Obituaries

Jul 15, 2021

On Thursday, July 15, 2021 Wanda Evelyn Ammons was called to meet our glorious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Wanda was 64 years old and was a lifelong  resident of EBR, Livingston & Ascension Parishes.

Wanda was a RN for 22 years prior to having her own medical issues that forced her early retirement. Her faith in...

Jul 14, 2021

Robin Renee Farace passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 49 and a native of Tickfaw, Louisiana and a resident of Baton Rouge.

Robin was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harvey Husser, Sr. and Rose Husser, Russell M. Farace and Mattie Farace.

She is survived by her parents,...

Jul 13, 2021

Hazel Russell Hall “Grammi”, native of New Hebron, Mississippi, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 68 years, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Hazel is survived by her son, David Hall and wife, Resa; six grandchildren, Joshua Hall (Lisa), Melissa Laird (John T.), Derek Hall (Lyndsey), Sean Hall (Karina), Daniel Hall, Zachary Hall (Jayna);...

Jul 12, 2021

Governor Edwin Washington Edwards, Louisiana’s 50th and only four term Governor,  was born on August 7, 1927 in Marksville, Louisiana, and passed from this world on July 12, 2021 in Gonzales, Louisiana.  He was one month shy of his 94th birthday.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Edwards and Agnes Brouillette Edwards and four...

Jul 12, 2021

Visitation will be observed for Keith Frederick Cashio, 62, on Friday, July 16, 2021, starting at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. at the Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge. Father Frank Uter will preside.

Keith passed away on Monday, July 12. He was born in Baton Rouge on...

Jul 12, 2021

Robert Tracy Justis passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2021 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 77 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Reynolds Justis and Ardis Caroline Larson Justis, and by his sister, Joan R. Shaw, and brother-in-law, Brent Shaw.

He was born April 6,...

Jul 10, 2021

“Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary.” Isaiah 40:31. Bessie Russell Greer passed away at The Crossing on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 93.  She was a resident of Baton...

Jul 10, 2021

Paul H. Schoeffler, Jr., 94, passed away on July 10, 2021.

He was born in Lafayette, LA July 18, 1926 to Paul H. Schoeffler, Sr., and Bernadette E. Freyou. Paul served in the United States Army from 1944 to 1946, following his discharge he married Alicia Randolph on May 30, 1947 in Lafayette. Paul worked thirty years...

Jul 9, 2021

Hennessy Joseph Goudeau, Jr. passed away at Ochsner on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the age of 89.

Hennessy worked as a Baton Rouge Police Officer for 28 ½ years.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1, American Legion Nicholson Post #38.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....

Jul 6, 2021

William “Scott” “Pops” Bozzell, a cherished resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 06, 2021.

Scott was born and raised in Oakdale, Louisiana by Leola Gibson and Dub Gibson. He graduated from Oakdale High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. As Director of Finance at H&E Equipment Services,...

Jul 5, 2021

Stanley Anthony Dinet, age 65, a resident of East Baton Rouge passed away on Monday, July 05, 2021.

Stanley is survived by his wife Julia L. Dinet; children, Antoine Banks, April Banks, Briana Dinet, Johnny Dinet; grandchildren, Lee Miles, LeBron Miles; siblings, Laura Barthelemy, Steve Dinet (Mary), and Calvin Dinet (Vanessa); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Jul 5, 2021

Rita Richard Cannatella, passed away at the age of 92 on Monday, July 5, 2021.

She was a native of Belle Rose, a resident of Baton Rouge and a retired State Employee with the Department of Civil Service.

She was a member of St Patrick's Church and served on the adoration society for several years....

Jul 5, 2021

Sondra Lea Crochet, age 46, a resident of LaPlace, La., passed away on July 5, 2021. Sondra is survived  by: her parents, Evince (Sonny) Crochet and Shirley Lee McCorkle; a sister, Amanda Renee McCormick; 3 children, Adison Cooper, Adele Cooper, and Adalyn Cooper; and the children’s father, Tommy Cooper. Sondra is preceded in death by a sister, Angie Marie...

Jul 5, 2021

Carol Gertrude Kennedy was born on February 28, 1941, and was called home on July 5, 2021 at the age of 80.

She was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and was a member of First Baptist Church in downtown Baton Rouge.

She is survived by children, Joseph Robert Rumfola, Jr. Anna Maria Commorato (Joseph),...

Jul 5, 2021

Felix "Lane" Luttrell a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away peacefully in his home on July 5, 2021 surrounded by family and friends whom he loved dearly.

Lane was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 4, 1945 and as a teenager moved with his parents to Wyoming. He loved Wyoming which inspired him to write stories about...

Jul 4, 2021

Rosalind Antoinette Tridico Tuminello of Baton Rouge, beloved mother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021.

She was born in Baton Rouge on April 11,1939, to Juanita Attuso Tridico and Louis Peter Tridico, both of Baton Rouge.

Roz was a graduate of St. Anthony High School in Baton Rouge...

Jul 3, 2021

Michael Gary Bordelon, age 76, born on November 21, 1944, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 9:05 p.m. at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, LA. A former resident and native of Baton Rouge, and resident of Prairieville, LA. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a residential builder and contractor for...

Jul 3, 2021

Jeremiah met his heavenly father July 3, 2021 at the age of 39. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, and friend.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon L. Brown; his father, Donald G. Johnston; his sister, Maria Saia Fernandez; his niece, Evelyn Fernandez; his nephews Michael and Dominic Fernandez; as well as...

Jul 3, 2021

William R. Crooks, Jr., 80, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 3, 2021, surrounded by family.

William is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ann Pardue Crooks; five children, Bill and Wendy Crooks of Plano, TX, Patrick and Connie Kennedy of Baton Rouge, LA, Bickham and Elke Crooks of Gonzales, LA, Ben...

Jul 2, 2021

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  Psalm 73:26

Doris Fabre Bennett, a resident of Baton Rouge, peacefully passed away on Friday July 2, 2021.  She was born on December 17, 1929 to Raphael and Leocadie Fabre in Independence, LA, grew up in New Roads,...