Obituaries

Sep 17, 2021

Canyon Michael Baugh, while smiling his beautiful smile, landed feet first into heaven on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the age of 24. He was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Loving and Devoted Father of Jaxson B. Baugh. Boyfriend of Destinie Milano. Forever Son of Brandi B. Brewer and William C. Wilson, III. Step Son of...

Sep 15, 2021

Anna Coulon Broussard, 83, a native of Palmetto, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:05 pm, joining her dearly loved mother in Heaven.

Anna is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, John Harden Broussard, Jr.; her daughters, Kim Broussard of Dallas, Texas; Rhonda Broussard Covington and...

Sep 15, 2021

Larry Webb Worthy, Jr., age 64, was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA and member of Healing Place Church. His body passed on September 15, 2021 and his soul went to join the Lord in Heaven.

Larry was a lifelong musician, singer, songwriter and guitar player in the bands Maniaxe, Kriket, Psycho...

Sep 15, 2021

Patricia Ann Taylor, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 67.  Patricia enjoyed the finest things in life such as entertaining guests, cooking, traveling, reading, and fishing.  She worked as a bookkeeper for many years as well as a professional photographer.

She is survived by...

Sep 14, 2021

Joyce Dell Bateman Meredith was called to her heavenly home on September 14, 2021. She was born in Charleston, SC on April 25, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel D. Meredith; mother, Florence Maybell Scarborough Bateman; father, The Reverend E. D. Bateman; brother, Dr. E.D. Bateman, Jr.; and sister-in-law, Sarah Boteler Bateman, all from Baton...

Sep 14, 2021

There is a new star in the heavens. The strength and light that Sally brought to her family will now eternally brighten the night sky. Sally Schwarzenbach Duet left this world on Sept. 14, 2021 at the age of 79 in her family home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Sally was born in New...

Sep 13, 2021

Tammie Dawn Moore, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, September 13th, 2021. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lake nursing school in 1990, she went on to work as an RN at Ochsner hospital where she will be missed dearly by her co-workers and friends. Tammie was a devoted daughter, sister, and mother who loved her son more...

Sep 13, 2021

Douglas MacArthur Paul “Pete” Pizzolato, Sr., born in Donaldsonville, LA, and a resident of Erwinville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 78, eight days prior to his 79th birthday. Pete was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a very successful business owner which included hauling dirt...

Sep 12, 2021

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31)

Shini Elizabeth Raphel-Joseph, a native of Queens, New York and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at...

Sep 12, 2021

Better known to family and friends as Alan, he was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He worked at Cos-Mar Chemical Plant in Carville, LA for 37 years, sold real estate on the side, enjoyed traveling, reading, and social gatherings. Alan died September 12, 2021 surrounded by his family.

The life of the party and the...

Sep 12, 2021

Shirley Ann Smith Eslinger, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.  She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on May 19, 1931, the only child of Reginald Willis and Edna Viola (Hogan) Smith.  Shirley attended the University of Iowa, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority but returned home to Kansas City to begin...

Sep 11, 2021

Paul Joseph Vidacovich, Jr. passed away at The Crossing on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was a graduate of Long Beach High School in Long Beach, MS and LSU receiving a BS in Accounting. Paul was a Navy veteran, serving 22 months active duty and 20 years in the Naval Reserve before retiring as a...

Sep 11, 2021

Ninh Vo of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 11, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 10, 2021

Edward Cecil Eure, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 10, 2021.

He is survived by his daughters, Michelle Celeste Eure Hessler, and Susanne Christine Eure LeBlanc; his brother, Roy Calvin Eure, Sr; grandson, Christopher Allen McDougal; granddaughter, Ava Grace LeBlanc; great granddaughter, Spencer Aria McDougal; niece, Anna Celeste Eure Hubbard; nephews,...

Sep 10, 2021

John Larry McCann, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 62 on Friday, September 10, 2021.  John was born August 6, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA to LJ and Mildred McCann.  John fought a valiant battle and kept a brave face until the end.  He worked in construction for over 40 years and was...

Sep 9, 2021

Our heavenly Father welcomed Floyd home on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 3:25 PM at The Carpenter House, St. Joseph Hospice; he was 91. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend to many and former business founder and owner of Barbay Engineers, Inc.

Born in St. Rose, LA; lived in Baton Rouge all of his life...

Sep 9, 2021

Sherry Renee (Godso) Rispone, passed away on Thursday, August 12th, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sherry unexpectedly passed due to complications caused by COVID-19.

Sherry, one of four daughters of Jerry and Lena Godso, was born on June 3, 1976, in Baton Rouge and resided in Zachary. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Sherry...

Sep 8, 2021

Sep 7, 2021

Russell “Rusty” John Ferrara, Sr. passed away at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 92.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his children,  Janis Ferrara, Nancy Ballard (Ricky), Russell Ferrara, Jr. (Melissa); daughter-in-law, Darnelle Ferrara; grandfather to Jeremy Ballard (Leslie), Nicholas Ferrara (Ashley), Natalie Ferrara...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeremy Jude Klimavicz, age 48, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 7, 2021. The beloved husband of Dana Jeffers Klimavicz and devoted father to Lily Klimavicz is also survived by his parents, John J. Klimavicz and Gynne Malstrom Klimavicz, his brother, John J. Klimavicz, II (Hyon Sun Chong), his sister, Karin Klimavicz Deen, and numerous nieces and...