Obituaries
Lee H. Boutwell, Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
Lee Hansen Boutwell, Jr. (94 years), a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on February 27, 2025. Lee faithfully loved and served the Lord, his family, and his community. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1930 and was the only child of Lee Hansen and Vernelle Boutwell.
Lee graduated from Jones County (Junior...
Mary MeeMee James
Feb 27, 2025
Mary MeeMee James, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on September 29, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Josephine and Durwood Martin; and her brother, Danny “Outlaw” Martin.
She found her calling as a mother who loved taking care of her...
Julie Burroughs Wright
Feb 26, 2025
Julie Claire Burroughs Wright of Baton Rouge, LA passed away after a lengthy illness on February 26, 2025 with her family at her side. Julie was born in Shreveport, LA on November 6, 1952, the first of four children of Frank and Mary Emma Burroughs who preceded her in death.
Julie attended St. Joseph School and St. Vincent Academy in Shreveport,...
Hilary Stephens
Feb 25, 2025
Hilary Stephens, age 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Kirby and Jeanette Stephens.
Hilary received his Bachelor of Science from LSU in business marketing. He worked at Powerlogic and finished his career at AWC. He was an avid fisherman and a devoted...
Paul E. Hicks
Feb 24, 2025
Paul Edwin Hicks
August 5, 1930 - February 24, 2025
Paul Edwin Hicks, born August 5, 1930, in Cameron, WV, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 94.
Paul earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University and later proudly served in the Air Force. He dedicated his career to the banking industry, working as a Trust...
Doris DeLaune Benton
Feb 24, 2025
Doris DeLaune Benton, born on January 3, 1940, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 85.
Doris was born in Ville Platte, LA. Doris was a special education teacher early in her career followed by working for State Farm Insurance until she retired. She was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge....
John C. Stiles
Feb 23, 2025
John C. Stiles, a lifelong native of Greensburg, LA, passed away unexpectantly on February 23, 2025, at the age of 29.
John had a passion for writing and a love for gaming. He was a pharmacy tech with the Savon Pharmacy in Baton Rouge where he spent his time helping care for the community.
He is survived by his maternal grandfather, John...
M. Scotty Hymel
Feb 23, 2025
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Michael Scott “Scotty” Hymel (aka Uncle Mike) passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 58 years old. He was born February 17, 1967 and was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and spent much of his life in Watson, Louisiana. He graduated Redemptorist...
Michael Alan Ossa
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Michael Alan Ossa of Baton Rouge, LA, on Sunday February 23, at the age of 41.
Michael is survived and greatly missed by mother Cynthia Drago (née Price), siblings and their families Logan Ossa, José & Joan Ossa, Cynthia & Brian Viola, nieces Aliena and Rowen...
Jean Tsai
Feb 21, 2025
Jean C. L. Tsai, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family, passed away in her home on February 21, 2025. A more than fifty-year resident of Baton Rouge, she bravely traversed an ocean and a vast continent away from the place of her birth to come to the United States, raise her four children and empower their...
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,...
