Obituaries

May 20, 2019

Barbara Wolfe Hughes

Born November 16, 1932

God called our precious Angel home Barbara Wolfe Hughes, “Nana”, 86, on Monday, May 20, 2019 following a brief illness. Mother of four children, grandmother of eleven, and great grandmother of twenty seven.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Carrol Clay Hughes, Sr, her father James...

May 20, 2019

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

Suzanne Renee Speaks "Da", passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019, at the age of 33. Born September 30, 1985, she was a resident of Baton Rouge, where she lived a strong and vibrant life with her beloved family,...

May 19, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “BETTY” Nurdin Singleton, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 19, 2019 at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, La. Betty was a resident and native of Baton Rouge, La. born August 1, 1928 in Beauregard Town to parents, John and Alice Nurdin. After graduating from Baton Rouge High School, Betty earned...

May 19, 2019

“Truly, I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." Luke 23:43.

Ray Turner was born May 27, 1928, and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Ann Latham Turner; his two sons, Elbert Ray Turner Jr....

May 18, 2019

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

May 17, 2019

Patsy Ruth (Vick) Pino, age 85, died at in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on May 17th, 2019.

Patsy was born February 1, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended Istrouma High School. In 1949, she met her future husband, Sonny, at the Community Club in Baton Rouge.  They met through their love of music and dancing, which they...

May 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ky Nam Van Nguyen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 12, 2019

Sharon Silvio Starnes, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Sharon was a Baton Rouge native, graduated from Istrouma High School in 1967. Married to Albert L. Starnes in 1967.

She is survived by her children, son, Leonard Paul Starnes and daughter, Julie Claire Starnes Bennett; son-in-law,...

May 11, 2019

Born on February 26, 1958 in Independence, LA, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019. She was 61 years old and a resident of Gonzales. She was baptized at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, at age 12, and graduated from St. Francisville High School in 1976. She retired from the...

May 10, 2019

Philip Max Horne, 80 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 10, 2019.

Philip is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ella Wahl Horne; his brother Charles R. Horne; his sister, Mary Horne Greaud, and his grandson Timothy Max Horne, II.

He is survived by his wife...

May 9, 2019

Bryne Joseph Allemond, Jr. “B.J”, entered into eternal rest on May 9, 2019 at the age of 37.

Bryne survived by his mother, Wendy D. Cline and Ricky L. Cline (Pops); loving grandparents, Allen, Sr. and Geraldine Allemond; sister, Brianna and brother, Charlie Allemond; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by...

May 9, 2019

Christine LeJeune Carmouche

With heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of our loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Christi, affectionately known as “Nis” and “CeCe”, was called home by the Lord on May 9th, 2019 at the age of 50. “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew...

May 8, 2019

Bobby Wayne McKee, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at peace with his wife and children at his bedside on May 8, 2019 at the age of 66.

Bobby was a graduate of Treadwell High School in Memphis Tennessee. After serving as a US Marine from 1972 to 1976, Bobby went to work for...

May 3, 2019

Mr. Billy H. Oglesby, 74 yrs old, from Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 3. 2019.  He was born in Pineville, LA to Temple Wallace Oglesby and Hazel Devore Oglesby.  He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and Port Allen LA.

He retired from Operating Engineers Local...

May 3, 2019

Melba Ruth Buchanan Duncan, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 3, 2019 at the age of 95.

Melba is survived by her two children, Thomas "Tommy" Duncan and Jackie Jones and husband Carlton; grandchildren, Chris Jones and wife Julia and Grant Jones and wife Pam; 5 great-grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Lilly, Caitlin, and Cary...

May 2, 2019

The pride and joy of the Vernon Dixon family departed this world into the hands of his Heavenly Father on May 2, 2019, at age 54.  He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Raleigh, NC.

He is survived by his adoring and loving wife, Barbara Callahan Dixon, whom Vernon affectionately called his...

May 2, 2019

Dang D. Chau, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away May 2, 2019.

Dang is survived by his wife Thuy Ho; children, Khoa D. "James"  Chau, Khuong D. Chau, Khang D. Chau and Thao Quyen N. Chau, and 7 grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nam D. Chau and...

May 1, 2019

Arseneaux, Joseph A. passed away on May 1st, 2019 at the age of 43. He was born and raised in New Orleans.

He was one of two children born to Mary Hicks and John Arseneaux. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Arseneaux and stepfather of Jake Roussel. Joseph will forever be remembered by his family Aunts...

Apr 30, 2019

Susan Gluck Johnson departed on Angel’s wings on April 30, 2019 @ 7:23am into God’s loving arms. She fought an 8 month long battle with a disease that leading physicians were unable to diagnose, but mimicked ALS.

She was 73 years old, born in Hudson, New York, moved to N. Miami Beach when she was 8, and...

Apr 30, 2019

Agnes Dockery Yarbrough, 90, entered her heavenly rest peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019.

Agnes was a graduate of Grady Memorial Nursing School in Atlanta, 1956. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Florida then moved to Illinois and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from College of Saint Francis, 1977. Agnes worked for many years as...