Obituaries
Pam Buckner
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...
Kayla Savoie
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...
Lawrence Lessard, Jr.
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...
Larry Ezell
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...
Thomas Waddick
Jun 23, 2021
Thomas Joseph Waddick, age 76, a resident of Fulshear, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2021. Tom graduated from the University of Dayton in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and received his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1968. A Senior Staff Engineer with ExxonMobil for over fifty...
Kirby Duty
Jun 22, 2021
Kirby E. Duty, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in McRoberts, KY October 21, 1938. He was a graduate of Jenkins High School in Jenkins, KY and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp where he was ranked as a Corporal. He worked...
Michelle Marchiafava
Jun 21, 2021
Michelle Lee Marchiafava, a native and life-long resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, June 21, 2021, just four days before her 45th birthday on June 25th. She is survived by her mother, Terri Aucoin Warner (Jerry), her father Mark Marchiafava, and her sister Christie Marchiafava (Linda McGrew). Michelle is also survived by her fiancee’ Peggy Lignieres, her devoted partner for...
Ronald Batts
Jun 20, 2021
Ronald "Ron" Eugene Batts, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 70 in his home, after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Ron came out a hero and stayed strong...
Margaret Miller
Jun 19, 2021
Margaret Ann Robinson Miller, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 19, 2021, peacefully at home with her family by her side.
Ann is survived by her husband Winfred Miller of 69 years, her children: Catherine (Ree) Miller Evans, Valerie Miller Smith (MD), Gregory (John) Clyde Miller, and David Drew Miller (Cecilia); her grandchildren:...
Robin Brooks
Jun 19, 2021
Robin Brooks of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jun 19, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Sandra Rikhoff
Jun 18, 2021
Sandra McCollum Rikhoff, 78, of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on June 18, 2021 at home with her family. She was born on September 11, 1942 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Ernest “Pete” and Mildred “Doll” McCollum.
Sandy was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and St. John Mercy School of Nursing, both in St. Louis,...
Ethel Hudson
Jun 18, 2021
Ethel Lorraine Hudson was born February 27, 1932 and gained her angel wings on June 18, 2021 in the comfort of her home. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Redemptorist High School and married her high school sweetheart. They were married at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. She was the owner of “Lorraine’s” Beauty...
Hilda Fletcher
Jun 17, 2021
Hilda Margarita Fernandez Fletcher, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana spent 84 years on this earth and was finally called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She succumbed to an extended illness peacefully, surrounded by her family, sitters and hospice team. She has joined her late husband, Don Fletcher, and many relatives including her parents and sister. It...
Bruce Barth
Jun 17, 2021
Bruce Edward Barth, age 68, went to heaven on June 17, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Bruce was born on June 9, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland to Joseph and Mary Barth. He graduated from Georgia Tech as a chemical engineer. Bruce was married to the love of his life, Mary, for 40 years. They met on a...
Mary Gascon
Jun 15, 2021
Mary Gascon passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born in Luling, TX, on July 29, 1937 to James and Hattie Bowden and grew up in Victoria, TX. While working at Foster AFB in Victoria she met and married our dad, Raymond, who was stationed at the base. They then returned to his...
Francis Gibbens
Jun 14, 2021
Frank Shaw Gibbens, age 68, passed away after a short battle with cancer, Monday, June 14th, 2021, in his home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born in Baton Rouge to Julian and Irene (Alexander) Gibbens and was the youngest of five children. After graduating from Baton Rouge High in 1971, Frank started working at Pittsburgh...
Otis Miller
Jun 14, 2021
Otis O. Miller, 97, passed peacefully at home with family on June 14, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1924, at home on the family farm in Poplarville, MS. He was the oldest of six children. Upon graduating high school in May 1943, he volunteered for the Army Air Force and became a Bombadier. After the war he...
Angelina Oufnac
Jun 13, 2021
Angelina Marie Lombardo Oufnac received the gift of eternal life surrounded by her family at the age of 91 on Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Angelina, fondly known as “Angie” by her friends and family, was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge where she raised her six children. Angie was a fantastic cook who enjoyed making delicious Italian...
Anna Blanchard
Jun 12, 2021
Anna Theresa Blanchard, 92 years old, passed away on June 12, 2021. She was born September 3, 1928, in Carville Louisiana. She was a retired School Crossing Guard.
Anna is survived by her daughter, Sandra Waguespack, and husband Clyde; son, Ray Blanchard and wife, Donna; son, Don Blanchard and wife, Donna; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
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Ivie Efferson
Jun 12, 2021
Ivie Mary Efferson, 24, born on Saturday, August 3, 1996, in French Settlement and resided in Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Ivie Efferson was an East Ascension High School graduate, and a manager at America’s Best Eyecare Center. Ivie loved life. She enjoyed hanging out with her family and friends. She loved music,...
