Obituaries
Yonette Lee
Mar 12, 2023
“But I do not want you to be ignorant brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that...
Gertie Ann Broussard Courville
Mar 11, 2023
Gertie Broussard Courville, age 90, a resident of Maringouin, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Lacour House Assisted Living and Memory Care in New Roads, Louisiana.
Gertie was born and raised in Gueydon, LA where she went to school and later married Allen J Courville at St Peter Catholic Church and school. They made their home and...
A.D. Riley
Mar 9, 2023
John 14:1-2 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many rooms; if that were not so, I would have told you, because I am going there to prepare a place for you.” A.D. Riley 91, died unexpectedly at Magnolia Brook Assisted Living Facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 9, 2023. Mr. Riley was born July 11,...
Veronica "Roni" Watts Welsh
Mar 9, 2023
Veronica Ann Watts Mauffray Welsh (Roni), a resident of St. Francisville, LA, passed away peacefully at her home on March 9, 2023. Roni was 76.
Roni was a native of Baker, LA, and during her younger years attended regional Catholic schools. Roni earned her Registered Nurse status after receiving her Associate Degree in Nursing from OLOL School of Nursing. She...
Betty Kelly Harelson
Mar 7, 2023
Betty Lou Kelly Harelson, aged 89, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Harrington N. Harelson, her parents, Dawson and Annie Mae Kelly, and her siblings Claude Kelly, Sarah Averett, and Danny Kelly. She is survived by her six children, Bill Tompley, Joe Tompley, Randy Tompley, Byrd Harelson, Kelly Harelson, and Betty Cottom, and...
Frances Diamond Allen
Mar 6, 2023
Frances Marie Diamond Allen, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday the 6 of March 2023,
Ms. Frances was a simple, sweet, God Loving Soul with deep, abiding faith, who would always be kind to anyone she met. She was the oldest of 3 sisters and loved spending time with her family and in...
Christopher Battocchio
Mar 5, 2023
Chris was born in Corning NY – lived in Bluffton IN, Greenville OH and grew up in Cleveland TN, where he was a member of the Cleveland High School wrestling team. He has lived in Baton Rouge for 31 years. He was a commercial door technician working for both Southeastern Overhead Doors and Gulf States Overhead Doors.
A most kind,...
Clinton P. Ardoin Jr.
Mar 5, 2023
Clinton Paul Ardoin, Jr. born July 29, 1935, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He will be missed beyond measure. He is survived by his children, Mark Ardoin and wife Pat, Debbie A. DeJean and husband James, and Jeffrey K. Ardoin, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his childhood...
David Chaney
Mar 4, 2023
David Wayne Chaney passed away at the Carpenter House on March 4, 2023, at the age of 69.
He is survived by his step-son, Herschel Brown; 3 step-grandsons, Terry Brown, Nicholas Brown, and Cameron Schexneydre; 1 great step-grandson, Alex Brown; mother, Jude Chaney; sister, Donna Faye Chaney; brother, Thad Chaney Jr.; and many nieces and nephews.
He is proceeded in...
Michael J. Drago
Mar 3, 2023
Mike Drago, “PaPa” to those who loved him most, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, March 03. He will truly be missed beyond measure. Mike is survived by his wife of 61 years, Naomi Clark Drago, his three daughters and their loved ones, Shaun and Jim Austin, Kaley Drago and Michelle and Todd Jackson. He is the proud...
Ezilda M. Smith
Mar 3, 2023
Ezilda Mary Smith, 74 years old, beloved sister and aunt, was called to be with Jesus Christ Her Lord and Savior, on March 3, 2023.
She entered the world on May 12, 1948, born to Verdie Catherine Smith and Eddie Knox Smith, Sr. in Moreauville, LA. She retired from Villa in Jackson, LA as a respiratory therapist after 29 years...
Dolores LeBlanc Thompson
Mar 1, 2023
Dolores Marie LeBlanc Thompson passed away surrounded by her devoted family on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. She was born July 19, 1949, in Sunshine, Louisiana to Jules LeBlanc and Lena Acaldo LeBlanc.
She worked many years alongside her son at Louisiana Football Magazine, where she held many positions including accountant and business manager. Dolores had a love for...
Raymond Andrew Wallace, Jr.
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Andrew Wallace Jr. 89 passed away on February 27, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ray was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa.
Ray was a U.S. veteran, served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged. Ray was a retired engineer. Ray had a strong relationship with Jesus and loved sharing that with friends and family. Ray...
Raymond Eugene Jarreau, Jr.
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Eugene Jarreau, Jr. (Little Ray), age 66 of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born on March 9, 1956, in Baton Rouge, LA to Raymond Sr. and Gwendolyn “Gwen” Jarreau. Ray was a 1975 graduate of Tara High School. He was owner/chef of Sapelo Station Crossing in Eulonia, GA before moving home to...
Raymond Day
Feb 27, 2023
Raymond Day, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 27, 2023.
Raymond was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1962 and Louisiana State University class of 1966. He became a Chemical Technologist at Exxon Chemical and retired after 38 years. Raymond loved so many things about life including, outdoor bike riding, reading, camping, gardening,...
Lamar Frank Partin, Jr
Feb 27, 2023
Lamar Frank Partin Jr; a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Walker, LA; passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 79. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He retired from Baton Rouge Fire Department at the rank of District Fire Chief. He was an avid gardener...
Mary R. Chauff
Feb 26, 2023
With great sadness, the Chauff family announces the passing of Mary R. Chauff, 91, a native of Baton Rouge and longtime resident of Donaldsonville, La.
Mrs. Chauff was a lifelong educator of 49 years, beginning her career as an assistant home agent with the L.S.U. Agricultural Center before progressing to Donaldsonville Upper Elementary, then Donaldsonville High School, where she...
Michael Paul Gomez
Feb 25, 2023
Michael Paul Gomez, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 29, 1968 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He is a graduate of Bogalusa High School and earned a degree in computer science from LSU. He served 20 years in the 205th Engineering Battalion of the Louisiana Army National...
Sietta Marie Simon Wilmer
Feb 25, 2023
Sietta Marie Simon Wilmer was born on February 23, 1953, in Elizabeth, Louisiana, and was the eldest daughter to the late Wilma Brown Simon and late Leon Simon Sr. Preceding her in death are her brothers; Leon Simon II, Eddie Ray Simon, and her sisters: Shelia Q. Simon and Queen Esther Lewis. Sietta was a proud graduate of Elizabeth Senior...
James "Jimmy" Parke
Feb 25, 2023
James “Jimmy” Parke, age 63, of Walker, LA passed away on February 25, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1960, in Key West, Florida.
Jimmy and his sister became the owners of Capital Auto Paint and Supply following the death of their father, they continued to serve the community as their parents had taught them. Jimmy loved spending...
