Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

"Be faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life" Revelations 2:10

Alaska Watson Holdcraft left this world to be with her savior on January 4, 2022 at the age of 95. She was a devoted Christian, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Alaska was born on May 30, 1926 in Baton Rouge (Dixie) to...

Jan 3, 2022

Craig Anderson, 64, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on January 3, 2022.

Craig was born on July 19, 1957 to the late Fines Reed Anderson and Wanda (Carter) Anderson of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Lori (Dyer) Anderson of Prairieville, LA; five children, Joshua Anderson (Tracey) of Atlanta, GA,...

Jan 3, 2022

Lydia “Opal” Charrier Newman, previous owner of Hooper Ace Hardware and Newman Home Center, passed from this life on Monday, January 3, 2022. Opal, a resident of Baton Rouge, was 81. She was born July 29, 1940 in Kleinwood, LA. Her Home-Going Celebration will be held at The First Pentecostal Church, 2828 Jones Creek Rd, Baton Rouge 70816, 2:00 pm Thursday,...

Jan 2, 2022

Our precious Hudson lost his brave battle with heart failure on January 2, 2022. He was born June 21, 2021. During his six short months with us, he enjoyed being entertained by his big sister, Laurel, being snuggled by his mommy, taking rides outside with his daddy, and snuggling with his stuffed alligator. His blue eyes, expressive eyebrows, and...

Jan 2, 2022

James Gilbert McMurry passed from this life Sunday morning, January 2, 2022. A native of Winnfield, Louisiana, he resided in Baton Rouge since 1964, when he moved here with his family to accept a position as professor of Industrial & Technical Education, at LSU. He remained at LSU for the duration of his career, eventually rising to the position...

Dec 31, 2021

Grace Soulier age 87, a resident of French Settlement, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021.

Grace is survived by her son, Gerald Soulier and daughter-in-law, Tamie Soulier.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Soulier; her sons, David and Eric Soulier; and her sisters, Corinne B. Causey and Judy B. Oufnac.

Dec 30, 2021

John Mark Rebelle, a native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 56. John’s strength, determination, and resiliency were unwavering throughout his life, and he welcomed new experiences that enriched his life.

Religious services were conducted by Deacon Brent Duplessis of St....

Dec 30, 2021

Sharon Sellars Ducote passed peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the age of 36 after a courageous fight with a rare neurological disease, Stiff Person Syndrome. She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She was a devout Christian and loved Jesus with her whole heart. Her greatest joy was making memories with her husband Kurt...

Dec 29, 2021

Betty Jean Frederick Babin, 88, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021, from complications of heart disease and three strokes. A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of Little Rock for 19 years. Betty was born on July 3, 1933, to Otto and Laura Frederick in Sulphur, Louisiana.  She was preceded in...

Dec 28, 2021

Carla Anne Caston, 55, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Clarity Hospice.

She was born in Baton Rouge on December 2, 1966.  She attended St. Thomas More K-8th and graduated from Tara High School in 1984.  She later graduated from Business College.

Carla is survived by her daughter, Kandace...

Dec 28, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Adams, Sr., age 75, a resident of Pride, Louisiana, passed away on December 28, 2021.

Tommy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who found no greater joy in life than spending time with his family.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nancy Browning Adams; his...

Dec 27, 2021

Mary Blum, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born in Missouri, raised in Granite City, Il, then moved to Louisiana as an adult. She started her career as an accomplished dog groomer in 1965 and opened Velvet Touch Pet Spa in 1977 that is still in operation today. She also owned Touchable Tan for over 10 years....

Dec 26, 2021

Dawn Marie Cass Meng was born on August 6, 1965 and passed away on December 26, 2021. Dawn is survived by her husband Mark Emerson Meng, her mother Sylvia Anne Cass, her sister Diana Lynn Marsh with her sons John and Vincent, and her brother Scott Douglas Cass with his wife Jodi and daughter Allison. Dawn was born to Gregg...

Dec 26, 2021

Ba Pham of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Dec 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 24, 2021

Barbara Ellen Hatfield, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at 12:42am.

Barbara was born in Hollywood, CA on April 9, 1949. She then moved with her family to Missouri, and then on to Arkadelphia, AR. She attended Arkadelphia Senior High School where she enjoyed playing the oboe, marching in the...

Dec 24, 2021

Anita Claire Achord Moulder Thompson passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the age of 83. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Alton and Alice (Gaudin) Achord on September 10, 1938.

Anita was a talented piano player and was church pianist for 32 years. She formed the Gospel group, True...

Dec 22, 2021

William Alton McLain, 88, resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 22, 2021.

William was born in Franklinton, LA, and graduated from Franklinton High School in 1951. He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with Honors in Hammond, LA in 1955. He served his country honorably as part of the Regular Army in South Korea. He...

Dec 22, 2021

Sonya Picou Watson, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 64.  She was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, and native of Larose, LA.  Sonya graduated from South Lafourche High School and was Co-Owner of Watson Windows and Pressure Washing Services for over 35 years in the greater Baton Rouge area.

Sonya Watson...

Dec 20, 2021

John David Toups, age 45, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 20, 2021.

John was born and raised in Opelousas, and throughout his life became close friends with just about everyone that he came in contact with.  Like Will Rogers, it can be said that he never met a man (or woman) that he...

Dec 19, 2021

Gone but never forgotten, Gulliver “Chipper” Dawson III passed away peacefully on December 19 at the age of 69. He was a 1970 graduate of Broadmoor High School.

He had a lifelong career in the fiberglass piping industry. He owed his career successes to his mentor, Mr. Dick Lea (Mrs. Anna). Chipper was a very kind man that loved...