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Obituaries
Earl P. Brouillette
Mar 8, 2024
Earl Paul Brouillette, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Robert and Alma Brouillette on October 10, 1930. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for his family and friends. Earl was a force of nature,...
Patricia Ann Harris
Mar 8, 2024
Patricia Ann Dias Harris, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born May 9, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Edward Dias and Florence Sparks Dias. She was a graduate of Glen Oaks High School, Class of ’64.
Mrs. Pat worked for several years as a receptionist with Ochsner...
Audrey Juge Parker
Mar 7, 2024
Audrey Juge Parker passed away peacefully on the evening of March 7, 2024 at the age of 98 years old. Wife of the late Ernest J. Parker. Mother of her only child, Jane E. Parker of Baton Rouge, LA. Preceded in death by parents Gertrude Garcia Juge and Oscar Juge, two sisters, Loretta J Aubry of New Orleans and Barbara...
Dr. John H. ("Bud") Traylor, Jr.
Mar 6, 2024
"Be a preacher! Be a preacher! I want you to be a preacher!"
John H. Traylor, Jr., affectionally known as "Bud," "Bro. Bud," and/or "Dr. Traylor," first heard the call of God to preach His Word as a child while sleeping on the back pew of his home church, the First United Methodist Church of Columbia, Louisiana. However, as he grew...
Mark S. Guillory, Sr.
Mar 6, 2024
Local businessman, Mark Guillory, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Baton Rouge General Hospital. He and his wife Yvette are the owners of Terminal Transfer and Storage, Inc. Mark took over Terminal Transfer when his father, Ray Guillory, Sr., who founded the company in 1968, passed away in October 1999.
He is survived by his wife, Yvette;...
Helen Grace Willis
Mar 4, 2024
Helen Grace Willis, age 95 passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Baton Rouge. She was born on March 15, 1928 in Ironton, Ohio to Harrison Martin and Ruth Bowen Martin.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jerry Willis, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, Mark Willis and Jerry Willis, Jr.; her...
Dr. Gary D. Black
Mar 3, 2024
Dr. Gary Dean Black passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born August 29, 1939, in Independence, Iowa to Leonard Black and Evelyn Stohr Black. He graduated high school in Waterloo, Iowa.
Gary entered the United States Navy in June of 1959, and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in January of...
Vincent Joseph DeSalvo
Mar 1, 2024
Vincent Joseph DeSalvo, departed this world on Friday, March 1st, 2024. Vincent was born on September 11th, 1952, in Hammond Louisiana to Joseph “Bud” DeSalvo and Mary Mae Catalano DeSalvo.
He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University for his undergrad education before earning his law degree from Louisiana State University. He dedicated himself to his career as a lawyer here in Baton...
Leann Paige Walker
Feb 28, 2024
Leann Paige Walker, 36, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Leann was a graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. She enjoyed her career as a pediatric nurse caring for children at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Holmes...
Mary Ann Sanchez Parker
Feb 27, 2024
Mary Ann Sanchez Parker passed away at 9:22 P.M. on February 27, 2024, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida at the age of 85. She was a native of Sunshine, Louisiana and a resident of Watson, Louisiana before moving to Florida. Mary Ann was a retired school worker and an active member of her church. As such, she volunteered with many...
John Malcolm Langlois, Sr.
Feb 27, 2024
John Malcolm “Mackie” Langlois, Sr. was born on June 15, 1933, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and passed away on February 27, 2024, surrounded by his wife of 66 years and his children in their family home.
Mackie was born to Ramsey and Louise Langlois of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Istrouma high school, enlisted in the US Navy, then went on...
Vita "Pat" Digirolamo Pocorello
Feb 26, 2024
Vita “Pat” Digirolamo Pocorello, homemaker and co-founder of Pocorello’s Casa d’Italia, passed away peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024 in the care of Clarity Hospice.
She was 80, a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a graduate of Redemptorist High School.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, February 29. Visitation will resume at St....
Howard A. ("Woody") Lege, Jr.
Feb 26, 2024
Howard Anthony (“Woody”) Lege, Jr., passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on November 9, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Howard Anthony Lege, Sr. and Barbara Goodwin Lege. He lived most of his life in New Orleans, moving to Baton Rouge five years ago. He worked as an electrician and was skilled...
John William King, III
Feb 23, 2024
John William King, III passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at the age of 75. He was born October 6, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana to John William King, Jr. and Cora Catherine Purvis King. He was a graduate of the of the University of Louisiana at Monroe, receiving his bachelor's degree in history.
John retired after years of dedicated...
Joan Bourgeois
Feb 22, 2024
Joan Jackson Bourgeois, 83, of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on 22 February 2024. She was born to parents Millard Jackson and Verlin Jackson, on 10/05/1940 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She graduated from Central High School in 1958. Joan worked as a school bus driver. After 30 years of service, she retired from East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
She enjoyed cooking,...
Thomas A. Nolan, Sr.
Feb 21, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Aloysius Nolan Sr., age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 21, 2024.
Tom attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Catholic High School in 1955, where he was an all-star athlete. He played football for Tulane University and graduated from Louisiana State University. He was an entrepreneur who worked as a political consultant, real...
Susan G. "Sue" Anderson
Feb 20, 2024
Susan Diane (“Sue”) Gros Anderson passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born November 14, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Clarence Joseph Gros and Alma Farmer Gros (later Pellerin). A graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and furthered her education with several degrees from Louisiana State University. While in college, Sue...
Bruce C. Babb
Feb 20, 2024
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
“How blessed are those who dwell in Your house!
They are ever praising You.” Psalm 84:4
Bruce Babb, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born in Belton, Texas on August 18, 1952, to...
Donald B. Deshotels
Feb 17, 2024
Donald B. Deshotels, a cherished resident of Baton Rouge, Opelousas, and Denton, TX, peacefully passed away on February 17th at the age of 91. His departure has left a profound emptiness in the hearts of all who were privileged to know him, already yearning for his captivating storytelling and contagious laughter.
A devout Catholic throughout his journey, Don found immense fulfillment...
Donna LeBlanc Honore
Feb 17, 2024
Donna LeBlanc Honore passed away at the age of 68 years old on Saturday February 17, 2024 at midnight. She was born February 9, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donna was known for taking care of others. She loved cooking, hunting deer and going on cruises with her husband. For many years she worked in childcare and was able to...
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