Obituaries

May 18, 2022

Alan Darrell Bowden, 93, went home to his Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2022.  Darrell was born on November 27, 1928, in Trees, LA.  He graduated from Rodessa High School, attended Louisiana College, and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  Traveling was Darrell’s passion and transportation was his chosen career.  He was employed by and owned transportation...

May 17, 2022

Elizabeth Jean Coleman McGahren, age 88, passed away May 17, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on January 12, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota.

She was a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing. She practiced as an R.N. for over 40 years at several hospitals, health units and...

May 17, 2022

On May 17, 2022, Virginia “Ginger” May Duncan, age 79, went to her eternal resting place.  Born March 31, 1943 in Livingston, La Ginger resided many years in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, but her years in Blowing Rock, NC were her most cherished.

Born near the banks of Hog Branch, she was a country girl destined to...

May 16, 2022

Gary Michael Westcott, 61, a native of New Orleans but long time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, May 16th at his residence surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Margaret T. Westcott, his father Redge Westcott Jr., and his two brothers, Michael Westcott and Redge Westcott III.

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May 15, 2022

Rebecca Williford Weber, age 46, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on May 15, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by this unexpected loss. Known as Becky to some, she attended Denham Springs High School and ITI Technical College. She lived all over the United States, but eventually came back home to Denham Springs to raise her children....

May 13, 2022

Ernest Frank Summerville, 88, a native of Elkins West Virginia and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away May 13, 2022 at the Carpenter House.

Frank was born on May 18, 1934 and was a graduate of Elkins High School, after high school he joined the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in...

May 12, 2022

It is with great sadness our family shares the passing of Shelly Marie Cline. Born July 30th, 1970, she gained her wings on May 12th, 2022. Through a life of special needs, she defined unconditional love to all.

Shelly is survived by her mother Nita McDonald and step father Leland McDonald, one sister Donna, two brothers Buddy...

May 12, 2022

Faye Dedon, 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 11, 2022.

Faye is survived by spouse, Gayle Dedon; son, Billy Dedon and spouse Carol; brother, John Taylor and spouse Pat; grandchildren, Ashley Dedon and Brady Dedon and spouse Cindy; and great-grandchildren Emily Dedon and Joseph Giambrone.

She was preceded in death by...

May 12, 2022

Tho Pham of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 12, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 10, 2022

Albert L. Brown, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Albert was born in Rushville, Nebraska on Sept. 5, 1940, he has been a resident of Baton Rouge for the last 53 years. He was the Director of Information Services at Baton Rouge School Board for 20 years and at Wildlife and Fisheries for 10...

May 9, 2022

Christopher Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 9, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 9, 2022

Constance Edwina Hardin, 75 years of age, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 9, 2022, from complications from Alzheimer’s.  Connie, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and graduated from Rayne High School.  Connie loved to travel and welcomed the opportunity to live in the Middle East...

May 8, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Earl Parker, age 68, of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 8, 2022. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Goober. He was the ideal father and fun-loving grandfather better known as AnDad. He enjoyed taking pictures of all the beauty around him, believed that anything could be fixed with wire and duct...

May 8, 2022

Barbara Lynn Jackson Duty, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 at the age of 83.  She was born in Montpelier, LA on August 20, 1938 and was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School, where she was a member of the Majorette team.  After graduating high school she moved to Washington D.C....

May 8, 2022

Jimmy Jack Lofland was born on November 24, 1940 in Dallas, Texas.  He passed away on May 8, 2022 at the age of 81. Born and raised in Texas, Jimmy graduated from Rockwall High School and then graduated from the University of Texas in Mechanical Engineering.  Jimmy was the proud husband to his wife, Sarah “Sally” of 54 years. ...

May 6, 2022

Say not in grief that 'he is no more', but live in thankfulness that he was.

Mark Allen Strother, age 59, died suddenly in Ridgecrest, CA on May 6, 2022. A native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he was born to Ira Gene Strother and Kathryn Nell Strother in 1962. He was a graduate of Woodlawn...

May 5, 2022

Tripjeet Kaur Soni, age 67, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday May 5th, 2022.

Tripjeet was born in 1954 in New Delhi, India. As a diplomat’s daughter, she lived all over the world. Before meeting Allan (Harpal) Soni, she taught French to foreign students in Paris until she married him in 1977. They...

May 4, 2022

Todd Eric Stephens, age 53, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Baton Rouge, LA, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was an inspiration to those who were fortunate enough to know him. Born August 16, 1968 to his loving parents, Jim and Becky Stephens. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Anthony Stephens and...

May 3, 2022

Fay Schexnyder Legendre born in New Orleans on October 31, 1930, a resident of Baton Rouge since the late 1950’s, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is a graduate of St. Joseph Academy High School in New Orleans. Fay spent much of her life as a homemaker...

May 2, 2022

“He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Psalm 23:4

Michael Shepherd was a native of Plaquemine who was born on October 28,1993 and passed away on May 2, 2022.  He attended St. John High School and St. Stanislaus High School. He was...