Obituaries

Aug 20, 2016

Michael Scott O'Neill, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away at the early age of 46 on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Scott was an excellent Tubing Fitter and had a passion for fishing. Everyone who knew him would say he was a kind hearted man who often thought of others before himself. All of Scotts family and friends will...

Aug 19, 2016

Aug 18, 2016

Captain Samuel A. Pruet, Sr. retired, 76, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on August 18, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Samuel A. Pruet, Sr., was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Samuel King Pruet and Oralee Keith Pruet on March 6, 1940. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1958. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp...

Aug 17, 2016

Joseph Cloud, age 48, a resident of Livingston, LA passed away on August 17, 2016. He served for 20 years in the United States Army. Joseph was a member of SMR and Red Oak Hunting Club. He had one tour of duty during desert storm and two tours of duty in Iraq. He was a recipient of the Bronze...

Aug 17, 2016

Donna Vicknair Drago, age 57, passed away on August 17, 2016. Donna was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mom and nana. She was a dedicated employee of Gorman Brothers for over ten years. Donna loved family vacations to the beach and enjoyed watching her sons play sports. In her recent years she truly enjoyed spending time with her husband,...

Aug 16, 2016

E.J. McDowell, age 75, a loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away on August 16, 2016, after a long battle with COPD. She was a native of Baton Rouge and graduate of Istrouma High School and Spencer Business School. She is survived by her two daughters, Tani Legleu and Mona Legleu; her two grandsons, Aaron Meyer and Stephen Meyer;...

Aug 16, 2016

William F. "Bill" Borne, age 58, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on August, 16, 2016. William was a loving husband, proud father, and a mentor to many. He was a true visionary with a "larger-than-life" presence. Bill was a very giving man. He was the founder and former CEO of Amedysis, a national home health care...

Aug 15, 2016

Thomas Britt "Redd" Hinton passed away peacefully, Monday, August 15, 2016, at his residence in Watson, LA. He was born July 8,1964, in Baton Rouge and attended Tara High School where he was a star safety for the football team. He attended LSU and Southeastern Universities and was a 20-year resident of Watson, LA. He is survived by his...

Aug 14, 2016

Jude Evans Desselle, Sr., a native of Bordelonville, La and a resident of Greenwell Springs, La, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice, at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from the financial industry, and he was a life long avid LSU fan. Jude...

Aug 13, 2016

Michael Denham, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of Bradentan, Florida, passed away on August 13, 2016. Michael is survived by his wife, Carmen Denham; his daughters, Paige Denham, Hollie Denham and Faith Denham; his step-daughter, Ryanne Widmeier; his sisters, Laurie Landry and Collins and Kim Lofton and Jay; his mother-in-law, Carol King; his grandmother, Audrey Mayo Watson;...

Aug 13, 2016

Raymond William "R.W." Kimball, 75, of Baton Rouge, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 13, 2016 in Baton Rouge. He was born in Winnsboro, LA on July 16, 1941. R.W. graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. R.W. married his best friend and life partner, Jen, on August 3, 1962. He was a City of...

Aug 12, 2016

Ernest L. (Ernie) King, age 69, a native of Kansas and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 12, 2016. Ernest was a dedicated employee of Automated Filing Systems for over 30 years. He was a member of Red Oaks Hunting Club. And a proud Vietnam Veteran, between the years of 1967 - 1968. Ernest is survived...

Aug 11, 2016

Dorothy Louise Diamond Bramhall born on February 24, 1952 joined her parents in Heaven on August 11, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Dottie was always a caring, compassionate, friendly, forgiving woman, with an infectious smile, and who loved music listening and dancing, especially to the Chase Tyler Band. She...

Aug 11, 2016

Gloria Marie Dauthier Griggs, 91 was reunited with her beloved husband at 2:30a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gloria was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 23, 1925. She attended Baton Rouge High School. On June 5, 1945 she was joined in matrimony to Fred Robert Griggs. Gloria is survived by her children, Linda Griggs,...

Aug 11, 2016

Evette Jackson, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 11, 2016. She attended Istrouma High School and is also a graduate of Camelot Cosmetology School. Evette is survived by her fiancé, Lawrence Francis; her children, Shayla Jackson, Jeremy Jackson, Kayla and DaShawn Franklin; her sister, Debra Brown; her brothers, Nathaniel Barnes, Jr., Richard Barnes,...

Aug 10, 2016

Ann Rainwater Cothern, age 69, of Pride LA, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Danny Charles Cothern and four children; her sons, Joey Cothern and wife Dena and Billy Cothern and wife Melissa; her daughters, Madonna Pendarvis and husband Patrick and Robin Rimes; her siblings, Wanda...

Aug 10, 2016

Kenneth Kennedy, age 68, a resident of Mississippi, passed away on August 10, 2016. He loved fishing, carving baits and loving on his dog Snapper. Kenneth is survived by; his wife, Marlane Brooks Kennedy; his step-children, Shane Campanile and Paula, Todd Campanile and wife Janie, and Crystal Campanile Jordan and husband BJ Jordan; his seven grandchildren and his three...

Aug 10, 2016

Kenneth Eli Osterberger "Ken," 86, a True Southern Gentleman, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on August 10, 2016, after suffering the devastating affects of Alzheimer's Disease. Survived by his wife, Harriet of 30 years, his son, Trey; son, Don Klung and wife, Robin, and children, Rachel and David of VA, son, Mike Klung and wife, Shanna; their...

Aug 7, 2016

Jerry Thomas Lowe ("PaPa"), beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge, LA on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Jerry was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma cancer in 2015, but remained positive and steadfast in his faith throughout his battle with the disease. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and...

Aug 4, 2016

Robert Peter "Bob" Parks, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 4, 2016. He attended DeLaSalle High School in New Orleans and graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport. He received a B.S. degree from LSU in 1978. He was predeceased by his parents John Parks, Jr., and Nell Slattery Parks of New Orleans. Survivors include his siblings...