Obituaries

Apr 12, 2019

Cade Edward Carter, Sr. of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.  Born December 5, 1932, in Elberton, Georgia, he was a graduate of Hartwell High School, followed by active service in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Cade received his BS in Agriculture Engineering from the University of Georgia (1962),...

Apr 12, 2019

Lois Ann "Tootie" Goynes, 75, of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 12, 2019. Lois was born March 25, 1944, in Baton Rouge to Kennedy and Mildred (West) Cooper. On June 14, 1975, she married Ronnie Goynes in Baton Rouge and together they raised two sons, Andrew and Ryan. Lois worked for the State of Louisiana Insurance Commission retiring...

Apr 11, 2019

Dr. John D. Scott III, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at his home, April 11, 2019.

John was born in San Antonio, TX where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Chemistry from Baylor University, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of North...

Apr 11, 2019

Say not, in grief, that she has gone, but give thanks that she was yours. We give thanks for the life of Lillie Graham Blackwell, who lived 88 years and passed away on April 11, 2019. She was born on February 27, 1931, the baby of eleven children, to Ida Spikes Graham and George Graham. She grew up in...

Apr 10, 2019

Iris Ann Troxclair, 73, passed away on April 10, 2019 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA.

She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Iris was a devoted wife, dedicated mother, proud grandmother, loving sister, a faithful friend, and was known for her sweet smile. Her calling was to be a wife and mother,...

Apr 10, 2019

Antoinette “Toni” Ferrara passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 10. She was 89 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge. She was the loving wife of Russell J. Ferrara, Sr. for 68 years. Her greatest pleasure in life was taking care of her family and cooking for anyone and everyone she knew! She will also...

Apr 9, 2019

Betty Jane "Bug" Eggers Lancaster, age 91, passed away on April 9th, 2019. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her faith was evident in all aspects of her life making her beautiful both inside and out.

Born on January 15th, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to Statie Preston and Gladys Sweeney Eggers, she...

Apr 9, 2019

Frederick “Rick” Eugene Wolfert, 64, of Greensboro, GA passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro, GA.

Rick was born on August 3, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri to his parents Mary Catherine Flood and Leland “Lee” Wolfert. Rick went to LSU on a basketball scholarship—taking it all in as a wide-eyed, first-generation college student. He met his wife, Holly, during their Sophomore...

Apr 9, 2019

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 9, 2019, at the age of 93.

Carroll was born October 4, 1925, and was the son of the late Henry and Amy Lalumandier. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carroll will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He served in the...

Apr 5, 2019

Thelma Tillotson, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, April 5th 2019, at the age of 90.

Thelma is survived by her daughter, Elaine Spears and her husband Theodore Spears Sr.; her 3 grandchildren, Theodore Spears Jr. and wife Maria, Reginald Spears Sr. and wife Shunekia, and Karen Spears White and husband Chris. She...

Apr 5, 2019

Fran Gaspard Smith, age 82, resident of Madison, AL., passed away on April 5, 2019.

She worked as the Assistant to the Rector at St. James Episcopal Church.

Fran was a native of Louisiana and lived the last years of her life in North Alabama near her daughter. She passed away comfortably and peacefully with...

Apr 4, 2019

Carl Feinberg, age 68, passed away peacefully after a battle with Lung Cancer on April 4, 2019.

He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey and a long-time resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana. He moved to Baton Rouge after the 2016 flood. He was a technician for Bell Systems and the owner of Comtel Inc. of LA. After...

Apr 3, 2019

Lela Mae Watson Centineo, a resident of Walker, LA and a native of MS., passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the age of 85, peacefully at her home with her family by her side.

Born February 28, 1934, she loved doing yardwork and going shopping.  Lovingly known as “Coonie Bloomers”, she was feisty, fun, and loved...

Apr 2, 2019

Sylvia B. Middlebrook, passed away on April 2, 2019, at the age of 82.

Sylvia was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church since 1970, where she was a director of the Mother’s Day Out Program for 32 years and blessed many lives. She was also a Sunday School teacher to 4 year olds for 15 years. She...

Apr 2, 2019

Daniel P. “Skip” D’Amico was born October 27, 1940 and passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 2, 2019, surrounded by his family.  Skip was married to Dorothy “Dot” Lindsly D’Amico for almost 50 years and were the proud parents of 4 children, Danny D’Amico, Brad D’Amico, Marie D’Amico and Sonya Zimmer.  After the death of his wife,...

Apr 2, 2019

Walter Joseph Mathis, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on April 2, 2019.

He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Walter is survived by his daughters, Rhonda and husband Bill Hartwell and Tracy Mathis, grandchildren, Ashley and husband Mike, Brian and wife Kelli Hartwell, Dylan and wife Jessica Hartwell, Jenny and Alana...

Mar 31, 2019

Elizabeth Thacker Mindek Mathias

It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Elizabeth Thacker Mindek Mathias on Sunday March 31, 2019 at age 78. She was born June 18, 1941 at home in Oil City, Louisiana to James Dewey and Virginia Crawford Thacker.

Elizabeth graduated from North Caddo High School and...

Mar 31, 2019

Virginia Theresa “Jenny” Prejean Jones, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in China, Texas on December 27, 1928 to Philip and Coralie Moreaux Prejean. Jenny lived her young adult life in Beaumont, TX., where she married Edward Bonham Stover Jones on November 9, 1950. Jenny became...

Mar 30, 2019

Carole Jane Carpenter, born November 24, 1939, a native of Brownwood, TX, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 30, 2019, at the age of 79.

Carole is survived by her two sons, David Carpenter and wife Michelle, and Carl Carpenter; grandson, Jeb Carpenter; and her brothers, Charles and Jerry McCullough.

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Mar 30, 2019

Terrence Allen Lowry was born 1/18/51 and passed away peacefully at his home on 3/30/19.  He is predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Margaret. He is survived by his children, daughter Lacy Baccari and her husband, Matthew, and his son, Randall Lowry and wife Patricia, as well as three grandchildren, Harper, Liam and Koleton.  He owned and operated...