Obituaries

Jun 24, 2019

Olga O. Franzino, age 95, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on June 24, 2019.

Olga loved playing music especially the piano.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Franzino; her daughter, Sandy and husband, Steven Wilson; her grandson, Derek Wilson and wife, Jayla; her great-grandson, Bryce Wilson, and her...

Jun 24, 2019

William Achel Oliver, known as “Bill” by his friends or “Papa” by his grandchildren, passed away on June 24, 2019.

Bill was born on December 31, 1947 to the late Achel Palmer Oliver and Ruby Rhea Sawyer Oliver.  He lived in Rose Bud, Arkansas the first six years of his life but grew up in Lake Charles,...

Jun 23, 2019

Liney Joseph Guidry, age 84, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away surrounded by his loving family June 23, 2019. Liney was born May 23, 1935 in Cecilia, LA to the late Anlow Guidry and Amanda Duplechin Guidry and was predeceased by his brothers Floyd Guidry and Harold Guidry. Liney was a 1960 graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, Lafayette, LA...

Jun 23, 2019

Johanna Montet Ardoin, born March 23, 1936, passed away at home on June 23, 2019 surrounded by family. Johanna and her beloved husband, Clinton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last August.  Clinton was her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life.  She was never happier than when she was behind “Daddy” on their Harley Davidson on family rides. ...

Jun 22, 2019

Marcus Winn Jeansonne, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 1:55 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital from an Arteriovenous Malformation. Marcus was born on October 14, 1963, attended Redemptorist High School and graduated from Louisiana State University in Construction Management. Marcus was a registered horticulturist and enjoyed collecting antiques, raising...

Jun 21, 2019

William “Skip” W. Ballard

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arm around you and whispered "come to me."

He was born on Sept. 27, 1938. A native of San Pedro, California, he spent his youth in New Orleans and moved to Baton Rouge in 1958...

Jun 20, 2019

Johnnie Mack Bayles passed away on June 20, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 79. He was a native of West Monroe, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Atlanta, Georgia.

He is preceded in death by his parents Johnnie and Laverne Bayles of West Monroe and his grandson Michael Kent...

Jun 20, 2019

Marshall Harlan Wales, 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon June 20th, at home with family.

Harlan was born and raised in Amite, La before attending Southeastern Louisiana College where he graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry.  His work career included Dow Chemical, 22 years with Tenneco Company at the Chalmette Refinery,...

Jun 18, 2019

Randy Borne, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 18th. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He was employed with Franklin Press for 45 years, was an amazing guitar player and loved to fish. He is survived by his wife Tonya, daughters Chante Marcus, Ashley, Morgan and Delaney...

Jun 18, 2019

Jean Alford Nash, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away surrounded by her family on June 18, 2019.

Jean was an independent insurance agent who owned the Louisiana Insurance Center. She was an avid LSU Baseball fan and enjoyed travelling to Omaha for the College World Series. Jean was a true joy that will be missed...

Jun 18, 2019

Kay Bergeron, 70, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 18, 2019.

She worked for many years at Trane Heating and Air, but her true passion was LSU sports and going to the ballgames. Kay will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and her legacy will live on through...

Jun 17, 2019

Vivia B. Efferson, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Holden, LA, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born on July 8, 1918.

Mrs. Efferson graduated from Holden High School in 1936 and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She moved to Baton Rouge in 1943. She founded and operated Modern...

Jun 16, 2019

Victor (Vic) Horace Tompkins, age 87, passed away on June 16, 2019.  Vic was born in Zwolle, LA and graduated from LSU in Engineering.  He proudly served his country and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.  Vic was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, serving as an usher for many years.  He enjoyed fishing, LSU...

Jun 15, 2019

Lee Dora Peltier Guidry, a native of Chauvin and Montegut, and resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully in her home at 3:37 p.m. on June 15, 2019. Visitation will be begin at 10 a.m. on June 21, 2019 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 12424 Brogdon Lane in Baton Rouge. The Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m.,...

Jun 15, 2019

Amy Parrott, a resident of Livingston, LA, passed away on June 15th, 2019, at the age of 55.

Amy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Amy loved fishing, going to garage sales, spending time with her grandkids, and doing her yard work.

Amy is survived by her husband, Joel Parrott who loved her more...

Jun 15, 2019

Randy a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away peacefully in his sleep June 15, 2019.  Randy was born August 31, 1951 in Opelousas to Goldman and Wienola (Kitty) Fontenot. Randy grew up in Eunice, LA until his family moved to Baton Rouge, LA. Randy started Rodeoing early in life by competing in High School Rodeo, then...

Jun 15, 2019

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

Jun 11, 2019

Mary Ann Parish, age 62, a resident of Prairieville passed away on June 11, 2019.

Mary Ann is survived by Jerold Williams, her two daughters, Julia Mary-Katherine, and Anna Elizabeth, her mother, Jo Anne Hodges, and many faithful friends.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the all the Doctors and nurses who...

Jun 10, 2019

Eileen Chrostowski Boss, also known as “MeMe” by her grandchildren, passed away on June 10, 2019, with her husband, Larry Joseph Boss by her side. Eileen and Larry recently celebrated their marriage of 54 years on February 5, 2019. Eileen was a native of Philadelphia, PA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.

Eileen’s life will be...

Jun 10, 2019

Roberta “Robbie” Petteruti Avery, age 73, passed away on Monday morning, June 10, 2019 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA.

Robbie is survived by her brother Ross Petteruti of North Kingston, RI (wife Leah, children Michael, Amanda (husband Greg, child Rory), and Mindy (child, Cooper)), her step-children, Linda Kay Leinweber of Scottdale, AZ...