Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

 

Jeffrey David Montgomery passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dogs, Mickey and Milo.  He was 70 years old.  Jeff was born November 4, 1953, in Hammond, Louisiana to Jack Montgomery and Claire Ruth Hyde Montgomery.

A 1971 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Jeff went on to attend...

Dec 15, 2023

 

Phillip Dyer Peck passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 12, 1938, to Samuel and Florence Hensley Peck. In high school, Phil excelled at playing football.  After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was assigned to Ramstein AFB in Germany during the...

Dec 15, 2023

Florence W.  de Gruy passed away Friday, December 15th, 2023 at the age of 88.  She was born November 10, 1935, in New Orleans and lived most her life in Baton Rouge.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Florence will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Roger...

Dec 14, 2023

Edwin Leroy King, a native of Kansas and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at his home on December 14, 2023 at the age of 80, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He was the founding owner of Automated Filing Systems, Inc.  and enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with his grandkids, yardwork, woodworking, dancing, listening to...

Dec 11, 2023

 

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23:6

Oliver Keith Burchfield passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 91.  The eighth of nine children, he was born June 6, 1932, in rural Winston...

Dec 10, 2023

Mark William Woody, M.D., 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a former resident of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away after a brief illness on December 10th, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge.

Mark was a truly loving father and is survived by his son, William Richard Woody; William’s mother, Danica Fornea Woody; and two...

Dec 10, 2023

Joseph Patrick “Pat” Terrell passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday December 10, 2023.

He was born October 28, 1943 in New Orleans. He is survived by his wife Janet Mansur Terrell, his son Todd Terrell, daughter Tiffany Terrell (Dan Bankhead), grandsons Harrison Terrell and Colin Mayne, his brother Francis Gordon Terrell and wife Patricia Terrell of Metairie...

Dec 9, 2023

 

Rhonda Sue Knight Hereford passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Rhonda is survived by her husband, Trey Hereford; son, Derek Hereford; daughter-in-law, Samantha, and her two grandchildren, Beckham and Brooks. Forever remembered by her siblings, Wayne Knight and his wife Robin; Mark Knight and his wife...

Dec 8, 2023

Johne Crow Brooks, a dedicated and accomplished man, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on June 2, 1932, in Joplin, Missouri. After earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration from SMU, Johne served honorably in the United States Navy as part of the USS Hancock crew.

Upon returning home, Johne eventually established himself...

Dec 7, 2023

Anthony  “Sonny” Ringo passed away peacefully at his home Thursday December 7, 2023 at the age of 87.  He was born June 23, 1936 in New Orleans, LA.  Anthony grew up in the small farming town of Torbert, LA.

After graduating high school, he briefly attended college before departing for Japan to serve as an MP in the United States...

Dec 5, 2023

Darren Wayne Tassin, passed away on December 5, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and wisdom. Born on July 7, 1967, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Darren's vibrant personality and warm-hearted nature touched the lives of many.

From an early age, Darren delighted those around him with his goofy antics and constant jokes. He had a knack for making people...

Dec 5, 2023

In Loving Memory of Daniel Russell Goodfellow

Daniel Russell Goodfellow, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, devoted husband, and father passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 9, 1946, in Wyandotte, Michigan, son of the late Russell Goodfellow and Irene Rose Goodfellow.

After earning his Bachelors, Dan pursued a career as...

Dec 5, 2023

“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise.” – Proverbs 31:31. On the morning of December 5, 2023, our merciful Lord freed Patricia “Pat” Lisk Harrison (87) from the prison that Parkinson’s disease had made of her physical body and glorious angels guided her to His majestic kingdom where she was reunited...

Dec 4, 2023

Carl Elton Chaney, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at the age of 90. Carl was born on August 27, 1933, in Pride, Louisiana, son of the late Ida Noble and Ivy Chaney.After proudly serving our country in the United States Army, Carl was honorably discharged and went on to work as an esteemed oil and...

Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Donald Gene Luther passed away in his sleep on December 4, 2023, at the age of 87. As the son of Euil Clifton Luther and Offie Bell Dosier Luther, Dr. Luther “Gene” was born and raised on a cotton farm in Elk City, Oklahoma, the middle child of five. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as...

Dec 3, 2023

Dr. Lida Kiamco Mendoza, 89 years old, who was a resident of Baton Rouge after moving from Metairie, LA passed away on December 3, 2023.

She was born in the Municipality of Borbon in the Province of Cebu, Philippines in October 1934 and she was the eldest of 5 sisters (Lilia, Lourdes, Farida and Aurora) who still share a very...

Dec 1, 2023

William C. Reier, Jr., “Chris” passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 64.  He was born June 28, 1959, in Miami, Florida to William Christian Reier, Sr. and Barbara E. Richardson Reier.

Chris was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the warm weather and enjoyed sitting in the sun. Being outdoors was...

Dec 1, 2023

Dec 1, 2023

Larry G. Bennett is survived by Stacey M. Bennett, Dana B. Tallo, Nathan Tallo, Kara Bennett, Cameron Bennett, Henry C. Bennett, Keith Bennett, Debra J. Wilson, Riley Tallo, Dante Tallo, and Tyler Brooks. He was preceded in death by Walter Bennett and Eunice H. Bennett. Visitation will take place at Resthaven on December 5, 2023 from 1:00 pm until services at 2:30 pm....

Nov 30, 2023

 

El Jueves 30 de Noviembre del 2023 parte en el cielo la bebe quien en vida fue Cindy Julisa Jeronimo Tista falleció y eterno descanso en el brazo de nuestro señor. La familia de Don Reyes Jeronimo y la familia de Tista los invita para darle el ultimo adiós al cuerpo presente el día Sábado 9 de Diciembre 2023...