Obituaries

Sep 4, 2020

Sherry (Sharon) Lee Hyde, age 73, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Sherry was a loyal fan of LSU sports, especially baseball, gymnastics and football.

Sherry is survived by her loving husband, Alton Hyde; her son, Derrick Sanders and wife, Debbie; her stepchildren, Laurie Martello and husband, Michael and Daniel Hyde and...

Sep 3, 2020

Khen Tran of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 3, 2020.

Sep 3, 2020

Susan Serpas, age 59, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 3, 2020.

Susan was a talented pianist, a trait she inherited from her father, Willie. She was often called the “favorite aunt” amongst her nieces and nephews. She loved to cook and will always be remembered for having a smile on her face.

Sep 1, 2020

Jennetta Fipps Cole, 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at home at 3:30 PM on Tuesday September 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 28, 1930 in Dent County, Missouri, Jennetta grew up in St. Louis where she attended Adams School and Roosevelt High School.  She worked at Boyd's Department Store and for...

Sep 1, 2020

Gary Joseph Blanchard, age 67, a resident of Pride, La., passed away on September 1, 2020.

He retired from the Pipefitter Local 198, Turner Industries and Holsum Bread. Gary was a long time member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda Rabalais Blanchard; three sons, Brad M....

Sep 1, 2020

Nicolina “Nicky” Ann McBride age 85 a native of Tickfaw, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lena Bryant (James Bryant), and Debbie Langlois (David Langlois); grandchildren, Christina Lagarosse (Sean Lagarosse), Jason Schaefer, Dallas Johnson (Garrett Floyd); great-grandchildren, Abigail, Aubrie and Anna Lagarosse;...

Aug 31, 2020

On August 31, 2020, Michael Anthony Welborn a resident of Livonia, Louisiana passed away at the age of 58 years.

Michael was born in Riverhead, New York and grew up traveling the United States. He finally returned to Louisiana where his family was originally from. He attended Tara High School and graduated in 1979. Michael loved playing...

Aug 30, 2020

On August 30, 2020 Beverly Joan Harper entered into eternal rest at the age of 84. She was born on in Ponchatoula, LA., and a long time resident of Baton Rouge.

Beverly was a beloved preschool teacher for many years at Broadmoor Methodist, University Presbyterian and Woodlawn Baptist.

She is survived by children Diane Saltzman...

Aug 30, 2020

Joseph Latimore Cooper, age 87, a long time resident of Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 as St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House. He most recently resided at the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Joe was born September 17, 1932 and grew up in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He served in the US Navy from...

Aug 28, 2020

Marilyn Rolph Cain passed away peacefully on August 28th 2020 surrounded by family at the Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing.

Marilyn was born to Anna Anderson Rolph and Philip Rolph in El Campo, Texas, on January 7th 1929. She received a B.A. in Education at the University of Texas, Austin, where she met her future husband,...

Aug 27, 2020

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Teresa Anne Peneguy, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister on August 27, 2020 after fighting long and hard against pancreatic cancer for the past 17 months. Although she had some tough, painful times, she was truly able to enjoy the last year and a half, spending time with family &...

Aug 26, 2020

Jeremy Glen Johnson, a loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 27.

Jeremy was a bright soul who was loved by so many. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face that would light up a room. He was always...

Aug 26, 2020

Mary Iris Mitchell, a native of Centreville, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph Murray Mitchell; children, Paul Mitchell and wife...

Aug 24, 2020

Hazel Savoie Gianelloni, age 92, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on August 24, 2020.

Hazel is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Wheat (Chet) and Jane Kimball (Jim); siblings, Yola Stoute and Mildred McGee; grandchildren, Karen Anthony (Tino), Kevin Kimball (Robin), Dereck Wheat (Mona), Tiffany Dyason (David), and Misty Whipple; great-grandchildren, Kimberly Davis (Ben), Kallin Kimball, Rachel...

Aug 23, 2020

Louella Faulk Hunsinger passed away at Baton Rouge General – Midcity on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 89.

She worked as an educator in the Vermillion, Lafayette, and East Baton Rouge School Systems as a middle school teacher.

Louella is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Lawrence Hunsinger; son, Bill...

Aug 23, 2020

William Roy Dezendorf, Sr., an incredible husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours on August 23, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He will be deeply missed.

He was born on September 16, 1928 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and grew up in Alexandria, Louisiana, the second of four boys...

Aug 22, 2020

Bob was 89 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge. He passed away August 22, 2020.

He was a graduate of St. James High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science from Louisiana State University.

With an over 50 years career in agriculture, Bob was inducted into the LSU Dairy Science...

Aug 22, 2020

Jeanette Neva Bourque Blanchard

A native of Gonzales and resident of Baton Rouge died peacefully at The Haven at Windermere surrounded by her children on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The children have requested a private service be held at Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment is in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

Survived by her children and spouses,...

Aug 22, 2020

Clayborne Willis Gilbert, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

Clay grew up in Delhi, Louisiana, where he graduated from Central High School in 1955. He then served in the Air Force from 1955-1959 and in the Air Force Reserves until 1963 and married Peggy Lang from Varnado, Louisiana,...

Aug 22, 2020

Joy H. Messer, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 22, 2020. A native of Baton Rouge and former resident of Ethel and Zachary prior to living in Prairieville, Louisiana. Joy graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1955, attended LSU and graduated from Spencer Draughon College. Joy worked for the State with over 30 years...