Obituaries

Nov 28, 2022

Service above self and love for all. This is the life motto of Martha Jean (McClain) Vaughn who was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on November 28, 2022.  With her warm smile, genuine curiosity and love of people, Martha never met a stranger, and all that left consider her a friend. She loved fishing, flowers, football, wine, dogs,...

Nov 26, 2022

Amy Chin Bacci, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 26, 2022. Amy was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Louisiana State University where she also met her husband of 55 years. Amy worked for Ethyl Chemical Corporation for many years before becoming a mother and dedicating her life to raising her two children....

Nov 23, 2022

Born on July 25, 1932 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Passed away on November 23, 2022 in Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Survived by three children, Robert Hebert, Jr. (Cheryl), Terryl Hebert, and Brenda Case (Kaylon) She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Sandra Hebert and son-in-law Keith Meyer; 13 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.

Bessie was...

Nov 22, 2022

May Hoover

November 3, 1935 – November 22, 2022

Ola “May” Hoover, 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died of natural causes on November 22, 2022, at Ochsner Hospital in Baton Rouge.

May was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and twin of Fay.  She was a 1954 graduate of...

Nov 22, 2022

Joseph “Bobby” Breau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at the age of 81 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sue Breau, his four children Karen Fournet (Marc), Dr. Randy Breau (Lisa), Barry Breau (Cyndi) and Michelle Fisher (Kirk); sister Carolyn Salpietra; eleven grandchildren Monique Fournet, Adrienne Cotaya, Andrew...

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara Fredieu Romanowsky, 69, passed away on 11/21/2022 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Born Barbara Jane Fredieu in Shreveport, LA in 1953, Barbara is the eldest of three children born to Bobby and Janice Fredieu. From an early age, Barbara showed a rare intelligence and adventuresome spirit which was matched by her brothers John and Robert. In her...

Nov 20, 2022

Charles “Charlie” L. Speights “Paw Paw”

His favorite verse that sustained him while serving in Vietnam: “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from?  My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2).

Charlie passed away on November 20, 2022 at Clarity Hospice...

Nov 19, 2022

Ray Clark Townley passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the age of 84.

Ray retired as a Supervisor with BASF Chemical Plant.  He was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He enjoyed sports, especially LSU Football and the New Orleans Saints.

Ray is survived by his children, Lynton Townley and Terri...

Nov 18, 2022

Lillian Irene Booth, age 97, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.

She was born in the middle of the Great Depression and was raised on a farm by her parents with three brothers and two sisters. Like all her brothers and even...

Nov 14, 2022

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Nov 14, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Braud Schriber peacefully passed away on November 14, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known as “Honey” by her grandchildren. Jackie was the 1950 valedictorian of St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge. She enrolled in LSU, was a dance instructor, worked at Gulf States Utilities, Capital Bank and Guaranty Bank, and was one of...

Nov 13, 2022

Corinne Ann Byrne (Connie), formerly of Milford CT and most recently a resident of Baton Rouge LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on the morning of Sunday November 13, 2022 due to complications from a stroke.  She was 86 years old.

Corinne was born in Milford CT on June 12, 1936 to Frank and...

Nov 12, 2022

Debra Marino Langlois, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at OLOL at the age of 65.  Per her family, the only people she truly loved were her grandchildren.

She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Timothy Langlois; daughters, Ashley L. Riggins and husband Andrew and Courtney Taylor and husband Derrick; grandchildren, Alyssa...

Nov 11, 2022

Virginia Beatrice Lee, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Virginia is survived by her three daughters, Antoinette Martin, Kathi LeBlanc and Kelly Lee; five grandchildren, Chastity, Jason, Dale, Amanda and David and one great grandson, Sawyer.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas David Lee and her parents, JW and Beatrice Cagle....

Nov 11, 2022

Joe Diez went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on November 11, 2022 at the age of 84.  He was born December 22, 1937 in Gonzales, LA to Maude Villar Diez and Callie J. Diez, Sr.

Joe graduated from Woodlawn High School and BR   Business College in 1956 and attended LSU.  He served three years active...

Nov 11, 2022

Harriet Elizabeth Heard Wilton, devoted wife and mother, passed away on November 11, 2022 in Baton Rouge. She was born February 4, 1930 to Thomas P Heard and Harriet Elizabeth McKnight Heard in Baton Rouge where she was a lifelong resident. As a child she spent summers with her grandparents in Colfax and in Pitkin, helping with farm chores...

Nov 11, 2022

William Thomas “Bill” Johnson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, loving father, grandfather and husband, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2022 at the age of 76.  Bill was born February 13, 1946, in New Orleans to William and Dorothy Johnson.  Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Altazin Johnson; beloved daughters, Jennifer Johnson Kocian (Jonathan), Jill Johnson,...

Nov 10, 2022

Robert “Bobby” Sanches, Jr, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

He attended Istrouma High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He began and ended his career at Exxon, retiring as a Lab Supervisor after almost 40 years. He made an impact on many lives over the years as a youth...

Nov 8, 2022

Joyce was born in Wilkinson County, MS on April 30, 1929 to the late Carrol and Josephine Smith. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on November 8, 2022.

Throughout her life, Joyce impacted many young lives as a teacher and daycare provider. She was an active member at Broadmoor Methodist Church,...

Nov 7, 2022

Lora Ann Lormand Kovacs (85) passed away on November 7th, 2022 after battling lung cancer.  Lora was born on July 8th, 1937 to her parents, the late Pierre & Herminie Lormand in Arnaudville, LA.  She grew up alongside her two brothers & two sisters.

Lora's first language was French.  At the time, the French language was the...