Obituaries

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...

Jan 8, 2019

A loving father, grandfather and husband, Max Gerald Futch passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. He was born in Spearsville, LA on January 31, 1930. Preceded in death by his parents Gordon and Georgia Futch; brother, Glen Futch; sister, Amaryllis Futch. Survived by his wife LaFaye Kilgore Futch; daughter, Angie Reinhardt and husband Mark of Arlington, Tx., son, Greg...

Jan 7, 2019

Johnny Reed Luneau III (Trey), a resident of Prairieville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2019 at the age of 15 at his home. He was born in Dallas, TX on July 15, 2003. Trey was a sophomore at Dutchtown High School and had planned on continuing his education at LSU.

Trey leaves to cherish his...

Jan 5, 2019

Rosemary Lambert, 71, a retired elementary school teacher passed away on January 5, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge. Rosemary was born June 22, 1947 in Rochester, PA to Emory P. and Ann Cain. On August 30, 1975 she married Fredrick P. Lambert, he preceded her in death after 36 years of marriage in December...

Jan 5, 2019

Agnes Blanchard Lambert, age 67, a native of Belle River and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 5th, 2019.

Agnes was a devoted wife and a loving and talented mother and grandmother. She spent the early years of her life and marriage dedicated to being a homemaker and raising her three children. ...

Jan 5, 2019

Gloria Jane Dyer (Auntie Glo)

Gloria Jane Dyer (Auntie Glo), passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2019, at the age of 64. Gloria was born June 4, 1954 in Baton Rouge, where she lived all of her life.  She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and Northwestern State University where she was a member...

Dec 31, 2018

Carol Perry Setzer, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 31, 2018, at the age of 78.

Carol was a native of Kitty Hawk North Carolina. Growing up, she worked as a teenager in her parent’s restaurant, “Perry’s Drive In” which was located on the Beach in Kill Devil Hills North Carolina. She graduated...

Dec 28, 2018

Nena “Janel” Gager Berry,   Age:  79, of Kingwood, Texas, formerly a resident of Moss Point Mississippi, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on December 28, 2018.

Janel was a graduate Moss Point High School in 1957.  Janel was married to beloved husband Jim Berry for 36 years.

Janel is survived by her son Thomas “Craig”...

Dec 28, 2018

A devout wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Maureen Cleary Arthur, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. and a resident of Baton Rouge for 46 years passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 88.  She was born March 13th, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Daniel and Christine Cleary, the first of 3 daughters. Maureen was married to...

Dec 28, 2018

Thomas ("Tom") Brown, 62, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Tom was born in Lafayette, Alabama on August 1, 1956, and graduated from Hogansville High School in Hogansville, Georgia. He attended Auburn University before transferring to Mississippi College where he received his B.A. in Art in 1978. He married Susan Morse Brown on...

Dec 27, 2018

Ramona Patterson, a native of Tonica, IL, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 27, 2018 at the age of 100. She was a special woman who loved her family deeply.

Ramona is survived by her son, Mike Patterson and wife Becky; daughter, Kathy Blair and husband Rome; her grandchildren, Breton Helsel, Chris...

Dec 27, 2018

Ronald Landry Sr. passed away on December 27, 2018 at the age of 89 at his home. He was a loving, compassionate soul who adored his family. He was a war veteran in the Army for the Korean War. Ron was a graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ron was a retired banker. He had a great...

Dec 27, 2018

Catherine Cooper, 84, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on 12/27/2018. In her earlier years Catherine served her church faithfully keeping children in the nursery. She was very talented and enjoyed all types of crafts. Catherine is survived by sons Paul, Larry and Mark Cooper and daughter Euna Nevels. She is preceded in death by husband Clyde Cooper,...

Dec 26, 2018

Mildred Lorene Lavigne, 76, a resident of Urania, LA and resided in Baton Rouge, passed away on December 26th. Married to Lawrence Dale Lavigne and retired from Chase Bank. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Baton Rouge. Mildred is survived by her husband, Lawrence Dale Lavigne; daughter, Tonya Lavigne Newman, husband, Matthew Newman, children, Aubrey...

Dec 26, 2018

Cassie Laird Sheehan, age 38, known to many as 'C', passed away on December 26, 2018.  Cassie attended Northwestern State University where she fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher.  She began her teaching career at Port Allen Elementary where she stayed teaching for 16 years.  One of the highlights of her teaching career was when she was awarded...

Dec 26, 2018

Ray E. Spruell, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and two children on December 26, 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. Ray was born February 10, 1942 and grew up in Alexandria, La. He graduated from Bolton High School in 1960 and attended Louisiana Tech University...

Dec 25, 2018

Charles Thomas Sands, a remarkable man of love, generosity, values and vision, peacefully passed away this Christmas morning, December 25, 2018, at the age of 66. A beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, “Tom” (as he was called by family and friends) was born on August 19, 1952 in Ironton, Ohio. At the age of 17, Tom, his...