Obituaries

Nov 20, 2020

Born July 18, 1931 at “Big Charity” Hospital in New Orleans, LA, a long time resident  of Baton Rouge, LA, “The Oldest Living Peno Ever” died peacefully at his home at 8:30am on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 89.

Married to the love of his life, Marguerite Lanoux Peno on May 31, 1952 until...

Nov 19, 2020

Martha Ann Thompson Johnson passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 76 in Baton Rouge, LA.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roddy Major and Ruby Streety Thompson; her sister Gwendolyn Thompson Burt; and her three brothers Elton, Rudolph, and Selvyn Thompson.

She...

Nov 19, 2020

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Emileigh Rebekah Searcy Bernard entered this world a blessing at high noon on July 4, 1985, in Huntington, WV, and departed a hero on Thursday, November 19, 2020,...

Nov 19, 2020

Margaret Anne Plaisance created a legacy of kindness, love,

and friendship to all that surrounded her. She passed

peacefully on November 19th, 2020. Her lifetime achievements shined through her dedication to excellence in journalism, education, and administration. She believed in helping others accomplish their full potential and spent countless hours volunteering her time to help...

Nov 19, 2020

Jacqueline Juanita Hughes, age 86, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on November 19, 2020. Jacqueline, also known as Jackie and Maw maw Jackie, was born on November 27, 1933 in Hodge, LA. Jackie graduated from Jonesboro High School. Jacqueline married William J. Hughes of Hodge, LA. She earned a Bachelor degree in education from...

Nov 18, 2020

Edgar Gerald Dowies, born in Allen Parish and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the age of 79.  He was a graduate of Fairview High School as well as McNeese State University, where he obtained a degree in Forestry.  He went on to have...

Nov 18, 2020

Walter R. Arinder, Sr., age 82, born May 31, 1938 in Jackson, MS, raised in Vaiden, MS, and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Walter saw the world during his time in the Navy (1954-1958) before settling down in Baton Rouge and starting his own business, Arinder’s Body Shop, in 1961. He was a loving...

Nov 17, 2020

A retired kindergarten teacher’s assistant and a resident of Baton Rouge. She died on Nov. 17, 2020. She was 77 and a native of Fort Pierce, Florida. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday Nov. 20, 2020 from 6-8 pm. Mass of Christian burial at Most Blessed Sacrament Church on Nov. 21, 2020 at 10 am with Father Phil...

Nov 16, 2020

Ronald Laflair of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Nov 16, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 13, 2020

Griffith, Shirley Sanchez

Shirley Sanchez Griffith, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 13, 2020.  She was born March 24, 1926 in Gretna and grew up in Carville, LA.  After graduating from high school, she moved to Baton Rouge to work as an office clerk & typist at LSU.

After she married...

Nov 12, 2020

Diane Duhon, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 12, 2020 at the age of 84. She worked at the school board and was a school secretary at Lee High School and a member of St. George Catholic Church. Diane is survived by her daughter, Jan D. Crause and husband Andy; sons, James M. Duhon and wife...

Nov 12, 2020

Patrick Bryan Bourgeois, age 32, a resident of Watson, La. passed away on Thursday, November 12th, 2020 as a result of a tragic automobile accident. Patrick was a lifelong resident of the Live Oak community and attended schools within the district. He stood strong in his faith, and was recently attending Judson Baptist Church, in Walker, La. Patrick was...

Nov 12, 2020

Judith Henderson, age 80, passed away on November 12, 2020. Judith graduated from St. Joseph Academy. Judith is survived by her husband, David W. Henderson; daughter, Denise M. Brown and husband Brian; son, Scott Wallace and wife Kim; grandsons, Breck Brown and wife Sarah, Cody Brown and wife Jenna, Christian Brown and wife Camille; granddaughters, Heidi, Shelby, and Sydney...

Nov 11, 2020

Jerry Dale O’Donovan Hornsby was born on August 31, 1937 in Baton Rouge, LA. She passed away on November 11, 2020 in Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Elmer O’Donovan, Sr. and Vivian Lee Gore O’Donovan Salemi; sister, Patsy Lee O’Donovan McManus and brother, Patrick Elmer O’Donovan, Jr. Jerry is survived by her loving...

Nov 10, 2020

Jeannine Sanders, 89 of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 10, 2020 in the early morning hours with two of her four daughters sleeping peacefully nearby.  She was a true southern belle who had an amazing capacity to love and care for others whether they were part of her family, extended family or close friends.  She...

Nov 10, 2020

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”  John 14:27

Carl Lee Hancock, Jr., age 54, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away from metastatic prostate cancer on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Nov 9, 2020

Jacquelyn Marie Hazey, a registered nurse and lover of rescue animals, left us peacefully on Monday, November 09, 2020 at the age of 53 (although, according to her, she was only 23).

Jackie is survived by her siblings: Colleen, Shirlee (husband, Mike), Rick (wife, Sue), and Bob, Jr. (wife, Nicole); her nieces and nephews: Kristin, Natalie, Michael,...

Nov 8, 2020

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

Nov 8, 2020

Marilyn Charlene Carpenter, also lovingly known to so many as "Mimi" or Ms. Marilyn, was a good and faithful servant of the Lord, a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 78. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marilyn was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She loved...

Nov 7, 2020

Christine Guillory Serio passed away at her home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the age of 98.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Guillory and Charlotte Brant and husband Mike; grandchildren, Kelly McClard, Lisa Owens, Jessica Cunard, Robert Cunard III, Mallory Doan, Richard Doan, Ginny Bishop, and Ethan Brant.

She was preceded in...