Obituaries

Feb 14, 2020

Dr. Carl D. Spears, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on February 14, 2020. He was born on December 22, 1930, and a native of Woodside, Louisiana.

Carl was a fun-loving man who never met a stranger and had tremendous faith in God. His love for God, family and other were exemplary.

Feb 14, 2020

Alvin Earl “Honey” Courtney, a resident of Brusly, Louisiana, went to be with Our Lord and Savior at the age of 91, on February 14, 2020, just 10 months after the loss of his wife Nelwyn.

Alvin is survived by his daughters, Donna Courtney (Marion H. "Mickey”) Hunt and Rhonda Courtney Wells; granddaughters, Pamela Kirby Barrilleaux, Rachel...

Feb 13, 2020

Robert Emile Mire, Sr., a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away at OLOL on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 83.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines.  He was an avid golfer, LSU fan, and Saints fan.  He loved the Tigers.  He retired as a railroad conductor with Illinois Central...

Feb 13, 2020

Peggy Joyce Chauvin Catsikis passed away on February 13, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76 years old. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, friend and a blessing to all who knew her. Her gentle personality and soft-spokenness will be dearly missed. A native of Houma, LA, she was a 1962 graduate of Terrebonne High...

Feb 12, 2020

Jeffrey Cheng, 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, owner of the popular restaurant of over 40 years, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, passed away on February 12, 2020. He was born March 7, 1928 in Jing Jiang City, China. Jeffrey’s desire for his family to have greater opportunities led him to immigrate to the United States in 1975 to San Francisco, CA...

Feb 12, 2020

William “Bill” Timon Dildy, age 89, a resident of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2019. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Command Sergeant Major.

He is survived by his children, Becky, Francis, Robert, Tommy, William, Charlotte, Belvas, and Steve.  Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife...

Feb 12, 2020

Jerry Howard Cuevas, age 80, passed away at his home on February 12, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born on April 14, 1939 in New Orleans, LA, he was raised in Jackson, MS.

Upon graduating from Central High School in Jackson, he served two years active duty in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS...

Feb 12, 2020

Nathaneil “Neil” Joseph Bordelon, 69, native of Hessmer, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on February 12, 2020 at home. He was an LSU Chemical Engineering graduate, and member of Phi Beta Kappa. He started his career in environmental remediation, and later worked for GDC Engineering including the cleanup of Love Canal, New York. He went on...

Feb 11, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty Lou) Songy Roundtree, 94, died on February 12th at Triton Rehabilitation at St. James Place in Baton Rouge. She was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana to Peter Songy and Elma Martinez Songy. She graduated from St. John the Baptist High School and then graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a minor...

Feb 11, 2020

Walter George Milam, age 83, a resident of Central went home to be with his Savior on February 11, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Walter was a military policeman in the US Army, a camping enthusiast, Den Leader, treehouse builder, naturalist, woodworker, bicycle builder, master gardener, former EMT, a friend to all and a father figure to many. He...

Feb 10, 2020

Otto Kenney “Ken” Goins, Jr., 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, chemistry professor at Baton Rouge Community College, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge. He was born March 23, 1940, in Palestine, Lee County, Arkansas. Ken’s main places of residence include Memphis, Tennessee; Lansing, Michigan; Lafayette, Indiana; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ...

Feb 9, 2020

Our “Rock,” our mother, our grandmother, our sister, our friend went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Patricia H. Bankston, age 71, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Our Lady of the Lake. Our mom spent her entire life devoted to her four girls. “Pat” is...

Feb 8, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) J. Carmena, Jr. died at home on 2/8/20 at the age of 93.

He was a veteran of the Navy and retired from Exxon after over 30 years of service. He attended Sacred Heart and graduated from Catholic High School in 1944. He attended his 75th high school class reunion in 2019. Dad was the...

Feb 8, 2020

Reed Alan Brown, a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away at OLOL Children’s Hospital on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the age of 2. Reed loved to hold hands, give kisses, and he loved when his brother and sister would sit with him and read books.

He is survived by his parents, Jacob Brown and...

Feb 7, 2020

Charlotte Powell Maher Koch, our loving and devoted Mother, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, and a native of Greenwood, Miss. went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Friday, Feb 7.  She was a devoted member of Broadmoor Methodist Church. She belonged to Lamplighters Sunday School Class, BUMC Women of the Church and was a member...

Feb 6, 2020

Jean Mary Barker O’Grady, resident of Gonzales, passed away on February 6, 2020.

Jean was born in Lincolnshire, England where she also married, and had two children. Her young family moved to Wales when Jean was 23. Jean worked as a nurse and was a dedicated Cub Scout leader in both Wales and America. She immigrated to...

Feb 6, 2020

Mindy “Brian” Miranda, a resident of Watson, Louisiana was called from her earthly dwelling into the eternal grace and love of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the age of 34 years. She was born on November 4, 1985, the first of a set of twins, to Wayne and Ruthie Brian. Mindy leaves to cherish her...

Feb 5, 2020

On February 5th, 2020, Dorsey C. Martin III, 68, of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully with his family by his side.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dorsey C. Martin Jr. and Bernadine Martin and nephew Zachary Martin.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Cynthia Brown Martin; daughter Ashley...

Feb 5, 2020

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

Feb 5, 2020

A native of Hammond, La and resident of Baton Rouge since 1956, Nancy passed away on February 5, 2020. Nancy was a 1953 graduate of Independence High School and attended Southeastern La. College in Hammond. She retired from LA. Department of Revenue in 1987. While employed there, she was the recipient of the Charles Dunbar Award, presented to civil...