Obituaries
Jamie Wilson
Apr 2, 2021
A friend of many and beloved by all, Jamie Corley Wilson lost her three month battle with Covid-19 on Friday, April 2, 2021, at the age of 73.
A West Monroe native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Wilson was a graduate of West Monroe High School and attended the University of Louisiana Monroe. During her...
Miriam Lacoste
Apr 1, 2021
Miriam Elizabeth Lacoste passed away peacefully at her residence on April 1, 2021. A native of La Ceiba, Honduras, she lived in New Orleans, LA, Slidell, LA, Winter Haven, FL, and was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for the last number of years. Miriam was 70 years of age.
Beloved wife of 38 years to the...
Michael Kinberger
Mar 31, 2021
Michael Ethan Kinberger, 43, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jennifer Alford Kinberger and cherished father of Hannah Kinberger. Michael loved nothing more in this world than being a father and would frequently tell others that Hannah was the best thing that he had ever done in his life.
Michael was born...
Ronald Mancuso
Mar 30, 2021
Ronald Mancuso, age 71, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 30, 2021. He spent 32 years at Exxon, Baton Rouge and Benicia, CA. While employed, he attended many Fire training schools through LSU, Texas A & M, and Beaumont, TX. Ron was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard (both active and reserve) from 1968-1974. He...
Ty Babin
Mar 30, 2021
"Moonshadow"
Written by: Jenna D'Shay Babin
'When I was young girl
I knew more to life than most
My mother sang for our supper
And Honee looked after us
My mother had a brother
He was perfect in her eyes
You wouldn't know...
Joel Parrott
Mar 30, 2021
Joel David Parrott, a native of Bogalusa, LA and resident of Livingston, LA, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 65. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. He enjoyed fishing, LSU, sports, and spending time with his family. He spent his career as a butcher.
Joel...
Gwen Ruffino
Mar 29, 2021
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Gwendolyn Ruffino, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at 12:15 AM.
Gwen was born on February 23, 1929 in Mount Hermon, Louisiana, to her parents, Otto and Allean Carson. She graduated in 1948 from Mount Hermon, and got married to Joe...
Tim Smith, Sr.
Mar 28, 2021
Mansel Timothy Smith, Sr., age 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born on October 27, 1933, passed away on March 28, 2021.
He served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter. He also retired from the State of Louisiana after a long career working at the Greater Port of Baton Rouge.
He...
Kevin Greenwald
Mar 27, 2021
Kevin Gerald Greenwald, age 64, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on March 27, 2021.
Kevin graduated with a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from Nichols State University and worked at Baker Hughes. He was involved with Boy Scouts of America and a member of Istrouma Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, Daniel...
John Trahan
Mar 27, 2021
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John L. Trahan, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 27, 2021.
He is survived by his granddaughters, Stephanie Lockwood and husband, Dwayne, and Regina Gabilondo; great grandchildren, Jonathan Painter, Cade Painter, Kelsie Viator, Corynn Gabilondo, and Grace Gabilondo; sisters, Dorothy Albert, and Beverly Duhon...
James Williams, Iii
Mar 26, 2021
James Vernon Williams III, born December 29, 1936, passed away on March 26, 2021 at age 84. A graduate of Istrouma Senior High School in 1956. Joined the United States Marine Corps in August 1956. Married to Janice Murphy Williams for 38 years. He worked at Copolymer Rubber company for 40 years and Neighbor's Federal Credit Union for 10...
Sheridan Burns
Mar 25, 2021
Sheridan L. Burns, age 23, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on March 25, 2021. Sheridan grew up in Minnesota and was a gifted student. He finished high school with many college credits already completed from St. Paul College through the PSEO program. He acquired his welding certificate first so that he would be self-sufficient sooner. He...
Sumantrai Naik
Mar 25, 2021
Sumantrai Naik of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Mar 25, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Rebecca Stuckey
Mar 23, 2021
Rebecca Hughes Stuckey, age 50, a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on March 23, 2021.
She attended and graduated from Temple Christian School. Rebecca was a legal secretary.
Rebecca is survived by spouse, Parrish Stuckey; brother, Richard Hughes (Bubba); stepdaughter, London Stuckey; parents, Sonny Hughes, Linda Benedict, and stepfather, Carl Benedict.
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Charles Watson
Mar 22, 2021
Charles Edward Watson, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 80. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer since 1996 and had recently been diagnosed with a recurrence of the cancer. He worked in the Electrical Workers Local Union 995 and was widely...
Patricia Melancon
Mar 22, 2021
Patricia S. Melancon, 75, a resident of Pierre Part, gained her wings on March 22, 2021. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was married to the love of her life, Roger Melancon, for 54 years. She loved life, her family, and friends. It was always a fun and enjoyable time with her. She dedicated her life to...
Billy Sanders Sr
Mar 21, 2021
Billy Christopher Sanders Sr, age 86, was born on April 8, 1934, and passed away on March 21, 2021. Billy is now in peace with the Lord and has joined his loving wife, Sue Ellen Rivers Sanders, who passed away on September 6, 1990. Billy was born in Zwolle, Louisiana, but moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana after he and...
Sandra Kaiser-Ruttman
Mar 19, 2021
Sandra (Poe) Kaiser-Ruttman “Mimi”, 76, resident of Walker, LA passed away March 19,2021 as a result of Covid-19. Sandy was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served as past recording secretary and Regent of Court St. Kateri Tekakwitha No.2331. She always had a creative eye and special touch for making the most...
Frederick Connors
Mar 17, 2021
Frederick "Fred" Joseph Connors, age 84, died on Wednesday, March 17th, at our Lady of the Lake Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash.
Fred is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bette L. Connors. Three children: Carolyn Staley, Michael (Jackie), Susan (Dan) Priddy; four grandkids: Craig (Kami) Patterson, Jamie (Ralph) Lehnert, Jake (Area)...
Charlene Mentzer
Mar 17, 2021
Charlene R. Mentzer, 54, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March, 17, 2021. Charlene graduated from Gregory High School in Gregory, South Dakota where she played volleyball. She went on to coach her daughter’s volleyball team at Parkview Baptist School. She was married to the love of her life, Richard, for 33 years. Charlene was a flight...
