Obituaries

Jun 3, 2020

Helen Paul, age 83, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away at home with loved ones on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  Helen, a devoted wife to the late William Paul, spent most of her married life in Bristol, Rhode Island raising four sons: Brian, David, Donald & William.

Helen graduated from North Providence Highschool in 1955, and...

Jun 3, 2020

Karen Jackson Hall, age 69, a lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020.  She was married to the love of her life and forever soulmate for nearly 50 years, Charles G. Hall.  She was his entire world and his “Re”.  He brought true joy and peace into her life.

Karen graduated...

Jun 3, 2020

Dr. Gerald James Klender Sr., known to his friends as Jerry, passed away on June 3, 2020 after a long illness.  He was born on December 20, 1931 in Buffalo, NY.   Serving in the US Army during the Korean War, he and his wife Barbara lived in Germany for several years, where they traveled throughout Europe.  When they...

Jun 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeremy Thomas Blacklock. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Claire Angelle Booth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 2, 2020

Arnold W. Ingram, Jr, age 87, resident of Baton Rouge passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

Arnold was a volunteer firefighter while residing in South Point, OH and served 17 years with the National Guard Huntington, W.VA.  He retired from his position as President of Topaz of LA.  Previously, he was a maintenance supervisor with Allied Chemical...

Jun 1, 2020

Taylor Austin Pearson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the age of 29. Taylor was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on September 19, 1990, he was a 2009 graduate of Parkview Baptist High School. During his time at Parkview he was a 4-Star Athlete: he excelled in baseball, track and field, soccer,...

May 29, 2020

Roy Dwayne Roberts died on Friday, May 29, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA.   He was 67 years old.

He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Bullard, brothers Michael (Cathy) Roberts, Henry Darvel Roberts, Jerry Wayne Roberts, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 28, 2020

Russell Jennings of Baton Rouge died at home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Sam and Grace Litchfield; his paternal grandparents, Rueben and Gertrude Jennings, and his parents, Joe and Gay Lynne Jennings.

Survivors include his wife, Destiny, three children, mother-in-law, Angela Landry, step-father-in-law, Brian Landry, and...

May 28, 2020

Robert “Bob” Cecil McReynolds, Jr. MD passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020 at the age of 73 after a brief illness.  He was born in Monroe, La and resided in Port Barre, La. Robert graduated from LSU Medical School in New Orleans in 1975 and practiced as a radiologist for over 40 Years in Baton Rouge and Opelousas....

May 27, 2020

Carolyn McElveen Roy, passed peacefully on the evening of May 27, 2020 at Kings Daughters Medical Center in Brookhaven, Mississippi. She was born November 22, 1938, in Magnolia, Mississippi to John Albert McElveen and Norma Lea Dickinson. She married C. B. (Clement B.) Roy, Jr. and they just celebrated 56 years of marriage.

She was preceded in...

May 26, 2020

Rachel Leonards Arceneaux passed away at the age of 60 on May 26, 2020 at her home in Baton Rouge, LA in the presence of her beloved family. Rachel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February 2018. She continued her inspiring and courageous journey of living with cancer for 27 months all the while striving to fulfill her motto...

May 26, 2020

Shonta Charmaine Smith, a resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on May 26, 2020 at the age of 43.

Shonta was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Little Rock. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management Information Systems. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. She was also a member...

May 24, 2020

Frances Marion Goodman Brown Chaney passed away at her home on Sunday, May 24th, 2020, at the age of 77.

She was the eldest of 7 children, Earl Gehegan, Paulin Pruitt, David Gehegan, Chris Barnes, Pete Gehegan, and Barbara McGough. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, David Chaney, and her son Herschel “Herbie” Brown....

May 24, 2020

Kenneth Lee Corbett passed away on May 24, 2020 of a heart attack. He was a long-time resident of Fairhope, AL. Kenny was born on March 15, 1960 in Birmingham, AL.

Kenny was an avid Alabama football fan who loved music, fishing, and his family. He has always been known for his humor, kindness, and generosity to...

May 21, 2020

Norma Alford Garner, born in the Central community and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was married for 58 years and spent most of those years as a military wife living in many places. She graduated from Central High School and L.S.U.

Proceeded in death by her husband, Walter L. Garner, Jr.; parents, Thomas Harney Alford, Sr....

May 21, 2020

Tyler “Country” Thigpen

Tyler, age 24, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on May 21, 2020.

Tyler graduated from Woodlawn High School and worked as a plumber apprentice for Roto-Rooter. Tyler was an athlete and avid outdoorsman, but most of all he was a proud father and a loving son. Everyone that knew...

May 20, 2020

Gregory John Landry, Jr., passed away on May 20, 2020 at the age of 44 of a heart attack, a native of Baton Rouge, LA.

Gregory is survived by his fiancée, Ramie Boyd; parents, Gregory and Delores Landry; daughters, Gracie and Skylar Landry; brother, Michael and wife Brooke Landry; sisters, Bridget and husband Mike Kyle and Ericka and...

May 20, 2020

Dale Cryer, age 95, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on May 20, 2020. Dale was a loving husband, dad, grandpaw, great grandpaw, brother and veteran. Dale was born in Stephens, Arkansas. He was a World War II and Korean War Veteran who earned a Purple Heart. He retired as a Bookstore Manager...

May 19, 2020

William “T” Tommy Bowles passed away on May 19,2020 leaving his loving and cherished wife Edna, children, stepchildren, countless friends, and admirers. He would many times refer to his customers as “Dear Friends”

Tommy was born and raised Baton Rouge October 27, 1950 and from the age of 16 worked the family business “Bowles Office Supplies” after which...