Obituaries

Jan 5, 2020

Bong Man Yi, 92, of Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2020.

He was a passionate servant of God, outgoing, and a unique person who was adored by so many people.  We know he is in heaven with his wife and friends and living life to the fullest again. We love you and will...

Jan 4, 2020

Warren Bernard Kirsch, 92, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge since 1957, died peacefully at home Saturday, January 4, 2020. Warren was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola University. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and a Marine Corp veteran of the Korean War. He attended Tulane University where he earned...

Jan 4, 2020

Wanda “Gail” Fontenot Parent, a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Prairieville, LA passed away at OLOL surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 75.

She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.  She welcomed everyone with open arms and her infectious smile. She had a...

Jan 4, 2020

Larry Wayne Dickerson, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, in his sleep.  Larry was born in Dearborn, Michigan in 1937, to Alton Dickerson and Lena Wiley Dickerson.  He distinguished himself in combat during the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the...

Jan 4, 2020

On January 4, 2020 Merlin Saltzman entered into eternal rest at the age of 86. He was born on a houseboat in Manchac, LA., and a long time resident of Baton Rouge.

He worked with 3 generations of the Barber Bros family in all different capacities during his long career at Barber Bros Contracting Company.

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Jan 4, 2020

Lisa Gae Pond, a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Amite, LA, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends at OLOL on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 56.

Lisa graduated from LSU with a degree in Landscape Architecture and worked for 30 years as a cartographer for the Louisiana Geological...

Jan 3, 2020

On the 3rd day of January 2020, Donna Lee Bashore Foval rose to see Jesus face to face.  She was born on December 21, 1935 and is now joyfully reunited with her parents, Donald Gher and Dorothy Luttrelle Bashore, her loving husband, Donald R. Foval and her beloved daughter Diane Foval Corbitt.

Donna was born in Decatur,...

Jan 3, 2020

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

Jan 3, 2020

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

Jan 2, 2020

Carolyn Sue Jones Barcelona, passed away on January 2, 2020 at the age of 81. Carolyn loved camping, fishing, and traveling. Her and Donald were members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald M. Barcelona; her son, Zane D. Barcelona; her daughter, Tammie B. Kahn and husband Armand D....

Jan 1, 2020

Merlin Marie Stewart Thorne passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge and in the company of her daughter and son-in-law on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 96.  Merlin was born on January 21, 1923 in Brent, Oklahoma, the third child of Oscar Dudley Stewart (Jack) and Bertha Mae Brewer Stewart.  She graduated from Sallisaw High...

Jan 1, 2020

Louis G. Territo, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the age of 67.  A native of Baton Rouge, he retired as a painter. He is survived by his father, Louis G. Territo, Sr.; siblings, Mary DiVincenti (Gerald) and Johnny Territo (JoAnn); children, Natasha Manuel (Dexter), Brad Territo, and Tony Territo; grandchildren, Dane and Devin Manuel, and...

Dec 30, 2019

Jewette Sue Lofton passed away on December 30th in Gonzales Louisiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. Mom was well known for her love of music and family. Music was a binding force in their lives and will always be a source...

Dec 30, 2019

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

Dec 30, 2019

Winona “Nona” Hidalgo George passed away at her home on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 85.

She retired from the purchasing office at LSU.  She enjoyed all things LSU, visiting with friends, gardening, playing games, and her tai chi class.

She is survived by her children, Linda Walsh and husband Bob, Sandy...

Dec 30, 2019

Angela Casteglia Morris Haymon, age 74, resident of Baton Rouge and native of New Orleans, passed away on December 30, 2019.

Angela is survived by her husband, Densyl Haymon; her daughter, Ginny Everton and husband Jeremy; her stepchildren, Cynthia Perry and husband Timothy, Andrea (Annie) Townsend and husband Billy, Thomas Haymon, and Jessica Hardy and husband Joseph;...

Dec 30, 2019

Our mother, Martha Patterson Thomas, passed away due to a brief illness at Pointe Coupee General Hospital on Monday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 83 surrounded by her children as she entered into eternal rest with our Heavenly Father.

She was a native of Bogalusa, LA and resided in Baton Rouge for many years and...

Dec 29, 2019

Dustin Patrick Watson received his heavenly wings on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Dustin was born on April 28, 1971. He spent 47 years of his life in Akron, Ohio. He was a graduate of East High School in Akron. He was a long-time employee of Pearl Optical and he was an avid golfer.

Dustin is survived by his...

Dec 28, 2019

Affectionally known as “Annie”, Barbara Ann Cobb Walters passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born to Owen and Blanche Delaney Cobb on September 21, 1932 in Monroe, Louisiana. She graduated from Charity Hospital Nursing School in New Orleans in 1953. Throughout her career, she held a variety of nursing positions. Barbara...

Dec 28, 2019

Roger Dale Gatlin passed away at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the age of 72.

He retired from the Department of Public Works with the City of Baton Rouge.  He also worked for Entergy for 26 years.  He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Roger is survived by his wife...