All Obituaries

Luther "Luke" Lee Thompson Jr, 91 years old, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 12, 2019. He entered this world on January 8, 1928, born to Gladys and Luther Sr, in Hammond, LA. He had a love for blue grass music and was a lifelong musician, loved playing with his children. Luke is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeanette Thompson; 4 sons, Gary Thompson, Richard Brumfield and wife Teresa, Bret...

Melissa Ann Redd, 32 years old, beloved mother, sister, and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2019. She entered this world on April 8, 1987, born to Lauren and Robert Redd, III, in Baton Rouge, LA. Melissa was a member of Reformation Church, Baker, LA. She loved art in every way. From painting to poetry, she even enjoyed the art of music. She loved her Savior and found great joy in telling her family and friends all that she knew about...

Mary Ann Corbell, 74 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 12, 1944, born to Norton and Clara Lunsford, in Buhl, Al. Mary is survived by her 3 daughters, Diane Webb, Karen Mayeux, Tonya Corbell; son, Joseph “Brandon” Patin; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Lunsford, Sandra...

"The full measure of a man is not to be found in the man himself, but in the colors and textures that come alive in others because of him." Patient, Kind, sincere, caring, genuine, peaceful, laid back, loving, If you were blessed enough to know Will, there's no doubt he left an imprint on your heart. To know Will is to love him. He had a way of bringing joy and laughter, with a sense of humor like no other. Will had a passion for music, he loved playing the drums and...

Gloria Hillen Moore, 88 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 27, 2019. She entered this world on May 12, 1931, born to Herman and Alberta Hillen, in Baton Rouge, LA. She retired from Louisiana Department of Labor in 1986. Gloria is survived by 3 sons, Richard Dean Moore and wife, Alison, Brett Todd Moore, and Alan Dale Moore and his wife, Lea Ann; 2 daughters,...

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Charlotte Ruth Austin, 74 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 18, 1944, born to William and Ruby Hawkins, in Starkville, Ms. Charlotte is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Jimmy Austin; 2 sons, Jim Austin and wife...

Anita Skaarup Haynes, 95 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2019. She entered this world on June 24, 1923, born to Nels and Julia Skaarup, in Cedar Falls, IA. She was a member of Plains Presbyterian Church. She was better known as Granny to the family she loved, always joking and playful, making her grandchildren giggle. She was a talented seamstress able to make and alter...

Richard Andrews Yllander, 82 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2019. He entered this world on April 12, 1937, born to Albert and Elizabeth Yllander, in Centreville, Ms. He retired from Allied Chemical as an operator with over 30 years of service. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Linda Clingan Yllander; sons, Rick Yllander (Lisa) of Ethel, Jeff Yllander (Alice) of...

Julie Brown Harvey, 57 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of May 9, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 26, 1961, born to Melvil and Betty Taunton Brown, in Baton Rouge, LA. Julie loved fishing with her loved ones. She took pride in her yard as she worked with her flowers. She made crafts and enjoyed sewing making clothes and costumes for her family when...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Herrington Crumholt, 87 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving friends and family. She entered this world on November 22, 1931, born to Eva and Fletcher Herrington, in Crowville, LA. She was a Tupperware Manager for 27 years in Baton Rouge. Liz enjoyed reading novels, especially the Bible, annually challenging herself to read the Bible in a...