Obituaries

Jun 30, 2021

Howard Charles Wascom, Jr (Bubba) born February 18, 1944, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 30, 2021.

He was a longtime resident of Central, LA. He was also a proud graduate of Istrouma High School, class of 1962. Bubba was employed as an electrician (I & E technician) at Ethyl Corporation for 21 years...

Jun 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Paul Joseph Juneau. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 27, 2021

Katharine Prejean, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday 06/27/2021 at 4:50 am.

She is survived by her children, Randy (LuAnn) Prejean and son, Skyler, Dougie (Doreen) Prejean and their 2 children Christopher and Austin, DeeAnn (V.J.) Broussard and their sons Robert and Vernis, Brett Prejean and his daughter Paige. Great grandchildren Hayden,...

Jun 27, 2021

On June 27, 2021, after a valiant and courageous fight, Deidre Duffy Berthelot passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and is “going home,” as she told her family. She was 66 years old. The greatest gifts she ever received are her children, Danielle Guzzardo (Chad) and Derek Berthelot (Andrea), who will forever cherish their short time on Earth...

Jun 26, 2021

Theresa “Terry” Lanoux, 92 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 26, 2021.

Born in Holyoke, MA, she worked as a bookkeeper for the U.S Department of Agriculture and various other federal agencies.

Terry is survived by daughters Jean Lanoux and Joan Lanoux Boudreaux (spouse Barry); sister-in-laws Shirley Chrostowski and Betty...

Jun 26, 2021

Pamela Diane Buckner, 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 26, 2021.

She graduated from South Terrebonne High School, Bourg, Louisiana. Class of 1981. She spent many years working for Buckner Rental Service, Morgan City, Louisiana. The majority of her work life she was employed by Duke Energy in North Carolina. She founded The...

Jun 26, 2021

Kayla Lynn Savoie, age 27, of Baton Rouge, LA was called home to Heaven on June 26th, 2021. Born May 31st, 1994 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Kayla is survived by mother, Lisa M. Bernard; father, Chester E Savoie; brother, Steven M Savoie; maternal grandfather, Clevence J Bernard; paternal grandmother, Earline Knobloch; uncles, Brent J Bernard, Chad and...

Jun 25, 2021

Lawrence E. “Larry” Lessard, Jr. passed away at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 85.

He graduated from Catholic High School in 1954. He eventually served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He retired from Chemtura (formerly Uniroyal) after 30 years. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Jun 25, 2021

Larry Wayne “Poppy” Ezell went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Denham Springs, LA. He was born on August 8, 1950, in Baton Rouge and graduated from Woodlawn High School; Class of 1969.

Larry attended Louisiana State University before enlisting in the...

Jun 23, 2021

Thomas Joseph Waddick, age 76, a resident of Fulshear, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2021. Tom graduated from the University of Dayton in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and received his Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1968. A Senior Staff Engineer with ExxonMobil for over fifty...

Jun 22, 2021

Kirby E. Duty, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in McRoberts, KY October 21, 1938. He was a graduate of Jenkins High School in Jenkins, KY and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp where he was ranked as a Corporal. He worked...

Jun 21, 2021

Michelle Lee Marchiafava, a native and life-long resident of Baton Rouge, died Monday, June 21, 2021, just four days before her 45th birthday on June 25th.  She is survived by her mother, Terri Aucoin Warner (Jerry), her father Mark Marchiafava, and her sister Christie Marchiafava (Linda McGrew).  Michelle is also survived by her fiancee’ Peggy Lignieres, her devoted partner for...

Jun 20, 2021

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Batts, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 70 in his home, after a brave battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones. His battle with cancer in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile.  Ron came out a hero and stayed strong...

Jun 19, 2021

Margaret Ann Robinson Miller, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 19, 2021, peacefully at home with her family by her side.

Ann is survived by her husband Winfred Miller of 69 years, her children: Catherine (Ree) Miller Evans, Valerie Miller Smith (MD), Gregory (John) Clyde Miller, and David Drew Miller (Cecilia); her grandchildren:...

Jun 19, 2021

Robin Brooks of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jun 19, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 18, 2021

Sandra McCollum Rikhoff, 78, of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on June 18, 2021 at home with her family.  She was born on September 11, 1942 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Ernest “Pete” and Mildred “Doll” McCollum.

Sandy was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy and St. John Mercy School of Nursing, both in St. Louis,...

Jun 18, 2021

Ethel Lorraine Hudson was born February 27, 1932 and gained her angel wings on June 18, 2021 in the comfort of her home.  She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA.  She graduated from Redemptorist High School and married her high school sweetheart.  They were married at St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church.  She was the owner of “Lorraine’s” Beauty...

Jun 17, 2021

Hilda Margarita Fernandez Fletcher, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana spent 84 years on this earth and was finally called to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 17, 2021. She succumbed to an extended illness peacefully, surrounded by her family, sitters and hospice team. She has joined her late husband, Don Fletcher, and many relatives including her parents and sister. It...

Jun 17, 2021

Bruce Edward Barth, age 68, went to heaven on June 17, 2021, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Bruce was born on June 9, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland to Joseph and Mary Barth. He graduated from Georgia Tech as a chemical engineer. Bruce was married to the love of his life, Mary, for 40 years. They met on a...

Jun 15, 2021

Mary Gascon passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 83.  She was born in Luling, TX, on July 29, 1937 to James and Hattie Bowden and grew up in Victoria, TX.  While working at Foster AFB in Victoria she met and married our dad, Raymond, who was stationed at the base.  They then returned to his...