Obituaries

Dec 1, 2021

Annie Elizabeth Denicola LeBlanc completed her earthly journey at 10:10 p.m. December 1, 2021, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. She was 91, born in Baton Rouge on January 6, 1930, to Dominick and Mary Armato Denicola. She was a kind southern lady with a Christian heart, a sweet yet sometimes feisty spirit, and a gentle soul. She was a...

Dec 1, 2021

William Louis Rome Sr. passed away on Tuesday, December 1 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA, five days after his 61st birthday. He is survived by his children Kayla Rome-Tate (Damien), Laura Rome LeBlanc (Travis), and William Louis Rome Jr. (Laura Parker); by his fiancée Dana Couvillion; grandchildren Hunter, Beau, Hallie, Briggs, and a granddaughter on the...

Nov 30, 2021

Shirley “June” Simmons passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at the age of 90 with her daughter by her side.

June was a devoted wife and Christian who loved her family dearly.  She married her childhood neighbor and best friend on December 27, 1951 and had three beautiful children.  She had two grandchildren...

Nov 30, 2021

Loc Pham passed away on Nov 30, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 29, 2021

Earl Paul Hunts, born and raised in Coonville, LA, passed away at the age of 87.

He had a career at Sears for over 30 years as the warehouse supervisor. Earl greatly enjoyed gardening and was very good at it. In his earlier years he was an avid hunter and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing with his...

Nov 28, 2021

William Earl (Bill) Noonan, Jr., age 95, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on November 28, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, TX on 1/16/26, but was raised in Vinton, LA during his elementary and high school years. Bill was a retired educator, receiving his B.S. degree from Northwestern State University in 1946, his M.S. from LSU...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn Jonice Dockery-Head, 56, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 27,2021.

Carolyn earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Southern University. She enjoyed working in the insurance industry for over 20 years.  Carolyn was a member of Living Faith Christian Center, under the leadership of Bishop Raymond Johnson.  She was a proud...

Nov 27, 2021

Hilario (Larry) Gomez, age 85, a native of San Perlita, Texas and a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at his home.

He enjoyed fishing, dancing, playing his guitar and spending time with his family, friends and pets Ricky and Rosie. Larry was born in Santa Monica, Texas to Manuel...

Nov 26, 2021

Jason Brock passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. He was 46 years old.

Jason was a kind, loving and generous person. He had a dynamic, personality that made him a true joy to be around. He had a smile that sparkled and a dapper sense of style that was like no other. Jason had an amazing sense...

Nov 25, 2021

Brandi Cecilia Waguespack, a beautiful 26-year-old resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

The simplest pleasures of life brought great joy to Brandi. She loved spending time with her family and especially loved Christmas time. She always looked forward to celebrating everyone’s birthday with a nice brunch or social gathering.

Brandi had the...

Nov 25, 2021

I passed away at home on Thanksgiving morning, grateful for the love of my family and appreciative of the many years spent in the company of wonderful friends.

The second of six children of Edward Lee Crews and Susie Pepper Crews, I was born on May 17, 1947 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. At the age of nine...

Nov 23, 2021

On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the Earth lost a gentle spirit, James Andrew "Jim" Wingate.

Born in Mansfield, Louisiana, in 1936, he studied chemical engineering at Louisiana Tech University and graduated in 1958. He first worked for Esso and then spent most of his career in research and development at Ethyl Corporation. He lived in Baton Rouge,...

Nov 22, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Arnould Plaisance Cappe’ died on November 22, 2021.  She was born to French Acadian parents, Sidney P. Arnould, Sr. and Cecile Broussard Arnould on May 9, 1932 in Lafayette, LA.  As a young girl she lived with her great-grandmother, a Belgian emigrant who only spoke French.  It did not take her long to learn to speak and...

Nov 22, 2021

Sandra M. O’Berry, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on November 22, 2021.

Sandra was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and attended USM Women’s College. She was a loving wife of over 40 years, mother, and grandmother (“Nanny”) who was devoted to dropping everything for her children,...

Nov 21, 2021

Judith Gail Buquoi, a resident of Central/Slaughter, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the young age of 66.  She was a wonderful wife, a loving mother and grandmother.  She touched so many people with her love for family, crafting, sewing, and togetherness of family and friends.  She enjoyed having everyone together and cook for them to...

Nov 19, 2021

Leopold "Leo" Alphonsus Laurent, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife and sons. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Sylvia Laurent, 3 sons Michael Laurent (Karla), Darryl Laurent (Tricia), Rodney Laurent (Patty), 8 grandchildren - Rachel Laurent, Tonya Fullerton, Betsy Leblanc, Stephen Laurent, Angelle Nguyen, David...

Nov 17, 2021

Shantaben Oza of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Nov 17, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 16, 2021

Irene (George) Fuller, age 95 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, closed her eyes for the last time here on earth and passed from death to eternal life on November 16, 2021. She has rejoined her devoted husband of 66 years, Rev. Lloyd D. Fuller, whom she cared for until his passing in 2014.

Irene was born to Lois Elizabeth (Evans) and Everett Andrew George on August 16,...

Nov 16, 2021

Sunny J Bourgeois, age 56, a resident of Houston, TX passed away on November 16th, 2021.

She was born on March 5th, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Barbara and William Jackson. She attended EDW High School then graduated from Nicholl’s State University with a bachelor’s in science in Finance and Master’s in Business Administration. There she...

Nov 16, 2021

David Gomez passed away at The Crossing on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the age of 83.

He was born in Raymondville, TX and was raised in San Perlita, TX.  He attended San Perlita High School where he played football for the high school team.  He played the guitar and several other musical instruments. He served in...