Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

Joan “Kitty” Fields Melilli

Kitty went to be with The Lord on October 13, 2022 at her home in Baton Rouge, with her loving children at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Jere D. Melilli, Sr., her father Herman W. Fields, and her mother Emma Dee Waggoner Fields of Shreveport,...

Oct 12, 2022

Larry “Patches” Lee Bueche age 51, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on October 12, 2022 at his home.

Patches is a graduate of Glen Oaks High School, class of 1990, a former Baton Rouge Firefighter, valedictorian of his class of 2000. Patches worked many years as a carpenter building houses, in sales at Acme Refrigeration,...

Oct 11, 2022

Sister Guadalupe Rosales, HMSS, a Sister of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, 89 years old, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on October 11, 2022. She was born April 7, 1933 in Torreon, Coahuila Mexico. Madre Guadalupe Rosales de la Eucaristia entered the Congregation of the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament on June 21,...

Oct 11, 2022

Rex Wayne Beachum, 78 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Denham Springs, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on April 27, 1944, and raised in Port Allen and New Iberia. He enlisted in the United States Navy after high school graduation. As a serviceman, he was stationed in many locations...

Oct 10, 2022

Charles Lee Shepard, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 91 years old.

He was proud to serve his country in the U.S. Navy and was a devout servant of his Catholic Community. He was a charter member of St. Mark Catholic Church (Chalmette, La.) and a member...

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...