Obituaries

Sep 4, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Thinh Van Nguyen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 4, 2019

Shelley Tramonte, a resident of Baton Rouge, was taken by the Lord to her heavenly reward on September 4, 2019 at the age of 48.

She was a 1990 graduate of Redemptorist High School and an employee of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for 17 years. As a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church...

Aug 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Xuan Thi Nguyen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 29, 2019

Charles H. Bark III, or Chuck as he was known to everyone, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. His beloved wife, Brenda Clark, was at his side.

Chuck was born in Watertown, N.Y., on Nov. 14, 1951, to Charles H. Bark, Jr. and Nancy Edwards Bark. He grew up in...

Aug 29, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for John Fred Jubinville. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 28, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jayce Reed. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 27, 2019

Patrick Joseph Benezech, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Baton Rouge General hospital following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 23 years, Von Da Leigh (Gerace) Benezech; his daughters, Dawne’ Youngblood and Patrice Kelly and husband Mike Kelly; 2 grandchildren, Dwight Youngblood and Hana Kelly. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Aug 27, 2019

Shirley Callegan Chustz entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of 81.  A Baton Rouge resident, she was a life-long member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and a proud graduate of Redemptorist High School.

Shirley is survived by her devoted brother-in-law, Ovie Lee Brown; niece, Angie Brown Melancon and husband Charles...

Aug 27, 2019

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Judith “Judy” Vidrine Thomason, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 76.

Judy was born on February 16, 1943, in Washington, LA to Kirt and Luna Vidrine. She graduated from Washington High School in 1961 before moving to Baton Rouge in 1965 where she lived...

Aug 27, 2019

David E. Gerald, Jr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died August 27, 2019.

During the darkest times after entering the hospital he remained kind with a cheerful attitude. Born to Inez Mayeaux Gerald and David E. Gerald, Sr., on December 8, 1947, he died at the age of 71. He was a proud and devoted father...

Aug 27, 2019

Margaret Terrio Westcott, 63, of Zachary, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Lane Regional Medical Center.

She was the loving and devoted wife of Gary M. Westcott with whom she spent the last of her days.

Margaret is survived in death by her husband Gary Westcott, daughters; Melissa Still and husband Donnie...

Aug 27, 2019

Anthony Salvatore Ferrara “Tony”, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2019 at the age of 89.

Tony worked on his family’s strawberry farm until he joined the military in 1954. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean Conflict. He began working for Kaiser in Baton Rouge, then Gramercy having worked 38 years and...

Aug 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for William Arthur Siegel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 22, 2019

Thomas Neil Stewart, passed away on August 22, 2019 at the age of 94. He was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, a life member of Knights of Columbus and Telephone Pioneers of America, and he served in the United States Army during WWII.

Thomas is survived by his children, Sandra S. Winn and husband Steven,...

Aug 21, 2019

Minere Melancon Wall, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 21, 2019. She was laid to rest at Resthaven Gardens on August 27, 2019 following a private family memorial. Minere was married to Donald Avery Wall for 55 years until his death in 2009. Minere graduated from Istrouma High School and retired from Ethyl Corporation...

Aug 18, 2019

Kaye Rowland Hurst was reunited with the love of her life, Robin Lee Hurst on August 18, 2019.

Kaye loved photography, music, cooking, baking, traveling, entertaining, and loved the Smokey Mountains. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and was a friend to everyone she met.

She is survived by her son, Jeremy Hurst and...

Aug 17, 2019

Glynn R. West passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the age of 73. Glynn served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his sons, Troy West and his wife Christie and Kevin West and his wife J'Nelle; grandchildren, Cami, Madison, Kevin, Kolton and Blake West; great-grandchildren, Brody and Remi...

Aug 13, 2019

Dale Thomas Lotz passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a Livingston Parish resident and native of New Orleans, LA.  Visitation will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9am until 11am with a funeral mass to follow.

He...

Aug 11, 2019

Prominent attorney and lobbyist, Theodore (Ted) L. Jones, died early Sunday morning, on August 11th, 2019, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 85. Jones is survived by his wife, Carmen Talley Jones, his sister Margie Brosch, his sons Theodore (Ted) W. Jones, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Shelton Moore Jones, and Claude Vernon Jones, and his grandchildren, Maisie McCarthy Jones,...

Aug 10, 2019

Shirley Cassano Deaville Cedotal, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 90. Shirley enjoyed crafts, fishing on Belle River, cooking for her family and friends, watching sports and game shows and the Food Channel. She was a member of The Cruisin Cajun RV Association and COA.

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