Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

William H. Zimmerman ("Bill" or "Zim"), born August 25, 1941, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. He fought a 15-month battle with lung cancer, and peacefully passed away at home with his family by his side. He was an incredible man who touched the life of any person he knew.

He is...

Sep 23, 2019

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not parish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 KJV

Kevin David Kelley was born April 12, 1972 and died suddenly and unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, September 23, 2019 at his residence in The Woodlands Texas.

Sep 23, 2019

Eddie Lee Sturdivant Saltzman, of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. She was 84 and a native of Crowville, LA

She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Saltzman; daughter, Tonya Saltzman; daughter, Michelle Saltzman Gautreau; and daughter, Nancy Saltzman.

She is survived by her...

Sep 20, 2019

James T. Simm, age 60 passed away at his home of an aneurysm on September 20, 2019. He was born June 9, 1959 in Bogalusa, LA to William C. and Margie (Norman) Simm.  He was a 1977 graduate of Bogalusa High School and a graduate of LSU with a BS in economics in 1981 and a MBA From LSU...

Sep 19, 2019

Preston J. “Tony” Baudoin, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on September 19, 2019 at the age of 89.

Tony was a graduate of Kaplan High School. He married Billie Joyce Meaux in 1950. He was the owner and operator of Tony’s Electric and a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He loved...

Sep 19, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Steven Mark Weber, Jr., age 40, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 19, 2019.

Steven was a  beloved son, brother, uncle, father, family member, and friend. Those who loved and knew Steven lost a beautiful shining light in their life. His piercing eyes and infectious smile will never...

Sep 19, 2019

Jewell Delores "Peanut" Fontenot Brabham, age 77, a resident of Holden, LA., passed away on September 19, 2019.

She was a school teacher and a coach at Baker Middle School, Dean of students at Arlington Preparatory Academy and a Member of Order of Eastern Star.

Dee is survived by her daughters, Dara Brabham Bennett and...

Sep 19, 2019

Gary Boudreaux, passed away on September 19, 2019.  He was 91 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, Korean war veteran, and a proud Louisianan.  We will all miss him dearly but take great comfort in knowing that he is together again with his first wife Janice Boudreaux and...

Sep 18, 2019

Tasha Tenae Fanska, age 36 and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 18 due to a rare reaction to a blood transfusion called TRALI while hoping for a liver transplant at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Tasha was born in Denver, CO and grew up between Houston, TX and Baton Rouge. After graduating...

Sep 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mildred Louise (Croxton) French. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 17, 2019

Sharon Nancy Berkholz was born October 8, 1937 in Benton Harbor, Michigan and died on September 17, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She was preceded in death by her parents Charles David Berkholz and Irene Walsh Berkholz.  Graduating from St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Michigan, she began her career in X  Ray Technology in Kalamazoo, Michigan in...

Sep 15, 2019

Patricia Anne Wood Gervan, 82, passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, LA, on Sunday, September 15, 2019.  She was born in Suffolk, Virginia on February 10, 1937, the daughter of William J. and Marguerite V. Asbell.  She graduated from James Madison University and was a home economist in Charlottesville, VA.  After receiving a master's degree from the University of...

Sep 14, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Goldie Mary (Breaux) Boudreaux. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 13, 2019

Elizabeth Badeaux Myers, age 52, a resident of Baton Rouge, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019. Elizabeth was born in Covington, LA, on October 13, 1966, and attended St Tammany Parish public schools, graduating from Covington High School in 1984. She graduated from LSU in 1988 and received a master’s degree from the LSU School...

Sep 11, 2019

Dr. Maura R. Garvida., age of 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, La. passed away on September 11, 2019.

She was born in Laoag City, Philippines.

Dr. Garvida received her Doctorate in Education at Louisiana State University.

Visitation will be St. Patrick Catholic Church on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 9:00 am until...

Sep 9, 2019

Ethel Kiesel Ruh, 96, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1923. Grannie, as many knew her, was a resident of Baton Rouge. She is survived by four children Russell Ruh, Jr. (Tammy), Denise Overton (Brent), David Ruh, Craig Ruh (Dorothy), ten grandchildren; Jonathan Ruh (Megan), Stephanie Melancon (Jonathon), Brittany Tricou Heikes (Brad),...

Sep 9, 2019

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

Sep 8, 2019

James T. LeBlanc, Sr. passed away Sunday September 8 surrounded by family and friends. Born in 1941 and raised in Vermillion parish, Terry was Simonet and Oza LeBlanc’s youngest of 5 children. Terry served in the US Marine Corp from 1960- 1966 before beginning a career with Schlumberger from which he retired in 1996. Terry was a 32 degree...

Sep 7, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Iris Virginia (McCoy) Harroun. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 6, 2019

James Lee Orr, age 74, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on September 6, 2019.

He graduated from Redemptorist High School and attended LSU. Married 54 years to Suzanne Caldwell Orr. He worked for Ethyl Corporation for 20 years and then DOTD for 20 years.

He is survived by his children, Rick (Deniecee Carter...