Obituaries

Jan 21, 2020

Randy McNemar, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 21, 2020 at the age of 68 surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of Istrouma High School. Randy was a great provider for his family, working at the same job for over 45 years at Honeywell (formerly Kaiser Aluminum).  He was a strong advocate...

Jan 21, 2020

Paula Schroeder Stuart, passed away on January 21, 2020 at the age of 83. Paula was a graduate of East Tennessee State University.

Paula is survived by her husband, Allan R. Stuart, Sr.; her children, Linda Stuart Rodosta and husband Duane Rodosta, Sharon Stuart Stansell and husband Joseph Stansell, and Allan R. Stuart, Jr. “Buckey” and wife...

Jan 20, 2020

“John 5:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgement, but has passed from death to life.” Kristen Michelle McLeod, a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend went to her eternal home on January 20, 2020 at the age of 36. Kristen...

Jan 18, 2020

Zachary Patrick Weber, a loving son, brother, and friend, passed away at OLOL on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 24.

Zach is survived by his loving parents, Chris and Susan Weber; brothers, Jeremy, Austin, and Nicholas; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Patricia King; paternal grandparents, Candace Matherne Weber, and Lucien and Tammy Weber; and numerous...

Jan 17, 2020

Joe L. Weems, a native of Mars Hill, Mississippi, and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 17, 2020 at 6:04 a.m. at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Louis Weems Sr. and Angie Havers Weems, sister Mary W. Kimble, grandson Gary D. Robinson, and granddaughter Jordan E. Robinson. He...

Jan 17, 2020

George William Woest, Jr., a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 17, 2020 at the age of 77. George’s hobbies included fishing, gardening, and decorating for the holidays.

George is survived by his sister, Gloria Fugler; brother, David Pourciau and wife Susan. George was the beloved uncle to Carl Fugler, Jr. and wife...

Jan 15, 2020

Betty L. Thibodeaux, passed away on January 15, 2020 at the age of 76. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Betty is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Edward Thibodeaux; her children, Shannon Thibodeaux and wife Stacie, Chris Thibodeaux and wife Staci, Julie Thibodeaux Arriola and husband Raymond; her grandchildren, Lacie Viola...

Jan 15, 2020

Mark H. “Buddy” Souter, Jr., age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Buddy graduated from Baton Rouge High School and attended LSU. He worked for Audubon Insurance Group as Claims Manager for 35 years and was past president of the Baton Rouge Claims Association and the Louisiana Claims Association.

Jan 15, 2020

Betty Crocker Thomason passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2020. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a graduate of Walker High School. She and her husband owned and operated Jonathan Roberts Fashions in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas for over 25 years with their family. She loved motor homing with the family, playing with...

Jan 14, 2020

Eleon Lawrence Sandau, passed away on January 14, 2020 at the age of 95. He enjoyed gardening, painting, woodworking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Eleon is survived by his children, Paul Sandau and wife Cherris of Baton Rouge, LA, Mary Lewis of Angleton, TX, John Sandau and wife Maria of Atlanta, GA, Clark Sandau...

Jan 14, 2020

Christine “Grandma” Mizell Odum, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the age of 90. She was a member of First New Testament Church in Baton Rouge. Christine was a dedicated disciple for the Lord and led many souls to salvation.

Christine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Lynda...

Jan 13, 2020

Glenn D. (Polly) Parrott, a retired employee of Exxon Chemical and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1965, passed away January 13, 2020. He was born February 17, 1938 in Littlefield Texas and was a native of Lamb County Texas. He is survived by his children Daniel R. Parrott, Joel C. Parrott and Amie Parrott Chambers; five grandchildren, Whitney...

Jan 12, 2020

Sarah Thomas Morris, age 81.  On January 12, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Sarah passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family.

Sarah was born March 26, 1938 in Shelbyville, Texas.  At an early age she moved with her family to Zwolle, Louisiana where she graduated from Zwolle High School in 1957.  Sarah...

Jan 9, 2020

Lynda Sue Hinton, passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 79.

Lynda is survived by her husband, Charles Emile Hinton; her daughter, Kelli Hinton Lombardo and husband Joe Lombardo; her daughter-in-law, Lori Hinton; her grandchildren, Saddie Lombardo, Anna Lombardo Satterwhite, Bella Lombardo, Taylor Hinton, Shelby Hinton, Jake Krousel, and Karl Krousel; and her sister,...

Jan 9, 2020

Jeanette Sharp Maguire, born September 25, 1920 passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 99. She is survived by her daughter, Linda M. Girouard and husband James of Prosper, TX; her son, Robert Maguire and wife Susan of Sellersburg, IN; and granddaughter Kristen Logsdon and husband Michael of Frisco, TX. Family is having private services. Family...

Jan 9, 2020

Marguerite Mary Haley Bourbeau, passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 92 at home in Baton Rouge, where she had moved in with her daughter in 2015. Her daughter was by her side when she passed.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she moved to Port Richey, Florida part time in 1984 from Andover, Massachusetts. She...

Jan 7, 2020

Faye Rains, 93, a  native of New Orleans, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born in New Orleans on January 31, 1926.

Faye graduated from Behrman High School in Algiers and attended business school in Baton Rouge. She was the first female to manage a PPG glass depot. She...

Jan 6, 2020

Leta M. Garland, a native of Warren, Ohio, and resident of Baton Rouge, died Jan. 6 of heart failure and complications from diabetes. She was 64. A graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, she was a homemaker for many years, working at various times in retail sales in Baton Rouge and later in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, in...

Jan 6, 2020

Laurel Trahan Navailhon, 52 years of age and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 6, 2020 following a long illness.  After graduating from St. Joseph's Academy, Laurel earned a bachelor's degree in the Criminal Justice program at Southeastern Louisiana University and went on to become a Registered Nurse through Our Lady of the Lake College School...

Jan 5, 2020

Harold Francis Johnson was born on Dec 15, 1929, in Minden, Louisiana and passed away this Sunday Jan 5, 2020. He played guitar on the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport and on KWKH radio station in the mornings before school. After graduation from Byrd High School he proudly served in the US Navy All-Weather Air Squadron during the Korean Conflict....