Obituaries
Dawn Hafele
Oct 4, 2021
Dawn Helen Hafele, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away October 4, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years Robert X Hafele, her son Robert M Hafele, sisters Darlene Stabe, and Cindy Caroon, son-in-law Josh Burton, grandchildren Elizabeth Burton, Benjamin Burton, and Matthew Burton.
She was preceded in death by...
Irma Dufour
Oct 4, 2021
Irma Denoux Dufour, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 4, 2021.
Irma grew up in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She graduated from Ascension Catholic High School and earned a cosmetology certificate in 1962.
Irma is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ned Dufour; children, D’ette Dufour Lowe and husband Brent Lowe, Todd...
Arlene Achord
Oct 4, 2021
Arlene Achord, 73, passed away October 4, 2021 at her daughter’s home.
She was born August 15, 1948, a daughter of the late Levy and Lurline Calmes.
She was a member of Emmanual Baptist Church, and a homemaker. She enjoyed arts, crafts, sewing, and spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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George Baggett
Oct 3, 2021
George Earby Baggett “Tokey” left this earthly plain on the beautiful morning of Sunday October 3rd, 2021. At 95 years old, they surely had an awesome reception awaiting him on the other side. His wife of 57 Years; Mary Ann Purtle Baggett, his Mother and Father Margaret King Baggett and George E. Baggett along with his Sisters Cresie, Jackie...
Bronwyn Edgens
Oct 3, 2021
Bronwyn Wayne Edgens passed peacefully surrounded by his family on October 3rd, 2021 at the age of 41. He was a resident of Central and a graduate of Central High School. He graduated from Baton Rouge Community College with a degree in Process Technology. He went on to run his successful business, Aqua King Pool Service, LLC. He enjoyed...
Kimmel Williams
Sep 28, 2021
Kimmel Hutchinson Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by her family September 28, 2021 at the age of 59.
She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and graduated from University High School. Kimmel was a loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt and enjoyed researching her family's genealogy. Kimmel and her deceased husband, Dale Williams enjoyed fishing, traveling...
Ralph Portier
Sep 26, 2021
“A generous man will prosper; that he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25.
Dr. Ralph J. Portier, Professor Emeritus, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, September 26th, 2021. Ralph will always be remembered for his deep devotion to higher education at the collegiate and graduate level and his love for research...
Elaine Kirk
Sep 26, 2021
Elaine “Nane” Holmes Kirk entered into her eternal home on the morning of Sunday, September 26, 2021 at the age of 89 years young. Born in LaPlace, LA in 1932 on March 20th, Nane dedicated her life in Baton Rouge to her faith and family. As a member of St. Gerard Majella and later St. Alphonsus Catholic Churches, Elaine...
Annette Bullock
Sep 25, 2021
Annette Case Bullock, a lovely lady and fine artist, passed from this life on September 25th surrounded by family. She was 85 years old and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Annette grew up on a farm outside of Brookhaven, Mississippi as the eldest of six children born to Harvey and Lola Smith Case. On June 6, 1954,...
Josephine Gulino
Sep 23, 2021
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Josie (Josephine) Mae Cicero Gulino (92) completed her good fight in faith to the end being received into the arms of the Lord and to be reunited with her beloved husband, Ciro. She passed at Oschner Medical Center at 1:19 pm...
Choum Vixathep
Sep 23, 2021
Choum Vixathep, age 76, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on September 23, 2021. Choum is survived by her children Vanh, Amanda, Davonne, Samone, Bounpone, Amphone, Simon, 17 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Khamphanh Vixathep. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven on Wednesday September 29, 2021 from 12:00 pm...
Richard Eiche
Sep 22, 2021
Richard Eiche, 85, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 22, 2021. His home flooded on May 17, 2021, and they had been living in a hotel, but he died peacefully at The Carpenter House. He was an educator in the truest sense of the word. He spent his whole career...
Teri Perry-Copponex
Sep 22, 2021
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Teri Ann Perry-Copponex entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the age of 55. She is preceded in death by her brother and grandparents. Teri is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Bart Copponex, and her 2 children, the...
Judith Amedee
Sep 22, 2021
Judith Daigle Amedee, loving wife and mother, passed away September 22, 2021 in Baton Rouge, La.
Judy is survived by her loving husband Lynn, and her two daughters and their husbands, Rene Graphia (Gary) of Baton Rouge and Lee Hattaway (Jeff) of Dallas, her grandchildren Kalyn and Peyton Graphia and Christopher and Matthew Hattaway. She is also...
Ronald Landry, Dds
Sep 22, 2021
Dr. Ronald David Landry, 81, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on September 22, 2021.
A graduate of Loyola Dental School, Ronnie started his private practice as a Pediatric Dentist in 1969, in Baton Rouge, until retirement in 2017.
Ronnie was a devoted & loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Ronnie had a passion for...
Kenneth Gleason
Sep 22, 2021
Kenneth Gleason, 27, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 22, 2021.
He was a 2012 graduate of Baton Rouge High School and attended LSU. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 505, he became an Eagle Scout in 2012.
Kenneth is survived by a sister, Erin Gleason, parents, David and Laura Gleason,...
Christopher Rushing
Sep 21, 2021
Christopher Glenn “Chris” Rushing, age 35, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. – 2 Timothy 4:7. Being diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy before the age of 4, he never let that define who he was. He met...
Peggy Beasley
Sep 21, 2021
Peggy Beasley, age 70, a resident of St. Francisville, LA, passed away on September 21, 2021.
She is a graduate of Baker High School, worked and retired from Riverbend Nuclear Power Plant. She attended First Baptist Church of St. Francisville and loved being a part of that congregation. Her pastor, Bro. Joel Williams, was an integral part...
Ronald Cutrer
Sep 21, 2021
Ronald Alan Cutrer, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Connie Bankston Cutrer; four children: Rhonda Galipeau (Camden, SC), Renee James (Covington, LA), Ronnie Cutrer (Baton Rouge) and Robin Gordon (St. Amant, LA); seven siblings, twelve grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
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Shawn Dowden
Sep 21, 2021
Shawn, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Shawn spent many years working in the floral industry, with the most recent being Hunt’s Flowers. She loved spending time outdoors and working in her flowerbed. She definitely had a “green thumb”. Shawn loved spending time with her...
