Obituaries

Oct 24, 2018

Darrel Ray Arthurs, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018. Beloved husband of Alicia Arthurs. He proudly served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division. Darrel started his career with Merit Industrial in the early 80s,...

Oct 24, 2018

William Preston Grauel

“Bill, Poppie Bill, Billuard, Billford”

June 16, 1943 – October 24, 2018

Age 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.  Beloved husband of Dymphna “Dee” Green.  Son of the late Lee Robinson Grauel and the late Goldie Anna Lyles Grauel. Brother of Nancy Lee Donde of Las Cruces, NM. ...

Oct 23, 2018

Keith William Schilling, 62, of Baton Rouge passed away early the morning of October 23, 2018 surrounded by family at his home.

Keith was born on July 30, 1956 in Baton Rouge. As a young boy, Keith decided he was going to be a pilot and there was no turning back. After graduation from Louisiana Tech, Keith...

Oct 22, 2018

Marlena Torre Mire, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died peacefully at the Butterfly Wing with her loving husband Robert “Bob” Mire at her side.

Marlena was a native of Guayaquil, Ecuador and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA.

She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Salazar and husband Gregg Lubritz of Baton...

Oct 21, 2018

Richard “Rich” Walter Borek, Sr, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 70 surrounded by his family after a 2 year courageous fight with cancer. Rich was born on July 28, 1948 in New Britain, CT to Walter and Helen Borek. He was a graduate of New Britain High School and attended UConn. Rich was a dedicated...

Oct 20, 2018

A Celebration of Life, Charles W. Hickey age 98, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on 10/20/2018.

He served in WWII, was a Navy Veteran, and married to the love of his life Anna M. Hickey for a wonderful 74 years. He will be truly missed by his wife, 5 children, 4 grandchildren, and 5 great...

Oct 19, 2018

Elaine Daigle Porche 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 19, 2018. She was born December 15, 1941 in Houma, Louisiana to Albert Joseph and Victoire Theriot Daigle. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, her family and dancing and singing around the kitchen. After 22 years Elaine retired from the Inter-Tribal Council of Louisiana. Elaine is survived by her children, Annette Porche Thompson (Charlie), Patricia Porche Penton, Arthur Leslie Porche Jr....

Oct 18, 2018

Charles Stanley "Stan" Passman, Jr, age 59, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on October 18th surrounded by his loving family. Stan was a graduate of Broadmoor HS and Southeastern Louisiana University. Stan's legacy was his ability to make people laugh and smile. He was the light of his family's life and will be profoundly missed. He...

Oct 18, 2018

Eric Michael Campbell (“Pittbull”, “Lil-E”, “Shorty”, and Supa “E”), 42, Native of Donaldsonville, LA.  Born on February 28, 1976 to parents Dennis A. Campbell (“Lil Spook”) and loving Mom; Rose Marie Medine Campbell Gravois, passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord while sleeping on October 18, 2018.

Eric was preceded in death by paternal grandparents...

Oct 16, 2018

Terry Jones, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge for 48 years, passed away on October 16, 2018.

He was married to the love of his life, Linda, for 53 years. Together, they had 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Terry enjoyed LSU sports, golfing, spending time with his grandchildren, and traveling with his wife. He...

Oct 15, 2018

David Braud, Age 59, passed away on October 15, 2018.

David is survived by his son, Raymond; daughter, Laraine; parents, Joseph & Emily Braud; 4 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Michael, Terry wife Janice, Steven and wife Joy.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Roxane Braud.

Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven...

Oct 15, 2018

Burt McCormick Payne passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 14th, at the age of 94, with loving family beside him.

He was born in Dallas, TX and moved to Louisiana with his family in 1937.  Burt was a great athlete and a star player on the Istrouma High School football team.

He attended...

Oct 15, 2018

James L. Dawson, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away October 15, 2018.

He spent much of his life enjoying his passion for playing guitar and performing at events and venues. He had a great love for people and devoted many years of his life to pastoring in Liberty, MS.

He is preceded in...

Oct 15, 2018

Charlie Lee Van Ness

Born March 26, 1930 in Houston, Texas, passed away at Heritage Manor Nursing Home on October 15, 2018. He served in the Navy from 1949 to 1953. Married Wanda Lou Mielsch on April 10, 1954. He moved his family from Houston, Texas to Denham Springs, La in 1963, then to Prairieville, La in...

Oct 15, 2018

Bettye Davis Jones, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on October 15, 2018

Bettye graduated from Broadmoore High 1963 and later attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a lifelong member of Parkview Baptist church.  Bettye was beautiful, kind and loved her family dearly with a heart full of compassion and love for God. ...

Oct 15, 2018

George “D” Eaton, age 94, who passed away on October 15, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by his wife, Billie June “Noon”, his two children: George Eaton and wife Cheryl, Jack Eaton and wife Connie.  He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Eaton, Kristen Eaton Mullen and husband Geoffrey,...

Oct 13, 2018

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

Oct 13, 2018

Our beloved son, brother, father, and coach, David Alexander Castillo, passed from this life into eternity on Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was 61.

David developed a love for sports at a young age playing CYO baseball, basketball, and Legion hardball, with his parents and sister cheering him on.  He played on various teams including the Episcopal...

Oct 11, 2018

Rudy Lin Landry, husband of Mary Carroll Landry, died October 11, 2018 at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. Born January 9, 1933 in Vinton, LA, the son of the late Elna Bonin and Lindsey Joseph Landry. He attended McNeese State University majoring in Music. After serving in the US Army he attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA,...

Oct 11, 2018

Lynn Hatfield passed away at the age of 81 on October 11, 2018, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born July 6, 1937 to Eleanor Marie Lamar Hatfield and Lockwood Gregory Hatfield in Kansas City, MO.  Lynn met the love of his life, Mary Virginia Moore, at Harrison High School in Harrison, Arkansas and they were married in May...