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Taylor Stone Obituary

Taylor Carson Stone, formerly known as Taylor Stone Rigney, 38, passed away Sunday, Oct, 8, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He was born in Louisville on Sept. 6, 1985, to parents Roger T. Rigney and Christy Halloran. He graduated from Elizabethtown High School in 2004, received his bachelor's degree from Tulane University, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and graduated from Loyola University-New Orleans College of Law, where he received many awards. He maintained a law practice in New Orleans.

Taylor was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Cleo and Gladys Rigney; and maternal grandparents, Dr. Joseph and Mary Stone.

Taylor is survived by his father, Roger T. Rigney, a brother, Cameron Rigney, with whom he remained close, and an aunt, Ranelle Rigney, all of Elizabethtown; his mother, Christy Halloran of Frankfort; a sister, Mary Catherine Halloran of London, England; and several family members.

A productive life taken too soon. Rest in peace.

In memory of Taylor, the Rigney family suggests a contribution to the charity of your choice.

Mothe Funeral Homes of New Orleans was in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Oct. 26 to Oct. 29, 2023.

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Betty Lewis Sayre

October 27, 2023

Dear Friends, I am so sorry to read of Taylor´s passing. I will be keeping your family in my prayers. May God grant peace and comfort as you navigate these difficult days.

Marianne L

October 26, 2023

I didn´t know Taylor personally but I do know his father Roger. I know Taylor must have been a very smart young man with a bright future. It´s so very sad when life is gone at such a young age. Roger I offer you my sincere condolences

Dian Tooley-Knoblett

October 20, 2023

Taylor was a law student of mine at Loyola New Orleans College of Law. He was a fine young man. I loved that he was from Kentucky because that´s where my husband lives and where I moved to when I retired in 2023. Saying prayers for his family.

Katie B

October 20, 2023

Taylor was such a great guy who was always in a good mood and a genuine pleasure to be around. My thoughts go out to his family. He will truly be missed.

James Riley

October 20, 2023

Christy W

October 19, 2023

A tremendous loss of a wonderful individual. Rest in piece!

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Memorial Events
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Oct

21

Celebration of Life

Country Club

New Orleans, LA

Oct

21

Celebration of Life

2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mickey Markey Park

the intersection of Dauphine and Markey Park, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Mothe Funeral Homes, LLC - Algiers

1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA 70114

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