Obituaries

Aug 28, 2021

Genena Jaquith Broussard Harelson, my beloved wife and best friend, passed away on August 28th, 2021, after a 22-year battle with multiple sclerosis.  Born on August 11, 1967, she is survived by her husband of 29 years, Kelly R. Harelson, and her brothers Todd J. Broussard and Mark R. Broussard.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Teresa Jaquith Broussard, and her father,...

Aug 26, 2021

Joy Lynn Kilroy, née Morgan, came into the world December 7, 1941, born the same day that committed the U.S. to WWII. That conflict would greatly impact her immediate family with both her father and future stepfather’s military service. Born and raised in the Hammond, LA area, Joy took great pride growing up alongside her many aunts, uncles, and...

Aug 24, 2021

Melanie Marie Adcock-Humphries

On August 24, 2021, Heaven called home one of it’s most loving servants. Melanie was welcomed by the open arms of her mother, Edna Marie Adcock, who preceded her in death.

Melanie was born in Bartow, Florida and was a resident of Baton Rouge for over 50 years.

Melanie graduated...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary Zito Fontana, born on June 24, 1925, a resident of Lobdell, Louisiana, passed away on August 24, 2021. She was married to Jerome “Jim” Fontana.

Mary graduated from Port Allen High School. She was a retired restaurant hostess, as well as a lifelong member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was totally devoted to Our Blessed...

Aug 23, 2021

Lien Nguyen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Aug 23, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 23, 2021

Theresa (Terry) Elaine Foust received her heavenly wings on Monday, August 23, 2021. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Fidelis House EA in Baton Rouge, LA. Terry is survived by her sisters-in-law, Guadalupe (Pellowski) Virgil of Rancho Cordova, CA, Sharon A. Pellowski of Winona, MN, Judith H Pellowski of Madison, WI, and Anna Mae Elliot, Lake City, TN...

Aug 22, 2021

Mark Douglas Mahaffey, age 31, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on August 22, 2021. Mark attended Parkview Baptist School and played baseball, soccer, and was a drummer in the Eagles band and Marching band where he entertained as a soloist. He was an avid gamer and fierce competitor on the online gaming stage. Mark was honored by being listed...

Aug 22, 2021

Guion Kleinpeter, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Aug 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 22, 2021

Steven Andrew Biggs, born on April 30, 1969, passed from this earth into the arms of his Savior in Paradise on August 22, 2021. Andrew was born and spent his early years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He lived in Fresno, California for four years before returning to Baton Rouge where he graduated from Parkview Baptist High School in 1987....

Aug 21, 2021

Adam Peter Bongiovanni, Jr., a native of New Orleans and a resident of Prairieville, LA, a beloved husband, brother, father, and uncle, departed this life on August 21, 2021, at the age of 74.  He passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with heart disease with his wife Linda by his side.

Adam was a welder and an avid...

Aug 20, 2021

Myrtle Lois Sells, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on August 20, 2021.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Anna Sells Shoptaugh and Mark Charles Shoptaugh, Sr., M.D.; sons, James Barron Sells, Jr., and Frank Burton Sells; grandsons, Mark Charles Shoptaugh Jr., M.D., and wife Jennifer Sinder Shoptaugh, and Matthew James...

Aug 20, 2021

Yuridia Mariel Valenzuela Miguel, age 24, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021.

Yuridia is survived by her father, Lucio Valenzuela Perez; stepmother, Norma Alexandra Lopez Rodriguez; grandfather, Sergio Antonio Carrillo Garcia; grandmother, Maria Perez Mojica; uncles, Sergio Antoni Carrillo Antunez, Geovany Carrillo Antunez, Conrado Valenzuela Perez, Jesus Valenzuela Perez, and...

Aug 20, 2021

Evelyn Porter of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on Aug 20, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 19, 2021

Laura Jeanne Smith (54) of Charlotte, NC went to Heaven on August 19, 2021.

Laura was born in South Bend, Indiana to Jack and Nancy Cook on June 14, 1967. She married Michael Lee Smith 27 years ago on November 6, 1993 in Plano, Texas. Laura has lived in many places including Dallas, Texas; Virginia Beach, Virginia;...

Aug 17, 2021

Ronald Richard Coco, 85, passed away August 17, 2021. He was born in Moreauville, LA on July 30, 1936 to the late Willie J. and Laura May Juneau Coco. Ron graduated from Moreauville High School, graduating with honors.  He received a Junior Accountant certification from Draughon Business College in Baton Rouge and then joined the United States Army and...

Aug 17, 2021

Johnny Lee Davis met Jesus face-to-face, on August 17, 2021 at the age of 75.

He was born on August 20, 1945, and was a life-long resident of Baton Rouge.

He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1963. He attended LSU, majoring in music, before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After his military...

Aug 17, 2021

Albert Wilson “Will” Dixon passed away peacefully on August 17, 2021 at the age of 85.  He was born September 8, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Emma Tate Dixon and Albert Dixon.

Will graduated from Baton Rouge High in 1954 and served three years active duty in the United States Army which included the year of...

Aug 17, 2021

Khamphout Souvannaphim of Gonzales, Louisiana passed away on Aug 17, 2021.

Aug 16, 2021

Ross Olin Pottschmidt, age 66, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 16th, 2021.

A native of West Hollywood, FL, Ross called many places home in his lifetime, from Alaska to Guam, as the child of a U.S. Navy family. He attended Tulane University where he studied French and economics and developed a deep love...

Aug 15, 2021

David Leslie Herring, a proud veteran of USMC and resident of BR, LA peacefully passed away in his sleep during the weekend of 08-15-2021 at age 50 surrendering to fatigue and heart conditions.

Son of Les and Janice Herring, David was born on Feb 14, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN, later relocated to Birmingham, AL, graduating from John...