OBITUARIES
Sara "Sallye" Elliot Stevens Abadie
Jan 2, 2025
Sara “Sallye” Elliott Stevens Abadie passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at her home in Baton Rouge. She was born on June 5, 1944, in Denver, Colorado to Charles and Dorothy Graham Stevens, and as a young girl moved to Shreveport, Louisiana. She graduated from Byrd High School in 1962 before moving to Baton Rouge to attend LSU.
At LSU,...
Kearney Vincent Elisar "Kool"
Dec 31, 2024
Kearney Vincent Elisar “Kool”, age 88, native of Dutchtown, LA, and resident of Gonzales, LA, passed away on December 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was a US Marine Veteran, and retired from the Louisiana State DOTD after 36 years. Kearney coached with the Gonales Dixie Youth baseball league for 8 years, Kearney loved old classic country...
Warren Huff
Dec 31, 2024
Warren Huff, 82, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Baton Rouge after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Dolores, his loving wife, and family were by his side.
A native of Confluence, Kentucky and later resident of Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, Warren's life focused on family and friends. After graduating from Lakeview High School, Warren served in the Navy from 1959 until...
Linda Ferguson
Dec 30, 2024
On December 30, 2024, at the age of 82, Linda M. Ferguson embarked on a new journey, free from pain and full of joy. At 1:41 PM, her spirit took flight, leaving Ethel, Louisiana, to begin her new life in heaven.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Linda led an incredible life. She never sought worldly things but embraced the simple life...
Carol Lynn Erwin
Dec 28, 2024
Carol Lynn Erwin, beloved wife, mother, Nana, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2024, at her home under the watchful care of her family. She was 65 years old.
Carol was born to Robert Earl and Carolyn Sue Schmitt on April 17th, 1959, in Fort Smith, AR. Carol married Terry Erwin on September 27th, 2019.
She was known for her...
Richard "Rick" Hanley
Dec 27, 2024
Richard (Rick) A. Hanley Sr.
Richard (Rick) A. Hanley, of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Friday, December 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 17-year battle with cancer. Born on May 20th, 1950, in Jennings, LA, Rick leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering faith. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life...
James Poe Jr
Dec 27, 2024
James Alden Poe, Jr. (AKA “Junior”) was born on June 1, 1999, in Baton Rouge, and departed Denham Springs to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 27, 2024. He was twenty-five (25) years young.
Junior was gifted to this world to bring cheer and laughter to everyone. He lived to give, bless, love, and spread joy. His...
Patricia Elaine Jenkins
Dec 26, 2024
BATON ROUGE - Patricia Elaine Jenkins, age 81, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Born on July 5, 1943, in Opelousas, Louisiana, she was the cherished daughter of Frank A. Burleigh and Verna M. Burleigh.
A proud graduate of Opelousas High School’s Class of 1961, Patricia went on to build a fulfilling career in Pathology at Baton Rouge General Mid-City....
Michael Thomas Barrett
Dec 24, 2024
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Memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of a remarkable man, Mr. Michael Thomas Barrett. A loving husband, devoted grandfather, and cherished friend. Will be held 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Christ Church West Monroe with Bro. Greg Dunn officiating.
Michael was born on July 1, 1948,...
Monica Lynn Nicholson
Dec 23, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of a beloved mother, Monica Lynn Nicholson, on December 23, 2024, at the age of 69. Lynn was born on January 22, 1955.
She was a registered nurse graduate of Charity School of Nursing and had a long nursing career working in many fields of healthcare and retiring from the State of Louisiana...
Renee Sylvester
Dec 22, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Renee Sylvester, on December 22, 2024, at the age of 64. Renee was born on April 22, 1960.
She graduated from Tara High School and enjoyed a long career working for the State of Louisiana. After retiring, Renee held a variety of jobs including Lake Urgent Care in Denham Springs,...
Mark Tanner Murphy
Dec 21, 2024
Mark "Tanner" Murphy (April 19, 1992 - December 21, 2024), born on Easter Sunday, embodied the spirit of kindness, compassion, and love that shone brightly throughout his life.
A film enthusiast with a vast knowledge of movies, Tanner's passion for cinema was contagious. This passion for film came from his since passed grandfather Larry S. Murphy of Barboursville WV.
In his adult...
Dianne Castay Lambert
Dec 21, 2024
Dianne Castay Lambert, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024. Dianne was born June 9, 1945 and was 79 years of age. Dianne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and the Christmas holidays. Dianne's Christmas tree was adorned with beautiful porcelain dolls, Hallmark ornaments and...
Richard Creel
Dec 21, 2024
Richard “Sonny” Creel, beloved husband and father; cherished brother, uncle, and friend; and respected chef will be remembered for his incomparable work ethic, devotion to his family, dedication to helping others, and his mischievous sense of humor. Sonny’s positivity and creativity touched countless lives along his journey. He died unexpectedly Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Prairieville, LA, at the age...
Rebecca Cresie
Dec 21, 2024
Rebecca Rue Cresie, 18 years old, from Prairieville, passed away on December 21, 2024. Beloved daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, cousin, and friend. She was known for being funny, thoughtful, and sassy. She loved makeup and planned to go to cosmetology school when she graduated from Prairieville High School. She is survived by her parents, Deuce & Kristen Cresie, brother Dathan...
Carol J Myers
Dec 20, 2024
Carol J Myers,70, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, in Denham Springs, LA. Carol was born to the late Robert McLeod and the late Sarah Hathcox on February 26, 1954, in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Central High School in 1972 and went on to work as an insulator for many years with Heat and Frost Insulators Union Local...
Betty Pearl Burge Dunlap
Dec 20, 2024
Betty Pearl Burge Dunlap, born November 19, 1936, passed away during the early morning hours of December 20, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Betty was born in Arkansas, but was a longtime resident of Walker. She graduated from Walker High School. Betty worked at James Drug Store in Denham Springs where she was employed for close to fifty...
Melvin Ray Cox Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
Melvin R. Cox Sr., 73, of Prairieville, LA was called to Heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2024, after an unexpected, yet hard fought battle. He was a great man, husband, dad, and pawpaw. A lifelong mechanic and still working full-time, He rarely experienced a day where he didn’t share his knowledge with others. His life was filled with love and...
Terry L. Toney
Dec 17, 2024
Terry L. Toney, age 70, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Franklinton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Born and raised in Franklinton, Terry moved to Baton Rouge in 1974, where he began a distinguished career with the Louisiana Office of Natural Resources. He retired in 2004 as...
Robert C. "Bob" Amedee
Dec 17, 2024
Robert C. Amedee (Bob) was born March 26, 1938 and passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in the arms of his daughters. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Glass Amedee, of whom he would say, “how do you not miss someone who is half of you,” his parents Clifton and Ruth Amedee, brother and sister-in-law Dick...
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