Obituaries

Nov 10, 2018

Dana Leigh Retherford Truxillo died November 10, 2018 at the age of 49 after an extended illness.

She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Billy Truxillo; her parents, Pat and Ron Retherford and sister, Stacy.

Predeceased by her grandparents, James C. and Orene Retherford and Walter H. and Ethel B. Samuels.

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Nov 10, 2018

Steven James Smith, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2018.

While we were not ready to say goodbye, we have peace in our heart that he is with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Former Pineville resident, Steven was born to Roland and Lorraine Smith on June 16, 1968. He was a hard working plumber.  He enjoyed...

Nov 10, 2018

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

Nov 10, 2018

Malone, James Kenneth

“J.K”

A native of Jonesboro, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge passed away at age 87 on November 10, 2018 at Flannery Oaks Guest House. He was a retired member of Electrical Workers Local 995. In the 50’s & 60’s he was one of only two cable splicers in the Baton Rouge...

Nov 7, 2018

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

Nov 5, 2018

Sandra “Sandy" Harrell Dipuma, age 77, a resident of Ascension Parish, passed away on November 5, 2018.

She retired from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. She was a loving wife and mother of four. Sandy was loved by all and will be truly missed by all who knew her.

Sandy is survived by...

Nov 4, 2018

Carlis Joseph Glynn, Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away on November 4, 2018, at the age of 87.

Carlis is survived by his wife, Susan Ann Glynn; his child, Rhonda Martin and her husband Willie Martin; his sisters, Audrey G. Jones, Myrtle G. Page, and Mercedes G. Rousseau; his brother, Donald J. Glynn; and...

Nov 3, 2018

Terry C. “Taz” Stuckey, a resident of Denham Springs, LA., passed away on November 3, 2018 at the age of 69.

He was a retired U.P.S. truck driver for 35 years and a retired maintenance tech for BREC.

Terry is survived by his wife of 46 years, Maureen A. Stuckey; his daughter, Kim A. Jenkins;...

Nov 2, 2018

Emilie Steffek Rainey

Emilie Steffek Rainey, a resident and native of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the age of 73.

She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University. After college, she began her career as a school teacher until becoming a stay-at-home mom raising...

Nov 1, 2018

Paula Henley Battles, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on November 1, 2018. Paula was born February 24, 1929, in Tullos, Louisiana, to Carlos and Love Henley. She was a graduate of Winnfield High School in Winnfield, Louisiana, and a 36-year employee and retiree of AT&T.

She is survived by her brother Richard Henley of Folsom,...

Oct 31, 2018

Guy August Perkins, a resident of Baton Rouge for 59 years, departed peacefully on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at the age of 90.  Guy will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. Second to his family were his fishing buddies from the False River Cookie Jar Tournaments (and you all know who you are).  After serving in...

Oct 31, 2018

My Mom, Thelma A. King, a life long resident of Baton Rouge, was called home on October 31, 2018. Born to Nick and Effie Landry, Sr. on September 9, 1942, Thelma Landry attended Glen Oaks High. She married and had two sons that she was so proud of and loved dearly. Although she only had two sons, she was...

Oct 31, 2018

Alvin J. Glotz, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, La., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the age of 78.

He was a devoted and loyal LSU Tiger fan, never missing a home game in 64 years. He was employed with Ethyl Corp for 21 years and he was employed with...

Oct 30, 2018

John Henry Sample, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Oct 30, 2018 just short of his 79th birthday from esophageal cancer. John was born in Joliet, IL, on Nov 1, 1939, where he graduated from Lockport Township High School. He graduated from LSU in Business Administration in 1962. He served for a brief period in the US...

Oct 30, 2018

Margaret M. Grigsby, 78 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 30,2018.

Marge attended Basile High School where she played softball, basketball, and cheered. She was named All State Guard in basketball.

She married in 1957 to Ray Grigsby, Staff Sergeant in US Army from Stockton, California.

She...

Oct 28, 2018

Steven Michael Cherco passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Steve was 59, born January 29, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rachel Pourciau Cherco, 2 daughters – Chandler Cherco Otillio and husband, Jackson; Courtney Michelle Cherco; 3 grandchildren, Porter, McClain...

Oct 28, 2018

Kyle Ragan Jones

Kyle was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on May 21, 1989.  He graduated from University High - LSU Lab School in 2007, and he attended both LSU and Southeastern Louisiana University where he studied business.

Kyle was introduced to cars at a very early age, and they remained a lifelong passion.  His...

Oct 28, 2018

Neil Lassion Wagoner, passed away on October 28, 2018 surrounded by his family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Neil was born on August 13, 1936 in Winnfield, Louisiana to Robert Lassion Wagoner and Minnie Heard Wilson and had two younger brothers, Bill and Terry.

Neil is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Sue Barton. Neil attended...

Oct 26, 2018

Ronald W. “Ron” Morgan

Absent from the body present with the Lord. Ron loved his family, friends and the Lord. He died peacefully with Rebecca, his Beck, at his side on October 26, 2018, after many years of cancer. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

Ron was born on August 21,...

Oct 26, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Harrison George, Sr., 91, of Baton Rouge, LA, went home to

be with our precious Lord and Savior on October 26 surrounded by his family

in his home.

Charlie was born in Sciotoville, Ohio, to James H. and Laura G. George on

August 12, 1927. He graduated from high...