Obituaries

Jun 14, 2021

Frank Shaw Gibbens, age 68, passed away after a short battle with cancer, Monday, June 14th, 2021, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Baton Rouge to Julian and Irene (Alexander) Gibbens and was the youngest of five children. After graduating from Baton Rouge High in 1971, Frank started working at Pittsburgh...

Jun 14, 2021

Otis O. Miller, 97, passed peacefully at home with family on June 14, 2021. He was born on April 27, 1924, at home on the family farm in Poplarville, MS. He was the oldest of six children. Upon graduating high school in May 1943, he volunteered for the Army Air Force and became a Bombadier. After the war he...

Jun 13, 2021

Angelina Marie Lombardo Oufnac received the gift of eternal life surrounded by her family at the age of 91 on Sunday, June 13, 2021.

Angelina, fondly known as “Angie” by her friends and family, was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge where she raised her six children. Angie was a fantastic cook who enjoyed making delicious Italian...

Jun 12, 2021

Anna Theresa Blanchard, 92 years old, passed away on June 12, 2021. She was born September 3, 1928, in Carville Louisiana.  She was a retired School Crossing Guard.

Anna is survived by her daughter, Sandra Waguespack, and husband Clyde; son, Ray Blanchard and wife, Donna; son, Don Blanchard and wife, Donna; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

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Jun 12, 2021

Ivie Mary Efferson, 24, born on Saturday, August 3, 1996, in French Settlement and resided in Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Ivie Efferson was an East Ascension High School graduate, and a manager at America’s Best Eyecare Center. Ivie loved life. She enjoyed hanging out with her family and friends. She loved music,...

Jun 12, 2021

Milan Savatovic, age 75, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on June 12, 2021 after battling Transverse Myelitis.

He was a hardworking, family oriented, courageous man. He loved his family more than anything. He enjoyed woodworking and being out doors.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Stana Savatovic,...

Jun 9, 2021

James “Jim” Simmons, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his home in Baton Rouge at the age of 89, with his wife of 69 years by his side. He was born to Lillie and Shelton Simmons on November 6, 1931.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 27, 1951, and served...

Jun 8, 2021

Florence Elizabeth Record Stout passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 8th in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born on July 24th, 1922 at the family home, Breezy Hill Farm, in Clinton, LA. She attended Bellhaven College in Jackson, MS. where she met the love of her life Gene Morgan Stout who was attending Mississippi College. They were married August...

Jun 8, 2021

First Sergeant Casey James Hart, 42, of Baton Rouge, was deployed in a combat theater in the Middle East. He passed away on June 8, 2021 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He was born on September 8, 1978 in Metairie, Louisiana.

Casey started his military career with HHC 3rd Battalion 67th Armor in Fort Hood,...

Jun 7, 2021

Carol “Joan” Strickland, 94, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away June 7, 2021. She retired from K-Mart and was an avid reader who raised six children.

She is survived by her children, Lynnda Pourciau, Mike Strickland, David Strickland (Pat), Dennis Strickland (Barbara), and Lisa McCarter (Mark); extra child, Debbie James (Kenny); 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,...

Jun 7, 2021

Amy Catherine Wilson passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 64. She was battling cancer at the time of her death. She was a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana.

Amy was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Ellis Wilson and Mary Catherine Wilson (Kitty), and loving partner Mike O'Neal, Sr.

She is...

Jun 5, 2021

Cassandra “Sandy” Gayle Miller Green, our beloved “Nanny” and our Steel Magnolia, went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 5, 2021 at 1:05 p.m.  She was 76 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  While the turn of events were very unexpected, we are so blessed that she was able to have all the loves...

Jun 5, 2021

Mary Lillie Glynn Osborn, 83 years old, passed away on June 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born September 16, 1937, in Baton Rouge.

Mrs. Osborn is survived by her husband, Bobby Gerald Osborn, Sr; son, Bobby Gerald Osborn, Jr., and wife Brenda; daughter, Brenda Kay Rhodes and husband, Tully; daughter, Peggy Lynn Osborn; son, Kenneth...

Jun 4, 2021

Annie Laurie Curry aka “Ms. Lucy”, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on June 4, 2021. Annie Laurie was married to George McKowen Curry for 51 years. She dedicated her life to the service of others through various organizations such as: Catholic Daughters of America, Catholic Youth Organization, Voting Poll Commissioner, St. Vincent de Paul...

Jun 2, 2021

Our beloved son and brother, William Bates Colvin, died unexpectedly at his home on June 2, 2021.  Billy was born in Baton Rouge on March 4, 1982 and was a lifetime resident.  He is survived by his father Keith Colvin and stepmother Karen Colvin; his mother, Kay Bates, and maternal grandmother, Gwen Bates; his fiancé Abby Hayes; his brother...

May 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeanne Mai (Tran) White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 28, 2021

Infant Arisbeth Ramirez of Denham Springs, Louisiana passed away on May 28, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 27, 2021

Michael Allen Tisdale, age 69, passed away after a sudden illness on May 27, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born in Flora, Illinois on February 18, 1952. He grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was here that he met the love of his life, Carol. They were married on November 19, 1977.

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May 27, 2021

James “Jim” Donald Walters, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed from this life into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born February 27, 1935, in Campti, Louisiana, he was the son of William “Preacher” Walters and Mercelle Lestage Walters. Upon graduating from high school, when he swore he would never...

May 27, 2021

Cheryl Roberts Davis, age 56, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 27th, 2021; at her home of complications of diabetes. She is survived by her two children who made up the entirety of her world, Meghan and James, along with James Bryan Davis her friend, former husband and father of her children. She was born on...