Obituaries
Henry James Landry, Jr.
Dec 20, 2024
Henry James Landry, Jr. died on December 20, 2024 at The Barclay House of Baton Rouge due to complications from vascular dementia. He was born on January 20,1948 in Paincourtville, Louisiana. Henry spent his childhood on Armelise Plantation in Paincourtville enjoying country life with his twin brother, Gregory.
He graduated from Assumption High School and attended LSU for 1.5 years before...
Frank Sadler
Dec 19, 2024
Francis Owen “Frank” Sadler passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born September 28, 1935, in Lone Pine, Louisiana to Roland Dan Sadler and Minnie Lee Elliott Sadler. A graduate of LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, Frank went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University. He proudly...
Turhan Ak
Dec 19, 2024
Turhan Ak a native of Istanbul, Turkey and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, following a short illness. Turhan was born in Kayseri, Turkey to Mehmet Ak and Fatma Servet Ak. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Indiana University and furthered his education at The University of...
Lloyd Norwood
Dec 18, 2024
Lloyd Don Norwood passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born July 1, 1938, to Wilbur “Pete” C. Norwood, Sr. and Louise E. Norwood of Monteagle, Tennessee. He was a construction engineer for the United States Army during his twenty years of service. While stationed in Germany he built bridges, foundations for hospitals,...
Lori T. Brown
Dec 17, 2024
Lori Templet Brown, a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the age of 66.
She is survived by her three sons, Troy Christopher Brown, Casey Allen Brown, and Matthew Ryan Brown; her four grandchildren, Natalie Brown, Ethan Brown, Preston Brown, and Cameron Brown; great-grandchild, Bentley Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Chris”...
Helen B. Landry
Dec 15, 2024
Helen B. Landry, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 4, 1929, to Boatner Bennett and Kate Bennett.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emmett Joseph Landry; and her sisters, Dorothy Lienemann, Margie Landry, Betty Corn, Gracie Stroughter,...
Julie Sears Tatum
Dec 15, 2024
Julie Sears Tatum passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A devoted wife, mother, friend, and cherished “Juju”, Julie brought light and joy to all who knew her.
Julie was the beloved wife of Jim Tatum, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage built on love and faith. Together, they raised two daughters, Caroline Tatum Dennis...
Mary Ann Nalls
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Ann Nalls was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on July 9th, 1950, in Woman’s Hospital. A resident of Baton Rouge, LA for all of her 74 years, she passed away peacefully at home on December 15th, 2024.
Mary Ann was affected by cerebral palsy at birth, but she never let that slow her down. Her favorite saying was dynamite came...
Guy Dwain Ficklin
Dec 14, 2024
Guy “Dwain” Ficklin passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Dwain was born to Guy and Ruby Ficklin on January 28, 1939, in Gonzales, Louisiana. He graduated from Istrouma High School and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dwain worked his entire career at Formosa Plastics as a...
Rita Mae Oberding
Dec 12, 2024
Rita Mae Oberding, a native of Plum City, WI and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 89. She graduated from Plum City High School.
She was married for 68 years to Dennis G. Oberding and was a stay at home mom and homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Suzanne McAuliffe...
Betty Jean Rose
Dec 12, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Rose of Baton Rouge who died at age 97 on December 12, 2024. Her funeral will be a private ceremony on December 18, 2024, with services beginning at 10:15 AM at the Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum.
Gwendolyn G. Vaughn
Dec 11, 2024
Gwendolyn Gale Vaughn passed away on December 11th, 2024 in Madison, Mississippi. Although Gwen was a resident of Madison at the time of her death, she is a native and former longtime resident of Baton Rouge, having taught at East Baton Rouge Parish Schools for 20 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Mina Vaughn Covington and husband Robert...
Julius "Jay" Aronstein, Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Julius “Jay” Aronstein, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the age of 87. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He was a 1960 graduate of the first accredited class of the LSU School of Landscape Architecture, a lifetime member of the American Planning Association and American Institute of City...
William "Bill" Carpenter Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
William "Bill" Carpenter, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, December, 11, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1962 and was 62 years old.
After graduating from Belaire High School, Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He later became a skilled craftsman and developed a love of carpentry, tools, and working with his hands. This passion carried...
Virgil Paul Holden Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Virgil “Paul” Holden, Jr., born on May 30, 1937, in Big Spring, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Slaughter, Louisiana. He spent the last six months of his life at Grace Health and Rehabilitation, having moved to Baton Rouge in 2020 after living in many cities and states throughout his lifetime.
On September 27, 1962, Paul married Reba...
Beverly Ann Ancona Horn
Dec 9, 2024
Beverly (Bev) Ann Ancona Horn, a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on December 9, 2024. Bev graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and was a devout member of St. Isidore Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church throughout her life. Bev touched so many people in her life with her kindness, compassion and caring. She will be sorely missed.
Bev...
Judge Carl A. Guidry
Dec 8, 2024
Judge Carl Anthony Guidry, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on December 8, 2024. Judge Guidry was born in Baton Rouge on November 24, 1934 to parents Louis Hilaire and Edna Barbay Guidry. He was a proud alumnus of Catholic High School Class of ’52 and then went...
Ken Bush
Dec 5, 2024
Ken Bush, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 9, 1956, to Edward “Billy” and Addie Ruth Beasley Bush.
Ken completed his master’s degree in business at Louisiana State University and worked in industrial sales. Additionally, Ken served as the minister of...
Christopher Leonard Wiebelt
Dec 5, 2024
Christopher Leonard Wiebelt, age 66, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5th, 2024.
He was born on August 27th, 1958 to the late Andrew H. Wiebelt and Roseclaire McNamara Wiebelt. Chris was a proud graduate of Jesuit High School, Class of 1976. After high school he attended the University...
Mary Ann Battalio Mistric
Dec 5, 2024
Mary Ann Battalio Mistric, age 92, a native of Opelousas, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...
