Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

Margaret Terrio Westcott, 63, of Zachary, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Lane Regional Medical Center.

She was the loving and devoted wife of Gary M. Westcott with whom she spent the last of her days.

Margaret is survived in death by her husband Gary Westcott, daughters; Melissa Still and husband Donnie...

Aug 27, 2019

Anthony Salvatore Ferrara “Tony”, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2019 at the age of 89.

Tony worked on his family’s strawberry farm until he joined the military in 1954. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean Conflict. He began working for Kaiser in Baton Rouge, then Gramercy having worked 38 years and...

Aug 23, 2019

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

Aug 22, 2019

Thomas Neil Stewart, passed away on August 22, 2019 at the age of 94. He was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, a life member of Knights of Columbus and Telephone Pioneers of America, and he served in the United States Army during WWII.

Thomas is survived by his children, Sandra S. Winn and husband Steven,...

Aug 21, 2019

Minere Melancon Wall, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 21, 2019. She was laid to rest at Resthaven Gardens on August 27, 2019 following a private family memorial. Minere was married to Donald Avery Wall for 55 years until his death in 2009. Minere graduated from Istrouma High School and retired from Ethyl Corporation...

Aug 18, 2019

Kaye Rowland Hurst was reunited with the love of her life, Robin Lee Hurst on August 18, 2019.

Kaye loved photography, music, cooking, baking, traveling, entertaining, and loved the Smokey Mountains. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and was a friend to everyone she met.

She is survived by her son, Jeremy Hurst and...

Aug 17, 2019

Glynn R. West passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the age of 73. Glynn served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his sons, Troy West and his wife Christie and Kevin West and his wife J'Nelle; grandchildren, Cami, Madison, Kevin, Kolton and Blake West; great-grandchildren, Brody and Remi...

Aug 13, 2019

Dale Thomas Lotz passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a Livingston Parish resident and native of New Orleans, LA.  Visitation will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9am until 11am with a funeral mass to follow.

He...

Aug 11, 2019

Prominent attorney and lobbyist, Theodore (Ted) L. Jones, died early Sunday morning, on August 11th, 2019, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 85. Jones is survived by his wife, Carmen Talley Jones, his sister Margie Brosch, his sons Theodore (Ted) W. Jones, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Shelton Moore Jones, and Claude Vernon Jones, and his grandchildren, Maisie McCarthy Jones,...

Aug 10, 2019

Shirley Cassano Deaville Cedotal, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 90. Shirley enjoyed crafts, fishing on Belle River, cooking for her family and friends, watching sports and game shows and the Food Channel. She was a member of The Cruisin Cajun RV Association and COA.

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Aug 10, 2019

Louise Lapeze Schewe, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away of natural causes on August 10, 2019. Louise is survived by her children, John Dexter Ryland, Robert Garnett Ryland (Irina), Julie Ryland Prender, David Michael Schewe (Judy), Timothy Craig Schewe (Cathy), and Suzannah Schewe Kratz (Peter), her brothers and sister, Jay Lapeze (Mary Ann), Joy Lapeze Hough...

Aug 6, 2019

Surrounded by his family, David M. Guillot, age 67, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  David was a graduate of Redemptorist, (1970), and LSU (1975).   He was an extraordinarily gifted musician and artist who touched the lives of many.   He played in bands for years and exhibited his artwork throughout the world....

Aug 4, 2019

Ella Bahm McCrary, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Ella was born on November 19, 1946 to Ward and Etta Bahm, in Husser, Louisiana. She attended Loranger High School where she was a High School State FFA Sweetheart, and continued her studies at Louisiana State University. She was...

Aug 3, 2019

Maurice “Moe” P. Rome, loving husband, father, and Papa, passed away suddenly at the age of 64 on Saturday, August 3, 2019 after a heart attack. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 17, 1954 and was a resident of Brittany, Louisiana. Moe received his Bachelors Degree in Science and Construction from LSU in 1977 after graduating...

Aug 2, 2019

Peter Charles Messina, III, “Pete” age 41, passed away on August 2, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Family and friends gathered together Monday, August 5 to celebrate the life of Pete. He was born on September 5, 1977. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was gardening or fishing. He could drive a tractor, grow tomatoes, or replace a roof. Friends...

Aug 2, 2019

Ouida Odom Edwards, 94 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to many, passed into the arms of Jesus Christ and her loving husband, Charles on Friday, August 2, 2019.

The youngest of six children, she was born to Stites Murray Odom and James Norman Odom on July 22, 1925, in Laurel, Mississippi.

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Aug 2, 2019

On August 2, 2019, Ashley Elizabeth Harvell, age 29, a resident of Baton Rouge, fought her last battle with addiction when God called her home.

Ashley is survived by her mother, Pansy Harvell; father, Kenny Harvell; twin sister, Paige Harvell; brother, Grant Rodrigue; and sister-in-law, Laura Rodrigue, the love of her life, her niece, Abigail Ann Harvell...

Aug 1, 2019

Jan McCurdy, age 65, resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away August 1, 2019.

She worked for Christian Life for over 30 years and touched many lives. Jan was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana.

Jan is survived by her son, Grant McCurdy and his wife Heather;...

Jul 30, 2019

Allyson Marie Underhill, age 65, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, found peace in her death on July 30, 2019 surrounded by a loving family.

Allyson was born on May 6, 1954 in Baton Rouge, La. She was a graduate of Baker High School and worked as manager and accountant in the family business, Stage One, until...

Jul 29, 2019

Donald “Dale” Gaudet died on July 29, 2019. He was born in 1935, was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Lafayette and earned a BS degree from Louisiana State University. He was commissioned as a U.S. Army Infantry officer in 1957 and served in various training, command and staff positions including commander of a Special Forces (Green Berets)...