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Obituaries
Anne Marie Blount
Feb 2, 2024
Anne Marie Blount, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at the age of 83. Anne Marie was born on June 1, 1941, in Arreau, France, daughter to the late Jean Claude Bernie and Andrea Sanvoisin. She later set her roots in Baton Rouge, where she met her husband and they started a family.
A proud and...
Louis "LK" Arbour
Feb 1, 2024
Louis “LK” Arbour, born on May 29, 1931, passed away on February 1, 2024, at the age of 92.
Louis was born in Baton Rouge, LA. He joined the United States Air Force and served in the Korean conflict. He then went on the become manager at IBM, in the computer science field. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, traveling, and...
Louis Brupbacher
Jan 31, 2024
Louis Paul Brupbacher died peacefully at home on January 31, 2024 at the age of 79. He attended St. Anthony Elementary, Catholic High School and LSU. He was a devout Catholic. Louis was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to his camps. He was most proud of his one shot that killed 3 turkeys. He also...
Joseph A. Bossom, Sr.
Jan 29, 2024
Joseph A. Bossom, Sr., born on July 25, 1934, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 89. He was surrounded at the time of his death by family, while at Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX.
Joseph was born in Woodside, LA, to Jim and Alberta Bossom of White Castle, LA, and Woodside, LA. He graduated from...
Jerilyn Farrar Sanderson
Jan 28, 2024
Jerilyn Farrar Sanderson, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 74.
Born September 16, 1949, in Joplin, Missouri, Jerilyn developed an early love of music, taking after her father, who was a jazz trumpet player. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Music Education at Missouri Southern State...
Villie Lee Parks Vicknair
Jan 27, 2024
Villie Lee Parks Vicknair, homemaker and retired artist, touched the lives of many with her creativity, love, and wisdom. Vi passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, at the age of 101. Her legacy as an artist, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will forever live on in the hearts of her family. She won numerous awards during her life for her...
Audrey Proctor
Jan 26, 2024
Audrey Joy Schlosser Proctor passed away peacefully at her home on January 26, 2024 at the age 97. She was born in New Orleans on April 5, 1926 to Anthony and Mary Schlosser. She attended Ursuline Academy and Dominican College, then worked for Traveler’s Insurance Company prior to marrying Llewellyn Proctor in New Orleans on September 2, 1950. In 1956,...
Capt. David Wayne Henderson
Jan 25, 2024
In loving memory of Capt. David Wayne Henderson, also known as “Poppie” and “Poppa Dave”. He sparked into this life on January 11, 1955, and burned out on January 25, 2024, at the age of 69. He loved the years he spent as a tugboat captain pushing barges down the Mississippi River. His days never got started without a cup...
Blanche Couvillion Bordelon
Jan 25, 2024
Blanche Louise Couvillion Bordelon
Born Blanche Louise Couvillion on December 21, 1939, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Blanche was the only child of her devoted parents, Leo Domas Couvillion and Ida Beatrice Waguespack Couvillion. She died peacefully surrounded by her family January 25, 2024, at the age of 84.
Born to take center stage, Blanche loved to dance. She was a beautiful dancer....
David A. Szwak
Jan 24, 2024
Funeral services honoring the life of David Anthony Szwak, 60, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The visitation will begin at 1 pm. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm. Burial will follow the services. Memorial services will also be held in Benton, Louisiana, at Believer’s Worship...
Paul Michael Hebert
Jan 23, 2024
Paul Michael Hebert, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and a native of Raceland, LA was born October 14, 1966. He passed away Monday, January 23, 2024, at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. He was 57 years old. Survived by his wife, Eva Hebert, stepson William Sweet (Laura), grandson Nolan; mother Connie Hopper (Tim); siblings Glenn Hebert (Tori),...
Jessie Mullin Hammonds
Jan 21, 2024
Jessie Mullin Hammonds, a native of Simsboro, Louisiana but long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2024, at the age of 96. The daughter of Lloyd Arthur Mullin and Maurine Daniel Mullin, Jessie was born in her parents’ home in Simsboro on February 18, 1927....
Douglas Robins
Jan 20, 2024
Douglas (Doug) Edward Robins Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and businessman crossed over last month on January 20th, 2024 after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. He was 53 years old.
Doug was born on January 13th, 1971, in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late Samuel and Lizzie Hayes Robins, as their 14th child and youngest boy. He grew up...
Allen C. Taylor, Sr.
Jan 17, 2024
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 749 East Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow...
Carol Ann Scardina
Jan 16, 2024
At the very moment I prayed to you, you answered me. You strengthened me deep within my soul and breathed fresh courage into me. Psalm 138:3
Carol Ann Scardina, lovingly knows as “Sissy” and “Honey” was welcomed into God’s glory on January 16, 2024. Carol was born on November 9, 1946, to the late Cliff and Annie Williams in Marianna, Arkansas...
Terry Townes Robert
Jan 15, 2024
In loving memory of Terry Townes Robert, who departed this world at the age of 76 on January 15, 2024. Her life was defined by profound love, devotion, and an unwavering faith in God that will forever resonate within the hearts of those who knew her.
Terry, affectionately known as "Mom" for 58 years and "Maw Maw" for 32, radiated...
Michael (Mike) Lee Junker
Jan 14, 2024
Michael (Mike) Lee Junker, 81, died 01/14/24 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. Born 01/01/1943, Mike is survived by his wife Linda, his daughter Penny and husband Van Piercy, grandsons Patrick, Eric, and Mark Piercy and granddaughter Sarah Piercy-LaRose and husband Jonathan, sisters Penelope Junker and Pat Kuykendall, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Ethan Andrew Dolan
Jan 14, 2024
Ethan Andrew Dolan, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 30 years. He was born on March 16, 1993, to Kevin Edward Dolan and Cindy Lege Dolan. Ethan graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2017, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Process Engineer at Southland Steel Fabricators,...
Melanie Bourgeois Furlough PhD
Jan 13, 2024
Melanie Bourgeois Furlough, Ph.D. was born on November 18, 1958, in Franklin, LA, to the late Shelby J. Bourgeois and Marguerite Gobert Bourgeois. Melanie was the third of eight children born into this union. They resided in their family home in Verdunville, LA, and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Melanie attended Centerville High School with her siblings, then moved to...
Ann Strickland
Jan 11, 2024
In Loving Memory of my mother, Ann Sanders Strickland.
Ann was born on December 7th, 1925, and went to her heavenly home at the age of 98 years, one month, and 5 days on Thursday, January 11th, 2024. Ann was a native of north Louisiana having been born in the parish of Natchitoches during the great depression. On Ann’s...
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