Obituaries

May 2, 2022

Rose Marie L. Viator, 86, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, at Carpenter House in Baton Rouge.

She was born Rose Marie LeCompte on April 30, 1936 in New Iberia, LA to the late Leonce and Pearl LeCompte. She had 7 brothers and sisters. She was married to Kenward J. Viator on June 4, 1954. They...

May 2, 2022

“Celebrate the life that was and yet, will be.”

Susan Hulin Berry, 72, native of Baton Rouge, resident of Denham Springs, left her earthly body on May 2, 2022 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on June 6, 1949 to Lenes Joseph Hulin, Jr. and Esther Gross Byrnes Hulin.

She is preceded in death by...

May 2, 2022

Claudette N. Dodge, age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 2, 2022.

She is survived by her 4 children, Brent Dodge, Greg Dodge, Karen Dodge Green, and Deena Dodge Rabalais, along with many other loving family members.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 12:30pm at...

May 2, 2022

William Hinton Boutwell died in Baton Rouge, LA, on May 2, 2022, from Parkinson’s Disease complications.  Born in Troy Alabama, Bill Boutwell graduated Troy High School, class of ’59, and Troy State College with a BS in Mathematics and Science.   While a senior at Troy State, he met Connie Etheridge whom he would marry shortly after graduation.  The remainder...

May 1, 2022

Elinor Avis Herd, a resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away on May 1, 2022. She was 93 years old. Elinor was born in Houston, TX on February 20, 1929, to Melvin and Marie Ransom. She attended Texas State College for Women and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in teaching. She married Ray Herd in Houston, TX on December 26th,...

May 1, 2022

Judy Gauthier Rundell went peacefully to our Lord in Heaven at 5:08 PM on May 1, 2022. She was born in Hamburg and grew up in Moreauville, Louisiana. She was an active member and officer in FHA and was a high school cheerleader. She moved to Baton Rouge in 1965 and called Baton Rouge her home.

Judy...

Apr 30, 2022

Vida Dalovisio Graves, age 96, a resident of Baton Rouge since 1950, passed away on April 30, 2022. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Vida graduated from Lake Charles High School in 1944 and attended Lake Charles Trade School. Vida was employed in various capacities while living in Lake Charles.

Vida married Andy Matamoros in 1950 and...

Apr 30, 2022

Chris C. Hsu, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 30, 2022. He was born on May 9th in Henan, China.

Chris is survived by his children, Chris and his wife Julie; Joe and his wife Kassie; Susan and Kathy Hsu. Chris is also survived by his grandchildren, Maya, Emilia, Alena, Koen,...

Apr 24, 2022

Lisa Joi McLemore Tate, 71, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 24, 2022. Lisa was born in Cottonport and raised in Vidalia, La., but lived most of her life in Baton Rouge. She was an amazing mother to four children and numerous grandchildren. Lisa attended LSU and found a career working for ExxonMobil Refinery until her...

Apr 21, 2022

Adolph Joseph “AJ” Parro passed away at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 87 years. He is survived by his wife Julia “Judy” Parro; children, Linda Stain and husband David, Dolph Parro and wife Mar’Sue, and Dana Macke and husband Loren; grandchildren, Cheney Stain and wife Alicia, Drew Stain and wife Lauren, Amanda Beck and...

Apr 20, 2022

Rickye D. Messer, 74, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022.

Rickye graduated from Central High School in 1965 and went on to serve in the United States Army.  He retired from Exxon as an Inspector after a successful 35-year career.

Rickye is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years,...

Apr 19, 2022

John Joseph McManus Jr passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022, at his home in Baton Rouge, surrounded by loved ones. John was 96 years young - or 50/46 as he liked to say. He was a devoted Catholic and community activist, always striving to walk in the path of his faith. John was one of the earliest members...

Apr 19, 2022

On April 19, 2022, Baton Rouge lost a rare gem. Holly Ann Hollis Stars, 38, passed away in her sleep after a long, hard-fought battle with stage four triple-negative breast cancer. She is survived by her devoted and loving family: husband, Mark Stars, of Baton Rouge Louisiana;  mother, Susan McFarlain, and stepfather Randy McFarlain of Shreveport, Louisiana; sister, Ashley...

Apr 18, 2022

Shane Schilder of Carthage, Texas passed away on Apr 18, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 17, 2022

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy4:7

Robert “Gene” Scoggins peacefully passed away at his home on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, surrounded by his family and the loved they shared. Gene was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Provine High School in...

Apr 16, 2022

Mr. Hershel Drennan passed away peacefully at his home in Denham Springs, Louisiana on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Born on January 17, 1931, he was 91 years old.

He was born in Seminary, Mississippi and moved to Baton Rouge at the young age of 16. He married the love of his life Anna Belle Drennan, and he...

Apr 15, 2022

Bennie Lee Adcock, Sr., age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 15, 2022.

He was born in Bartow, Florida. He attended Troy State University, and was a native of Baton Rouge for 54 years. Bennie worked in the chemical industry until he retired. He enjoyed golf, fishing, diving, and the water ski...

Apr 13, 2022

Clarence Nelson Watson, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 13, 2022 at the age of 83.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Mary Watson; son, Greg Watson; grandchildren, Swade Watson, Kelsey Watson, Gregory Watson (Miki), Deborah Jubb (Steve), and Breanna Depto; great-grandchildren, Liam and Aiden Watson, and Penelope Depto-Phillips; and his beloved dog,...

Apr 12, 2022

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

Apr 12, 2022

A beloved servant of God, Jimmie Sessions Carter, passed away on April 12, 2022 at the age of 93.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Pauline Hughes Carter, who was there by his side.

Jimmie was a family man that led by example and with undeniable love for Pauline and his extensive...