Obituaries

Kenneth McIver "Trey" Blue III
March 1, 1971 - November 9, 2025
Kenneth McIver "Trey" Blue III passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was 54 years old. Born on March 1, 1971, in Houston, Texas, Trey lived a life filled with purpose, laughter, faith, and deep...

Hattie Carolina Allen Booker, affectionately known as "Ma," was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 29, 1925, to the union of Annabelle Rudolph and Curtis Allen. The second youngest of nine children, she grew up with five sisters and three brothers. After the passing of her mother at a young age, Hattie was...

Vivian Willis Boutte passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at her residence in Napoleonville, LA. She was 75, a native of Napoleonville, LA and a former resident of New Orleans, LA. Visitation on Friday, November 14, 2025, at St. John Baptist Church from 9:00am to final viewing at 10:45am. Interment in the church...

Kelvin "Tom" Dewayne Brady was born on March 31, 1966 in Baton Rouge, La. Kelvin was born to James and Dorothy Brady until his passing on October 22, 2025. Kelvin leaves to cherish his children: Corey, Courtney, Chadrick, Coby, Courtlyn, Krislyn and Victoria. Kelvin leaves to cherish a sister Bridget Brady and a...

Samuel Foster Brooks, 63, passed away November 21, 2025. Sam was born in New Iberia, La. He lived most of his life in Washington, DC, and returned to Baton Rouge in 2024. Sam graduated from Baton Rouge Magnet High School in 1980 as salutatorian of his class. From there, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jared Daniel Brown at age 38, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his family by his side. Jared was born in Gretna, LA, on July 7, 1987, grew up in Belle Chasse, LA, and resided in Marrero, LA at the time of...

Joyce Fontenot Brown, a lifelong resident of Whitehall, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday. A quiet, gentle soul, Joyce lived her life with devotion—to her faith, her family, and the values she held dear. Joyce graduated from Maurepas High...

Constance Elaine Brown Polk, affectionately known as "Connie" to her family and friends, peacefully transitioned on October 25, 2025, at her home. Connie's life was a testament to the joy and love she spread to everyone around her. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on November 15, 2025, at Winnfield...

Mr. Troy L. Bunch, longtime Planning Director for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Bunch earned his undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture from Purdue University and completed his master's degree in Regional Resource Development...

The universally characterized, force of nature, Valeria Jean Butler, affectionately and respectfully called "Miss Jean" by many, passed away to her well-deserved heavenly rest on Sunday, November 23rd at 10:31 PM. It was a just reward for a consequential life dedicated to excellence in service as a way of...

Bobby Lee Calvery, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home September 25, 2025.

Bobby was born January 15, 1948, on Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Beecher and Lou Ethel Calvery. Reared in Forest, Mississippi, he graduated from Forest High School in 1966 where he played clarinet...

Olivia Jones Carter was born on December 23, 1944, to the late Reverend Cenas and Julia Moore Jones in Lakeland, Louisiana. A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at her home. Olivia was educated in Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge Parishes. She was a...