Obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

A loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, Stacy (Renee') Santangelo Troglen went to her eternal resting place January 19, 2019. She was surrounded by her husband, children, family, and friends. Renee' is survived by her husband Brent, daughter Casey and son in law Anthony, son, Randy, step daughters Paige, Casey, and Brentney. Grandchildren, Courtlyn, Chanler, Chayce, Maddox, and...

Jan 17, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Comeaux a resident of Baton Rouge passed away January 17, 2019 at the age of 82 of natural causes. He was born on August 16, 1936 in Baton Rouge.

Mr. Comeaux served 9 years with the Louisiana Army Nation Guard. He was a sergeant at Fort Polk when they opened. He worked for 3 years...

Jan 17, 2019

Bradbury, Charles Matt (Duke)

Charles Matt Bradbury a native of New Orleans, La., and resident of Baton Rouge, La. peacefully returned home to his Lord on January 17, 2019 at age 92 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. He was the husband of Josephine Rachal Bradbury for 62 years, preceded in death January 19, 2010 after her battle...

Jan 16, 2019

Mr. John Dutart Reily III, of Greenwell Springs, LA passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

He was the son of John and Vivian Reily, born on April 24, 1940, in Baton Rouge, LA.

He attended Catholic High School, Class of 1958. In 1959, he joined the Navy and served on U.S.S. Chivo. In 1963,...

Jan 16, 2019

Edward Alton Benson, 85, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Ed was born in Jackson, TN, and grew up in Hot Springs, AR.  After serving in the US Army, he attended LSU in Baton Rouge where he raised his family and worked at Dow Chemical until retirement.  He was a...

Jan 16, 2019

Carolyn C. Lucas, age 83, a resident of Greenwell Springs, Central, LA, passed away on January 16, 2019.

Carolyn retired from teaching with the EBRP School Board after 25 years. She was a native of Little Texas/Labadieville, LA, a graduate of Assumption High School and USL, Lafayette and a member of Tri-Sigma Sorority. She was married to...

Jan 16, 2019

Francis Joseph Louque passed away peacefully on January 16, 2019 at the age of 86.  He was raised in Lutcher, Louisiana, but was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  He retired from Ormet Corporation. He dedicated his retirement years to helping his family and friends.  Francis was a soft-spoken man … except during LSU football games.

Jan 15, 2019

On January 15, 2019, Heaven gained a new guardian angel in Nessa Hartley, 56.

Nessa was born the fourth child of Lee and Jackie Hargroder. Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Nessa graduated Redemptorist High School in 1980. In 1984, she married Peter Hartley, and quickly started a family. Pete and Nessa became parents to 3 children:...

Jan 15, 2019

RICHARD (RICKY) JULES CHATAIGNIER, AGE 72, NATIVE OF ST. MARTINVILLE, LA., RESIDENT OF BATON ROUGE, LA. PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT SUNRISE IN HIS HOME ON JANUARY 15, 2019. RICKY GRADUATED FROM USL WITH A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE. UPON GRADUATION, HE PRACTICED INTERIOR DESIGN IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, THEN MOVED TO NEW ORLEANS, LA. TO WORK AS A DISPLAY...

Jan 14, 2019

Elizabeth (Liz), passed away Monday evening, January 14, 2019 at her home in the presence of her husband and daughter, Karen. She was born on August 11, 1947 in Stephenville Newfoundland to Michael and Clotilda Reardon. On January 2, 1965, Liz married Sgt. Leon Garnett of the United States Air Force. This marriage produced three daughters, Patricia, Karen and...

Jan 13, 2019

On Sunday, January 13, 2019, Joan C. Walsh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt entered peacefully into eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family. Joan will be forever remembered by Peter, her best friend and husband for over 57 years. She is also survived by her children Maura Walsh, Stephen and daughter-in-law Danielle Walsh, Christine Walsh,...

Jan 12, 2019

Robert Harry Noonan, age 94, was born September 18,1924 and passed away January 12, 2019 in Grand Junction Colorado.

He is preceded in death by his father William Noonan and Mother Nellie Zuelsdorf. Robert was a teacher, chemist, musician, and artist.

After 3 years in the US Army, Robert attained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry...

Jan 12, 2019

Mary Ann Roberts Harrell, a native of Kentwood, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 12, 2019, at the age of 76.

Mary Ann enjoyed fellowship with family and friends and attending Sunday school class at Parkview Baptist Church.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband, Thomas A. Harrell; her...

Jan 12, 2019

Carolyn Ann Robertson “Cookie” was known as a wonderful woman of love, generosity, values and vision. Carolyn peacefully passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the age of 61. She was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She was born on June 4, 1957 in New Orleans Louisiana. Carolyn was born to the union...

Jan 12, 2019

Frances Mae Collins Keene was born to Lorene C. Bunyard and Glen Collins on October 20, 1932, in Ft. Worth, TX.

Frances graduated from Carthage High School in 1950 and attended business college in Houston, TX, where she met and later married Marcus Keene in December 1952. Together they shared and enjoyed life for 67 years.

Jan 11, 2019

Virginia “Lou” Bonanno, a native of Gretna, LA, and a resident of Central, LA, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 81.

Lou was the owner of Donnie’s Furniture Repair and Refinishing for 50 years. She was a member of St Alphonsus Church and enjoyed being with her family and going to the...

Jan 10, 2019

Nancy E. Calamia, age 59, a resident of Central, La. passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who was and always will be loved and treasured by those who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Sam P. Calamia...

Jan 9, 2019

Gloria T. Kyler, age 81, a resident of Gonzales, La. passed away on January 9, 2019.

She attended High School in Fordyce, Arkansas and graduated from Plain Dealing High School. Gloria attended Louisiana Tech University for two years and received her Certification in Secretarial Science. Later she became an Enrolled Agent to prepare Income Taxes.

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Jan 8, 2019

Helen Sullivan Hargis-Wiltz, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 8, 2019, at the age of 95.

Helen is survived by her 2nd husband, Railler Wiltz; her 4 daughters, Joyce Perry and husband Bill, Jo Ellen Frederick and husband Jim, Kathy Schaffhauser and husband Jim, Judy Walker and husband Tony; her daughter-in-law, Sue Wright...

Jan 8, 2019

Arveline Collins Peatross was born on August 19, 1934 in Jamboree, KY, and passed away at the age of 84 on January 8, 2019 in Baton Rouge.

She married the love of her life, Earl Peatross, in August of 1953. They were happily married for 63 years until his passing in 2016.

She always wanted...