Obituaries
My Kim Tran
May 11, 2026
My Kim Tran passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 69.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
William "Bill" Gregg
May 10, 2026
William “Bill” Russell Gregg, Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcia Brown Gregg; as well as his daughter Melissa Gregg Blake; son Jared Russell Gregg; grandson Benjamin Gregg Blake; and granddaughter Ashley Alexandra Blake. He is also survived...
Allan R. Stuart
May 9, 2026
Allan Roderick Stuart passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born June 14, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan to George Roderick Stuart and Lillian Ione Bailey Stuart. After graduating high school, Allan joined the United States Military, proudly serving his country for over three years. Upon being honorably discharged, he resided in Georgia, it...
Ram Nath Bhatia
May 9, 2026
Ram Nath Bhatia passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 83. He was born on September 18, 1942, in Bannu, India, to Remal Das and Lachmi Devi Bhatia.
Ram graduated from The University of Florida with a master’s in chemical engineering and went on to work for ExxonMobil as a chemical engineer. Outside...
Ted Hicks
May 7, 2026
Ted Hicks, 82, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply and devotedly throughout his life.
Born on February 14, 1944, Ted lived a life defined by strength, resilience, generosity, unwavering faith, and unconditional love for his family. While many knew him as a successful entrepreneur, respected businessman, developer, mentor, proud United States Navy...
T. Barry Hingle
May 6, 2026
T. Barry Hingle was born May 1, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Barry graduated from Istrouma High School as part of the Class of 1960, before proudly serving in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Patrick Henry.
On October 18,...
Marquetta Lively Kleinpeter
May 5, 2026
Marquetta Ruth “Kitta” Lively Kleinpeter, born on July 4, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 93.
Marquetta was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana. After completing high school, she went on to become a Clerk and retire from the East Baton City Parish Treasurer’s office after 25 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist...
Sally Fields Riddle
May 5, 2026
Sally Fields Riddle, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the age of 81.
Resident of Baton Rouge, Sally was born in Robstown, Texas, on June 29, 1944, daughter of the late Arthur Jennings and Mary Marbry Kelly. Prior to her retirement, Sally dedicated her career to the financial services, working at Telco...
Rose Schittone Datz
May 4, 2026
“For we live by faith, not by sight. We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So, we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it.” - 2 Corinthians 5:7-9.
Rose entered her heavenly home on Monday, May...
Ida "Aline" Bridges Andrews
May 4, 2026
Ida “Aline” Bridges Andrews of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 29, 1956, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Clive P. Sr. and Ida Mae Bridges.
Aline graduated from Woodlawn High School in Baton Rouge, LA. She retired as a dental technician, after...
Beatrice "Bea" Ramagos
May 3, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Ramagos, born on January 27, 1928, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the age of 98.
Bea was born in Long Pine, Louisiana. Over the years, she spent time working in retail, as well as creating a home for her family. She was an active member at Parkview Baptist Church for 50+ years, as well as a...
Adriane W. Tullier
Apr 30, 2026
Adriane W. Tullier passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on February 15, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Eldon and Alice Winchester.
After graduating from Mundelein College in Chicago, Adriane was a dedicated teacher for 38 years in both public and Catholic schools. Not only was she committed...
Whitney L.Geter, III
Apr 29, 2026
Whitney Lawrence Geter, III, 81 years old, a resident of Gonzales, former longtime resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Whitney grew up in Baton Rouge before joining the Army and serving for 21 years. He is a 2 term Vietnam Veteran. On January 27, 1967, Whitney married the love of his life, Rhonda Perault. Whitney and...
Angela Scot Hixon
Apr 28, 2026
Angela Scot Hixon, 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with her family by her side.
Scot is survived by her husband, Dr. Rufus Lester “Les” Hixon, III; three daughters, Katherine “Kate” Elaine Hixon Savoy (Tyler), Caroline Hixon Leggio (Brandon), and Anna Scot Hixon (Aaron); four grandchildren, Tyler Joseph “TJ” Savoy, Elaine Scot Leggio, Beau Ray Daniels, and Scottie...
Kenneth "Kenny" Michael Arnold, Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
Kenneth Michael Arnold Jr., “Little Kenny”, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 45, after an unexpected heart attack. Kenny was born on October 23, 1980, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Kenneth and Marie Arnold.
Kenny graduated from Lutheran High School in 1988 and moved to Baton Rouge not long after. Kenny was the kind of man...
Alice "Dianne" LeBlanc
Apr 26, 2026
Born on 28 June 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on 26 April 2026. Known for her adventurous spirit and her love for family. She had a very successful career as a wife, mother and grandmother. Alice “Dianne” attended Istrouma High School and graduated in 1962. Alice “Dianne” worked at Harbour Orthodontics and J. Barry...
Thomas Gerald Ray
Apr 26, 2026
Dr. Thomas Gerald Ray, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his three children, Thomas Gerald Ray, Jr., Allison "Cathy" Ray Novas, and Kimberly D. Schexnayder and her husband, Kris; as well as his grandchildren, Laurynn St. Germain, Grace Schexnayder, Ella Schexnayder,...
Cathy Lauw Boudreaux
Apr 25, 2026
Our beautiful Momma, Catherine Tucker Lauw Boudreaux, was born on May 1, 1949, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Everett Tucker and Thelma and Wendell “Mac” McDonald, and passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 76.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jimmie Dale Lauw; and second husband, Walter Boudreaux.
Cathy is survived by her daughters,...
Brenda J. Manske
Apr 23, 2026
Brenda J. Manske, born on February 2, 1945, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 81.
Brenda was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and become a resident of Erwinville, Louisiana. She later married her love, Richard G. Manske, and became a dedicated Air Force spouse, supporting him throughout his years of military service. She also dedicated her...
