Obituaries

Mar 7, 2017

Helen J. Gallagher, daughter of the late William and Cecelia Popowski, died on March 7, 2017. She was born in Kane, PA., on June 19, 1933, graduated from Kane High school in 1951 and Butler County Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1954 in Butler, PA. Helen held RN nursing licenses in both PA and LA although she did...

Mar 7, 2017

Ernestine, 98, passed away at Oakwood Village in Zachary, La on March 7, 2017. She was born in 1919 in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, she is the daughter of John and Vera Flowers. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Beattie; a son, Richard Beattie; sisters, Wilna Scott, Earline Carter, Velee Henderson, Thoris Stutzman, and Polly Atkins; brothers,...

Mar 5, 2017

Betty Tyler Alsbrooks DeWitt, age 84, a native of Pinson, AL and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on March 5, 2017. Betty was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a former member of The Krewe of Romany. She was known for her artistic eye and poised attitude. Betty enjoyed gardening and always kept a...

Mar 5, 2017

Cedric Jude Delaune, passed away on March 5, 2017, at the age of 64. Cedric was a member of the Ascension Parish Masonic Lodge. Cedric is survived by his wife, Brenda Crutchfield Delaune; his step-daughter, Angela Wiggins; his step-son, Jason Wiggins and wife Sarah; his sister, Myra A. Delaune; his nanny Dorothy Chairmonte; his uncle, Victor Chairmonte; and his...

Mar 4, 2017

Violet Louise Saizon Cox, 87 years young, took flight to her heavenly home on Friday evening, March 4, 2017. Her passing was gentle, peaceful and sweet, and she was constantly surrounded by her family and friends all during her short hospital and hospice stay. Ever the sassy Saizon, she remained quick-witted, opinionated, bossy, funny, lovable, and endearing to all...

Mar 3, 2017

Betty Rockett Kilpatrick, of Baton Rouge, LA, was called home to heaven on March 3, 2017. Betty was ready to be with her Savior Jesus Christ and her husband of 59 years, Bobby. Her life is a testament of her love of Christ, hard work and the joy of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Mar 3, 2017

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7 Jasper O. "Duck" Greer, 91, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born to Paul E. and Claudia N. Greer on April 27, 1925. He proudly served his country in the...

Mar 2, 2017

Mar 1, 2017

William Thurm (WT) Firesheets, 94, departed this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2017. WT was born on May 26, 1922, at noon, "almost as the mill whistle blew, came hungry, remained hungry", in the sawmill Town of Fisher, Louisiana. He graduated as salutatorian from Fisher High School in 1940. WT served...

Mar 1, 2017

Laura Mae Nordstrom, age 82, a native of Morganza, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 1, 2017. She loved fishing, sewing, cooking, and her dogs. Laura was a Pink Lady for over 25 years at Baton Rouge General Midcity. Laura is survived by her daughter, Michele Aubert and husband Paul; her son, Trey...

Mar 1, 2017

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast." Ruth Lucille Hales Corbin, a resident of Gonzales, joined her Lord and Savior face to face on March 1, 2017. She was born on May...

Feb 28, 2017

A native of New Orleans, resident of Baton Rouge, former electrician at Georgia Pacific, Korean War Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, Albert E. Sauvinet, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his beloved grandson, Elliott E. Sauvinet and his wife, Dorothy of Mandeville; great-granddaughters, Perry and Louise; daughter-in-law, Ivy...

Feb 27, 2017

Norbert Boniface Drew, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2017. He was born on May 14, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post No. 38. He loved golf and enjoyed listening to Big Band music. Norbert is survived by his wife of 71...

Feb 26, 2017

Carmela Greco Calandro passed away on Sunday February 26, 2017 in Marietta, Ga. She was born on October 14, 1926 in Tickfaw, La. and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. She was a dedicated wife, sister, mother, and grandmother whose family meant everything to her. She is survived by her daughter, Judith (Judy) Calandro Bernhard and her...

Feb 26, 2017

Dorothy "Dot" Temple Hopson, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on February 26, 2017. Dorothy loved reading. She worked at Stanacola Medical for almost 15 years and was the administrator for her husband's businesses. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be missed by all who loved her. She is...

Feb 26, 2017

Merley Jane Rose Meche, age 81, a resident of Walker, LA passed away on February 26, 2017. Merley was a member of New Day Christian Centre. A devoted employee of Our Lady of the Lake for 30 years. She loved serving her patients. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Meche and Susan Meche Hutchinson and husband Robert; her...

Feb 25, 2017

Esther Courtney, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on February 25, 2017. Esther is survived by her sons, Chester Dale Courtney and wife Sandra, and David Edmund Courtney and wife Dinah; her five grandsons, Christopher, Jonathan, Adam, Daniel and Marshall; and her six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Chester...

Feb 25, 2017

Pamela Ann Shannon Canty, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on February 25, 2017. Pam was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on April 9, 1951. She graduated from Meridian High School and attended Mississippi State University. She was a proud member of the Junior Auxiliary of Columbia, Mississippi, where she served as President. She was a sports fan...

Feb 23, 2017

Larry E. Guisinger, M.D., passed away at his home on February 23, 2017. Larry was 68 years old and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a native of Montgomery, AL and a resident of Piermont, NY. Larry was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl and spouse Norman...

Feb 22, 2017

"The Lord is my Shepherd. There is nothing I shall want" Bernice Johnson Baillie, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away February 22, 2017, at the age of 86. Bernice is survived by her two sons, Dr. Jeffrey Arnold Baillie of Monroe, LA, Dale Baillie and wife Rita Baillie of Baton Rouge, LA; her grandchildren, Austin Dale Baillie...