Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2021

Dorothy Lorraine Brown fell asleep in the Lord at her daughter Kathy’s home on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the age of 91. Born in Clinton, Louisiana to John and Edna Buhler; she spent the remainder of her life in Central, Louisiana. She was a member of Comite Baptist Church.  She was married forty-two years to her devoted...

Apr 4, 2021

With much sadness, on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, Barbara Cappe Garafola passed away from her home in Baton Rouge. The daughter of Robert and Clara Esteves Cappe, wife of Sam D. Garafola.

She was retired from GMAC since 1987.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; sisters, Mildred (K.K.) Ethel and...

Apr 4, 2021

Vera Dugger Matherne, 103, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed on to eternity with our Lord on Easter Sunday, April 4 in the presence of loving family in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Mrs. Matherne was born October 3, 1917, in Oil City, Louisiana to Harrison and Selma Dugger.  Vera lived a long and rewarding life, from growing up on...

Apr 3, 2021

Quentin Joseph Dawson was born on October 11, 1933, in Morganza, LA to Dionysia de la Cruz and Robert C. Dawson, Sr. He passed away on April 3, 2021 in Baton Rouge, LA.  His grandparents were Ida Oubre and Charles W. Dawson of Morganza, LA and Sally Elliot and Quinton Jacinto de la Cruz of Manila Village and Gretna,...

Apr 3, 2021

Gene Raymond Chenier, 81, a native of Vacherie, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 3, 2021.

Gene was predeceased by parents Clinsey and Ursula Chenier.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Manning Chenier; son, Chad Chenier and wife Laurel Chenier; daughter, Ashley Chenier Bradley and husband Daniel; grandchildren, Averie Bradley,...

Apr 3, 2021

Velma Lee Day Fischer joyfully met her Lord and Savior face to face on Saturday, April 3rd, at the age of 93 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at Landmark of Baton Rouge Skilled Nursing Facility.

Velma was born in Jackson, LA, on November 29, 1927, the second of four children born to Tolar and Emma Day. She graduated...

Apr 2, 2021

Betty Ann Frye Nelson passed away at her home on April 2, 2021. Betty was born December 26, 1931 in Maryville, Tennessee, to her parents, Robert and Iva Frye.

After high school, Betty trained as a nurse and began her lifelong passion of taking care of others. She met the love of her life, Gunner Nelson, while...

Apr 2, 2021

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of our beloved brother in Christ Lester Bernard Falgoust on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 84. He was born in Vacherie, LA on April 19, 1936 and was a resident of Baton Rouge.

Lester was a graduate of St. James High School where he...

Apr 2, 2021

Jesus called Patricia Moreau home on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer.  Patricia was 78 years old and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge. She is a retired EBRPSS bus driver, and a Pink Lady Volunteer for 33 years at Woman’s Hospital. She enjoyed going to...

Apr 2, 2021

A friend of many and beloved by all, Jamie Corley Wilson lost her three month battle with Covid-19 on Friday, April 2, 2021, at the age of 73.

A West Monroe native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Wilson was a graduate of West Monroe High School and attended the University of Louisiana Monroe. During her...

Apr 1, 2021

Miriam Elizabeth Lacoste passed away peacefully at her residence on April 1, 2021. A native of La Ceiba, Honduras, she lived in New Orleans, LA, Slidell, LA, Winter Haven, FL, and was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for the last number of years.  Miriam was 70 years of age.

Beloved wife of 38 years to the...

Mar 31, 2021

Michael Ethan Kinberger, 43, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Alford Kinberger and cherished father of Hannah Kinberger. Michael loved nothing more in this world than being a father and would frequently tell others that Hannah was the best thing that he had ever done in his life.

Michael was born...

Mar 30, 2021

Ronald Mancuso, age 71, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 30, 2021.  He spent 32 years at Exxon, Baton Rouge and Benicia, CA.  While employed, he attended many Fire training schools through LSU, Texas A & M, and Beaumont, TX.  Ron was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard (both active and reserve) from 1968-1974.  He...

Mar 30, 2021

"Moonshadow"

Written by: Jenna D'Shay Babin

'When I was young girl

I knew more to life than most

My mother sang for our supper

And Honee looked after us

My mother had a brother

He was perfect in her eyes

You wouldn't know...

Mar 30, 2021

Joel David Parrott, a native of Bogalusa, LA and resident of Livingston, LA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 65.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle.  He enjoyed fishing, LSU, sports, and spending time with his family.    He spent his career as a butcher.

Joel...

Mar 29, 2021

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Gwendolyn Ruffino, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 12:15 AM.

Gwen was born on February 23, 1929 in Mount Hermon, Louisiana, to her parents, Otto and Allean Carson. She graduated in 1948 from Mount Hermon, and got married to Joe...

Mar 28, 2021

Mansel Timothy Smith, Sr., age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born on October 27, 1933, passed away on March 28, 2021.

He served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter. He also retired from the State of Louisiana after a long career working at the Greater Port of Baton Rouge.

He...

Mar 27, 2021

Kevin Gerald Greenwald, age 64, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on March 27, 2021.

Kevin graduated with a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from Nichols State University and worked at Baker Hughes. He was involved with Boy Scouts of America and a member of Istrouma Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son, Daniel...

Mar 27, 2021

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John L. Trahan, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 27, 2021.

He is survived by his granddaughters, Stephanie Lockwood and husband, Dwayne, and Regina Gabilondo; great grandchildren, Jonathan Painter, Cade Painter, Kelsie Viator, Corynn Gabilondo, and Grace Gabilondo; sisters, Dorothy Albert, and Beverly Duhon...