All Obituaries

William (Hem) Quan, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 29, 2021. He was a hard working man who served the community for years by ensuring quality food for those he served. He loved his family and was a dedicated father to his children. William is survived by wife of 72 years, Hanfa Kwan; children, Angela Wong (Kit), Kenny Kwan (Donelle), Frank Kwan (Ivy); grandchildren, Randy Dennis Wong (Amber), Edward Wong (Chelsea), Ronald Wong (Melina), Patrick Kit Wong,...

Jere Melilli of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Jul 28, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Stephen Keith Edenfield, age 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 24th. He graduated from Belmont Academy, attended LSU and ULL, and graduated with an associates degree in Mortuary Science from Delgado. He was a member of the national guard. He also was a local business owner of Design Depot. Keith was a loving husband, devoted father, caring brother, and loyal friend to many. He never met a stranger and always went out of his way to help others. He was incredibly proud of his...

On Thursday, July 22, 2021, Kay Larry Fletcher, loving husband, father of two sons, and grandfather of two grandchildren, passed away at the age of 84 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Kay was born on June 6, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Crawford and Rudith (Lovell) Fletcher. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University in 1959 and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1962, and he began his career as an engineer at Dow Chemical. He later...

Robert Lee “Pete” Martin, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was a beloved friend to many, native son of Brooklyn, and longtime Louisiana resident. He spent his career as a United States Merchant Marine officer, engineer, and union official in the maritime industry. Robert is survived by his wife of 31 years, Denise L. Martin; seven children, Ayanna Jarvis (Darryl), Damieon Martin (La’Toya), Donte Martin, Glenn L. Coleman (Rosemary),...

Earnest Dale Teer departed this world on July 22, 2021 at the age of 88. He was a faithful, active and devoted member of Goodwood Church of Christ in Baton Rouge, LA. Dale was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  Dale graduated from Rodessa High School in Rodessa, LA. After graduating he served four years in the United States Air Force. He received a B.S. degree from...

Thelma Mae Brian, a wonderful loving mother, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home in Scott, LA at the age of 98.  She was a native of East Baton Rouge Parish until the flood of 2016, when she moved to where she resided with her daughter until her passing. As she wished, a Graveside Service will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. conducted by her nephew, David Brian. Pallbearers are Ronald Brian,...

Denver Clint Wilson, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 21, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Angelina Wilson, and his brother, John Huey Wilson.  Denver is survived by his sister Dianne Wilson-Waller, and brother-in-law Mitchell Wayne Waller, his niece Andrea Wilson Doming and her husband, Triff Doming, and children, Olivia, Jack, and Stella; his niece, Renee Graphia Joyal, and her husband, Jamie Joyal, and children, Piper and Harper;...

Ancy Jo Cruse Firnberg, age 84, passed away peacefully July 20 at home after several years of declining health. Ancy was born January 7, 1937, in Alexandria, LA to Kathleen Peters Cruse and Joseph E. Cruse Ancy Firnberg is survived by her husband of 63 years, James W. "Jim" Firnberg, Sr. and four sons and daughters-in-law, James W. "Jamey" Firnberg, Jr. (Karen), Edward E. "Ted" Firnberg (Christy), William C. "Bill" Firnberg (Sherri), and Timothy C....