Obituaries

Jun 18, 2013

Dudley Dennis Babin, 85, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dudley was a remarkable and loving Christian, husband, father and grandfather. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a native of White Castle, LA. Dudley was a veteran who proudly served his country in the United States...

Jun 17, 2013

William Moak Terrell Bill, 64, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013. A native of McComb, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Bill was a Vietnam veteran for the United States Army. He retired from the Illinois Central RailroadCanadian National Railroad after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Shrine and Masonic Bluelodge Association...

Jun 16, 2013

Born December 12, 1927 in Tacoma, Washington. Died Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 85. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Tulsa and his M.D. from Oklahoma University. He was on the teaching staff of Tulane University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a pediatrician in Baton Rouge for over...

Jun 16, 2013

Frank Joseph Clesi passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 9, 1928, he has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1955. He graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans and then Louisiana State University in 1950 with a BS in Business. He was also a graduate of the School of Mortgage...

Jun 15, 2013

Greater love has no one than this, than one lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Wayne Gaston Hebert II, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, stepped into eternity with God on Saturday, June 15, 2013, in his birthplace and hometown of Baton Rouge. Gaston was a positive inspiration and a joyful expression of love in...

Jun 13, 2013

Dorothy Jean Glynn, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 1:30 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Jean was a retired school bus driver for the East Baton Rouge Rouge Parish School Board, where she proudly provided 20 years of service. Our loving wife, mother and granny was unexpectedly called home to be with our...

Jun 12, 2013

Walter Vincent Miceli, 69, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 due to a heart attack. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Celebration, Florida. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was the godfather of two family members, Sarah Gleason and Evan Wadden. Walter served proudly in the United States Air Force and...

Jun 8, 2013

Brian Smith, 51, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. A long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Brian was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He had a passion for Elvis, Harley Davidson, and bowling with his team, The Hi Rollers. Survived by four sisters and their families, Patsy Bostick, Jolene Bond, Zelda Stanford, and Falena Price and...

Jun 8, 2013

Nita Couvillion English, born on November 13th, 1926 peacefully departed this earthly life on June 8th, 2013. She was born in Plaucheville, LA and has been a resident of Baton Rouge since 1945. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard daughters, Victoria Vicki Soileau, Jacqueline Jackie McMyne her infant twin sons, Hayden English...

Jun 6, 2013

Ronald Dean Ron Smith, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 8:54 p.m. at Pointe Coupee General Hospital. Ron was a registered nurse who dedicated his time to helping others. He graduated from the University of Idaho and Lethridge Community College. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. He was a long time resident of Baton...

Jun 5, 2013

Kristin Michelle Egerton, 28, went home to Heaven way too early on June 5, 2013. Kristin was the essence of love. She was a giver, always putting others first and never wanting anything in return. Kristin KeKe was dearly loved by many and our hearts will be heavy without her. But she is in the Light now, surrounded by...

Jun 3, 2013

Jerry Silvio, 62, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Monday, June 3, 2013. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA and the owner of Port Allen Motor Company since 1973. He is survived...

Jun 1, 2013

Carol Kight McInturf of Spring Hill, Tennessee died June 1, 2013 at the age of 62 surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born January 10, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Joseph Carroll Kight and Ethel Wiiliams Kight. She married John McInturf in Shreveport, LA on June 8, 1974. Carol served as a preschool teachers aide at Wedgewood Elementary...

May 31, 2013

Samuel E. Overton, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Native of Slaughter, Louisiana and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a caring father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and retired business owner. Samuel proudly served his country for eight years in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his loving fiance Carleen Bridges children Brent Overton, and...

May 30, 2013

May 29, 2013

Karen Graves Masoner, 64, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, in Baton Rouge following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Karen was born May 9, 1949, in Eldorado, Arkansas to Paula Henley Battles currently of Baton Rouge and Norman Graves. Karen grew up primarily in Pineville, Louisiana, later moving to the Baton Rouge area, where she...

May 28, 2013

Robbie OQuinn Jackson, 99, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a native of DeRidder, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Survived by her daughter, Vaundeleath Kotar of Baton Rouge, LA and son, James Jackson and wife Sharon of Houston, TX grandchildren, Doug Kotar, Deborah Davis, Michael...

May 25, 2013

Dorothy Mae Baker Decker died May 25, 2013, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She was born August 27, 1923, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to James Lloyd Baker and Freda Norine Sholar. She married Wade Noland Decker on April 11, 1942 in Arabi, Louisiana. Dorothy retired from NCR in Baton Rouge. She was the owner of Dotties Antiques and for many...

May 24, 2013

James Elijah Meggs Jim, 65, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2013 at his second home in Baton Rouge, LA. A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma and a resident of Tempe, Arizona. He was a retired Animal ID Coordinator for the state of Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Rebecca Hughes Meggs mother, Marjorie Patchin Meggs...

May 22, 2013