Obituaries

Sep 1, 2023

Paul Manuel Griffin, Jr., Lt. Col. USAF, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age 85.

Paul was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Masters degree in Engineering. He honorably served in the United States Air Force for 28 years, where he achieved the rank of...

Aug 30, 2023

Billie Dupree Brister, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on August 9th, 1934, in Diboll, Texas, Billie was a long-time resident of West Monroe, Louisiana before moving to Prairieville, Louisiana 18 years ago. Billie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Billie will always be remembered for her joyful spirit, warm...

Aug 30, 2023

Mildred H. Kieren, 85, passed away on August 30, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on May 29, 1938, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Walter Joseph Hahn and Margaret Annette Cassie Hahn. She met the love of her life, Guerdon, while he was stationed at the nearby Keesler Air Force Base. They would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Florence Kurtyka Joseph, 100, passed away on August 29, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on August 2, 1923, in Forest River, North Dakota to Wladyslaw “Walter” Richard Kurtyka and Francis Mary (Kowalski) Kurtyka. Florence was raised and educated in Walsh County, North Dakota, where she graduated from Minto High School in 1943. She went on to...

Aug 29, 2023

Julio L. Morales, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, just five days shy of his 96th birthday.  He was born in Naguado, Puerto Rico. He enlisted into the United States Airforce during World War II and retired after twenty-five years of service to his country, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his military career, he...

Aug 28, 2023

Rick Moore, a 66-year-old retired chemical engineer, engineering company president, and scuba instructor, died on August 28, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on November 13, 1956, in DeQueen, Arkansas, to the late Lynn and Gladys (Trammell) Moore. He is preceded in death by his beloved stepfather John D. Murphy. He leaves behind his dearly loved partner in...

Aug 25, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” H. Bone, a local businessman and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 25, 2023, after a long life well lived. Bob, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was 93 years old.

Bob was born on July 24, 1930, to Ernest M. and Essie Mae Bone in Clarendon, Arkansas. His father’s untimely death...

Aug 25, 2023

 

Aaron Mark Domingue, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 42.  He worked as an addiction counselor working with others in recovery.  Aaron lit up every room he entered.  The world was a better place because of him.  Aaron loved his family and friends deeply and would...

Aug 22, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Jones was born on January 30th, 1964 In New Orleans, LA.  Her family relocated to Baton Rouge, La, when she was very young, and she resided in Baton Rouge for the remainder of her life.   She was an artist, and most of her family is proud to display her art in their home.  Her professional career was...

Aug 21, 2023

 

David Warner Hood passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Our world was gifted with a true gentleman, wonderful husband, and devoted father. David is predeceased by his own father, Frank Cook Hood, and mother, Lucy Aucoin Hood. He is survived by his two daughters, Hope Marie Childers and Paula Elizabeth Hood, his grandson Camilo...

Aug 19, 2023

Aug 17, 2023

Virginia Marie Conti Williams was born on November 23, 1943, in Amite, Louisiana, to Nick and Lucy Conti.  A faithful servant of God, Virginia passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, with her family by her side.  She was a licensed building contractor for 40+ years and had a special gift for transforming the homes of her clients, who quickly...

Aug 16, 2023

Charlotte “Nana” Helen Stevenson Carrier died peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 16. She was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Bogalusa, La., the only child of Helen Gates and Charles Gordon Stevenson. In 1934 she was named The Prettiest Baby at the Washington Free Parish Fair, a title she lovingly and jokingly embraced. Charlotte grew up in Baton...

Aug 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mitchel (Mitch) Rabalais announces his passing on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at the age of 82.  He was born August 7, 1941, in Plaucheville, Louisiana to Willard and Ruby S. Rabalais.

Mitch proudly served his country in the United States Army, in both active duty and the Reserves.  He retired after...

Aug 15, 2023

Catherine Meo Lowe was born in New Orleans on March 4, 1928, to Gaspare Meo and Carmela Schiro Meo. She attended Lakeview Elementary followed by McDonough High School for girls. During WWII she worked at the Naval repair base as a secretary. It is where she met the love of her life, Alfred Lowe. He was a Purple Heart recipient wounded at...

Aug 15, 2023

Services for Ms. Louise Marie Bordelon, age 91, of Baton Rouge, will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 9:30am. Interment will be at Resthaven Garden of Memory following the service. A reception will begin at 12:00 pm in the Legacy Room at...

Aug 14, 2023

Carolyn Clay passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Carolyn was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. During her career she was active in the National Association of Women in Construction. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society.

She...

Aug 14, 2023

Wallace J. Pastorick, Jr., a resident of Livingston, LA, passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 90.

Wallace was born on October 7, 1932, in Palmetto, LA. He graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science. He was a member of the United States Air Force, and worked most of his life as an...

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Hebert Marocco was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 5, 1953, and passed peacefully, surrounded by family, in Baton Rouge on August 13, 2023. She was married to Fred Marocco for more than 47 years. Linda was a loving and selfless mother to her son, Justin Maroc­co, and daughter-in-law, Natalie Messina Marocco. She adored her four grandchildren: Noah,...

Aug 11, 2023

 

"Loving Father, Best Husband Ever; James Thomas Dorris, Jr. unexpectedly died on August 11th, 2023. 

He was born on November 14th, 1937, in Jackson, Mississippi. After graduating from Central High School in Jackson, he attended Mississippi State University for one year. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after working for 30 years. 

He became a Christian at a...