Obituaries
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Nov 25, 2017
Elizabeth "Liz" Carmody Gonzalez, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 25, joining her beloved husband, Chico, after 22 years of separation. She was born in Natchitoches, and grew up in New Orleans, where she attended St. Joseph's Academy. After moving to Baton Rouge, she reared six children, balancing motherhood with the challenges of being a...
James Bueche
Nov 23, 2017
James Donald 'Donnie' Bueche, passed on Thanksgiving Day after a brief illness. Born in New Roads, LA, on May 21,1939, he was a Veteran for the United States Army and retired local business man. He loved fishing, hunting, football, music and played the guitar. James is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Bueche; parents, Fred and Anabel Bueche;...
Melba Tullier
Nov 22, 2017
Melba B. Tullier, 90, died from complications of Parkinson's disease on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at The Carpenter House. A life-long resident of Baton Rouge, she retired from Ethyl Corporation after more than 30 years of service as an Administrative Assistant. She was active and independent throughout her life. She received her private pilot's license in 1972, and was...
Jimmy Kern
Nov 22, 2017
James A. Kern, Jr., 56, born in Paincourtville, LA, a native of Grand Bayou and resident of Clinton, LA, peacefully passed away and into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Jimmy was God's cherished gift to his family, as a husband and best friend, father, grandfather, son, and brother. Jimmy held most dearly the...
Carson Root
Nov 20, 2017
Carson Root, a resident of Baton Rouge went into the arms of the Lord on November 20,2017. 9 years ago Carson was involved in a debilitating auto accident in which he was a passenger. He proved to be a true fighter! Our hearts are broken that his young life was taken from the earth but we Praise God that...
Tess Davis
Nov 20, 2017
Theresa "Tess" Davis, 58, of Baton Rouge passed away on Monday, November 20. She was a Friend of Bill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and upstanding member of the community. Tess was a local business owner and active volunteer with Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW). She will be missed by all and is survived by her husband, Russell Davis;...
Robie Casanova
Nov 20, 2017
Robie Irwin Casanova, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge since 1958, passed away on November 20, 2017 at The Crossing, Clarity Hospice. Robie was born on August 13, 1934 in Holly Ridge, Mississippi to David and Jewel Irwin. She grew up in Shaw, MS and graduated with a BS degree in Education from Delta State University in Cleveland,...
Jeffrey Rutland
Nov 20, 2017
Jeffrey B. Rutland, age 30, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 20, 2017. He was an Episcopal High Graduate and National Merit Semifinalist and later attended Louisiana State University. He was employed by MMR Group as a Senior Engineer for the Communications Division. He was an avid fisherman and loved camping and hiking. He was always...
Hamilton Lemoine
Nov 18, 2017
Hamilton "Hambone" Joseph Lemoine, age 70, a native of Cottonport, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on November 18, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Hamilton was a Vietnam Veteran. He was an amazing father, grandfather, and loyal friend to everyone. Hamilton had strong faith and an infectious smile. He will be missed by...
Emile Ackoury, Jr.
Nov 17, 2017
Emile Anthony "E. A." Ackoury, Jr., age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 17, 2017. E. A. graduated from Catholic High School, UL Lafayette, and received his Master's Degree education from LSU. E. A. was married to Carolyn Slaton from 1961 until her death in 1995. He was a 2d Lieutenant in the U.S. Air...
Grace Magee
Nov 15, 2017
Grace Dianne Magee, age 29, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on November 15, 2017. Grace graduated from Dutchtown High School and received her degree in Cosmetology from Vanguard College of Cosmetology. She was very loved by her family and friends and will be missed dearly. She is survived by her mother, Joni Magee; her father, Brett Magee;...
Marian Moses
Nov 14, 2017
Marian Gill Moses passed away Tuesday night as a result of injuries suffered in a traffic accident. She was 81 years old, born to Aubrey and Mary Agnes Gill in Dallas TX on July 20, 1936. Since 1959 she lived in Baton Rouge. Marian was a graduate of North Texas University. She married Gerald Eugene Moses in 1957. The...
Elmer Nault
Nov 14, 2017
Elmer Leo Nault, 90, passed away on November 14, 2017. He grew up in Dollar Bay, Michigan, as one of 13 children born to Leo and Aurore Nault. During World War II, seventeen-year-old Elmer joined the Navy and served his country for nine years. His ship was docked in New Orleans when he met Velma Farmer. In 1953 they...
Gayle Guillory
Nov 13, 2017
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Marian Martin "Gayle" Guillory. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Gayle passed away unexpectedly at the Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet on Monday, November 13, 2017. Gayle was a graduate of St. John High School in Franklin, LA and received her B.A. from University of Louisiana at...
Bettie Sturgeon
Nov 12, 2017
Bettie Lou Sturgeon, born November 12, 1935, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 12, 2017. Bettie was married for sixty-three years to Donald Claude Sturgeon. They first met at Odessa Senior High School in Odessa, Texas. Then completed their G.E.D. at East Ascension Sr. High in Gonzales LA. Both attended classes at L.S.U. in Baton Rouge....
Donald Stabiler
Nov 11, 2017
Donald J. Stabiler passed away on November 11, 2017, at the age of 82. He went to St. Agnes School on East Boulevard, and afterward to Catholic High. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy at the height of the Cold War, and made several trips to the Far East. Upon discharge from the Navy he entered LSU...
John Landry
Nov 11, 2017
John Landry passed away on November, 11, 2017 at the age of 80. John was a veteran of the Marine Corp who passed away on Veteran's Day. He was a graduate of Redemptorist High class of 1955, State Boxing Champion in 1953, and a retired business man. John and Julie enjoyed spending time at their camp on False River,...
Mary Smith
Nov 10, 2017
Mary Ida Smith, age 88, a current resident of Baton Rouge, and longtime resident of New Orleans passed away on November 10, 2017. A loving wife and mother, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harry Raymond Smith. She is survived by her children, N. Lynn Vincent and her Husband William "Bill" Vincent, Beryl Curley,...
Michael
Nov 8, 2017
Michael was a resident of Baton Rouge, born September 4, 1963. He is survived by his mother, Grace Thompson, his two sisters, Mary and Cynthia, one son, Michael Jr. (Amanda), two grandsons Michael Wayne and Mason Kade, one uncle, Joseph Kovarik of Florida and a very good friend Andrew Cockern. Visitation will take place at Resthaven funeral home, Thursday,...
Kathryn Menard
Nov 7, 2017
Kathryn Myers Menard, age 89, a native of south Louisiana, and a resident of Porter, TX, passed away on November 7, 2017. Kathryn graduated from Iota High School and Port Arthur Junior College before marrying and raising a family. Kathryn was an accomplished genealogist, gardener, seamstress and for many years, used her cooking skills to regularly provide Sunday dinner...
