Obituaries

Sep 5, 2024

Aaron C. Brown, Sr. passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born April 5, 1939, in Morrilton, Arkansas to Joseph Adam Brown and Grace Mae Thompson Brown. He met the love of his life, Lynda, while she was on vacation in Louisiana. After two years of dating, he proposed, and they began their...

Sep 5, 2024

Lance Donovan Trice, a loving husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 55.

He is survived by his loving wife, Heather Ledbetter, daughters; children, Mylana Trice and Mykala Trice; siblings, Jackie Ray Trice and Beverly Trice, Michael Shane Trice and Sharon Trice, Karen Renee Sardi and Charles Sardi; nieces/nephew, Wade Crane (Sarah),...

Sep 4, 2024

Timothy Allan Wilkes, born on March 26, 1946, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on September 4, 2024, at 78 years old. 

A proud veteran, Timothy served honorably in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Timothy graduated from Louisiana State University in the class of 1972. Then going on to build a successful career at Jacobs Engineering, where...

Sep 3, 2024

Sean O’Connor, 52, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

Sean was a graduate of St. Michael High School and a student at Southeastern University. Sean enjoyed playing soccer when he was young, and he became a soccer referee as an adult. Sean was a kind, warm-hearted soul who will be dearly missed by family and friends. 

Sean was predeceased by...

Sep 3, 2024

Jeffery Jay Cavana, born on January 24, 1957, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 67.

Jeff was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Milton and Jane Cavana. He graduated from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Kentucky where he was a multisport athlete, being the captain of the swim team and the quarterback of the football team. He then...

Sep 2, 2024

Lois Crandell Folse, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 80. Lois was born on August 31, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to her parents James Latham Crandell Jr. and Lois Ethel Winter Crandell. She worked for Conoco Phillips as an Administrative Assistant for many years. Lois was a member of...

Aug 30, 2024

Aug 28, 2024

Geraldine "Geri" Ramirez, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 91. Geri was born December 14, 1932 in Morganza, Louisiana. 

Geri married her beloved husband, Richard “Sonny” Ramirez in the summer of 1956. Together, they built a life filled with laughter and love. They raised three wonderful daughters, Alisa R. Janney (Bill),...

Aug 28, 2024

Vincent Michael "Mickey" Virga, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 92. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 13, 1932, to Lucian Paul and Mary Cricchio Virga.

Mickey was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who dedicated his life to his family. He loved sharing adventurous vacations, tennis lessons,...

Aug 27, 2024

Rodney Louis Arnold, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on August 27, 2024. He was born on May 9, 1958, in Baton Rouge, LA, where he grew up and cultivated his deep-rooted love for the outdoors, particularly in fishing and hunting. 

Rodney was a 1976 graduate of Belaire High School in Baton Rouge, later pursuing higher education and...

Aug 27, 2024

Lydia “Diane” Smith Grant, a native of Bath, Maine, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the age of 97.

She was born in her grandparents’ home in Bath, Maine on April 25, 1927, and lived in Maine until she moved with her family to Pearl...

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Leroy Reeves, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 27, 2024, at the age of 81. Robert was born on January 5, 1943, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Otis and Kathlyn Reeves. He attended Louisiana State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering and was a Tiger Band Member. Robert went on to work...

Aug 25, 2024

Jeanine “Cherie” Bourg Southern, born on June 30, 1958, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the age of 66.

Cherie was born in Baton Rouge, LA. After high school, she pursued a career in retail as a sales associate. She was a member of St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church. Cherie enjoyed the beach, her friends, her cats, music, seashells, butterflies,...

Aug 24, 2024

Billie Ruth Nugent, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on Saturday, July 24, 1948, in Monroe, Louisiana, Billie was a woman of strength, kindness, and compassion. After graduating from Zachary High School, she furthered her studies at Southeastern Louisiana University. Her professional journey led her to a successful...

Aug 24, 2024

Elmo Wakefield Savell, went to his eternal rest on August 24, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 74. Elmo retired from Exxon Mobil after 40 years of service. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Vicki Page Savell; his 3 children, Sheila Savell Tibbetts and her husband Craig, Lisa Savell Gremillion and her...

Aug 22, 2024

Bruce Donald Johnson of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 22, 2024, at the age of 71. Bruce was born on July 2, 1953, in Buffalo Center, Iowa, to Donald E. Johnson and Muriel Y. Johnson. Bruce was a proud alumnus of Robert E. Lee High School and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in business...

Aug 22, 2024

Robert (“Bob”) Anthony Karam Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on August 22, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on September 16, 1962, to Bernard and Rosalie Karam, Bob was a proud graduate of Oakdale High School, Class of 1980. He then furthered his education at Louisiana State University, earning a...

Aug 21, 2024

Joy Anselmo passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Our Lady of the Lake due to heart failure at the age of 85. She was born on April 25, 1939, to Edward Gaspard and Bessie O’Quinn Gaspard of Carville, Louisiana. 

 Joy was a very kind person who gave her love and friendship fully and without reservation. She lived her life guided...

Aug 21, 2024

Ohnte Huffmaster, age 92, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Ohnte was born on May 17, 1932, to Norman and Lois Durbin. She graduated from Istrouma High School going on to a fulfilling career at Exxon Chemical before spending many happily retired years.

She enjoyed rounds of ladies golf, gardening, and playing bridge, but...

Aug 20, 2024

Roy Alvin Prewitt, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 79. Roy was born on March 26, 1945, in Beaumont, Texas. Roy graduated from Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, Louisiana in 1963, and then earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. 

Roy was drafted to the U.S....