Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Howard Sullivan, 58, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on April 14, 2020. He entered this world on December 20, 1961 in Canton, MS, born to Earl and Margie Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Kathryn Medus Sullivan; step-daughters Lindsey Junca and Kristina Harris; siblings Robert Sullivan, Keith and Sabrina Sullivan (nephews Joshua and Chance),...

Apr 13, 2020

Johnny Costanza, age 56, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on April 13, 2020. He graduated from Tara High School, Baton Rouge. Johnny was a Forman with Turner Industries Group.

Johnny is survived by his daughter, Dannielle; son, Cody; daughter-in-law, Ashley; two grandchildren, Jade and Cheyenne; three brothers, Joe, Ronnie and Frankie; aunts, JoAnn and Marie,...

Apr 13, 2020

James “Boots” Atlas Westbrook, 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 13, 2020. He is rejoicing with Jesus now and experiencing a joy we can only imagine. He was a resident of Baton Rouge.

He leaves behind his loving children, Lynn Champagne, Cheryle King and husband John, and Dennis Westbrook and wife Linda;...

Apr 13, 2020

Evan Dale Curtis, 74, passed away on April 13. He had lived in the Baton Rouge area for the last 31 years. He was born in Kansas February 16, 1946 and moved to Oklahoma as a boy. He graduated from Oklahoma State University where he met the love of his life, Susan. They married in Tulsa, OK on June...

Apr 12, 2020

Martin Shepherd, III, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2020. He entered this world on 07/09/1937 in New Orleans La, born to Martin "Bull" and May Ebling Shepherd. He is survived by his children Amy Martina Norton and spouse Edward Norton, Martin "Mike" Shepherd and spouse Kay Shepherd, David "Mitch" Shepherd and spouse...

Apr 12, 2020

Joseph Alley “Al” Jarreau, Jr. passed to his resting place in heaven on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Al is preceded in death by his lovely wife of 64 years, Ann, his son, Kenneth Wayne “Kenny”, and his daughter, Lisa Ann; his parents, Joseph Alley Jarreau, Sr. and Mabel Deshotel Jarreau; and his brother, Brent Jarreau. He...

Apr 11, 2020

Rev. Lydia Maurice Swain, 94, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully Resurrection weekend on Saturday evening, April 11, 2020. Born March 20, 1926, in Pawtucket, RI, Lydia was the daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes Maurice. Raised in Miami, FL, Lydia first heard God’s call of ministry on her life as a teenager at Evangel Temple Assembly...

Apr 11, 2020

Hermina “Minnie” Wimberley Lavergne, devout Catholic, beloved wife, and loving mother and grandmother peacefully entered eternal life with Christ on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the age of 75.

She was a woman of unconditional love and a fierce warrior for those she loved.  She cherished her time with her children and grandchildren.  She had a servant’s...

Apr 10, 2020

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" Psalm 23:6. Angelina Orlando Wesley joined our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 10th, 2020. She was 91 years old and was born in Independence, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was a...

Apr 9, 2020

Willie Lee Mason was born on June 25, 1948, in Magnolia, Mississippi, to the late Reverend Walter Mason, Sr. and Birtis Turner Mason. Willie received the love of Jesus Christ into his life at a very early age and remained faithful until his earthly departure. He was baptized and attended church services at Sherman Missionary Baptist Church throughout his...

Apr 9, 2020

Cheryl (Sheri Girl) Lynne Robarts Swoffer, age 59, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 9, 2020.

Sheri was raised in Miami, Florida and lived in Lafayette, Louisiana, and Huntington Beach, California before moving to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1994.  She was a pre-school teacher at Runnel’s School for 15 years.

Sheri...

Apr 9, 2020

James “Jim” Kenneth Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and native of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on April 9, 2020, at the age of 86.

James is survived by his four children, Amy Elisabeth Sigler, Robert Kenneth Smith, Fred William Smith, and Angela Gaye Hoshman; his twelve grandchildren, Dustin, Cameron, Courtney, Dalton, Joyce, Taylor, Delaney, Matthew,...

Apr 9, 2020

Peggy Lou Phillips Lawrence, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the age of 74. Peggy retired in August 2019 from the Secretary of State’s office as a legal secretary.

She is survived by her loving husband, William “Bill” Lawrence; daughters, Beth Lawrence Wallace and husband...

Apr 7, 2020

Angelina "Nina" Ojea passed peacefully on April 7th, 2020. She was 93 years old. Nina attended the University of Oriente, where she met the love of her life, Tony. Together, they moved from Cuba to Spain, before eventually settling in Baton Rouge to raise their family. Nina was predeceased by her loving husband, Tony Ojea. Nina is survived by...

Apr 6, 2020

Our fearless mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend went to be with the Lord, Our Savior on Monday, April 6.  Molly Ann Barback Mayeux, 37, was born on May 9, 1982 to Lester and Carol Barback.  She loved being a part of a big family and relished times with siblings and cousins.  Molly was spunky and anyone who...

Apr 5, 2020

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. Randall, also known as painter man by close friends and coworkers, was a native of Baton Rouge. He entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2020 at his daughter's home. He was 59. A private graveside service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by his mother...

Apr 5, 2020

Randal Joseph Landry, age 66, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.

Randal was born on October 7, 1953, in Napoleonville, LA, to Russel Landry and Marion (Marian) Barras Vega. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1971 and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from...

Apr 4, 2020

Oukham Cook Boutvonnoan, 61, was a beloved Father, Husband, Son, Uncle, Cousin, Coworker and Friend. He passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in the ICU at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Oukham was born on February 4, 1959 in Champasak, Laos. His father was Oudom Boutvongnouane and mother, Khamta Boutvongnouane. Oukham is survived by...

Apr 4, 2020

James, Marion Joyce Hebert Mitchell (Joy) Marion Joyce "Joy" James of Baton Rouge, was born on December 28, 1928, and passed away at The Blake Retirement Community on Saturday, April 4, 2020.  She was born in Alexandria, Louisiana and moved to Baton Rouge at age 7.

Joy attended St. Agnes and St. Joseph Academy, graduated from LSU...

Apr 2, 2020

Our beautiful loving mother Amy Halleanne Shepherd firstborn to Hallie and Irene Dunaway on August 20, 1937, joined our heavenly father on April 2, 2020.

Preceded in death by her parents, her brother Powers Dunaway and her sister Patsy Dunaway McLaws.

She was cherished and is survived by her husband of 64 years, Martin "Marty"...