Obituaries

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...

Sep 6, 2019

Billie June Eaton better known as “Noon”, age 94, who passed away on September 6, 2019 at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, La.

She is survived by her two children: George Eaton and wife Cheryl, Jack Eaton and wife Connie.  She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Eaton, Kristen Eaton Mullen and husband Geoffrey, Kellie Eaton Guercio...

Sep 5, 2019

Donald Roy Shaw, 81, was called home to the Lord on September 5, 2019. Don was a Michigan native and long-term resident of Baton Rouge.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart of 60 years, Judith Blanchette Shaw. Beloved father to Debra Shaw Kalicki (Joseph) of Central, LA and Donald L. Shaw (Kimberly) of Baton Rouge....

Sep 5, 2019

Beverly Milano LeBlanc, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge and light of the family, was called home by her Heavenly Father the morning of  September 5th after a long battle with leukemia. She grew up in Donaldsonville LA and graduated from Ascension Catholic High.  She was married to Arnold John LeBlanc of Donaldsonville for 58 years.

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Sep 5, 2019

Trent C. Kelley, age 26, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA., passed away September 5, 2019.

Trent was a 2011 graduate of Parkview Baptist High School and attended Louisiana State University. He was a manager at French Market Bistro.

He loved hanging out with friends, meeting new people and spending time with his dog Charlie....

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...