Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

Clayborne Willis Gilbert, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Clay grew up in Delhi, Louisiana, where he graduated from Central High School in 1955. He then served in the Air Force from 1955-1959 and in the Air Force Reserves until 1963 and married Peggy Lang from Varnado, Louisiana,...

Aug 22, 2020

Joy H. Messer, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 22, 2020. A native of Baton Rouge and former resident of Ethel and Zachary prior to living in Prairieville, Louisiana. Joy graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1955, attended LSU and graduated from Spencer Draughon College. Joy worked for the State with over 30 years...

Aug 21, 2020

Gladys Marie Gilmore passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 87.

She is survived by her husband, Major John Gilmore; children, Karen Caronna and husband Dennis, Karla Smith and husband, Eddie, Keith Gilmore and wife Chenelle, and Kris Gilmore and wife Michelle; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

She...

Aug 21, 2020

On August 21, 2020 our beloved Yvonne Lamotte Guerin passed away at her residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was 87 years old. Yvonne was born on March 13, 1933 in Lobdell, Louisiana to Mabel Graves Lamotte and Roosevelt Lamotte Sr. She grew up on a farm with her five siblings and was...

Aug 20, 2020

Ralph Clark Decell, Jr. age 66, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on August 20, 2020.

Ralph was born on September 13, 1953 in Natchez, MS. The oldest of nine children, Ralph spent most of his childhood in Baton Rouge and graduated from Woodlawn High in 1971. Fifteen short years later, Ralph achieved sobriety and remained...

Aug 19, 2020

Cathy Joyce Pettway Greenwald passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the age of 61.

She received a Master’s Degree from LSU in Special Education and Counseling.

She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Kevin Greenwald; son, Daniel Greenwald; father, Carl Pettway, Sr.; mother and...

Aug 19, 2020

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.  – Phillipians 4:13

Evelyn, age 98, a resident of Greenwell Springs, passed on August 19, 2020.  She was a lifelong member of Zoar Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member for many years.  She also loved to chaperone band events for...

Aug 17, 2020

Kevin Briggs Tabor, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 57. Survived by his devoted wife of 36 years Staci Tabor and their two children Blake and Allison. Kevin was born in Shreveport, La. on September 17, 1962 to Warren and Frances Tabor following the birth of his one and...

Aug 17, 2020

Josephine Culotta Lormand passed away on her 100th birthday, August 17, 2020. She was a resident of Diamondhead, MS and former resident of Bay St. Louis, MS, Baton Rouge, LA and Lafayette, LA.

Josephine graduated from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1939. She established her career as a bookkeeper at Louis Levy Wholesale in Baton...

Aug 16, 2020

JoAnn Brumfield Sanches, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 16, 2020. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing and a longtime member of Broadmoor Baptist Church.

JoAnn is survived by her children, Robert L. Sanches Jr., Candice Kent (Mark), and Robin Weltens; grandchildren, Holden Sanches, Keitha...

Aug 16, 2020

Audrey Gilmore, age 98, passed away on August 16, 2020.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Gilmore Jr. and his wife Carolyn; grandchildren, Jeff Gilmore and Chris Gilmore; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Lela McCaa; husband, Thomas Gilmore Sr.; and three brothers.

Aug 16, 2020

Doris “LaVerne” Coats, age 91, was born in 1929 in Cross Plains, Texas. She passed away on August 16, 2020 and is now in Heaven with her Heavenly Father. She loved her husband of 61 years, Glenn, who called her "Honey". "Honey" would become the name that all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and daughters in law affectionately called her....

Aug 14, 2020

Clint D. Mock, age 38, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 14, 2020.

Clint was a beloved husband, father, son, grandson, nephew and friend. Clint graduated from Parkview Baptist School and Southeastern Louisiana University. Clint went on to become a CPA, CFO, and CEO, but more importantly, an amazing husband and father.  His family...

Aug 11, 2020

Robert (Rob) McBride passed away August 11, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19.  Rob was born in Natchez, MS. On June 23, 1974, the only child of Nancy and Pat McBride.  He was a very loving person, especially caring for animals.  He always made sure we had two adopted dogs at one time, currently Maggie and Bongo, so one...

Aug 11, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Carl Louis Mistric. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 11, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for James Edward Beatty. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 10, 2020

Russell R. (Sonny) Ramsey, Sr., age 76, a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on August 10, 2020.  He was a loving husband of 49 years to Faye Ramsey, devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He retired as a Safety Manager from The Newtron Group and was a US Navy Veteran.  He was a die-hard LSU baseball and...

Aug 10, 2020

Phillip Michael Brooks, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 10, 2020. He was the owner of Tops Unlimited for 40 years.

Mike is survived by his wife, Robin Brooks; son, Mike Brooks, stepdaughter, Kerrie Keopke; and granddaughter, Ellie Brooks.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Rosalie...

Aug 9, 2020

Gerald Cooper Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 82. He earned his chemistry degree at Mississippi College and worked at Dow Chemical for over 35 years until he retired. Gerald served the Lord in several capacities at Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. He was an Ordained Minister, Sunday School...

Aug 7, 2020

Thomas Patrick Taylor beloved brother passed away at his home in Baton Rouge, LA, on August 7, 2020, following a long illness. Tom was born in Albany, NY to the late Albert and Rita (Cahill) Taylor on April 13, 1961. After graduating from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Tom lived briefly in Cherry...