Obituaries
Lillie Gautreaux
Jan 26, 2015
Lillie Manning Gautreaux Lillie Manning Gautreaux, age 92, who was a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 26, 2015. She is survived by her daughter Kaye Walock and her husband Monty; grandchildren, Lauren Elizabeth Milliner, Brandon Walock and wife Jessica, Andrew Walock and wife De'Anne, and Austin Walock; great-grandchildren, Lillian and Easton Walock; sisters, Ruby Sharon, and...
Julia Helouin
Jan 25, 2015
Julia Lanelle Smith Helouin, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at The Carpenter House. She was born March 2, 1917 in Tylertown, MS, daughter of the late Daniel Murray Smith and Mary Myrtis Pope. While attending LSU, she met her husband, the late Andrew James Helouin, Jr. They made their...
Wanda Sanderson
Jan 25, 2015
Wanda Anne Felder Sanderson Wanda Anne Felder Sanderson, age 78, who was a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at her home on January 25, 2015, with her family by her side. On January 31, 1936, a beautiful baby girl was born to Grady and Laura Felder. They could not have known at the time that...
David Murray Sr.
Jan 24, 2015
David Charles Murray, Sr. David Charles Murray, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2015 at the age of 65. A Baton Rouge native, he was born on June 5, 1949. David was a Navy veteran and enjoyed building engines, racing, fishing, and hunting. He owned a vehicle inspection station for over 40 years and was...
Paul Whitted
Jan 24, 2015
Paul O. Whitted, age 87, who was a resident of Sunshine, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. He was an operating engineer who worked on several large projects such as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and the Niagara Falls Power Plant. Paul enjoyed "tinkering" with everything from cars to lawnmowers to watches. He was a member of...
Michael Crew
Jan 23, 2015
Michael Crew, of Baton Rouge and Hammond, passed away Friday, January 23, in the loving arms of his mother, Adele Noonan, who devoted her life to the care of our special angel. Born August, 6, 1961 to the late Carroll Gordon Crew and Adele Crew Noonan, Michael is also survived by his second Dad and his best buddy, Bill...
Tracey Elofson
Jan 23, 2015
Tracey Warren Elofson, 54, a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2015. After a 3 year courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) our dear Tracey is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tracey, was born November 21, 1960 in Lafayette, LA and was the youngest child of Merle Flagg...
Vincent Russo, Sr.
Jan 21, 2015
Vincent G. "Vince" Russo, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born at home on Christmas Day, 1929, to Josie Pastiro Russo and Neno Russo. Vince graduated from Baton Rouge High School and received a degree in mechanical engineering from LSU...
Woodrow Reulet
Jan 20, 2015
Woodrow Wilson Reulet, born January 30, 1919 in Vacherie LA, lived most of his life in Baton Rouge, then Bush, LA and Jackson, LA. He retired as a self-employed electrician with Reulet Electric Company in Baton Rouge, then Home Depot in Covington LA. Woodrow is survived by 6 children; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Susanna and Cliff Carlin, Lucille...
Martha Burtt
Jan 20, 2015
Martha Effie Hall Burtt, native of New Iberia, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at The Carpenter House. Traveling was one of the hobbies she enjoyed, having traveled extensively through all 50 states and abroad. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Martha was a devoted member of First United Methodist...
Ann Virgillio
Jan 19, 2015
Ann Marie Reeves Virgillio passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, at her home. Ann was sassy yet classy with a sparkle in her eye. She loved her family, traveling, and creating art with her hands and her voice. While working at Stauffer Chemical she met her best friend of 35 years, Freda Hopkins. Ann is survived by her...
Wilma Beavers
Jan 18, 2015
Wilma Irene McConnell "Midge" passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 92. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. Midge is survived by her five children, Barbara Miller, Rosemary O'Connor, and David Beavers of Baton Rouge, LA, James Beavers of Houston, TX and Lee Anne Barnes of Sacramento,...
Michael Saizan
Jan 16, 2015
Michael Joseph "Boobie" Sazian Michael Joseph "Boobie" Sazian passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 52. He is survived by his wife, Liz Guidry-Saizan; daughter, Sarah Catherine Saizan; parents, Albin and Leah Saizan, Jr.; sisters, Sharon S. Carter and Viki M. Saizan; brothers, Stephen W. Saizan and wife Kim; one niece and two nephews. Michael...
Bernadette Williams
Jan 16, 2015
Bernadette Williams "Nanny" Bernadette Marie Williams, 91, formerly Bernadette Marie Schoonmaker of Baton Rouge, LA, daughter of loving parents George A. Schoonmaker and Bernadette Marie Klotz Schoonmaker of New Orleans, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 16, 2015, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Baton Rouge, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...
James Slay, Sr.
Jan 13, 2015
James R. Slay, Sr. (Pops) In loving memory of a wonderful father and friend to everyone he touched. James R. Slay, Sr. (Pops), a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at his home on January 13, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1921 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his parents Arthur Clyde...
Benjamin Tisdale, Iii
Jan 13, 2015
Benjamin "Ben" Cornwall Tisdale, III, 78, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, Newport, Oregon, River Ridge, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, passed peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He played football for LSU in the 1950's and was the President/ CEO of MARTECH. Ben was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of...
Cynthia Banta
Jan 12, 2015
Cynthia Ann Banta Cynthia "Cindy" Banta died peacefully on January 12, 2015 in Hammond, LA at the age of 56. Cindy was born on December 21, 1958 in Potsdam, New York to Frank and Phyllis Swinyer. She graduated from Parishville - Hopkinton School in 1977. She married Burton Joseph Banta III in 1990. Cindy worked for Capital One Bank...
Hazel Huber
Jan 12, 2015
Hazel Anna Huber Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home handled the arrangements for the Huber family.
John Willis
Jan 12, 2015
John C. Willis native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 66. He was an avid tennis player, golfer, and enjoyed playing fantasy sports. As Vice President of ADCO Companies Ltd, he was a part of the ADCO family for 37 years. John was well loved by...
Kenneth Moberly Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Kenneth Moberly Sr. Our beloved husband, father, and paw paw Ken Moberly Sr. passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was a servant of God during his time with us, as his passion was helping family and friends with any and all needs. His impact on each of our lives is immeasurable and...
