OBITUARIES

Donald W. White, II

Donald W. White, II

Feb 12, 2025

Donald W. White, II, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 57.

Survived by his wife, Melissa White; daughter, Lilith White; mother, Tillie White; sister, Tiffany Roux (husband Shawn).

Preceded in death by father, Donald White, and sister Sheri White.

 

Dr. Kamile Smith Geist

Dr. Kamile Smith Geist

Feb 12, 2025

Dr. Kamile Smith Geist, born on July 6, 1967, to Charles Smith and Wanda Sue Skinner, passed away on February 12, 2025. A native of West Monroe Louisiana, Kamile was a devoted wife to Eugene Geist and a loving mother to her sons, Michael Alan Geist and Dylan Thomas Charles O’Donnell. She is also survived by her sister, Karla Smith...

Patricia Bell "Pat" Brock

Patricia Bell "Pat" Brock

Feb 12, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Bell Brock, age 74, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was a native of Fort Campbell, Kentucky and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Pat retired after many years of service with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. 

Survived by her husband, Donald Brock; daughter, Kelly Accardo; grandson, Ian McCoy; siblings, Judy Bell and Rodney Bell. 

Preceded in death by...

William Norwood Hood

William Norwood Hood

Feb 12, 2025

A ceremony celebrating the life of William Norwood Hood will be held on Saturday February 15, 2025, at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church visitation will begin at 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Norwood was born on May 28, 1948, in Denham Springs and departed from this life on Wednesday February...

Maurice Andrew Saale, Jr.

Maurice Andrew Saale, Jr.

Feb 11, 2025

Maurice Andrew Saale, Jr., passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Geismar, LA. He survived by children Meredith Butler (Jason) and Andrew Saale, III (Loren), and grandchild, Ella Butler, brother Mark Saale (Joanne). He is preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Mary Saale, and daughter Melissa Saale. No services...

Darla Jean Mickelborough

Darla Jean Mickelborough

Feb 11, 2025

On Tuesday evening, February 11, 2025, Darla Jean (Myers) Mickelborough, 62, of Prairieville, moved to her Heavenly home. She had an unwavering love for her Savior, Jesus Christ, and cherished God’s Word and her family. We are certain that Darla, having completed her race and found herself in the presence of the Lord whom she faithfully served, experienced an overwhelming...

Margaret Murset Wallace

Margaret Murset Wallace

Feb 9, 2025

Margaret Murset Wallace, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died at home on February 9, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. She married and moved to Baton Rouge. Her husband of 46 years, James Dean Wallace, Jr. preceded her in death.

 Survived by her three children, James Dean Wallace (Susan), Nancy Wallace Bales and Kathleen Wallace Fitzgerald (Darryl), along...

James R Furlow

James R Furlow

Feb 9, 2025

We regretfully announce the passing of James Ronald Furlow, more affectionately known as “Pops” to those of us who loved him so much. He was born in Quentin, Mississippi on October 30, 1942, to Robert and Cleo Furlow. He was their 3rd son. Bob and Paul (Buddy) were his older brothers, and he later would become an older brother to...

Gary Allan Calmes

Gary Allan Calmes

Feb 8, 2025

A ceremony celebrating the life of Gary A. Calmes will be held on Tuesday February 18, 2025, at Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Hammond a gathering will begin at 9:30 am until time of service at 10:00 am.

Gary was born on February 24, 1965, in Hammond and rested from this life on February 8, 2025, at the age...

Lawrence "Larry" Miles Rowland

Lawrence "Larry" Miles Rowland

Feb 7, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Miles Rowland, Jr., age 60, of Prairieville, LA, passed away on February 7, 2025, at the Baton Rouge General Butterfly Wing in Baton Rouge, LA. For the past several months, he has been a resident of River Oaks Nursing Home.

Larry was born on August 4, 1964, in El Dorado, AR, to Lawrence Rowland, Sr. and Glenna Rowland. He...

Andy Joseph Breaux

Andy Joseph Breaux

Feb 7, 2025

Andy Joseph Breaux, 58, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and cherished memories. 

He was preceded in death by his father Paul James Breaux, and sister Loretta Breaux. He was a devoted husband to Sarah Myers Breaux and is survived by his loving mother, Betty Breaux; sister, Carolyn Ronquille; and brother, Paul Breaux. He also leaves behind...

Jude Joseph Sigur

Jude Joseph Sigur

Feb 7, 2025

Jude “Rude Jude” “Fuzzy PawPaw” Sigur - The river is literally a little less bright without his presence.

 Preceded in death by his father, Patrick Sigur, Sr., he is survived by his son, Eric (Savannah) Sigur; daughters, Dani (Michael) Gaspard and Aundraya Keller; mother, Carol Sigur; brothers, Patrick (Karen) and Jon (Wyn) Sigur; sisters, Christine and Angelle (Craig); former wife, Julia...

Joseph Marcus Wampler Jr.

Joseph Marcus Wampler Jr.

Feb 6, 2025

Joseph Marcus Wampler Junior of Scurry, Texas passed away February 6, 2025 at 57 years of age in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Joseph, who also went by “Joey” and “Marcus”, was born October 23, 1967 to Joseph Marcus Wampler Senior and Hilda Irene Bushey Wampler in Kaufman County, Texas.

 He grew up in Scurry, Texas and carried with him a fondness for...

Elizabeth Ruth Nutefall

Elizabeth Ruth Nutefall

Feb 5, 2025

Elizabeth Ruth Nutefall, 74, of Ponchatoula passed away at North Oaks Hospital Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Hammond, Louisiana.

Elizabeth was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and a friend; whether she was known as Elizabeth, Ruth, Ruthie, or Mawmaw, she dedicated herself to and enjoyed every second with her family. Throughout her decades of charity work at All Saints Episcopal...

Edward John Mayeaux

Edward John Mayeaux

Feb 4, 2025

Edward John Mayeaux passed from this life to the presence of his Savior and Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born the only child of Carcil and Agnes Mayeaux on October 27, 1938 in Plaucheville, Louisiana. He graduated from Redemptorist High School in 1956. He served his country through the United States Army. His great love of LSU...

Sadie James Mire

Sadie James Mire

Feb 4, 2025

Sadie James Mire, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 4, 2025. She was born to Velda Arceneaux James and Emmett James on October 5, 1930, and was a cherished member of her community, always known for her kindness and warm spirit.

Sadie is survived by her daughter, Mona Day, and son-in-law...

James Darrel Saizon

James Darrel Saizon

Feb 4, 2025

James Darrel Saizon, age 69 years of Grosse Tete, entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. 

He is survived by his son, “Duck” Saizon; grandchildren, Gage Jarreau, Cullen Arnold (Kaitlin Genusa), Sarah Belle Saizon, and Cassie Arnold; great-granddaughter, River Leigh Arnold; siblings, Tammie Hoffman, Darlene Hughes, Sue Starns, Mark Saizon and Tara David. Also...

Eleanor Margaret Hill

Eleanor Margaret Hill

Feb 3, 2025

 Eleanor Margaret Hill, aged 93, passed away on February 3rd 2025. She suffered from dementia for years and was living in a nursing home for about a year and a half. Her health recently began failing, but she still enjoyed being around others and having her morning coffee with friends.

Eleanor was born and raised in San Francisco, the third of...

Marvelyn "Lucy" Dauzat

Marvelyn "Lucy" Dauzat

Feb 3, 2025

Marvelyn "Lucy" Dauzat, born on January 2, 1941, in Westwego, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home in Albany, Louisiana, on February 3, 2025. She was 84 years old. Lucy's departure comes after a long and courageous battle against dementia, a testament to her strength and resilience.

Throughout her life, Lucy dedicated many years to her work as a beloved school bus...

Richard Paul Sholty

Richard Paul Sholty

Feb 3, 2025

Richard Paul Sholty, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Rick was born on March 18, 1957 in Peoria, Illinois, but was a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for the last 51 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jan Craig Sholty, and their five children: Carmen Hathcox (Colt Fairburn),...