Obituaries

Aug 20, 2024

Irene S. Allbritton of Gonzales, passed away on August 20th, at the age of 89.

Irene was born in Jonesville, Louisiana. She graduated from Jena High School in 1953, married Allan R. Allbritton in 1953 and then graduated from Louisiana State University in 1956. She worked in the dairy science lab at Texas A&M while her husband, Allan, went to veterinary...

Aug 18, 2024

Aug 18, 2024

Capt. Danny Jo “Brim” Moore, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Baton Rouge General Hospital Bluebonnet. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He was born on July 17, 1944, and lead a remarkable life filled with an amazing career, love, and family.

As a...

Aug 17, 2024

Steve Toben, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and esteemed chemical engineer, passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 67. Steve was born in Washington, MO, on June 18, 1957, to Robert and Janice Toben (nee Ronsick). Steve was a man of many talents and deep passions, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, faith in God,...

Aug 17, 2024

Darlene Clements Lee, born on September 14, 1951, was called home peacefully to our Lord at her residence surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at a very young 72. Born in Baton Rouge, LA, Darlene came into this world the same way she left, a shining light and beacon of joy. Her infectious personality and purity of heart left...

Aug 16, 2024

Paul V. Cassisa, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, just 10 days before his 93rd birthday. He was born in New Orleans to Vito Cassisa and Anna Signorino Cassisa.

Paul graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans and Loyola University of New Orleans. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University College of Law and graduated...

Aug 15, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Haralson Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and church planter, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. Throughout his life, Tom was deeply committed to his family, his faith, and his mission to spread the Kingdom of God.

Tom was the beloved husband of Teresa Haralson, with whom he shared 41 years of...

Aug 15, 2024

Joseph “Gary” Bizette passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born June 22, 1935, in Rougon, Louisiana to Stewart and Rena Bizette. Gary received his bachelor's degree in Geology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. 

He is preceded in death by his...

Aug 14, 2024

Maureen Elizabeth Christensen, a beloved mother, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2024, surrounded by her family and her cherished dog, Binky. She was born on April 30, 1937, in Prestwick, Scotland. Maureen lived a life marked by her deep faith in God, her diligent work as a prayer warrior, and her unwavering passion for caring for others.

She...

Aug 14, 2024

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Christopher Louis Hufft passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2024, at the age of 51. Chris was the son of the late Louis Valentine Hufft and Jane Rawls Hufft. Chris was married to the love of his life, Kelly Locklar...

Aug 14, 2024

Rosemary Inness Tomeny, 82, a native of Donaldsonville, LA, and living in Baton Rouge since 1976 entered into Eternal Life on August 14, 2024, at 9:11 AM, after a brief bout of cancer. She was a 1960 graduate of Ascension Catholic HS in Donaldsonville, LA and then went on to obtain a degree in education at the University of Southwestern...

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Helen Causey passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born September 1, 1943, in Castor, Louisiana to Levitt Benjamin Tilley and Zellie Mae Fowler Tilley. She was a graduate of Martin High School in Coushatta, Louisiana. Mary had a long and successful career with the State of Louisiana Welfare Department.

She is preceded...

Aug 13, 2024

Elizabeth C. Burford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was born on March 11, 1964, in Metairie, Louisiana to the late Frank M. and Terry M. Ritchie.  

Liz was the beloved wife of Roger M. Burford, for 24 years.  She was the loving sister of John Patrick Ritchie...

Aug 13, 2024

Stephen “Steve” William Barry, Sr., passed away at Our Lady of Lake on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the age of 67. He was born in Lafayette, LA on August 6, 1957. He worked as an operator at Honeywell for 40 years. He enjoyed playing drums, riding motorcycles, working in the yard since retirement, and enjoying time with family and...

Aug 13, 2024

Lynn Wayne Hernandez, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Slaughter, LA, left this life while surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 85.

Lynn was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a loyal brother. He was giving, a role model to many with a kind heart and soul that...

Aug 13, 2024

Bruce Kenyon, a devoted husband, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, just days shy of his 73rd birthday. Born on August 19, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Bruce was a remarkable man whose legacy will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.

 A proud graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU),...

Aug 12, 2024

Mary Nell Cali, long-time resident of Baton Rouge and Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Clear Lake City, Texas, at the age of 87. She was born on November 29, 1936, in Canton, Mississippi, to Stephen and Luvenia Walley Hilbun.

Mary was the 6th child born of 12 children, and helped raise her 6 younger siblings, whom...

Aug 12, 2024

Michael Williams, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin while attending the Republican National Convention as a delegate. He was 62 years old. He was born October 31, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Hays Titus Williams and Dolores Lansdel Williams. 

Michael received his degree in Computer Science from Louisiana State University. He...

Aug 12, 2024

Judith Anitta Lyn Lee (Mrs. Judy, Po Po), age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away from a stroke on Monday, August 12, 2024. She joined her beloved husband Tony Lee who sadly passed away last year. She was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica on September 18, 1944, to parents Lyn On Chong, and Mariann Chang. She was...

Aug 11, 2024

Mary Ellen “TaTa” Drees Abbott passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 74 years old. Mary was born June 9, 1950, in Hays, Kansas to Joseph Gilbert Drees and Ellen Janette “Jan” Drees. A 1968 graduate of Marian High School, she went on to attend Marymount College in Salina, Kansas and Kansas State University. 

She...