Obituaries

Apr 6, 2014

Apr 4, 2014

On February 3, 1935, Mary Geneva Spooney was born in Irwin County Georgia, to the union of Henry Mack Spooney and Ida Everett Spooney. On March 21 1953, she became the wife of Robert Lee Clark. This union was blessed with one child, Cassandra Beth. Mary, Robert, and Beth, resided in Douglas Georgia until they moved to DetroitHighland Park...

Apr 4, 2014

Curtis Jay Curt Simmons passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the age of 90. He was a native of Walters, OK. A long Time Baton Rouge resident and a recent resident of Hammond, La. Curtis was a veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country in WWll and the Korean war. Curt was a...

Apr 2, 2014

Elma Lorraine Vicknair Warren, 95, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Franklin, Tennessee. Elma was born in Baton Rouge to Bazile and Eugenie Vicknair on May 19th, 1918. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School. She had a long career and retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Revenue. She was an active...

Apr 1, 2014

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana. Kevin Howard Dawson, a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia died at his home on April 1, 2014. He was 61 years old. He was a graduate of Washington Irving High School, Fairmont State College and West Virginia University. He received his MSIR degree in Industrial and Safety Relations from WVU, where he was inducted into the...

Mar 30, 2014

Thelma Brown Cadle, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at her home. Born in Pt. Pleasant, WV and a resident of Prairieville, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cadle Craddock and husband Ron of Atlanta, GA son, Tim Cadle and wife Carla of Prairieville, LA six grandchildren eight greatgrandchildren and special sisterinlaw Mary Burns Cadle...

Mar 27, 2014

Kristi Delaney, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the age of 28. A loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, and friend, Kristi loved life and adored spending time with her family and friends. She was an amazing mother who enjoyed movies, LSU football, shopping with her mom, and boiling crawfish....

Mar 27, 2014

Claude E. Corky Dake, Sr. peacefully passed away at his residence in Plaquemine, LA. on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at the age of 86. He enjoyed fishing, boat riding, working in the yard, and traveling. Corky loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Plaquemine. Corky proudly and...

Mar 27, 2014

Gertie Dupre Cornelius, 80, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Daughter of the late August and Julia Dupre, she was a retiree of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board where she worked as an aide for special needs children on the school bus. She loved to crochet...

Mar 20, 2014

Beatrice Todd DAquin, affectionately known as Bea Lou, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the age of 86. A native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, she was born February 18, 1928. She is a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. A homemaker and retired R.N., she enjoyed...

Mar 19, 2014

Alice Clark, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at her home. She was born in Scooba, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Alice was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, and a group of ladies called the Golden Girls. She is survived by her two sons and daughtersinlaw, Michael L. and Jackie Clark, Murray A....

Mar 18, 2014

Carolyn Borne Stewart, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She was a founding member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Carolyn was involved in many church activities including MBS Altar Society and the Magnolia Garden Club. She was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Carolyn was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and LSU. She was a...

Mar 17, 2014

Charlene and John were inseparable in life, nor could they be separated by death itself. John went to be with the Lord less than 2 weeks ago and is now joined by his wife. On this Sunday they will be celebrating their 58th wedding anniversary together in heaven. Charlene Lyell Maxwell, 84, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2014...

Mar 16, 2014

William Albert Talmadge passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the age of 72.He was a native of Governors Island, NY and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. William courageously served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by Borden Chemical for 30 years. He then served as the Transportation Director for the East Baton...

Mar 15, 2014

O B I T U A R Y of Joseph Peter Yoder Joseph Peter Yoder Pete, father, family man, local business man, and friend, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, surrounded by loving family and friends, and the thoughts of many more. Pete had nobly sparred with brain cancer for over a year. He was 54. Pete was...

Mar 15, 2014

M. Dean Landry, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014. A native of Crossett, AR and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Dean retired as a Registered Nurse after 50 years of service. She enjoyed playing bridge, flower gardening, animals and dearly loved her family and friends. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Dean is...

Mar 12, 2014

Coach Don Yates, 68 years young, stepped out of illness and pain into Eternal Life in Heaven on March 12, 2014. He was born September 12, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, and lived in the Buckner Baptist Childrens Home from the age of seven until he turned 17. Don proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force during...

Mar 12, 2014

Preston L. Olsen, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2014. He was a resident of Gonzales, LA and a native of Ely, NV. Preston enjoyed fishing, watching the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune, but most importantly spending time with his grandkids. He was a hard working manager, working over 35 years for a local lumber company....

Mar 10, 2014

Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Mar 10, 2014

A resident of Prairieville, LA and a native of Baton Rouge, LA, he passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 11:25 pm. Paul, like his father, was a certified electrician and had a passion for cooking. He proudly worked with Exxon for over 37 years. Paul enjoyed dancing, entertaining relatives and friends and always sent food home with...