Obituaries
Leah B. Buller
Jun 12, 2025
Leah Theresa Baron Buller passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in upstate New York on September 27, 1945, to Howard Morris Baron and Laverne Porter Baron. Upon graduation from high school, she joined the United States Army and proudly served our country until being honorably discharged in 1968. Her career spanned...
Milda Miller Porter
Jun 10, 2025
Milda Miller Porter passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 89.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Zoar Baptist Church, 11848 Hooper Rd in Baton Rouge. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, June 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment will...
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Granger
Jun 10, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lynn Granger, a native of Rockford, IL and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 64. Jacqueline worked in the food service industry and when she was not working, she enjoyed gardening and collecting knick-knacks.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph F. Griffen and Carolina Griffen;...
Jay McGee
Jun 9, 2025
Andrew “Jay” McGee, 63, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 20, 1962, in Utica, New York, Jay was the beloved son of the late Robert Andrew McGee and Joyce Anne Bishop. He was a devoted brother to...
James Kelly
Jun 8, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of James Alvin Kelly on June 8, 2025, following a brief illness.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marguerite Kelly; his brothers A.J., William Jr., and Robert Kelly Sr.; his sister, Katherine Dubroc, his nephew, René Peytral, his sister-in-law Reneé Kelly, and his brother-in-law Vincent Dubroc.
He leaves...
Cynthia E. Marceaux
Jun 7, 2025
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’ John 11:25-26
Cynthia Gail Eskins Marceaux, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at the age of...
Walter Vallecillo Ortiz
Jun 7, 2025
Walter Vallecillo Ortiz, born on October 2, 1987, in El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras, passed on June 7, 2025, at the age of 37.
Walter was a dedicated project manager for a construction company. He held a degree in business management, which served as a solid foundation for his professional journey.
Beyond his professional career, he had a deep appreciation for cars and...
Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter
Jun 6, 2025
Jonnie Lu Kleinpeter passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 80. She lived a beautiful, faith filled life, and was loved by all who knew her. She prayed the Rosary daily and was gracious in all that she did. She was known for her willingness to host many a dinner for friends and parties for...
Emma Jane "Janie" Roberts
Jun 5, 2025
Emma Jane “Janie” Roberts, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on November 24, 1946, Janie was a beloved daughter of the late Dallas and Emma Lucy Noel Hebert. A long time resident of Terrytown, Louisiana, and recent resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, she...
Merval Joseph Landry
Jun 4, 2025
Merval Joseph Landry, 90, of Bayou Vista, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday June 4, 2025. Merval was born October 31, 1934, in Morgan City, Louisiana to Charles and Mary Grace Angeron Landry.
Merval was a self-reliant, strong-willed man with an incredible work ethic, who was very much loved by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He was quick witted...
Joseph D. Benoit
Jun 4, 2025
Joseph D. Benoit, was born June 18, 1929, to Gilbert and Edolia Benoit. He passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by his family, on June 4, 2025.
He was married to the love of his life, Lola Grant Benoit for 74 years. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 35 years of service. He enjoyed riding horses, gardening, barbequing, playing fast pitch...
Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl
Jun 4, 2025
Marilyn Hilbert Ruckstuhl, born on October 30, 1935, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 89.
Marilyn was born in New Orleans, LA. She graduated from Dominican High School. She spent her years creating a home to raise her family in. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, and she was also a girl scout...
Rita B. Russell
Jun 4, 2025
Rita B. Russell passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born March 22, 1935, in Tickfaw, Louisiana to Carlo Bonura and Sarah Cocharro Bonura. She was a graduate of Istrouma High School. At the age of 19, Rita began her decades long career as a hairdresser – retiring at 80 years young!
She was...
Thomas T. Price, II
Jun 3, 2025
Born on January 3, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 3, 2025, at the age of 64. Thomas “Tommy,” was the beloved son of and survived by his parents, William T. Price and Margaret B. Price, a loving brother Todd C. Price, and cherished niece, Lauren A. Price. He was predeceased...
Alfred Chambers Pickett, III
Jun 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of Alfred Chambers Pickett III, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 76, after a brief illness.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Chambers Pickett Jr. and Malvina Becnel Pickett, and his daughter,...
Roy D. Smith
Jun 1, 2025
Roy David Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 84. A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Roy was born on February 26, 1941, in McComb, Mississippi, to the late Olar Earl and Pearl Burch Smith. Roy honorably served in the United States Navy and later enjoyed a successful career...
Evelyn V. Hunt
Jun 1, 2025
Evelyn V. Hunt, born on November 24, 1929, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 95.
Evelyn was born to Malvern and Irene Hunt in Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from Baker High School and was a member of Blackwater United Methodist Church.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Lynn Hunt, Terry Hunt (Mary Jane), Jerry Hunt, Kathy...
Carol Maillet Curley
May 30, 2025
Carol Maillet Curley, a native of Marksville, La, and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 84.
She loved reading, handwork, needlepoint, baking, and volunteering at St. Jude’s, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Carol is survived by her siblings, Gilbert “Pappy” Maillet, Sandra Mahdavi...
Mary Florence Coles
May 29, 2025
Mary Florence Boyd Coles of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her home.
During Mary’s wonderful and fruitful life, she served as wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was born in Olla, Louisiana on September 4, 1929, where she enjoyed her childhood and discovered her love of music. She was an accomplished pianist and...
Shirley Mae Cooper Dyer
May 29, 2025
Shirley Cooper Dyer went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 93.
She is survived by her children, Dennis Dyer and wife Claire, Daniel Dyer and wife Lorena from Honduras, and Deborah Cash and husband Billy from ; grandchildren, Josiah Dyer and wife Kristen, Jesse Dyer and Marcus Dyer, Gianna Dyer, Christopher and Ian...
