The Advocate Obituaries

Margaret Louise Earhart Armstrong, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 surrounded by her devoted and extraordinary family. As the heart of the family, she leaves behind a remarkable legacy and highly accomplished children. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a...

Ethel Maraist Babin passed away at her home on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the age of 87 with her family by her side. She was a native of St. Martinville, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. A devout Catholic all her life, Ethel was a graduate of The Convent of Mercy High...

Susan Lyndia Bennett, 66, died Friday, November 22nd, 2019. Survived by her partner, Nita M. Miller, her cousin, James "Jim" Johnson, his wife Darla, their children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Ernest J. Bennett, her mother, Peggy Bennett Feree, her...

Jerry Berden, a resident of Norfolk, VA passed away on Dec. 1, 2019 at the age of 83. Visiting 9 AM, Saturday, Dec. 7 at First Israel Baptist Church until religious services at 11 AM. Internment in the church cemetery. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.

Edna Blanchard, 89, a native and resident of Pierre Part, passed away peacefully in her home on December 5, 2019, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her husband, Louis Blanchard; four sons, Arthur Blanchard, Jimmy Blanchard, Carl Blanchard, and Reuben...

Martha Louise Bankston Bonnett, 79, of Holden LA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019 at 3:10am at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, LA. Martha was born September 27, 1940 in Holden, LA to David A. and Carrie Bourn Bankston. She was a loving...

Joan Julia (Cullen) Brady, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother died peacefully early in the morning of December 4, 2019. She was 88 years old. Joan was a graduate of West Chester University and did graduate studies at Temple University in Philadelphia,...

Dianne Brown departed this life on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. She was 67, a native and resident of Thibodaux, LA. Visitation on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 1204 Cleveland St, Thibodaux, LA from...

A native of St. Francisville, LA and a resident of Jackson, LA, Robert "Tat Nat" Cain passed away Friday, November 22, 2019. Robert was born September 18, 1948 to the late Emily and Warren Cain. He was a retired golf course laborer at "The Bluffs." Visitation will begin...

James Lynton Calhoun died December 3, 2019, in Baton Rouge, following a lengthy illness. He was 84. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vilma C. Calhoun; brother, Dr. Milburn Calhoun and his wife Nancy; brother-in-law, James Lee; parents, Darrell L. and Mary Crowell Calhoun....

Joseph Junier Cola entered into rest on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 7:52 p.m. at Touro Hospital in New Orleans, La. He was 83. You are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Saturday, December 07, 2019 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, 616 E. Main Street, Gramercy, La....

John "John Boy" Dandridge departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Legacy Nursing Home, Plaquemine, LA. He was 64, and a native and resident of Belle Rose, LA. Visitation at Greater Israel Baptist Church, Belle Rose, LA on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9:00am to...

Ashton Revelle Dixon, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his mother, father, and siblings, at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the age of 15. Funeral Service and Interment will be held on Saturday,...

Lillian Babin Dupré passed away quietly at the Sunbrook Assisted Living Facility in St. George, Utah on November 19, 2019. She had recently celebrated her 97th birthday. Born November 7, 1922 in Avondale, LA, she was the youngest of two children of Lawrence and Hazel Lee...

Dwayne A. Foreman entered into eternal rest at his home on November 30, 2019 at the age of 59. Survived by his wife, Carolyn A. Foreman; mother, Annette Foreman; sons, Dijon A. Foreman and Dorian R. Phillips; sisters, Shavon Foreman and Dione Dunn; brother, George Foreman III....

Margaret Nina "Foxy" Fox passed away on December 2, 2019 at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas at the age of 96. She was born in Opelousas January 5, 1923 and moved to Baton Rouge December 7, 1941. Nina spent her career and retired from the Louisiana...

Harold Hendrickson, Jr., a resident of Donaldsonville passed away on Nov. 27, 2019 at the age of 75. Visiting 9 AM on Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Burial in Ascension Catholic Cemetery. Please visit...

A native of Monroe, Louisiana and a longtime resident of New Roads, Louisiana, Frederick McHenry Hill Jr. passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home at the age of 95. He is retired from Baroid where he worked as a Petroleum Engineer and Pilot. He was a 1947 graduate...

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Earnest Jackson died Friday evening, November 22, 2019 at home around his loving family. Visitation at New Light Baptist Church on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9a.m until services at 11a.m. Conducted by Rev. J.J. Mitchell. Interment in...

Lillian Square Jackson came into this world as the youngest daughter of Pompey and Dafiney Square's 15 children. She was born on January 19th, 1931 in Zachary, LA. She attended Chaneyville High School in Zachary but graduated from McKinley High in Baton Rouge in 1948. After...

Gloria Dean Dunn "Madea" Johnson was a native of Norwood, LA. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at OLOL Regional Medical Center. Religious Services will be held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church of Norwood, LA on Saturday, December 7, 2019....

Funeral Services for Cheryl Ratcliff Jones age 47, will be held today Friday, December 6, 2019 at Pleasant Valley COGIC 6159 Blueberry St. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Interment LA National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Charles...

Charles "Anthony" Lamonte, 63 years old, a resident of Baker, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 4, 2019. Anthony entered this world on August 4, 1956, born to Helen and Charlie Lamonte, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Brittany "Britt" Elizabeth Landry, 33, a native of Thibodaux and resident of Paincourtville, passed away on November 30, 2019. Brittany was a loving wife, mother of three, daughter, sister and friend. She was a beautiful, selfless and kindhearted person. Brittany took pride in...