OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2023

 

Barry C. Hofmeester, 81, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 5, 2023.  Barry spent most of his life as a sheet metal and construction worker and retired from his ownership of B & B Metal several years ago.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and time in his shop.  Barry was a member...

Dec 4, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Hina, lovingly known as Sherrie, dedicated her life to ensuring quality in the construction industry as a skilled and diligent Quality Controller. She was born on October 4, 1958, in Niagara Falls, New York, where she blossomed into a compassionate, kind-hearted individual who touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. Unfortunately, on December 4, 2023, after facing an...

Dec 3, 2023

Gary Paul Blanchard, a beloved retired worker of The Port of New Orleans, passed away on December 3, 2023, at the age of 69. Born on May 22, 1954, in his hometown of New Orleans, Gary had an incredible impact on the people around him throughout his life.Gary's career at The Port of New Orleans was marked by dedication and...

Dec 2, 2023

 

Susan “Susie” Faye Portier Lauret, 63, of Lake Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on December 2, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Susan is preceded in death by her parents; Thomas and Stella Portier Sr., a brother; Sidney Portier Sr., a sister, Sandy Kaye Portier Nugent, and her mother-in-law Ora Belle Lauret. She is survived...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14

A graveside ceremony for Yasir Reign Williams will be held on Friday December 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm, at Southern Memorial Gardens Babyland, 3012 Blount Road, Baton Rouge.

 Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those...

Nov 30, 2023

 

A resident of St. Amant, LA, Alan was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 19, 1952, to William and Alberta Hodge Quesenberry. He proudly served his country in the Navy, stationed in Greece from 1973-1978. He traveled the country working in the construction industry as a civil engineer inspector, which is what brought him to Louisiana and his...

Nov 30, 2023

 

 

Vernon J. Broussard Jr. (Vernon Joe, Tug)

Vernon Joseph Broussard, Jr. returned to our Heavenly Father, accompanied by the Angels, on November 30, 2023, at his childhood home, surrounded by those who loved him. He was a native of Baton Rouge, a graduate of Redemptorist High School and Louisiana State University. He worked at the Law Library at...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Ruth Filby Kirsopp, 66, passed away on November 30, 2023, from natural causes. She was born on April 23, 1957, in Victoria, Texas.

 She was a 58 year resident of the Baton Rouge area and an LSU graduate with a Masters Degree in Deaf Education. Interment service will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, La....

Nov 29, 2023

Nov 29, 2023

 

Jacob Paul Richardson, 37, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a loving son and brother, died on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. He was born on March 25, 1986, in Orlando, Florida, to Joy Geralyn Williams and Kevin Anthony Richardson. He spent most of his adult life in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Jacob was a fiction writer, avid reader, and experimental filmmaker;...

Nov 28, 2023

Pamela Jo Culp, age 70, a 51-year resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, while holding the hands of her son, Trey Earle, and his fiancée, Brandi Monistere. "Miss Pam," as she was affectionately called during her 38-year tenure as elementary school secretary of The Runnels School, was born and raised in Benton, Kentucky, having...

Nov 28, 2023

 

John Michael Eaton 68, resident of Livingston LA, passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2023. 

 

Memorial Service will be officiated by Rev. Mike Manchester of First Apostolic Church of Liberty. 

388 W. Freedom Dr. Liberty, MS.  Saturday Dec 2, 2023 at 4 pm. 

 

He is proceeded in death by his Father George B Ratcliff,  Mother Hoyte T...

Nov 26, 2023

A resident of Albany Louisiana, she went to her eternal home Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the age of 64. Memorial will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church on Saturday December 9th at 1:30pm. Conducted by Bro Cody Bradley. She was survived by her sister, Judy Bordelon; brother, John Fabre; sister and Brother-in-law, Angie and Gregg Frey; nephew, Jesse Frey;...

Nov 25, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Valerie Hatchell Cavalier, of Baton Rouge. She passed away on the evening of Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Valerie was born on October 2, 1954, and was preceded in death by her parents and her sister.  She is survived by her son, Allen Cavalier of Baton Rouge and a brother, Chip Hatchell of Rehoboth Beach,...

Nov 23, 2023

Marion Monroe Francis Edwards IV, 38, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, loving husband and father, passed away Thursday Nov. 23, 2023, at home and of natural causes. He was born on October 17, 1985, in Lake Charles, LA to Marion Monroe Francis Edwards III and Mylinda Elliott.

Marion is a resident of Baton Rouge and attended Tara High School and McNeese State...

Nov 22, 2023

Mickey Joseph Lemoine, age 46, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, unexpectedly. He attended high school in Baton Rouge and was one who would do anything for others and never met a stranger.

A native of Baton Rouge and a resident of Port Allen, he was born on February 8, 1977. He was a...

Nov 21, 2023

 

Nikki Lea Cuselich

06/09/81

Born in New Orleans, LA

Nikki was a kind soul, always giving whatever, she had, no matter how expansive or minimal.  Nikki had an incredibly hard life, but it didn’t keep her from being selfless and compassionate at the end.  Nikki loved both her children and she spoke about them often in the end.   Nikki...

Nov 21, 2023

Jackie Bercegeay Beattie, of Gonzales, born August 7, 1962, passed away on November 21, 2023 after a long fought battle with scleroderma and breast cancer. Jackie was an untamed firecracker with a heart and soul made from pure love. She created laughter and a twisted joy in everything she touched. She had a massive love for her family including found...

Nov 20, 2023

 

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Kim Cahill Bourque, went to be with Jesus Christ in her eternal home on November 20, 2023 at the age of 66. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 29, 1957 and resided in Denham Springs. Her love of children was evident as a passionate and devoted preschool teacher...

Nov 20, 2023

 

Carolyn McCoy Brooks, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2023, at the age of 69.  She was the beloved wife of Billy Brooks for 33 years; the devoted mother of Benjamin Reed Wells (Emily), Kylie Wells Glaze, Wanda Brooks Duco (Fabian), Sandra...