Obituaries

Jan 2, 2021

Jackie Upton was born on July 4, 1929 in Seminole, Oklahoma and died January 2, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was her wish that she be cremated there be no embalming or public viewing. She was a loving daughter, wife, and mother and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Jackie met her husband,...

Jan 2, 2021

On Jan 2, 2021 at 2:10 p.m., Nora Ellen Ryland Tessier “Dootsie”, left her earthly home in Greenwell Springs, La. for a more desirable home with pearl entrance gates and streets of gold.

Preceding her relocation were her father, Sharkie Ryland, Mother Myrtle Kimble Ryland, brothers Willard C Ryland, Otis E Ryland, Sharkie L Ryland, and sister...

Jan 2, 2021

Mary Jane Doughty Daniel passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 85. She was born on November 4th, 1935 in Tullos, LA. She was a registered nurse for 35 years.

Due to Covid, a private graveside service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

She was a great mother to her...

Jan 2, 2021

Mary Campo, affectionately known as “Mimi”, 66, of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 2, 2021 at 10:48 a.m. in Baton Rouge, LA. Mary was born in New Orleans, LA to John (“Jack”) and Joyce Flynn on May 8, 1954.

She was a true lady who strove every day to be “everything to everyone”.  In almost all...

Jan 1, 2021

Clara Mae Cuccia Aucoin, age 94, a resident of Prairieville and Ponchatoula, passed away on January 1, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Ponchatoula.   She was born in New Orleans, attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School and graduated from Redemptorist High School.   She later studied art at Larry Casso’s Fine Art Academy in Baton Rouge.

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Dec 30, 2020

Pastor James Robertson Gordon Jr. "JR" went to be with Jesus on December 30th, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. at the age of 83.

JR was preceded in death by his parents James Robertson Gordon Sr. and Mary Averett Gordon, his sisters Mabel Hughes and Ruby Still, his great-granddaughter Hannah Ferguson, and his Son­-N-Law Gene Ferguson.

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Dec 30, 2020

Beverly Matkin, age 83, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on December 30, 2020.

Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother, and great-grandmother.  Not only did she love her family, but she loved and nurtured countless children through her life as a day care owner.  She was devoted child of God and as young wife...

Dec 28, 2020

James Lester “Buck” Stewart was born Feb. 17, 1937 in Gillsburg, MS to Polie D. and Lois W. Stewart.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959 as an airplane engine mechanic.  Upon his Honorable Discharge, he married his wife of 61 years, Betty Jean Frazier Stewart, at New Zion Baptist Church and together, moved to Baton Rouge, LA...

Dec 27, 2020

Henry Andrew Heltz, Sr., a native of Livingston and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 94.

Henry was a retired Lieutenant with Louisiana State Police.  He also worked in Egypt and the Philippines with Dixielyn Oil Company.  He also retired as an aide...

Dec 27, 2020

Katharine Desjardins of Walker, Louisiana passed away on Dec 27, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna (Bergamo) Gremillion. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 26, 2020

Madeline “Maddie” Estay Richey, a native of Patterson, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 59.  Those that knew and loved her, often times called her Honey.  She worked for 32 years as a nurse at the Baton Rouge General.  She enjoyed...

Dec 24, 2020

Viola Loupe LaPorte, affectionately known as Vi, was a resident of Baton Rouge, born and raised in New Roads, passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 82.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy in New Roads, married to Alvin LaPorte, Sr., was instrumental in the start-up and growth of a successful business,...

Dec 23, 2020

Louis Douglas “Dr. Doug” Diez, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the age of 75.  Doug was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended Louisiana State University.  Doug was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era.  He was a...

Dec 20, 2020

Richard Alton Jones, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 20, 2020.

Richard worked at Borden Dairy for 40 years.

He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved going out with friends, enjoyed dining out, casino trips and times spent on cruises.

Richard...

Dec 20, 2020

Norma Ann Bueche Harrison

Our beloved Norma passed into God’s loving arms on Sunday, December 20.  Just before Thanksgiving, Norma was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung cancer, even as a non-smoker.  She fought valiantly with radiation and was just days away from starting chemotherapy when she suffered a cardiac arrest, from which she never recovered. ...

Dec 20, 2020

Clifford Pierce Dixon, resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 20th.

Clifford, 'Cliff,' Dixon was born in Newellton, Louisiana in Tensas Parish on April 17, 1955. As a young boy, his family moved to Baton Rouge. Cliff graduated from lstrouma High School and proudly served his nation in the US Navy. Cliff worked for the City...

Dec 18, 2020

Dorothy June Harrell, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 18,2020 with her 2 daughters at her side.  She was born May 25, 1926 in Norwood, LA to Robert & Gertrude Garig.  She married the love of her life William Henry, “Pat” Harrell on November 8, 1947 who preceded her in death in 2010. Their favorite song was ‘Peg...

Dec 16, 2020

Margaret Anna Jane Mizell passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 91.

She is survived by her sons, Gerard Mizell and Wiley Mizell, Jr.; grandchildren, Jessica Mizell, Janelle Mizell, Anna Bryant, Abigail Mizell, Aaron Ruiz, and Marci Ruiz; sisters, Ida Rae Jowers, Lorraine Trahan, Patricia Lasseigne, and Leola St....

Dec 16, 2020

Murray T. Burch passed away on December 16, 2020 in Jackson, MS at the age of 59 due to complications from Covid-19.  He was born July, 1, 1961 in Baton Rouge, LA to Dr. Thomas and Martha Burch.  He is survived by his brothers Larry (and wife Susan), and Edward (and wife Sally), along with nieces Elisabeth Claire Hotard...