retired with the State of Louisiana after working as a Civil...
Allie Patterson
May 5, 2021
Allie Desselle Patterson went to her heavenly home on May 5, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1926, in Jacoby, LA and graduated from Innis High School. She was 94 years old. Baton Rouge was her home for most of her adult life until 2019 when she and her Chihuahua, Socks, moved to Hixon, TN to be near...
Brandon Brown
May 4, 2021
Brandon Dale Brown, age 61, a resident of St. Francisville, passed away on May 4, 2021.
He was a loving husband, father and mentor to many. His hobbies were vintage motorcycles and radio control cars. He would always lend a helping hand to anyone.
Brandon is survived by Janet Marino, devoted wife and soulmate of...
Gary Alford
May 1, 2021
Gary Floyd Alford (Gramps, along with many other nicknames not appropriate for an obituary), age 68, died at his home on May 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Gary was born on August 19, 1952 to his parents, William Edgar Alford and Lillian Lois Alford, in Baton Rouge, LA. He served as his class president of the Baker High...
Marilu Johnson
May 1, 2021
Lulu went to be with Our Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021 at her home in Baton Rouge with her loving husband, Doyle Johnson, at her side.
She joined her loved ones in heaven including her parents, Vernon and Charlotte Long, her brothers Charles Long and Kent Long, her son Martin Timothy Abington, and her grandson Phillip...
Doicy Diez
Apr 30, 2021
Mom peacefully ascended to her heavenly home with her guardian angel, Archive, on April 30, 2021. Mom was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved cajun dancing, cooking for her family, spending time with loved ones, and playing pickleball and volleyball for the Senior Olympics. Mom was proud of her many gold medals she won while playing. Mom was a great travel...
Bhagmania Ramnarine
Apr 30, 2021
Bhagmania “Betty” Ramnarine, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 30, 2021.
Originally from Corinth Road, San Fernando in the West Indian Country of Trinidad and Tobago. Married to Ramnarine Ramnath. She grew up during a time that females were not educated. She learned to read by attending adult literacy classes as a senior...
Bruce Thomas
Apr 29, 2021
Bruce Alan Thomas, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 29, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico where his dad L.C. Thomas was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base. As a child he lived in Panama City Florida, Bowling Green Kentucky, and Birmingham Alabama. It was in Birmingham where he attended Irondale...
Joan Meng
Apr 29, 2021
Joan left this world humbly, quietly, and peacefully at her family home in Baton Rouge. Unknown to her during the time of the worldwide pandemic, her body was silently battling but gradually succumbing to cancer. She and her family only knew that she was losing energy and losing weight. After weeks of medical tests and speculation, an actual diagnosis...
Robert Didier
Apr 28, 2021
Robert Didier, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Golden Age Nursing Home.
He was a native of New Roads, LA and a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Retired from Gulf State Utilities.
Survived by wife Judy Gipson Didier and daughters Laura Manno (Jimmy), Jodie Didier, Raechel...
