Obituaries

Dec 28, 2013

Dorothy Quinn Dupuy peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was native of Montpelier, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Dorothy was born on May 24, 1918. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. She found her greatest pride was cooking for her family every Wednesday...

Dec 25, 2013

Josephine Melilli passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the age of 109. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge. Josephine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and greatgreat grandmother. She was a member of Christian Life Fellowship. Josephine is survived by her sons and daughterinlaws, David and Darrelyn Melilli, and...

Dec 25, 2013

A loving son, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend. Kenneth John Smiley, 51, born on October 26, 1962, passed away on December 25, 2013 Christmas morning at his residence. He was a graduate of Redemptorist High School, resident of Baton Rouge, and a retired worker of the city. He was a donor and an avid hunter and fisherman. He...

Dec 25, 2013

William Bill Cecil Davis died peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 with his wife, Jeanne by his side. Bill was born in Grant County, Arkansas on March 25, 1936. After moving nine times during his childhood, he graduated from Memphis Central High School and earned a scholarship to play football at Mississippi State. Bill joined the US Army in...

Dec 24, 2013

Rev. Ace James Franklin McVay went home to be with his Lord on December 24, 2013 at 4 pm. Brother Ace was wellloved for his humor, compassion, and generous heart. Born in Florala, Alabama on April 14th 1931, Rev. McVay attended Perkinston Jr. College and Mississippi College before obtaining a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary....

Dec 24, 2013

James D. Walters Jim, 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. A native of Lincoln, IL and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Mary Ellen Walters two sons and daughterinlaw, Michael and Jill Walters, and Sean Walters one stepdaughter, Stephanie Landry and husband Barry two grandchildren, Erin and...

Dec 23, 2013

Constance Connie Nestor Smode of Baton Rouge, LA, daughter of the late Edward Nestor and the late Shirley Nestor, passed away Monday December 23, 2013. Born in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Mount Carmel Academy in 1968, Connie also lived in Terre Haute, IN, Indianapolis, IN and Little Rock, AR. She was retired after a 25 year career...

Dec 23, 2013

Marilyn Daffan Pastorek passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 at the age of 84. She was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1954. Marilyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. Marilyn loved to cook for her family and play bridge with her friends. She especially enjoyed making Christmas cookies and this...

Dec 20, 2013

Margie B. Martin, 90, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 at her home in Birmingham, AL. She was a member of Joy Sunday School Class at University United Methodist Church. Margie loved spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother whom will be missed by all. She is survived by her daughter, Robin...

Dec 19, 2013

Leah Kay Hutchinson, 31, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Susan Meche Hutchinson daughter, Berkley Rose sister, Lauren Jane Hutchinson grandparents, Merley Jane Rose Meche, and Joseph Edward Hutchinson and Louise Rita Anderson Hutchinson and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by her grandfather, James Meche. Leah had...

Dec 18, 2013

Michael Mike George Humble, born on September 26, 1934, went to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, as a result of complications preceding a recent surgery. He was a kind and generous person that anyone would want to meet and knew no strangers. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A native and lifelong...

Dec 17, 2013

Dec 15, 2013

Sammy Levatino, Jr., 81, of Greensburg, was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on the evening of Sunday, December 15, 2013. He is a believer of Jesus Christ and a member of Comite Baptist Church. Sammy was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Livy Louise sons...

Dec 13, 2013

Jimmy P. Hollis Hoot passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at the age of 70. He was a native of Alexandria, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, La. Jimmy was an avid LSU baseball and football fan. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Jimmy retired from BASF. He is survived by his wife...

Dec 13, 2013

Joyce Faulk Sing passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at the age of 86. She was a native of Crowley, LA and resident of Baton Rouge. She was a charter member of Jefferson United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Hollis sons and daughtersinlaw, Steve and Evelyn Sing and Keith and Vicki Sing 8 grandchildren...

Dec 12, 2013

Johnny CeballosRivera aka Juan De La Cruz passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of 83. He was a native of Santurce, Puerto Rico and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and fatherinlaw. Master Gunnery Sergeant E9 Johnny CeballosRivera served 32 years in the United States...

Dec 12, 2013

Lera Caffarel Gremillion passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the age of 92. She was a native of Plaquemine, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge. Lera was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother. She is survived by sons and daughtersinlaw, Reginald M. Jr. and Dayna Gremillion, Stephen P. and Debbie Gremillion, and Dennis J. and...

Dec 10, 2013

Dec 10, 2013

John S. May, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Whittington May daughters and sonsinlaw, Nancy and Doug Jones, Patty and Gary Guidry, Wanda and Jody Overshiner, Fay and Allen Lofton nine grandchildren, Jami Davis and husband Kenny, Tasha Medine, Trey Jones and wife...

Dec 7, 2013