Obituaries
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...
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...
