Obituaries
Clifford Blakemore, Iii
Jun 29, 2017
Our beloved son, brother and uncle, Clifford Nunn Blakemore, III went home to meet God on June 29, 2017. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he was a quiet soul who lived a simple life. Clifford is survived by his parents, Angela and Clifford Blakemore, Jr.; his sister, Sandra and husband Dennis Chedraui; and his niece and nephew, Jessica...
Debbie Bridges
Jun 28, 2017
Debbie Kidder Bridges, age 53, a native of Central, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on June 28, 2017. Debbie was a devoted sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Debbie was a loving woman that will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her children, Courtney...
James Cole
Jun 24, 2017
James Fairfax Cole passed to eternal rest on June 24, 2017. Mr. Cole was born on January 30, 1918 in Littleton, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and received the bronze star for meritorious service. He received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from LSU and subsequently a M.S. in Medical Social Work from...
Joecile Diez
Jun 23, 2017
Joecile Elizabeth Annabelle Moran Diez, born on November 16,1948 in New Orleans, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Baton Rouge. Joecile is a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and retired from the Baton Rouge Clerk of Courts Office. Joecile is survived by her husband, Louis Douglas Diez of Baton Rouge;...
Greg Payne
Jun 19, 2017
Gregory Keith Payne, a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, born March 28, 1953 went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 19, 2017. Greg attended Baton Rouge High and LSU. He was an avid music lover and longtime manager of Leisure Landing Record Store. Greg was also an avid LSU basketball and NBA fan. He suffered a...
Paul Carithers
Jun 18, 2017
Paul Wayne Carithers of Baton Rouge passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2017, after a long courageous battle with cancer, at his home surrounded by his sister and close friends. He was a retired Service Technician for AT&T. He was a proud United States Air Force Veteran who served in Viet Nam. Paul was an animal lover, rescuing...
Michele Zander
Jun 17, 2017
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness." -Galatians 5:22 Michele's life was the embodiment of this verse. The love, kindness and goodness she gave to her family, friends and perfect strangers was a blessing to all. She was born on March 30, 1962 and went to heaven on June 17, 2017. Michele was...
Charles Weyerman
Jun 17, 2017
Charles Curtis "Curt" Weyerman passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the age of 75. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, he was born on September 1, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was raised in Texas and was a lifelong UT fan. Curt lived to serve others, and he never met a person or animal in need that...
John Gremillion
Jun 16, 2017
John Berton Gremillion, age 94, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on June 16, 2017. Bert served in the U.S. Air Force as a Finance Technical Clerk in Fukuoka, Japan after World War, II. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now University of Louisiana at Lafayette and he received his Master's Degree and...
J Lea, Jr.
Jun 15, 2017
J. Leslie Lea, Jr. known to most as Bucky or Pop walked into heaven on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the age of 79. His beloved wife, Elizabeth Sue was there to hold his hand and lead him in to our precious Lord and Savior. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA. Born in Baton Rouge on July 8,...
Carolyn Richard
Jun 14, 2017
Carolyn Richard passed away on June 15, 2017. She was 91 years old. She was a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Baton Rouge for most of her life. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Constance R. Crasto, Renee' R. Stolzenthaler and her husband Stan; Percy S. "Rick" Richard, III and fiancé, Rhonda Meyers; and...
Frances Buckels
Jun 14, 2017
Frances Roberts Buckels, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for 64 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Maison De Fleur. She was born on November 13, 1925 in Sicily Island, LA to Jeff and Emma Roberts. Frances was a life time member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. She retired from the East Baton Rouge...
Terry Roccaforte
Jun 13, 2017
Terry Roccaforte, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Terry Roccaforte is survived by her daughters, Kami Roccaforte Almonte, Shelly Roccaforte Zabaneh (Julius, Sr.); grandsons, Julius, Jr. and Dillon Zabaneh, Joshua and David Alexander Almonte; sisters, Norma Bourgeois (Warren), Karen Miller (Alan);...
James Logan
Jun 13, 2017
James "Jim" Logan, 70, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, June 19, 2017, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Father Phil Spano will be conducting the service. Visitation will be from 9:30 am-10:30...
Ralph Lane
Jun 9, 2017
Ralph Milton Lane, age 85, passed away June 9, 2017 after an extended illness. Ralph was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and Walker. He retired from Dow Chemical as well as enjoyed many years of working at Home Depot. Ralph is survived by his wife, Charlotte Brown Lane; sons David Lane (Donna) and Christopher Bringhurst, daughter Kathie Borgan...
Hines Turcotte, Jr.
Jun 9, 2017
Hines Amile Turcotte, Jr., 69, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana left his earthly home on Friday, June 9, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. Those to continue to cherish the memories of this wonderful man include the love of his life, his wife, Susan Abadie Turcotte; children, Chad, Toby (Brenda) and Jenny (Dan); brothers, Jerry (Judy) and...
Ronald Hillman
Jun 7, 2017
Ronald Paul Hillman, 57, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Dallas, TX. due to complications from surgery. Left to cherish beautiful memories include his wife, Michelle Savoie Hillman; children, Brittany Kittrell (Chris); Kaitlyn Hillman; Joshua Hillman; parents, J.T. and Joyce Hillman; brother, Keith Hillman (Anita); sister, Marilyn Trahan; brother, Tim Hillman. Paul was...
Juanita Ardoin
Jun 5, 2017
Juanita F. Ardoin, A resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 at the Crossing. She was born December 20, 1934 in Mamou, LA. Juanita enjoyed playing marbles, fishing, adoring and spending time with her grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her husband, Alvin Ardoin, three grandchildren; Johnette Snyder, Melissa and Joseph Landry, along with two great-grandsons;...
Janis Pecoraro
Jun 4, 2017
Service Graveside Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
