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Obituaries
Peggy Forgey Harrison
Jul 15, 2023
Peggy Forgey Harrison passed away on July 15, 2023, at the age of 82, surrounded by her family. Born August 31, 1940, in Baton Rouge, Peggy graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1958, and went on to attend LSU where she met her beloved husband of 54 years Edward Charles Harrison Jr. A member of the Phi Mu Sorority,...
Gerald J. Venable
Jul 14, 2023
Gerald James Venable, a native of Long Beach, CA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 67.
He retired from the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a clerk. He enjoyed learning about his ancestry and was traveling throughout South Louisiana on his free time.
He...
Ernest D Cain
Jul 13, 2023
Ernest D. Cain was born on March 15, 1952, to John and Francis Cain in Westport, Louisiana. He passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 13, 2023, at the age of 71. Shortly after high school, Ernest joined the Army and he continued to serve his country for over 15 years. During that time, he served in the Vietnam...
Ruth Falcon McMillan
Jul 12, 2023
Ruth Falcon McMillan, known to friends and family as Ruthie and Mama Ruth, born June 10, 1925, in Carville, LA passed away peacefully on July 12th, at the age of 98 with her loving daughter at her side. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward D. McMillan, Sr.; their son, Kirk Patrick McMillan; their grandson, Edward D....
George T. Reed, Jr.
Jul 11, 2023
George Thomas Reed, Jr., age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023.
George was born March 7th, 1938, in Pickens, Mississippi, to parents George, Sr. and Elizabeth Reed. After his high school graduation, George became a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard. He later moved to Baton Rouge, where he graduated from...
Jerry Berryhill
Jul 10, 2023
Jerry Elmon Berryhill, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 10, 2023. Jerry was born on December 29, 1940, to John Berryhill and Lillie Belle Franks. Jerry completed his MFA at the University of Alabama and worked as a chemical engineer.
A beloved father and husband, Jerry dedicated his years with love to providing for...
Gene Schneider
Jul 9, 2023
Psalm 23 : “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they...
David W. McDonald
Jul 7, 2023
“The Lord is my Shepard; I shall not want.” David W. McDonald, 70, entered heaven peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 7, 2023, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. David was a native of Alabama and a die-hard Alabama fan; Roll Tide. He moved to Texas in 1975 and worked in the petrochemical industry...
Charles "Buddy" Tinsley
Jul 7, 2023
Charles F. “Buddy” Tinsley was born May 11, 1926 in Petrolia, TX to Charles Frederick and Alma Pool Tinsley.
He passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023. During his incredible 97 years of life, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Buddy is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Charlie Mae and Jackie; son Steven Humphries and...
Vernon Leroy Strickland
Jul 3, 2023
Vernon Leroy Strickland, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on Thursday, June 11, 1931, in Kentwood, Louisiana, the son of the late James and Janie Venable Strickland. He played football throughout his high school career as a member of the Kentwood Kangaroos. Vernon proudly served our country...
Dare Lee Oliver
Jun 30, 2023
Dare Lee Oliver passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 77 years old. One of six children, he was born October 24, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama to William Oliver and Henrietta Piemme Oliver. Dare received his bachelor's degree in business from South Alabama University. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Joan Yvonne (Kubel) Flynn
Jun 28, 2023
On June 28, 2023, Joan Yvonne (Kubel) Flynn went to Heaven following a brief, fierce battle with cancer. She passed away in her Baton Rouge home surrounded by her family and her beloved, Mr. Marvin Bullion. Joan, who was affectionately known as Shorty, Joanie, and Munchkin, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 12, 1939. She later lived in...
Gregory Brooks Barth
Jun 26, 2023
Gregory Brooks Barth, age 37, took his seat at the Lord’s table on June 26, 2023.
Greg was born on October 9, 1985, in Anchorage, Alaska to Bruce and Mary Barth. Greg graduated from Bishop Sullivan High School (St. Michael the Archangel High School) in 2004 and attended Texas A&M University. Greg was the oldest of three children, and the...
Linda Sue Schexnayder
Jun 24, 2023
Linda Sue Schexnayder passed away at her home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Linda enjoyed the fine things in life such as dancing, traveling, and listening to live music.
Linda is survived by her companion of 23 years, Dickie Rembert; her children, Lynton Townley and Terri Sue Townley; grandchildren, Lindsay Carrier and Darron Townley; great-grandchildren, Liam Andrew Carrier, Adalyn Grace...
Trichur Ramachandran
Jun 24, 2023
Dr. Trichur Padmanabhan Ramachandran PhD, died at home, after a brief illness, in Baton Rouge Louisiana on June 24, 2023.
T.P., Ram, Chandru, or Dr. Ram, as he was known among friends, family, and colleagues; is survived by his wife of 56 years, Radha; their children Anand and Asha, Son-In-Law Kevin Frame, and Grandson Neel Frame.
He was born in...
Dorothy McNeill Boutwell
Jun 21, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) McNeill Boutwell, (93 years), a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on June 21, 2023, surrounded by her close family. Dorothy was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1930 and was the only daughter of Ed and Edna...
Mertis Arledge Edwards
Jun 18, 2023
Mertis Arledge Edwards, 79, a native of Denham Springs, LA and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1944, to Lawrence W. Arledge and Lizzie McLin Arledge. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, William Rader Edwards, her daughter, Susan Edwards Mathews and...
Charmayne Faye Bohman
Jun 17, 2023
Charmayne Faye Stewart Bohman, 86, was reunited with her husband, Henry “Martin” Bohman, on Saturday, June 17th, 2023. She and Martin met when they were just 15 years old, and their love lasted a lifetime. High school sweethearts, and soulmates, they married in 1958 and made their home in Westminster, California, where they raised two children and lived for...
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso
Jun 16, 2023
Ronnie Bryce Alfonso, resident of Central, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 53 years old. Ronnie was the most loving Husband and Father and will be missed dearly. He is survived by his wife, Rennea Schittone Alfonso; two daughters, Taylor Alfonso and Ashley Alfonso; and sister, Debbie Alfonso Davis (Johnny Davis); mother-in-law, Judy...
Louise Watson
Jun 16, 2023
Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Louise Seal Watson, went to her Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023. Born in Franklinton, Louisiana and a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Louise was born on September 11, 1924, to Jesse M. Brumfield and Ida Smith Brumfield. She was the seventh of ten children and the last surviving sibling in her family. She...
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