Obituaries

Feb 23, 2022

Richard J. Parent, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, surrounded by his family.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  Richard is survived by his wife of 44 years Janet, daughters Melissa McCrory (Dax) and Michelle Temple (Robert), and his siblings Patricia Crifasi, Reggie Parent, and Robin Parent.  He is also survived by four...

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Kathryn Melker born July 29, 1930 passed away at the age of 91 on Monday, February 21, 2022. She lived a long, happy and fulfilled life. She was a loving mother grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Melker and her daughter Kathy Bliss. She is survived by her sons Trey, Jimmy and...

Feb 20, 2022

Dennie Lynn Crawford, 77, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022, at his home.  He fought a long and courageous battle with heart disease.  He was a wonderful husband, father and Pawpaw.  Most will remember his sense of humor and how he could put a smile on your face even on a dark day.  He had an undying love...

Feb 19, 2022

Donald “Donnie” Joseph Troxclair, Jr., age 48, a native of Baton Rouge, and resident of Gonzales, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, after a brief illness.

Donnie did electrical and instrumentation work in his early years, until he became disabled. He was the blessed recipient of a kidney and pancreas transplant on Father’s Day of 2009 that extended his joy for life.  Donnie shared the story of his second chance...

Feb 19, 2022

Reverend Bervick Atward Spell, age 92, born January 7, 1930. He married his childhood sweetheart, Dorothy Elizabeth Brown, June 22, 1947.

Reverend Spell founded and faithfully pastored Life Tabernacle Church from 1959-2009. He founded Robert Livingston Academy in 1968. He was co-founder of Apostolic Ministers Fellowship in 1968. He served several terms as General Chairman, and Foreign Missions...

Feb 17, 2022

Ngoan Nguyen, age 90, passed away on February 17, 2022. She was both a loving mother and grandmother who will be kept dearly in our hearts.

Ngoan is survived by her children, Phuong Vu, Hong Vu, Ha Vu, Dao Vu and her grandchildren, Lina Pham, LeAnn Pham, Hailey Vu, Henry Vu, Holly Vu, Hazel Vu, Brandon Lai,...

Feb 17, 2022

Michael R. Buckels age 71, a resident of Walker, LA passed away on February 17, 2022.

Michael was a proud member of Local 198 for 43 years. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He loved to watch his grandson Luke play tournament baseball and enjoyed watching any and all sports. Most of all he...

Feb 16, 2022

Keith Ledoux, age 50, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 16, 2022.

Keith is survived by his daughters, Skylan Angelle Ledoux and Daryl Ann Ledoux; mother, Sylvia G. Ledoux; sisters, Melanie Berniard and Lorine Ledoux; brothers-in-law, Paul Berniard and Robert G. Maese; nephews, Christopher Berniard and Jonathan Darrel Maese; great niece, Eliana Berniard;...

Feb 15, 2022

For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:5.

Philip Charles Scardina, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was welcomed into God’s glory on February 15, 2022. Philip was born on August 14, 1944 to the late Vic and Annie Scardina. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge,...

Feb 15, 2022

Edward R. Russell age 91 passed away on February 15, 2022.

He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, La.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp, and did a tour in the Korean War.

He was a retired Marine Surveyor with Kaiser Aluminum with over 40 years of service....

Feb 13, 2022

Robert Warren Starns, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on February 13, 2022.

He was born and raised in Baton Rouge, attended Baton Rouge High School, enlisted in the United States Navy, was a faithful member of First Baptist Church-Baton Rouge. Married to Carolyn Ann Starns, for 65 years. He spent his professional...

Feb 13, 2022

Robert Lee (Bob/Poppy) Luebkeman of Monroe, LA went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2022 at age 83.

Bob was born on June 2, 1938 in McFall, AR. Bob received bachelor’s degree and master’s degrees from University of Arkansas of Monticello, University of Arkansas, and Northeast Louisiana University (ULM). Bob was a pharmacist...

Feb 11, 2022

Rudolph Joseph “Rudy” Badeaux, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 11th,

Rudy was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1973 and later in Germany as a nuclear weapons technician. He is a graduate of Broadmoor High School. He worked in sales his entire career, including...

Feb 11, 2022

We lost our Nannie on Friday, February 11, 2022 after a tough battle with liver disease. She fought hard and went to eternal rest surrounded by loved ones. Diana Strate Berniard was born on June 27, 1953, in Baton Rouge, LA, and she was a resident of Walker, LA. She is survived by her loving husband Phil Berniard; beloved...

Feb 10, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Perry, 57, beloved daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away peacefully at AMG Specialty Hospital in Zachary on February 10, 2022 from Covid complications. She was born on August 7, 1964 in Baton Rouge, LA and was a resident of Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson, LA for many years. Elizabeth is survived by her...

Feb 9, 2022

Mary Helen Guillory, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away at 5:40 PM Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at home. She was 90 years old and a native of Plaquemine, LA.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens...

Feb 9, 2022

Nickie C. Dimaio, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2022.  Born on April 22, 1941, to Michael and Mary (Marino) Dimaio, Nickie was a lifelong native of Baton Rouge.  He was a graduate of Catholic High School and attended LSU.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.

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Feb 9, 2022

Donald Ray Pino, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, peacefully departed this life to be with the Lord Jesus on February 9, 2022. His Devotion to family was unquestionable; loving well and unconditionally was his legacy. He was a caretaker at heart and devoted many years of his life caring for others. “Love bears all things, believes...

Feb 7, 2022

Patsy “Pat” Ann Gardner, age 85.  Proverbs 31:28,29: “Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.  Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”  God called her home on February 7, 2022.  She passed peacefully surrounded by her children.  She was born on February 1, 1937, in Pioneer, Louisiana.   She...

Feb 7, 2022

James (Jim/Jimmy) Willard Cook, aged 75 years and a resident of Denham Springs LA, passed away on February 7th, 2022, surrounded by his family who dearly loved him.

He was born on March 23rd, 1946, in Sebring FL to the union of Clarence Willard and Bertha Eloise Cook (nee’ Leverette), their second child and first son. He...