Obituaries

Jul 8, 2020

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

Jul 8, 2020

Angela Rene' Bone, age 48, a resident of East Baton Rouge Parish, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Angela went by the name “Angie” and was born March 23, 1972.

Angie graduated from Southeastern School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Angie and Alan met in February of 2007. Angie and Alan were married...

Jul 8, 2020

Marion Barksdale, a resident of Lubbock, TX, passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 93.

Marion was a true Louisiana Lady. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” She remained patriotic through her work with The National Society Children of the American Revolution. As a former member of the Baton Rouge Chapter, Louisiana Society, N.S.D.A.R. She...

Jul 6, 2020

Debra Ann Black, born October 05,1962, a Baha'i, on a sunny to be Friday morning, Waterloo, Iowa. She is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Astrid Black. Debbie, has one living daughter, Kaeleigh Rose Butler, Baton Rouge, LA., one sibling-sister Laurie S. Gaspard, one niece, 3 and 1/2 Great nieces, 3 nephews, with two of the nephews-Daniel and Joshua...

Jul 5, 2020

Rochelle Devillier Bodin, 83, died peacefully in her sleep, July 5, 2020 with family by her side.  She was a native of Port Barre and a long-term resident of Baton Rouge.  Rochelle’s perfect day was a morning fishing trip, coffee while watching her “stories”, chicken and sausage gumbo for supper followed by a game of Pokeno.  She appreciated Sunday...

Jul 4, 2020

Nathan “B” Knox passed away peacefully in Flannery Oaks Guest House on July 4, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 84.

Nathan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beverly M. Knox; daughter, Nicole R. Knox; grandchildren, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Sr., Robbie Kennedy, and Dailyn J. Kennedy; and one great-grandson, Jacob Knox-Kennedy, Jr.; sibling,...

Jun 30, 2020

James Carroll Prudhomme, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 79.

There will be a private service on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St.John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Jun 30, 2020

Larry Lynn Gussman, born on May 5, 1943, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the age of 77.

Larry graduated from Baton Rouge High in 1961. He then attended Southeastern Louisiana University and graduated in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is a retired partner in...

Jun 29, 2020

Bonnie Louise Broussard Vallet passed away at the Baton Rouge General on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 89. Bonnie was born on July 2, 1930 amidst the depression. She was the oldest of six children. At 10 years old she was cooking, cleaning and caring for her siblings and sick mother, in a home with no...

Jun 29, 2020

Carol Hinton Zumbro, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and resident of Livingston, LA passed away on June 29, 2020 at the age of 73.

Carol was a Christian mother and grannie and loved spending time with her family. She never met a stranger and would talk to anyone and you could not get by without a hug...

Jun 29, 2020

Harold J. Lacoste, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence on June 29, 2020.  He was 74 years of age, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.

Beloved husband of 36 years to Miriam Elizabeth Lacoste; father of Abdala Flores (Martha), Zaida Martinez (Julio), Carla Zuniga, Gerardina Berthelot (Raymond), Marco Lopez...

Jun 28, 2020

Justin Keith Fazzio,31, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephews.

Justin was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Fazzio; his paternal grandparents, Joe and Eva Fazzio; and his maternal grandmother, Sharon...

Jun 28, 2020

Alice Faye Quinn passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the age of 69.

She retired from the State of Louisiana after working in numerous positions.  She was an active member of Jefferson Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Quinn; siblings, James “Jim” Quinn (Shirley), Mary Louise Quinn Broussard, Wallace Quinn,...

Jun 27, 2020

Gerard “Jerry” Harry Schonekas III, age 50, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on June 27th, 2020 in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Throughout his life, Jerry had many close friends and was loved by everyone surrounding him. Jerry attended Brother Martin High School and Tulane University. He enlisted in the U.S. Airforce in 1990 and...

Jun 26, 2020

Baton Rouge resident Maria Hatchett Claesgens, 81, died peacefully of natural causes on June 26, 2020.

Maria was born in Paraguay, South America on June 18, 1939. Arriving in America on a work permit, Maria never looked back. Earning her citizenship, she worked in pediatrics for 30 years, serving two generations of children. Whether at a store...

Jun 24, 2020

Anke Brugger, 81, beloved Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on June 24, 2020. She entered this world on May 25, 1939 in Berlin, Germany, born to Werner and Therese Grinseit.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Brugger; daughters, Karen Thompson Salbador and Kristine Calderon; and son in law, Darrell Salbador.

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Jun 24, 2020

Byron James Fontenot, age 52 and, a resident of Cecilia, Louisiana, raised in Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Byron was born February 22, 1968, in Lafayette, LA, to Kelly James Fontenot and Anna Lee (Faul) Fontenot. At a young age, the family moved from Lawtell, LA to Baton Rouge, LA where Byron spent the majority...

Jun 23, 2020

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

Jun 23, 2020

Laverne Batchelor Duthu 97, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. passed away on June 23, 2020. She loved music and played her Lowery Prestige organ for friends and family; she was an avid gardener and enjoyed tending to her plants and flowers. She won numerous awards for her flower arranging skills. Laverne and her husband, Bob, spent their retirement...

Jun 22, 2020

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