Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2019

Her many talents came from the same place our pain now emanates – the heart.

Carley Ann McCord (30), was flying high with friends traveling to cover the LSU game for WDSU - TV when God re-routed the flight calling her home on December 28, 2019. The sum of one’s life is the mark they leave upon...

Dec 26, 2019

Glenn O. St. Pe’ Easterly, passed away at his home in Denham Springs, La., after a long illness on Thursday, December 26, 2019, with his wife Dee at his bedside.

Glenn was born March 1, 1942 to Allan Joseph St. Pe’ and Doris Sampson St. Pe’.  He served as a Marine in Vietnam and retired as a...

Dec 26, 2019

Dr. C.W. Lovell, Jr. M.D. died peacefully at his home December 26, 2019 at the age of 91.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years, Marilyn Kemp Lovell, his children: Mike and Suzanne Lovell, Sandra and Steve Self, Dr. Bill and Mindy Lovell, Sharon and Darryl Talley and Cynthia Pouncey, as well as 13 grandchildren...

Dec 24, 2019

Irma Peltier Hannegan passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the age of 71, surrounded by her family.

Irma is survived by her husband of 49 years, Len Hannegan; their children, Dr. Jason Hannegan and his wife Dr. Eva Daigle Hannegan, and Jessica Hannegan Adams and her husband Charles Adams; and their grandchildren, Chase Adams, Jackson...

Dec 20, 2019

Michael Patin, a native of New Roads and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 5:42 pm at OLOL at the age of 59.

He is survived by his daughter, Shea (Rafael) Berrio; grandchildren, Espyn and Cullen Berrio; brother, Jesse Patin, Jr. (Marianne); nephews, Kristopher Patin and Nicholas Patin; great nieces...

Dec 17, 2019

Anna Marie Burns, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 17, 2019 at the age of 71. She was a member of a local chapter in Beta Sigma Phi. She loved crafting, the beach, and her dog Sassy. She loved being a “GiGi” to her granddaughters.

Anna is survived by her sons, Ollie Robert...

Dec 16, 2019

Thomas Riley Barton a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at home on Monday Dec. 16th, 2019 at the

age of 78.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon Barton; Daughter Mitzie Barton McAnelly and husband Michael, two grandsons, Ryder and Mason McAnelly and sister Connie Butch.

He is preceded...

Dec 15, 2019

Dorothy Jean “Dotty” Lowe Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 15, 2019 at the age 82.

She is survived by her 3 children, Bonnie Gayle Smith, Barry Wayne Smith, and Bruce Lee Smith and wife Rose; her grandchildren, Brian Michael Cannon and wife Erin, Andrew Lee Cannon and wife Mallory, Sarah Jean...

Dec 14, 2019

John William Starring, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home in Baton Rouge.  Visiting at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2250 Main St., on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Miles Walsh. Inurnment at Resthaven Gardens...

Dec 14, 2019

Alvin “Just Leaving” Ardoin left us on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

He was born June 30, 1931 in Chataignier, Louisiana.

Alvin is survived by his three grandchildren; Johnette Snyder, Melissa and Joseph Landry, along with two great-grandsons; Hunter and Cody Snyder and a daughter Rita Merrill.

He is preceded in death by his...

Dec 13, 2019

Gabriel Francis Young was born and passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Woman’s Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Marilyn Young; sisters, Aubrie, Madilynn, and Scarlett Young; brother, Aiden Young; grandparents, Pam and Jeff Tucker, and Ronnie Young and Tammy Templeton; godparents, Hope Hoyt and Trey Foster; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  He...

Dec 11, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Browning

Browning, Mary Elizabeth Dezendorf “Mary Beth” Died on December 11, 2019 at her home in Central, LA with her loving husband of 46 years Dr. Scott Browning by her side. She was born January 11, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a 1971 graduate of Broadmoor High School and attended...

Dec 11, 2019

Elvia Naranjo passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at the age of 93. Elvia was born in Barranquilla, Colombia where she lived for many, many years before moving to the United States and becoming a resident of Miami, FL, and ultimately Baton Rouge, LA. Elvia was a devout Catholic, and was always happiest when she was surrounded by...

Dec 11, 2019

Dr. Marc Riedel, 80, a resident of Walker, Louisiana, passed away on December 11, 2019.

Marc was an active researcher and teacher in the field of criminology who mentored numerous students. He completed his doctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, under the tutelage of Dr. Marvin Wolfgang, a pioneering researcher of homicide studies.  Upon...

Dec 10, 2019

Helen Oswald Messina, age 77, a resident of Denham Springs, La, passed away on December 10, 2019, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.

Born in Orange, Texas, Helen lived most of her life in South Carolina and Baton Rouge.

Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (Maw Maw Icee), cook, friend, coworker, sister, sister-in-law...

Dec 10, 2019

Mary Plantago McKnight, 95, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away December 10, 2019 at her home with loved ones at her side.

Mary was the daughter of Frances Mercante Plantago and Joseph Lombardo Plantago of Hammond, she was born September 26, 1924 on the family farm, and was the 6 th of 10 children.  Helping her father...