Obituaries

Nov 15, 2021

Melisa (Lisa) Marie Chase Potter, 61, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on November 15, 2021.

Lisa was born November 24, 1959 in Ferriday, Louisiana to Dan and Lilly Chase. She attended the Louisiana State School for the Deaf  in her elementary and high school years. She obtained an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood...

Nov 12, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Edward Barbara, husband to Catherine Bonin Barbara, passed peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the age of 70, after a short battle with bladder cancer.

He was born in 1951 in New Orleans, LA to Anthony Charles Barbara and Nettie Barnum Barbara, who both preceded him in death.  Tony attended and graduated from East...

Nov 12, 2021

Charles (“Butch”) Donald Malmberg, 90, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully November 12, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Albin Malmberg and late Elsie (Windblad) Malmberg.

Loving father of Christine (Edward) Watson of Baton Rouge, LA; dear grandfather of Alexander (Hailey) Watson, Kayla Watson, and Nicholas Watson; stepfather...

Nov 12, 2021

Barbara Ann Mason Begnaud, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, La. passed away (from pneumonia) peacefully at Baton Rouge General Hospital, with her family at her bedside, on Friday November 12, 2021.

She was born to the late Alton and Mary Mason of Opelousas, La. on May 30th, 1940. She was also preceded in death by her sisters:...

Nov 12, 2021

Adrian Wories, age 75, was born on August 25, 1946, and passed away on November 12, 2021.

He was born in Assen Drenthe, The Netherlands. Formally of Lansing, IL, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Adrian was a Viet Nam Navy Veteran, and graduate of University of Illinois-Chicago Campus in accounting, later becoming a CPA....

Nov 11, 2021

Mary Frances Minchew Hammonds, age 92, passed away on November 11, 2021.

Frances was born on August 18, 1929 in Brewton, Alabama, but was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She always put others before herself and loved taking care of her family, fishing, gardening, and cooking. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Methodist...

Nov 10, 2021

Lucille T. “Tweetie” Caldwell Atkins Guidry, age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in the home she designed and built some 40 years ago.  She was a native of Opelousas, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1967.

She graduated Valedictorian from Opelousas H.S. and later Phi Kappa Phi from LSU...

Nov 9, 2021

William Albert Turner Sr. was called to heaven November 9, 2021 at the age of 81.

Bill was born in Hendricks, West Virginia on February 22, 1940 and was a 40 year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a 21 year veteran of the Army. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is...

Nov 9, 2021

Melbourne Frederick Keegan, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 9, 2021, following a heart attack.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Brown Keegan of Baton Rouge; his daughter, Lisa Keegan Carey (Chris); his stepson, Dr. Joseph Turnipseed (Elizabeth); his granddaughter, Katherine Keegan Carey; and his step-grandchildren: Tylor, Keaton, Carson, and Collin Turnipseed,...

Nov 9, 2021

Benjamin Matthew Verbois, “Ben,” departed this life on November 9, 2021 at the age of 33. He was born on May 3, 1988 and was a life long resident of Baton Rouge. He was the beloved son of the late Eric J. Verbois. He is survived by his mother, Brenda H. Verbois. He was the joy of their lives....

Nov 6, 2021

Carolyn “Kay” Acosta Templet, age 79, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at The Guest House Nursing Home. She worked in sales and was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, music and dancing. She was a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church.

She is survived by her son, Troy and...

Nov 5, 2021

Bobbie Ann Simpson-Caffarel-Miller, age 86 died on November 5, 2021 at Harvest Manor Nursing Home.  Her three sons, Mark Caffarel and his wife Janet, Kenneth Miller and his wife Laurie, and David Miller and his wife Michelle survive her. Her two husbands Joseph “Ed” Caffarel and Maurice LeRoy “Roy” Miller Jr. predecease her. She was born June 17, 1935...

Nov 5, 2021

William James Huffmaster, Jr. passed away after a long, full, happy life on Friday, November 5th 2021. He was born on February 1, 1938 in Meridian, Mississippi. Bill founded Huffmaster and Associates, an engineering firm, in the 1970s, which serviced the petrochemical industry for over 25 years. He loved working with people and providing solutions to complex engineering issues...

Nov 4, 2021

Joann Bercegeay Gateley went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2021, ending a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. While her time with us ended too soon, those that were blessed by her presence will cherish the imprint she left on our hearts through her faith, love, and grace.

Joann was born on December 30, 1950...

Nov 3, 2021

Shirley Eberhart Hohensee, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 3, 2021, at the age of 74. She graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1965 and attended University of Southwestern Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. For over 20 years she worked with the BREC Park System where she...

Oct 31, 2021

Thomas Brian Alderman, age 77, passed away on October 31, 2021 at his home in Baton Rouge.

A native of New Orleans, he was a graduate of DeLaSalle High School in 1962 and Northeast La. State College (ULM) in 1969. A registered pharmacist for 50 years, he practiced at K & B and Walmart.

Survived...

Oct 31, 2021

Gregory Michael Naquin, beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend died peacefully in his home on October 31, 2021.  Greg was 72.

Survived by his children, Kristen Naquin Johnson (Ronnie) and Scott Naquin (Shelley), granddaughters, Emma and Anna Johnson, and Lillian Naquin.  Also survived by his wife, Margie Naquin, step son Michael Windham, and step grandchildren,...

Oct 31, 2021

Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, though they die, will have everlasting life." Melinda Deaton Street, a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 63, peacefully surrounded by...

Oct 30, 2021

Gladys Bailey Barber Borland, a resident of Baton Rouge, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the age of 102, which she made on June 13. She was born to Ruth Dixon and George Bailey in Crystal Springs, MS. For many years, Gladys attended Goodwood Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.

Gladys...

Oct 30, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Pennella Krieger passed away peacefully on Oct. 30, 2021 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family, she entered into eternal life after living a full 89 years. A wonderful Bridge player and cook, she loved to travel, read, and spend time with family and friends.

Betty never met a stranger, and her generosity...