Obituaries
Richard Michael Boudreaux, Jr.
May 7, 2023
Richard Michael Boudreaux, Jr. passed away on May 7, 2023. He was 79 years old. Richard was born February 19, 1944, in Napoleonville, Louisiana to Richard Michael Boudreaux and Vivian Blanchard Boudreaux.
Richard owned and operated Boudreaux’s Contracting. After retiring, he had the time to spend with family and friends taking in his favorite past-times including all LSU sporting events,...
John R. Roy, Sr.
May 6, 2023
John Roderick Roy, Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68.
John was born in Mansura, Louisiana on November 13, 1954 to his parents, John Martin and Laura Roy. John graduated from Marksville High School in 1972 and attended Louisiana State University where he...
Victor F. Saporito
May 5, 2023
Victor Saporito, 83, a native of New Orleans and resident of Prairieville, passed away May 5, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jean, and son Scott Saporito and his wife Mary of Prairieville, a daughter Karen Bonvillain Rogers and her husband Jamie of Marrero, seven grandchildren, Chris Saporito, Alex Saporito, Anna Saporito, Alyssa Saporito, Melanie Saporito,...
Margie Joy Baum Landry
May 5, 2023
Margie Joy Baum Landry died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 81, surrounded by her family and their love. She was born in Baton Rouge on November 25, 1941, to Samson and Marjorie Baum, and spent her childhood on Avenue C in Port Allen, Louisiana under its canopy of pecan trees.
Before raising...
Newton D. Lormand, Sr.
May 5, 2023
Newton Denis Lormand, Sr. (Paw Peep) was surrounded by his loving family when he peacefully left this Earth to meet his maker Jesus Christ on Friday, May 5, 2023.
“Newt” is originally from Morse, LA where he spent the beginning of his 98 years. He also was a resident of Crowley and Baton Rouge for most of his adult life. ...
Owen Philip Tabor
Apr 29, 2023
Owen Philip Tabor, 15, went home to our Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Owen was born at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge on May 14, 2007, to Jordan and Lisa (Capuano) Tabor. He was a sophomore at St Michael the Archangel High School and a graduate of St. Jean Vianney Catholic School. He was a...
Bonnie Marie Bonanno East
Apr 28, 2023
Bonnie Marie Bonanno East passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Sugar Land, Texas on April 28, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 3, 1932. She was 91 years old. Bonnie graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge in 1950.
.She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Douglas...
James "Wally" Iles
Apr 28, 2023
James "Wally" Wallace Iles, Sr., a lifelong resident of Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at the age of 86 after battling cancer.
Wally was born on September 20, 1936, to John Calvin and Myrtle Iles in Alexandria, Louisiana. After graduating from Bolton High School, he joined the United States Army, where he served during the Korean War....
Kathleen Hebert
Apr 28, 2023
Our loving mother, Kathleen Maybee Hebert, passed away Friday April 28 at the age of 67. Kathleen lovingly raised and adored 4 children. Born to Edward and Janet Huber on December 7, 1955, she is survived by her daughter Wendy Murillo, her son Jimmy Allred and his wife Connie, her daughter Heather Robinson and her husband Mike, and her son...
Stanley Dwain Hickerson
Apr 26, 2023
Stanley Dwain Hickerson died in the presence of family and friends at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Stan was born in Altus, Oklahoma, on November 15, 1946, the oldest child of Doris and Dwain Hickerson. His family later moved to Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from Sunnyslope High School in 1965, Stan served his country as...
Eleanor Johnson Martin
Apr 23, 2023
Eleanor Johnson Martin, born on May 21st, 1939 in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 83. She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1957. Eleanor went on to attend Louisiana State University, where she earned a degree in Education in 1961....
Grayson Higginbotham
Apr 23, 2023
Grayson Higginbotham, age 1 year, born on January 10, 2022, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2023.
Grayson loved trains, animals and giving kisses. He was the sweetest baby who loved spending time with his brothers and family, who will miss him dearly.
He is survived by his parents, Savannah Webre and Tristan Higginbotham; his brothers, Karter Higginbotham and Jayden...
Frances Fontenot
Apr 23, 2023
Frances Marie Wyble Fontenot passed after a brief illness on April 23rd, 2023. She was born June 27, 1947 and raised in New Iberia but had lived in Bueche for the last 48 years. She is survived by her son, Chris and daughter, Madeline (Austin) and grandchildren Caleb and Abigail. Survived also by one brother, Milton Wyble. She is preceded...
Sherry John Scott
Apr 21, 2023
Sherry John Scott passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at his home. He was 75 years old. Born November 15, 1947, in Little Calliou, Louisiana.
He is survived by his adoring wife, Linda Salemi Landry Scott; step-daughters, Tammy Templet Richbourg, Kim Templet Harlan, and Rita Autin; step-grandchildren, Kaelin Autin and Jordan Senn; brother, Sandy Scott and wife, Cathy;...
Joan Geiser Baker
Apr 21, 2023
Joan Hansen Geiser Baker, of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away peacefully at The Carpenter House on Friday, April 21, 2023, at the age of 76. She was born September 4, 1946, in Hollywood, California to the late John and Mary Constance Geiser.
Joan was sweet, funny and affectionate, but above all this, she was a loving and exceptional mother. Until her...
Dr. Kirby Adams Perry
Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Kirby Adams Perry, age 65, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 20, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1957, in New Orleans, LA. Kirby attended LSU in Baton Rouge for his undergraduate, and later earned his doctorate at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans. While in New Orleans, Kirby was playing in...
James Wingate
Apr 20, 2023
James M. ‘Jim’ Wingate of Baton Rouge La. passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Mr. Jim was born in Eros, La. on September 15, 1929. He is survived by his wife, Margaret M. Wingate, of over 70 years of marriage his son James E. Wingate and daughter-in-law Jennifer C. Wingate. Mr. Jim moved to the Baton Rouge...
Karen M. Reeves
Apr 19, 2023
Karen Michelle Reeves, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at Golden Age Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 19, 2023 at the age of 71.
Karen enjoyed the high life, she was a free spirit with the best sense of humor.
She is survived by her children, Jordan Ty Reeves and Kira DeLoach; granddaughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Reeves; and...
Juanita Parent Starks
Apr 19, 2023
Juanita Parent Starks, age 94 a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Juanita was born on December 12, 1928, and graduated from Istrouma High School. She worked for Fidelity Bank as a teller and for the Start Department of Education as an accountant where she retired. Her Faith was very important to her, she...
Dale Elliot Denton
Apr 18, 2023
Dale Elliot Denton passed away on April 18, 2023, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 42 years old. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Dale was born on September 22, 1980, to his mother Johna Jones.
Dale was a loving and devoted father, teaching his girls his love of fishing and encompassing his favorite fishing places in their lives. He...
