OBITUARIES

Salvador “Sal” John Valure passed away on August 4, 2020, at the age of 70 after a long battle with Parkinson’s, as well as a recent diagnosis of Covid-19.  Sal was a devout member and servant of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church in Baton Rouge and a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was a graduate of Robert E....

Glenn Edward Stafford was born September 13, 1957, died at home on August 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elaine and CW Harris. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; and his three children and their spouses, Keri and Mark, Melissa, Glenn Jr. (Bud) and Angeline; his three grand kids, Logan, Riley, and Allie;...

James Leon Birchfield, 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, while visiting relatives in North Carolina. He was born to Dr. and Mrs. Wray Birchfield on June 2, 1962 and was the youngest of three sons. He was born and raised in Baton Rouge and enjoyed fishing and hunting in the bayou with his brothers...

Funeral services for Rhonda Lynn Hodges are currently pending. Rhonda was born on October 27, 1955 in Minden, LA to the union of the late Roderick and Mary Ellen Moss Hodges; and passed from this life on Friday morning August 7, 2020 at the age of 64 years. She died at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Prince William County....

In the wee hours of the morning on Saturday, August 8, 2020, on his way home from work, Jarrod Daniel Miller, nicknamed “Millz” by his friends, was snatched from this world at the age of 33 when an inattentive driver turned into the path of his motorcycle. His passing leaves his family broken and incomplete. His wife Ann and daughter...

A ceremony celebrating the life of Brandi L. Griffin will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday August 13, 2020 at Healing Place Church Annex Baton Rouge; wake will begin at 1:30. Officiating the service is Rev. Carter LeBlancOn March 14, 1981 Brandi Leigh Griffin was born; and left this earth on Thursday August 6, 2020, to be in the...

James Leon “Cat Daddy” Birchfield was born on June 2, 1962 and passed from this life on August 6, 2020 in Murphy, North Caroline at the age of 58 years.Funeral arrangements are pending currently; with interment at Resthaven Gardens of Memory Park Baton Rouge.He will always be remembered as a beloved father, son, brother, and friend.In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Barbara K. Eiland passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home in Denham Springs at the age of 79. Visitation will be held at Healing Place Church, Denham Springs, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 10:00 AM until religious services at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Beech Ridge Cemetery in Denham Springs. She is survived by her daughter Beverly...

Walter Joseph Gaffigan 81, was born on March 4, 1939 to Walter Joseph Gaffigan and Mary Elizabeth Gaffigan.    Walter was born and raised in Springfield, IL.    He passed peacefully at the home he shared with his wife Cinda Gaffigan in Baton Rouge, LA.Walter was a Chemist, Business owner (Noble Manufacturing), and internationally recognized inventor. He was an avid golfer, a...

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dorothy “Dot” Kanada will be held at 11 am on Wednesday August 5, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church French Settlement; wake begins at 10:30 am. Graveside service will be 2 pm at Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery Baton Rouge.Mrs. Dot was born on August 30, 1939 in Ville Platte, LA to...

Anielia Rose Himel, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020 at 1:32 pm. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Church Funeral Services in Walker, 9422 Florida Blvd, Ste D1 at 2:00 pm with Dr. James Hodges officiating. She was a graduate of Redemptorist High School of Baton Rouge...

Thomas (Tommy) Andrew Haymon, age 36, resident of Central, passed away on July 16, 2020. Tommy is survived by his wife, Stefanie Crochett Haymon; his daughter, Melanie and his son, Tyler; Parents, Densyl Haymon Jr.; Syblings: Cynthia Perry (Timothy), Andrea Townsend (William), and Jessica Hardy (Joseph); and numerous nieces and nephews with their own children. He is preceded in death...

Eddie Varnado was born on January 1, 1968 in Baton Rouge, LA and departed this life on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at the age of 52 years.He was a native of Kentwood. He enjoyed outdoor adventures especially bow hunting, camping, fishing, and hunting. He also enjoyed reading western novels, dancing, and watching classic western movies.He is preceded in death by...

Amelia Claire Wooten was delivered into the hands of Jesus at 10:27 a.m. on July 27th at the moment of her birth.  She weighed 5 lbs 5 oz and was 19 in long.  She had her daddy’s eyes and lips and her mommy’s nose and cheeks.  She was the precious firstborn child of Rodney and Cali Wooten.  She was loved...

Pamela Kay Domiano was born on March 13, 1968 Independence, LA and passed from this life on July 25, 2020 at St Joseph Hospice Carpenter House at the age of 52 years. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe Damiano; son Gary P. Domiano; grandparents, John and...

Brittany Mayeaux passed from this life at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Bluebonnet Campus on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at the age of 31 years. She was a resident of West Baton Rouge Parish, she will be remembered as a devoted daughter, sister, and friend. Memorial services are currently pending.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Aaron “Pic” Cortez will be held at 11 am on Thursday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church Donaldsonville; visitation will begin at 9 am. Interment will follow at the church mausoleum.Pic was born on September 23, 1955 and departed from this life on Monday July 27, 2020 at the age...

Shelley H. Gaudin, 76, a resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Mr. Gaudin worked 30 years for Borden Chemical as an operator. He was also gifted in working with his hands. He enjoyed working on old cars, upholstering furniture, and crocheting which he learned from his mother. Shelley H. will be remembered as a...

Nelrose’s life journey ended on July 26, 2020, at age 95 after living an active, fulfilling life.  Born on Christmas Day, 1924, she was the eldest child of Thomas Herbert and Wilma  Montgomery of Central.    While attending LSU, she met and married William R. Bailey, a Navy Aviator born in Livonia.  They travelled for the next 25 years, living in...

Mary Alice Hurst Gardner, 77, of French Settlement, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, after a long struggle with illness. Originally from Liberty, Mississippi, Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Hurst Lambert and William Hurst, her stepfather, Preston Lambert, and her brothers, Paul Hurst and Leslie Lambert.  She is survived by her husband of 57...