Obituaries

Jan 18, 2023

Dr. George William “Bill” Bailey

“Jesus, please remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”  George William “Bill” Bailey passed away peacefully with his rosary in hand in Baton Rouge on January 18, 2023.  He was born in Monmouth, Illinois on May 14, 1930 to Doris and Clarence Bailey.  Educated in Monmouth Catholic and public schools, Bill...

Jan 17, 2023

On Jan 17, 2023 at 10:50 a.m., Jerry Jennings Tessier left his earthly home in Greenwell Springs, La. for a more desirable home with pearl entrance gates and streets of gold.

Preceding his relocation were his beloved wife of 60 years, Nora Ellen Ryland Tessier; his father, David Mann Tessier; mother, Shelly Gunnells Tessier; siblings, Patsy Lyda...

Jan 16, 2023

Robert Houston Arnold (Bobby)

On January 16th, 2023, at the age of 84, Robert went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior. He was a native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Central.

As a young man, graduating from Istrouma High, Robert joined the United States Marine Corps. He served 3 years and received...

Jan 15, 2023

Lloyd Dean Myers, age 83, passed away on January 15, 2023. Dean was born on November 28, 1939 to O’Neal and Minnie Myers and grew up in Melville, LA along with his nine siblings. After high school, Dean joined the Army and later served in the Air Force. After nearly a decade of service to his country, Dean was...

Jan 14, 2023

Robin Keeth Kavanaugh was born on November 30, 1944 to James Ransom Kavanaugh and Frances Keeth Kavanaugh, and he passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Kavanaugh. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Luckette Kavanaugh; three...

Jan 14, 2023

Emma Frances Underwood Louque passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023 at the age of 89. Though Frances was born in Dothan, Alabama and was raised in Florida, she was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Frances was a registered nurse and loved taking care of people. She enjoyed spending time with her family and working in...

Jan 13, 2023

Gladys Meche Kahl passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 95. Gladys is survived by her sons, John Courville (Patty), Jerry Courville (Angie), Aaron Courville (Bridget), Kevin Courville (Monica), and Craig Courville (Traci); by her stepchildren Marvin Kahl, Jr. (Gloria) and Ann Kahl Trautwein; siblings Jane Lagrange Meche (sister-in-law), Beverly Lagrange (Lloyd), Larry Meche (Diane), Lean Sibley (Buddy); by her 16 grandchildren,  Kellie Maranto (Tony), Chad Courville (Tara), Brian Courville (Debra), Ashley...

Jan 11, 2023

Lydia Alice Scott Lee, 73 years of age, passed away January 11, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA, only four days after her high school sweetheart and husband of 54 years, John “Randy” Lee, Sr. Lydia was born in Natchitoches, LA, on June 7, 1949, to Laura Sandel Scott and Theophile Nelson Scott.

Lydia attended St. Mary’s High School and Northwestern...

Jan 11, 2023

At 98 years old, Liem Thanh Do, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went home to be with the  Lord peacefully at 3:11 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was born on October 1st, 1924 in Binh Nhut, Long An, Viet Nam to Di Van Do and Tan Thi Tran.

Mr. Do devoted his young life...

Jan 11, 2023

Lydia Alice Scott Lee passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 73.

A Rosary and Visitation will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, January 13 at 10:00 am, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory....

Jan 11, 2023

Charles Shelton Ball, Jr., age 87, a resident of  Columbia, MS and Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on January 11, 2023.  He was surrounded by family members and loving caregivers.

Shelton was born November 22, 1935 in the Hopewell community of Foxworth, MS to Charles Shelton Ball, Sr. and Ruth...

Jan 10, 2023

Linda P. Smith, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Linda grew up in the Welsh/Roanoke area where she spent the majority of the first 68 years of her life. Linda graduated from Roanoke High School in 1962. She then continued her education at Louisiana College, graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in...

Jan 9, 2023

Malcolm Cullen Townley, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 80.

He retired from BASF.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

Malcolm is survived by his children; Darren Townley, Linda Ensulo Hooks, and Joann Townley Morel and husband Michael; grandchildren, Micah Leeland...

Jan 9, 2023

Deborah Ann Brown, 69 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice House on January 9, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1953 in Wynne, Arkansas to James E. Scott and Ellerzine “Zine” Loyd. Deborah was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and spoiling...

Jan 8, 2023

Myrna Adams Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 85. She earned her bachelor's degree at Mississippi College and began teaching elementary school children at E. J. Gay School in Plaquemine, LA. She then dedicated her time to her home church, Florida Boulevard Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Myrna...

Jan 7, 2023

John Randall Lee, Sr., 74 years of age, passed away January 7, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by his family.  He was born in Natchitoches, LA, on April 11, 1948, to Eleanor Hughes Lee Wertelaers and Edmond Anderson Lee. He was called “Randy” to all those who knew him.

Randy attended St. Mary’s High School in...

Jan 6, 2023

Sadie Elizabeth Davila passed away on January 6, 2023.  Our loving, vivacious and kind girl was only 7 years old.  She was born July 23, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Michael Israel Davila, II and Monique Keh Poirier.

Sadie was in first grade at Woodlawn Elementary School and attended church with her family at Riverbend Baptist...

Jan 5, 2023

Claudia lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer and was called home on January 5, 2023. She was born May 5, 1936, in Washington, Louisiana and was a graduate of Grand Prairie High School. She is the oldest of 5 children, all girls. She was a devoted Catholic until the Lord called her home. Her faith and family was her...

Jan 4, 2023

Larry Benton White, age 76, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle against a rare form of cancer.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Abbie White of Pride, Louisiana and Georgia White of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, June Riché...

Jan 2, 2023

George Hirezi, son of Jabra and Margaret Hirezi, lost his battle with cancer on January 02, 2023 at the age of 67. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. George was born on 11/02/1955 in Bethlehem, Palestine and was the youngest brother of six siblings. He had many fond memories growing up in a large,...