OBITUARIES
Erik Lyn Cummins
Jan 13, 2024
Erik Lyn Cummins, 54, of Addis, LA, died unexpectedly of heart failure in Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born at Ft. Polk, Louisiana in 1970 to Robert Lee Cummins, Jr. and June Ellen Choplin. As a child he loved hunting and fishing in the bayous with his grandfather Pierre Louis Choplin, Sr. Erik attended Technical College...
Lynda G Lambert
Jan 13, 2024
Lynda Rita was born on May 21, 1937, she was the second of sixteen children of John “Yep” and Mildred Hebert Gautreaux. She passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 13, 2024, surrounded by family; she was 86.
She married James “Chop” Lambert on June 18, 1955, after graduating from Gonzales High School. Lynda enjoyed playing softball, especially when she...
Kenneth Henry
Jan 12, 2024
Kenneth (Kenny) Earl Henry, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born on August 29, 1948, in his hometown of Prairieville, Louisiana. Kenny's love and commitment to his family will forever be remembered and cherished.
Kenny is survived by his two daughters Jeanie Nieto (husband Jose) and...
Bessie "Maw-Maw" Bond
Jan 12, 2024
A retired employee of South Central Bell, and a native of Riverside, California, and resident of Denham Springs, Bessie died Friday, January 12, 2024. She was 87. Visitation will be at Hebron Baptist Church, Denham Springs, Tuesday, January 16, from 9:00 am until religious services at 11:00am. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her son,...
Cory Matthew Lambert
Jan 11, 2024
Cory Matthew Lambert, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, coworker, and friend was born September 25, 1981 and departed this life on January 11, 2024 in his home in Brusly, Louisiana at the age of 42.
Cory was a 2000 graduate of St. Amant High School and later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2014 from Southeastern Louisiana...
Marlin C Davis
Jan 11, 2024
Marlin C. Davis passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on August 29, 1936, Marlin was the son of Charles and Vivianne Davis. He is survived by his wife, Ida Mae Payne Davis, sons Kerry and Dane Davis, stepson Jeff Kennedy, and numerous grandchildren.
As a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, Marlin was...
Robert E Murray
Jan 11, 2024
Robert Earl Murray passed away on January the Eleventh, Two Thousand Twenty-Four, justfour days before his 91st birthday. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by thosewhom he loved dearly.Robert, better known as Bob, or even more so as “Papaw,” was born January 15th, 1933 toElsie and Earl Murray who have preceded him in death along with his sisters. He...
Joseph "Dodee" Lorio Tucker, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
~ Forever In Our Hearts ~
Joseph “Dodee” Lorio Tucker, Jr. passed away peacefully, at age 89, on January 10, 2024, with his devoted wife, whom he affectionately called “Sugaah," close by his side. Dodee was born in Baton Rouge on March 11,1934, to Joseph Lorio Tucker, Sr. and Lula Neff Tucker.
He honorably served his country as...
Joan 'Pookie' Caballero Rome
Jan 10, 2024
The life of Joan “Pookie” Caballero Rome will be celebrated with a Mass of Christian burial held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, in Donaldsonville on Thursday, January 18th, 2024. Visitation from 9:00 AM until mass at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at St Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery In Paincourtville, La.
Joan “Pookie” Rome was born in Klotzville, La on February 15,...
Dawn Teuton Bates
Jan 9, 2024
Dawn Teuton Bates, 62, of Baton Rouge, LA, formerly of Martin, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Liz Teuton. Dawn was known for her love of food, recipes, music, and her animals. She had an extensive knowledge of food along with its history....
Patricia Reinninger Nolan
Jan 9, 2024
She was born on January 3,1952 and departed from this life on January 9, 2024.
She is survived by her daughter Brandi Ware; three granddaughters Haleigh Gilmore, Peyton Ware, Landri Ware; two grandsons Cade Reinninger and Caleb Ware; two great-grandsons Jaiden Oliver and Knox Gilmore; three great-granddaughters Kaleigh Gilmore, Rylie Reinninger and Khloe Gilmore.
She was preceded in death...
James "Sonny" P. Carroll
Jan 9, 2024
James P. “Sonny” Carroll was born August 16, 1933 and passed away peacefully January 9, 2024. James was a native of Birmingham, Alabama and longtime resident of Baton Rouge.
He was a kind and gentle soul. Everyone he met, loved him. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. James worked for his family’s business,...
Jayden Renee Pettit
Jan 9, 2024
Jayden Renee Pettit was born on November 19, 2002 in Baton Rouge, La. and passed from this life on January 9, 2024. But our loss is Heaven's gain and she is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Jayden was our angel face. She was always full of smiles and laughs and lit up whatever room she walked into. Jayden...
Janet Marie Babin Merritt
Jan 8, 2024
Janet Marie Babin Merritt, born on November 19, 1955 in Donaldsonville, La, passed away on January 8, 2024 at the age of 68.
Janet was a Louisiana State employee, retiring in 2009 with 34 years of service, spending the majority of her years under the Department of Health and Hospitals. After a short time off she continued to work for...
David Lynn Whittington
Jan 8, 2024
David was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 63. David was an avid fisherman and loved living on the water in Bayou Sorrel, LA.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Faith Tabernacle Church in Bayou Sorrel. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with...
Mary Ellen Motichek
Jan 7, 2024
On January 7, 2024, Mary Ellen Motichek left this world at the age of 68. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Ellen was born to the late Lawrence and Bertha (Meaux) Andrus on July 19, 1955, in Marrero, Louisiana.
Ellen was a courageous woman who never found a task she could not conquer. She was an...
Cherry Gail Nagin
Jan 7, 2024
Cherry Gail Nagin passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on January 7, 2024, at the age of 72.
Gail was born on July 26, 1951, to Jenny Hood and Edward Nagin. She is survived by her children; Tonya Nadeau (Mikey), Cheri Phillips (Michael) and Jason Cambre.
She is also survived by her siblings and their spouses; Danny Nagin,...
Christina Wae Sullivan
Jan 6, 2024
Christina Wae Sullivan, lovingly known as Tina to those closest to her, graced this world with her vibrant presence on July 21, 1965, in Monroe, Louisiana. With a heart full of kindness and a spirit that knew no bounds, she left an indelible impact on all who had the honor of crossing her path. On January 6, 2024, Tina bid...
Hilda Sharp McCrary
Jan 6, 2024
On January 6, 2024, Hilda Sharp McCrary passed into the presence of the Lord, just four days shy of her 86th birthday. Born in Picayune, MS, and raised in Metairie, LA, she studied nursing at the Mather School of Nursing at Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans. She graduated in 1961 as a registered nurse, and that same year...
Melissa Jo DeLatte
Jan 6, 2024
Melissa Jo DeLatte (Missy) of Baton Rouge, who worked at Catholic Presbyterian Apartments for over 20 years, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, of an unexpected heart attack. She was 53 years old. Missy was born on October 6, 1970, in Baton Rouge.
Her father is Larry Wayne Daniels. Later in life she was adopted by her Stepfather,...
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