Obituaries
Madeline "Maddie" Richey
Dec 26, 2020
Madeline “Maddie” Estay Richey, a native of Patterson, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 59. Those that knew and loved her, often times called her Honey. She worked for 32 years as a nurse at the Baton Rouge General. She enjoyed...
Viola "Vi" Laporte
Dec 24, 2020
Viola Loupe LaPorte, affectionately known as Vi, was a resident of Baton Rouge, born and raised in New Roads, passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 82.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in New Roads, married to Alvin LaPorte, Sr., was instrumental in the start-up and growth of a successful business,...
Louis Diez
Dec 23, 2020
Louis Douglas “Dr. Doug” Diez, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 75. Doug was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended Louisiana State University. Doug was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He was a...
Richard Jones
Dec 20, 2020
Richard Alton Jones, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 20, 2020.
Richard worked at Borden Dairy for 40 years.
He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved going out with friends, enjoyed dining out, casino trips and times spent on cruises.
Richard...
Norma Harrison
Dec 20, 2020
Norma Ann Bueche Harrison
Our beloved Norma passed into God’s loving arms on Sunday, December 20. Just before Thanksgiving, Norma was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer, even as a non-smoker. She fought valiantly with radiation and was just days away from starting chemotherapy when she suffered a cardiac arrest, from which she never recovered. ...
Clifford Dixon
Dec 20, 2020
Clifford Pierce Dixon, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 20th.
Clifford, 'Cliff,' Dixon was born in Newellton, Louisiana in Tensas Parish on April 17, 1955. As a young boy, his family moved to Baton Rouge. Cliff graduated from lstrouma High School and proudly served his nation in the US Navy. Cliff worked for the City...
Dorothy Harrell
Dec 18, 2020
Dorothy June Harrell, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 18,2020 with her 2 daughters at her side. She was born May 25, 1926 in Norwood, LA to Robert & Gertrude Garig. She married the love of her life William Henry, “Pat” Harrell on November 8, 1947 who preceded her in death in 2010. Their favorite song was ‘Peg...
Margaret Mizell
Dec 16, 2020
Margaret Anna Jane Mizell passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 91.
She is survived by her sons, Gerard Mizell and Wiley Mizell, Jr.; grandchildren, Jessica Mizell, Janelle Mizell, Anna Bryant, Abigail Mizell, Aaron Ruiz, and Marci Ruiz; sisters, Ida Rae Jowers, Lorraine Trahan, Patricia Lasseigne, and Leola St....
Murray Burch
Dec 16, 2020
Murray T. Burch passed away on December 16, 2020 in Jackson, MS at the age of 59 due to complications from Covid-19. He was born July, 1, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA to Dr. Thomas and Martha Burch. He is survived by his brothers Larry (and wife Susan), and Edward (and wife Sally), along with nieces Elisabeth Claire Hotard...
Llewellyn Bares
Dec 16, 2020
Llewellyn Louise LeBlanc Bares, a native of Breaux Bridge, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a loving spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family.
She...
David Porter
Dec 15, 2020
David Alonzo Porter Jr. 86 of Denham Springs, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior on December 15, 2020. He was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend. David married the love of his life, Evelyn Reid Porter May 23,1956. He worked for 30 years as the Maintenance...
Janet Meng
Dec 14, 2020
Janet Meng passed away at The Carpenter House on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 89.
She is survived by her sons, John Meng, Keith Meng and wife Shannon, and Michael Meng and wife Kimberly; grandchildren, John Louis Meng, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Taylor Meng, Tristyn Meng, Kelly Tillman, and Layla Meng; great-grandchildren, John “Tripp”...
Olga Cannon
Dec 14, 2020
Olga S Cannon, 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday December 14, 2020 at her home with her husband by her side, ending her eight year battle with Breast Cancer
Olga was born just outside St Petersburg Russia in 1967. She graduated from nursing school and worked in the Emergency Department at...
Brad Prescott
Dec 13, 2020
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we share with you the passing of our Brad Michael, at the age of 40, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Brad was a proud member of the Belaire High School class of 1998 and subsequently obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. From the time he graduated...
Mary Jane Walters
Dec 12, 2020
Mary Jane Walters, a retired state employee and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Pineville, LA at the age of 91. Mary Jane was born on March 12, 1929 in Shreveport to Andrew Charles Lark and Viola O’Neal Lark. She spent most of her childhood on the family farm near Springhill,...
Tommy Gentiles
Dec 12, 2020
You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life. (Lamentations 3:58)
On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Tommy Wayne Gentiles arrived home safely in the arms of the Lord at the age of 85. Tommy was a retiree of BASF and a former Marine...
Victoria Iverstine
Dec 11, 2020
Victoria “Vicky” Candiotto Iverstine peacefully passed away on Dec. 11,2020, at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Vicky lived a full life of 90 years as she dedicated her love to her family and to her life’s work in education. She received a degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University and later obtained her Master’s degree at Louisiana State...
Mamie Terrell
Dec 11, 2020
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mathew 11:28
Mamie Antionette Pizzolato Messina Terrell, loving mother grandmother and great-grandmother, born July 4th, 1939 passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2020 at the age of 81. A native of Donaldsonville, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, she is survived...
Exie Wilkes
Dec 11, 2020
Exelona “Exie” Jean Hutson Wilkes passed away peacefully in sleep at her home in Baton Rouge on December 11, 2020, with family at her side. She was born April 6, 1925, in Hebron, Nebraska, the youngest of nine children, and raised in nearby Fairbury.
She attended Fairbury High School and loved to go to school parties where...
Ace Sanders
Dec 10, 2020
Ace Bennett Daniel Sanders laid down his sword and won his battle with AML on December 10, 2020 at 12:06 A.M., at home surrounded by his loving family.
Ace is survived by his two sisters Journey and Nova, “Grammy” Lisa, “Pawpaw” Aaron Langley, Aunt Tabbi, “Mom” Victoria Bennett, “Dad” James Sanders, “Grandma” Angie, “Grandpa” Chris Sanders, “Grandmother” Julie...
