Obituaries
Germaine Grainer
Mar 5, 2021
Germaine Adele Granier, affectionately known as “Minnie,” went to her eternal life on March 5, 2021, two days after celebrating her 92nd birthday. She is a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, and the youngest of 11 children born of Joseph and Claire Granier. As such, she developed a special bond with her oldest sibling, Marie. Marie was her second mother,...
Rachel Riley
Mar 5, 2021
Rachel was a loving mother and wife and a devout Christian. She passed away peacefully at home in her sleep.
She graduated from LSU with a B.S. in Elementary Education and taught English and literature for several years at Mckinley Middle Magnet. She loved her students and called them her kids. She retired from teaching due to...
Nenita Eng
Mar 3, 2021
Nenita Cinco Eng, age 88, passed away on March 3, 2021 at 3:10 PM.
She was born in the Philippines on August 16, 1932. She emigrated to the USA in the late 1950’s. Nenita graduated from UST earning a degree in BS Commerce and came to work here in the US, where she met her husband.
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Maurine Parker
Mar 3, 2021
Maurine Parker, 98, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 3, 2021.
Maurine was a native of Auburn, Mississippi, graduated from Auburn School, and attended Baton Rouge Vocational Technical. Maurine enjoyed gardening, sewing, and working in the family business with her husband, Thomas J. Parker, of 65 years. She was also a lifelong, faithful...
Richard Ray
Mar 2, 2021
Attorney and loving father, Richard Randall Ray of Baton Rouge, Louisiana died on the evening of March 2, 2021 at the age of 53. Richard, also known by many friends and family as Randy or Ray, adored his three children. He is survived by one son, Richard "Alexander" Ray, 23, and two daughters, Mattie Margaret Ray, 13, and Temple...
Hugh Holderith
Mar 1, 2021
Hugh James Holderith, 84, passed away on March 1, 2021.
He attended Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, on a track and field scholarship, and graduated with a degree in business. He then pursued a career in the insurance industry where he became a pillar in the community.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...
Jean "Michelle" Alexander
Mar 1, 2021
Jean “Michelle” Alexander
February 22, 1962 – March 1, 2021
Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Jean Michelle Alexander passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 1st, 2021.
Michelle was a beautiful daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grammy and friend to many....
Mary Goepfert
Feb 28, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Ellen (Jacobs) Goepfert. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Hazel Poche
Feb 28, 2021
Hazel Gottschalk Poche, born May 1, 1927, on a strawberry farm in Ponchatoula, LA, to Andrew and Edna Boyes Gottschalk, Hazel passed away on February 28, 2021 at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge.
She is survived by daughter, Melody Guichet and husband, Ron L. Morrison of Blue Ridge, GA.; daughter, Crystal Burdsall of Baton Rouge, LA.;...
Dewitt Zachary, Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
Dewitt Zachary Jr. took his journey home on February 28, 2021 after a long illness. He was at home surrounded by his loved ones.
Dewitt graduated Glen Oaks High School in 1964 and joined the Baton Rouge Fire Department at age 19 where he retired with 30 years of service.
Dewitt is survived by his...
David Pourciau
Feb 28, 2021
David Pourciau of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Feb 28, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Rosalie Jones
Feb 28, 2021
Rosalie “Sis” Roth Jones was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and matriarch of our family. She was born on August 28, 1926, in Gonzales, Louisiana.
A long time resident of St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Rosalie, also known as “Sis”, transitioned peacefully Sunday, February 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was 94 years young. A devout Catholic,...
James Phillips
Feb 28, 2021
James was a native of Mendenhall, Mississippi, and a resident of Livingston, Louisiana, formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at The Butterfly Wing on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the age of 73.
James is survived by his wife of 25 years, Fran H. Phillips; three children, Clark E. Phillips (Amy), Locke M. Phillips (Rebecca), and...
Wade Adams
Feb 27, 2021
Wade Glenn Adams, beloved son, brother, uncle, mentor, and friend to so many, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at his home.
He was 56 years old, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a 1982 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and attended LSU.
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Terri Baker
Feb 27, 2021
Terri Lynn Baker, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday February 27, 2021 at the age of 45. She was born March 10, 1975 at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi.
She is survived by her parents Darrel and Vickie Baker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, her sister Cheryl Whitesell (Walter) of...
Kyle Kennedy
Feb 27, 2021
Dr. Kyle Ronald Kennedy, was born on November 18, 1943, and passed away February 27, 2021. He attended LSU, graduated from Loyola University School of Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Baton Rouge, Louisiana from 1970 to 2013.
Ronnie was a member of the 6th District Dental Association, and 6th District Peer Review Committee, Louisiana Dental Association, and...
Mary Guillot
Feb 26, 2021
Mary Lee Guillot, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 26, 2021 and into the joyful arms of her heavenly family.
Mary Lee was an independent, modern woman for her time. A graduate of LSU, she had a fulfilling career as a teacher, both in private and public schools as well as teaching...
Gwen Jarreau
Feb 26, 2021
Gwendolyn Sue (McDaniel) Jarreau
Gwen “Granny” Jarreau, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2021 in the Baton Rouge Hospice Butterfly Wing. Gwen was 85, born on November 16, 1935 to Farrel, Sr. & Lucille McDaniel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gwen is survived by her...
Jason Burkett
Feb 25, 2021
Jason Blaine Burkett, 44, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA., passed away on February 25th, 2021.
He was a graduate of Central High School, a devoted father, son, grandfather and dearly loved friend by many.
Jason is survived by his two children, Blaine Burkett and Ava Burkett and her fiancé Jacob Church, along with their...
Mary Scullin
Feb 24, 2021
To her relief and to our great sorrow, Mary Castillo Scullin, will finally no longer be teased about burning the ribs just that once back in 1990. Aged 65 years, 6 months, and 12 days, she passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 after an extended battle with COPD.
The eldest child of Dr. R. Robert Castillo and...
