Obituaries

Entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2025 at the age of 75. Survived by his wife, Marion J. Banks; sons, Don R. Banks, Jr., and Brian L. Banks; sisters, Maryln Richard and Paula Davis; grandchildren, Dontrell Banks, Dajah Askins, Ja'Zephine Banks, Jahri Banks, Carson Sorrell, and Conner Sorrell. Visitation Thursday,...

Marilyn Elizabeth Brown, 77, departed this life on May 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1948, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, Marilyn graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1965 from Central Memorial High School. Following graduation, she attended Xavier University in New...

Albert "Black" Castrogovannie passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the age of 95. Devoted husband of the late Barbara Montecino Castrogovannie for 70 years. He is survived by two sons, Ricky Castrogovannie (Robin), Blaine Castrogovannie (Trish); three daughters, Penny Boudreaux (Ronnie), Candy Guillot, and...

Chrystal Hampton Hebert entered into eternal rest at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on May 15, 2025. She was a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Viewing at Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church on Saturday, May 24, 2024 at 9:00 am until Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 am conducted by Rev....

Mary Suzanne St. Mard Jung passed at the age of 91 on May 7, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1933 in New Orleans, Louisiana to her parents John Bernard St. Mard and Mary Elsie Raine. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1951 and then went on to graduate from secretary school to work as a secretary until moving to...

Antoinette Rita Scardina Neck, affectionately known as Rita to friends and family, departed this world peacefully at home on May 20, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on March 3, 1934, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Jack and Lena Monachello Scardina, Rita lived a full and vibrant life in the same city where she was born.

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Dr. Lola F. Soileau died on May 19, 2025 in Baton Rouge. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was born in Novice, Texas in Coleman County on October 3, 1927. She graduated from Hardin Simmons with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry in 1948....

Angela Lea Terrio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was 35 years old and was a resident of Zachary. Visitation will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Monday, May 19, 2025 from 12 pm until Mass of Christian Burial at 2 pm. Rosary will be at 11:45 am. Angela is survived by her parents,...