Obituaries

May 3, 2020

Dearly loved and greatly missed Fred went to be with his Lord on May 3, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1958, at Keesler Air Force Base Hospital in Biloxi, MS. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge he graduated from Broadmoor High School in 1977. After graduation Fred was employed by Gulf Supply Co., then Wallace Co. and...

May 3, 2020

Timothy Claude Moore, 42, left this life and entered the next one on May 3, 2020. He was born on April 26, 1978 in Breaux Bridge, LA, to Christine Guidry.

From an early age, he loved to be outdoors, hunting, riding dirt bikes, and exploring the world with his friends. He was always gifted with mechanical things...

May 2, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we lay our precious Sean Dawson to rest, though not without hope in God’s faithfulness, His wisdom, and His ability to provide us with comfort and strength.  God has confirmed His promise that Sean, baptized into Christ’s death and resurrection, is truly with Him now in heaven.  Sean passed away on Saturday, May...

Apr 30, 2020

Clarence Williams, a resident of Laplace, LA passed away on April 30, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born March 14, 1951 in New Orleans, LA to Juliette and Emest Turner.

He was a retired veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He is preceded in death by his daughter,...

Apr 30, 2020

JOHN 3:16-17

For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Our beloved son, brother, Dad, uncle, cousin and friend went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Brad was born December 14, 1979...

Apr 30, 2020

Theda Alice Tucker Ricks, 100, passed away in Baton Rouge on April 30, 2020. She was born to George Connally and Almeta Watson Tucker on May 5, 1919. After graduating from Louisiana State University, she married Leland Cornelius Ricks. They had one son, Leland Cornelius Ricks, Jr. She is predeceased by her parents, husband, son, and beloved brother, George...

Apr 29, 2020

Shirley Beumer of Holland, Indiana passed away on Apr 29, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 29, 2020

Archie N. Triche beloved husband, a resident of Port Allen, LA., passed away on April 29, 2020 at the age of 70.

He retired from West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Office and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Archie is survived by his wife, Beverly C. Triche; sister and brother-in-law, Wendy T. Peavy husband Robert; and brother...

Apr 28, 2020

Patricia Watts Cook passed away on April 28, 2020 at the age of 71.

She is survived by her daughters, Vicki Melancon and husband Marlin, and Liz Speaks and husband, Wayne; grandchildren, Kyle Melancon and wife Megan, and Sarah Melancon; and great-grandchild, Aubree Melancon.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Abner Wayne Cook; and parents,...

Apr 28, 2020

April 28, 2020. She was born in Sellers (Norco), LA, on July 31, 1926 and grew up on a strawberry farm in Ponchatoula, LA. She moved to Baton Rouge where she met and married Stanley Otis Price. She was employed by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and spent her career as a school secretary serving at Beauregard,...

Apr 27, 2020

Dorothy “Dede” Lee Steen Stallings, a native of Vicksburg, MS and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 27, 2020 at the age of 87. Dede is survived by her daughter, Connie Fournet and husband Glen; her siblings, Gene Steen and Jane Steen Kennedy; her grandchildren, Nataleigh, Shaun, Jennifer, Justin, Jeremy, Amanda, Cassie, Torie, Dylan, and Baylie;...

Apr 27, 2020

Born October 21,1928, Laura Marie Amedee died on April 27, 2020, at the age of 91.

She was a graduate of Istrouma High School and a lifetime resident of Baton Rouge, LA.

She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome V.,ll “Jerry” and Diane Achord and, Christopher M. “Chris” and Cheryl Achord, a...

Apr 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dolly Jo Dickerson Shultz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 26, 2020

Fred Udofa, age 74 years, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 26, 2020. Mr. Udofa was born in Eket, Nigeria on December 23, 1945. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Howard University in 1973 and his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University in 1975. He worked for...

Apr 25, 2020

Lucy "Maw-Maw" Lejeune Blouin, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

She was born in Frisco and graduated from Rougon High School in 1945. She was employed by Union National Life Insurance Company as a Computer Operator for over 40 years.

Lucy is...

Apr 25, 2020

Robert Anthony Parra passed away at Nottingham Rehabilitation on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the age of 74.

He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge.  He is survived by his sister, Pamela Beadle and husband Garrett; niece, Erin Lambert; and nephew, Ryan Beadle.  He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Apr 25, 2020

Samuel Hugh Allen, age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 25, 2020.

Sam was born in Bushmills, Northern Ireland, served with the British Commandos, and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Engineering.

Sam sailed the world as Chief Engineer for Royal Dutch Shell Oil and adventured...

Apr 25, 2020

Kenneth Ray Fontenot passed suddenly from this earth on April 25, 2020, at his residence in Bueche.

He was born September 18, 1947 and raised in New Iberia but had lived in Bueche for the last 45 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Frances; son, Christopher; daughter, Madeline (Austin) and...

Apr 25, 2020

Charles Warren Dupuy, 84, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Baton Rouge General Mid-City.  A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born September 30, 1934 in Plaquemine, La.

Charles attended Catholic High School and graduated in 1953.  A great student, Charles was also known around town as a great dancer. Following...

Apr 24, 2020

Tollie Coates, Jr. age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Tollie was a WWII veteran and served with the United States Army and Coast Guard.

He is survived by children, Tollie M. Coates, III and wife Susan, Kim C. Andrews and Angel C. Ray; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;...