Obituaries

Edna Whitaker

Dec 27, 2024

Edna Louise Jones Whitaker, 84 years old, passed away at her home on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 16, 1940, born to Clarence and Eva Mae Jones, in Independence, LA. Edna was known for her love for owls. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Edna is...

Robert Hammack

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Joe Hammack Jr. "Joe-Joe", 71 years old, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2024. He entered this world on June 16, 1953, born to Hilda and Reverend Joe Hammack, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Robert is survived by his devoted and loving Companion, Rosie; daughter,...

Benjamin Savoy

Dec 20, 2024

Benjamin Savoy Sr., 92 years old, beloved Father and Grandfather, and Great- Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 9, 1932, born to Martha and Joseph Savoy, in Lawtell, LA. He was a faithful member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

He...

Betty Martin

Dec 17, 2024

Betty W. Martin, 81 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 25, 1943, born to Mary and Claude White, in Oak Grove, Louisiana.

She was a blessing to everyone she came across. She was the...

Velma "Earlene" Austin

Dec 7, 2024

Velma "Earlene" Austin, 84 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 7, 1940, born to Opal and Earl Hale, in Saint Joseph, LA. Earlene was known for her famous cooking including teacakes, chocolate pies, and peanut butter fudge. Her...

Virginia King

Dec 7, 2024

Virginia Rae Crochet King was born on October 11th, 1939, in Baton Rouge, LA. She went home to be with her Lord on December 7th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband JD King, her mother and father, the Reverend Norman Crochet, Sr. and Tamer P. Crochet, her older brother, the Reverend Norman Crochet, Jr, her two...

Norman E. “Pete” Heine

Dec 4, 2024

Norman E. "Pete" Heine, who left us on his 96th birthday December, 4, 2024.

Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for public service and his unwavering spirit will forever be remembered. He is survived by children Kathy...

Ronald Canady

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald Canady, 76 years old, beloved Spouse and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 10, 1948, born to Frances and Thelton Canady, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

He is survived...

Whitney Thibodeaux

Dec 1, 2024

Whitney Joseph Thibodeaux, 102 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on May 30, 1922, born to Adulus and Blanche Thibodeaux, in Eunice, LA. After graduating from High School, Whitney faithfully served his country in the U. S. Naval Service.

Whitney...

Mary Wallace

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Ann Noland Brumley Wallace, 87 years, finally saw her Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face on November 30, 2024, in the presence of her beloved family. She was a 4th of July baby born in 1937 to Ceanie Mae and George Noel Noland in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She married Jasper Odel Brumley on November 20, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jasper...

Mechelle Riles

Nov 29, 2024

Mechelle Rae McDonald Riles, 56 years old, beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 15, 1968, born to Mary and Ray McDonald, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Mechelle is survived by her loving daughters, Kimberly Hughes...

Christy Caudle

Nov 19, 2024

Christy Delaine Caudle, age 57, beloved daughter of John and Elaine Caudle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital under Pinnacle Hospice Care, on November 19, 2024.

Christy was born October 21, 1967, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, in Baton Rouge. She attended Clayborne Elementary School and graduated from Istrouma High School in...

Rose Funderburk

Nov 7, 2024

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. John 11:25-26.

Rose "Rosie" Marie Barcelona Funderburk passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7th, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on...

Sylvia Monroe

Oct 30, 2024

Sylvia Joan Monroe, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 82. Sylvia was born July 30, 1942, in Potsdam, New York. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Lawrence High School.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Monroe; two children, Johnathan Keever...

Dudley Delahoussaye

Oct 22, 2024

Dudley Joseph Delahoussaye, 88 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 14, 1935, born to Alexis and Nathalie Delahoussaye, in St. Martinville, LA. Dudley retired after many years of service from Baton Rouge Coca Cola Company. He was a...

Ronald Brown

Oct 20, 2024

Ronald Leo "Ronnie" Brown, 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 6, 1944, born to Bessie and Leslie Brown, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was affectionately known to many as Little Man. He was a long-time faithful member...

Charles Crittenden

Oct 16, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Crittenden, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 4, 1942, in Charleston, SC. Charlie was known for his exceptional gardening skills and was responsible for the beautiful rose gardens in Baker, LA for many years. He...

Oma McDowell

Oct 2, 2024

Oma "Merle" McDowell, 97 years old, beloved Mother and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 30, 1927, born to Verdia and Charnar Branch, in Bellemont, LA.

Oma is survived by her son, Wilburn "Mackie" McDowell (Vicki); daughters, Debi Elkins...

Eugene Rester

Oct 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Rester, 91 years old, beloved husband and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 12, 1932, born to Myrtle and Albert Rester, in Varnado, Louisiana. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Varnado, Louisiana. He...

Floyd Lee

Sep 30, 2024

Floyd William Lee, 85, of Zachary Louisiana was welcomed home to heaven on Monday, September 30, 2024.

He was born in Mount Hermon, Louisiana on July 1, 1939. He later moved to Baton Rouge where he met the love of his life, Barbara Gayle Herring Lee, who he now resides in heaven with.

In the early years of their marriage,...