Obituaries
Ralph Douglas Moore, II
May 28, 2025
Ralph Douglas Moore, II passed away unexpectedly at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born to Ralph Douglas Moore, Sr. and Selina Chatagnier Mitchel in Crowley, Louisiana on October 5, 1970.
He was a multi-skilled craftsman and a master electrician by trade. He was the owner of his own...
Lura P. Sharp
May 28, 2025
Lura Parent Sharp, of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at the age of 94.
She is survived by her children, Marsha “Jubo” Nordstrom (Ken), Sherrill Sharp Thomas, and Byron Sharp (Karen); her grandchildren, Stacy LeBlanc (Jay), Robert Clegg (Leeanna), Morgan Nordstrom (Lane), Martin Nordstrom (Megan); 5 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Ellis Parent,...
San Juanita Ramona Dominguez
May 27, 2025
San Juanita Ramona Dominguez passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the age of 50. She was born in Torrington, Wyoming.
San Juanita enjoyed crafting, craft shows, birdhouses, football games, watching her favorite football team the New Orleans Saints, beach trips, traveling to Mexico. Out of all things, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Jeffrey Douglas LeBlanc
May 26, 2025
Jeffrey D. LeBlanc passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on June 3, 1964, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Harry LeBlanc and Jo Ann C. LeBlanc. He graduated from Lee High School.
He served in the Navy and was onboard a Nuclear Submarine where he visited many European cities.
He loved the Saints and...
Mary Lee Barker Gros
May 26, 2025
Mary Lee Barker, a native of Krotz Springs, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 57. She worked as a phlebotomist. She enjoyed traveling and taking care of her family as well as others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Herd Barker and Carmella Ann Distasio...
Patricia A. Posey
May 24, 2025
Patricia Ann Posey was born on October 28, 1944, and passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the remarkable age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
A proud resident of Livingston and native of Baton Rouge, Patricia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Althea...
Sarah L. Boudreaux
May 23, 2025
Sarah Lott Boudreaux passed away on Monday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born July 29, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to George Lott and Rebecca Norris Lott. She was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and received her master’s degree in education from Louisiana State University, where she was a member of the Alpha Chi...
John E. Wood
May 23, 2025
John Eldridge Wood passed away on Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at the age of 71. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. John never knew a stranger and brought joy and laughter to all that knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jacqueline Wood; his son, Brian Wood; his daughter, Lacey Miller and her husband Donnie; and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" B. Washington
May 22, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” B. Washington passed away on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on December 19, 1939, in Cecilia, Louisiana, to Gussie and Hilma Sassau Baltazar. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Jackie was President, CEO, and CFO of Leroy and Son Trucking.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years,...
Joseph "Joe" Mannino
May 22, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Angelo Mannino, a native of Independence, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Joe was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born September 11, 1937, Joe spent his childhood in Independence, Louisiana, where he met and married the love of his life, Margaret.
Joe was...
Earl Sharkey
May 21, 2025
Earl Sharkey passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He was 84 years old. He was born April 15, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Robert C. Sharkey and Thelma Courtney Sharkey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Bobbie Jean Whitaker; his brother Tommy Frank Sharkey; his former wife, Patsy Caldwell Sharkey; and his granddaughter Brandi Jo...
Michael Stanley Truly
May 20, 2025
Michael Stanley Truly “Mike” died of a heart attack Wednesday, May 20, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born in Shreveport, LA on June 12, 1970. Mike was the son of Don and Gayle Truly. He is also survived by his siblings, Donny Truly, Tricia Rabalais (Toby) and Lisa Busby; uncle, Stan Lee Fulcher; and aunt, Sharon Fulcher.
Mike graduated...
Jeanette Gaudin Harvey Blaize
May 20, 2025
Jeanette Harvey Blaize, 89, of Port Allen, peacefully passed away on 05/20/25 at home. She requested no services to be held. However, she had a love of all animals, and donations can be made to the Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge in her honor.
Lynn Amedee
May 20, 2025
Lynn Joseph Amedee, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 83 on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
He attended Istrouma High School and LSU, where he played quarterback from 1960-1962 and was named outstanding player of the 1963 Cotton Bowl. He was also a pitcher for the 1960-1961 SEC championship baseball team. Lynn played professional football for the Edmonton...
Luz Aleman Stewart
May 20, 2025
Luz Aleman Stewart passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born November 10, 1945, in Honduras to Francisco Aleman and Luz Cruz. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gale Stewart.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Graveside Service at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on...
Lola F. Soileau
May 19, 2025
Dr. Lola F. Soileau died on May 19, 2025 in Baton Rouge. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. A resident of Baton Rouge, she was born in Novice, Texas in Coleman County on October 3, 1927.
She graduated from Hardin Simmons with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry in 1948. She earned two...
Cynthia Marionneaux Beaver
May 17, 2025
Cynthia Ann Marionneaux Beaver, 84, was so full of life, love and joy! She passed away surrounded by family in her home early Saturday morning, May 17, 2025. Cynthia was born on March 26, 1941, to Hazel LeJeune & Charles K. Marionneaux, Sr. in Brusly, Louisiana, where she later graduated from Brusly High School (’59). She then earned her BS...
Chicken George Ramer
May 17, 2025
George Arthur Ramer, affectionately known by everyone he met as Chicken George, was born on July 12, 1947, in Plentywood, Montana to Harold and Beverly Ramer. George’s parents relocated to Louisiana when he was 6 months old and eventually opened Ramer’s Grocery, a neighborhood store on Inniswold Road in Baton Rouge. George grew up working in the store in multiple...
Michael K. Heltz
May 17, 2025
Michael Kenneth Heltz, 74, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He died peacefully, surrounded by his entire family, following a long journey with Parkinson’s disease.
Michael was born on June 4, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent his childhood in St. James Parish and was a graduate of Lutcher High School, Nicholls State University, and...
Patsy Lucille Watson
May 17, 2025
Patsy Lucille Watson. Patsy, 82, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and great-aunt, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, due to heart failure. She was born in Natchez, Mississippi, the 5th of 9 children. Patsy never met a stranger and brought joy to everyone around her with her warm hugs and infectious smile. She loved her Momma, Elvis, and Floyd...
