Obituaries

Apr 17, 2021

Jeffrey Michael Norder of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the age of 58. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, William Donald Norder, Sr and Betty Arbour Norder. He is survived by his financee', Melody Russell, siblings, Donna Breaux, Stephen Norder and wife Cheryl, Stephanie Scardina and husband Sidney, and William...

Apr 16, 2021

LeBlanc, Joanne Daigle

A longtime resident of Baton Rouge, she died Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 83 surrounded by her family.  Joanne Marie Daigle was the 10th child of Jules Joseph and Regina Nola Aucoin Daigle, born April 29,1937 at their home in Plaquemine, Louisiana on her parents’ 24th wedding anniversary.  Her mama Nola...

Apr 16, 2021

The incomparable Jimmy Lamy entered eternal life on Friday, April 16, 2021. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jimmy was born in Donaldsonville on Oct. 30, 1932 to James and Grace LeBlanc Truxillo. She grew up in Thibodaux and spent all of her adult life in Baton Rouge. While working as...

Apr 16, 2021

Odette Boudreaux Burton, age 87, born February 26, 1934 passed away at home on Friday, April 16, 2021.

She was a devoted and nurturing wife and mother. Her children and grandchildren were one of her many joys in life in addition to sewing, knitting, crocheting, and other forms of hand work. She was an East Baton Rouge...

Apr 16, 2021

Maurice Rivet of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Apr 16, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 15, 2021

Dick Stephen Taylor, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 15, 2021. Dick was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a boss, a mentor, and to all of us, Dick was and always will be a friend.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Vinnie Taylor. Dick...

Apr 13, 2021

June Gatlin Barnett, a loving mother to her family, passed away at The Crossing on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the age of 90.

She is survived by her daughters, Janelle Simon and husband Richard, and Theresa Stephens; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 13, 2021

On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Scott Edward Hillen age 52 passed away quietly in his home. “.... neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our...

Apr 12, 2021

Catherine Sanders, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at the age of 86.  Catherine enjoyed quilting, sewing, fishing, and had a collection of angel figurines.

Catherine is survived by her son, James Sanders; grandsons, Joshua Sanders, Travis Sanders (Amy), and Christopher Sanders (MacKenzie); daughter-in-law, Patsy Sanders; great-grandchildren, Austin,...

Apr 12, 2021

Creighton Carl Soileau, age 58, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 12, 2021 at 11:14 a.m. Carl was a wonderful husband and father who loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved connecting with people through his business, Simplified Process Solutions. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, co-workers, and all...

Apr 12, 2021

Bettye G. Bumgarner, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 12, 2021.

Married to Jimmy N. Bumgarner since June 29, 1979, they enjoyed many happy years together with family and friends.  She attended church at Parkview Baptist Church.  Bettye graduated high school in Bastrop, Louisiana and moved to Baton Rouge where she worked...

Apr 10, 2021

Morris J. Rabalais, age 88, passed away on April 10, 2021 at his residence in Central, Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He retired in 1993 from Gulf States Utilities, Willow Glen Station, after 37 years of service. He was a proud member of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict in...

Apr 9, 2021

Gary Bradshaw, 66, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 9, 2021 after fighting a 13 month battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. His family and his oncologist, Dr. Sanjay Juneja, were in awe of his strength and resilience. He entered this world on December 30, 1954 in Lincoln, KS, born to Ernest...

Apr 7, 2021

Hollis M. Taylor passed away early April 7th after an arduous and courageous battle against leukemia.

Born on July 4th, 1955, Hollis was the youngest of the three children of the late James and Frances Taylor of Kenner, La.

He attended John Clancy Elementary School in Kenner and Kehoe Academy in River Ridge, where he...

Apr 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for James Michael Mahoney. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 7, 2021

Anh Nguyen of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Apr 7, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 6, 2021

Harvey William Pryor was born on April 15, 1924, in Moundsville, West Virginia, to Goldie Walters Pryor and Elic Frank Pryor. He passed away on April 6, 2021, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA.  He is survived by two grandchildren, Charles Pryor (Tshering) of Prairieville, Louisiana, and Veronica Deville (Brandon) of Geismar, Louisiana; four great-grandsons: Jude Alexander...

Apr 6, 2021

Judith Jones McAlister passed away at Old Jefferson Community Care Center on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 78.

She is survived by her sons, Walter H. McAlister and wife Laura and David McAlister and wife Trina; grandchildren, Cole H. McAlister, Thomas G. McAlister, and Kate McAlister; 1 sister; and 2 nephews.

She...

Apr 5, 2021

Michael Ray White, Sr., a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away at OLOLH on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the age of 67.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Michael was a retired mechanic. He loved working with his hands, you would often find...

Apr 5, 2021

Ronda Beale, age 57, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Ronda graduated from Woodlawn Highschool in Baton Rouge in 1981. She had many happy memories of living in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge throughout her life.

She is survived by her mother, Karen Beale, brother Bryan Beale (Dawn...