Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

Gail Lagarde Willson, born November 7, 1939, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, passed away October 9, 2022 in Pearland, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Charles Anthony (Charlie) Willson, mother Velma Estelle Lagarde and father Gabriel Charles Lagarde. Gail is survived by her brother Steve Lagarde and sister-in-law Kathy; her daughter Paige Willson; son Brent...

Oct 9, 2022

Gwendlyn Gaye Goings Parrott Templet, 81, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 9th, in her home surrounded by love and family.  She was born April 11th, 1941, in Bogalusa, La. and resided in Baton Rouge since 1969.

She attended Bogalusa High School and was a Drum Majorette there. Known to most as “Granny”, she was...

Oct 9, 2022

Felix Joseph Lavergne, age 87, born August 28, 1935, was called home by his Heavenly Father on October 9, 2022.  He began his career as an auto body mechanic in 1953 and continued in this occupation until his retirement. He enjoyed vacations with family and fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Laura...

Oct 7, 2022

Barry Layne Nunez

A loving husband, father, son, brother and friend went to his eternal home on October 7, 2022.  He was 66 years old but he had the energy and love of life for someone much younger. Barry loved his family, friends, beaches, music and especially dancing. He loved to travel and he was always ready...

Oct 7, 2022

Paulette J. Beatty, age 76, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on October 7, 2022 after a long struggle with lung disease

"Old Lady Beatty" was a legendary educator of 38 years and was beloved by thousands of former students.  She recently celebrated 50 years of marriage to Raymond Beatty and was mother to Geoffrey Beatty...

Oct 7, 2022

Clay H. Swindler age 52, a resident of Mansura formerly of Shreveport, passed away on 10/7/22 surrounded by his family.

Clay enjoyed fishing, football, cooking and spending time with his family and friends.  He was most happy watching LSU football and being a dad.  He had a great sense of humor and liked to make people laugh. ...

Oct 6, 2022

Thomas Jude DuBos, Sr, “Tom”, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2022, at the age of 89, surrounded by his immediate family. Tom was born on August 6, 1933, in New Orleans, LA. He attended parochial schools in Monroe and New Orleans, LA, and the Saint Joseph Seminary in Saint Benedict, LA. He earned the Bachelor of Business Administration...

Oct 5, 2022

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Philip Mark Roth passed away and left this earthly home Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born October 14, 1955 in Baton Rouge and raised in Amite, LA. He was a 1973 graduate of Oak Forest Academy. Mark was a...

Oct 5, 2022

Ronald Lee Shubkin died peacefully on the night of October 5, 2022, with his wife of 55 years, Swee, holding his hand. Ron was born in New York City on August 27, 1940, the son of Seymour Shubkin and Anne Schumer. His family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina when he was 10, but he never lost his New York accent despite living...

Oct 4, 2022

Linda Comeaux Schafer, age 76, passed away on October 4, 2022.

Her proudest moments were watching her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids succeed. She loved to host family and friends, and always looked for the value in everything. She loved to serve and celebrate others and her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Linda is survived by her husband,...

Oct 2, 2022

Rodney Achord, age 67, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Rodney attended Walker High School, and graduated in 1973. Rodney married Janet Bordelon Achord on July 14, 1995 at First Baptist Central, Baton Rouge, La. He worked for ISC, Inc. as an electrician. Rodney was a member of First Baptist Church,...

Sep 30, 2022

Joseph Michael Santangelo of Pride, La was born March 19th, 1939 in Independence, La and passed on Friday, September 30th, 2022 at the age of 83.

He was a business owner and self-employed butcher for all of his life.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends as well as fishing, hunting, taking care of his cattle,...

Sep 30, 2022

Thurman Lloyd Dumas, born October 26, 1926, to Charles Bert & Ida Lee Strange Dumas, left our earthly presence on September 30, 2022, just a few weeks short of his 96th birthday.

Left behind to mourn and miss him are his 3 daughters, Debbie Dumas, Sandy Dumas (Marcus Guidry) and Terri Dumas Adams (LG Ill); grandchildren, Wade...

Sep 30, 2022

Barbara Legendre, age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on September 30, 2022.

Barbara is survived by her four children, Gina Legendre, Ronald Legendre (Danette), Mark Legendre (Sandy), Jeanne’ Degraw (Gary); grandchildren, Ryan Maggio, Lindsey Urias (James), Ladd Legendre (Abby), Brant Legendre (Brittney), Blake Burley (Jeff), Hayes Legendre, Zachary Legendre, Daniel Legendre, Chase Hebert (Lanee),...

Sep 29, 2022

George Jay Watson, a resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on September 29th, 2022, at the age of 84.

Jay was born on March 7th, 1938 in New Orleans, LA.  He grew up in Baton Rouge and was a 1956 graduate of Istrouma High School.

As a confident young adult, his career in computer...

Sep 29, 2022

Mrs. Edna Teegarden, known to all as Granny, was born October 23, 1925, in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. She died on September 29, 2022, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, of natural causes at the age of 96.

She finished beauty school upon completing the 12th grade; then worked a short time as a beautician.  Later she worked as a...

Sep 28, 2022

Joyce Eileen Bauer Henry age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on 9/28/2022. Joyce was born and raised in Marietta, Ohio. Joyce was a caring woman who was lovingly known by many as “Grandma”. She enjoyed volunteering and caring for others throughout her entire life.

Joyce is survived by daughters, Elizabeth Henry, Mary Maloney...

Sep 28, 2022

Lillie W. Kent, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 70 years Andrew John Kent (A.J.), her three daughters Dottie Granger, Yvonne Sanford (Frank), Wanda Simmons (Kirk). Brother Clifton Williams (Jane) and sister Frances Black. She is also survived by...

Sep 25, 2022

“For no soul can ever be replaced, and death claims a beauty and a magnificence that will always be missed.” –Jocelyn Soriano Shirley Mercer Humble passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022, in the house her mother and stepfather built. Born on September 9, 1944, she was 78 years old. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, James...

Sep 24, 2022

Shirley Wright Martin passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 81.  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James L. Martin; daughter, Kathy Martin LeJeune; grandchildren, Jamie LeJeune Kieffer and husband Tim and Jacob Keith LeJeune; great-grandchildren, Anna, Abigail, and Michael Kieffer; and sisters, Linda Oubre and husband Larry and Pat Nuggent...