Obituaries

Mar 13, 2020

Mary Edwards, 66, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 13, 2020.  She was born in Centreville, Mississippi and grew up in Chalmette, Louisiana.  She attended P.G.T. Beauregard High School and graduated from Our Lady of the Lake College in nursing.  She married Donald Edwards on November 17, 1979.  She worked as a surgical nurse, a private...

Mar 12, 2020

Sammy M. Gill, 65 years old, of Baton Rouge, passed away on March 12, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1954 in Baton Rouge.

Mr. Gill was a graduated of Woodlawn High School in 1973. He retired from Baton Rouge Fire Dept. and the St. George Fire Dept.

He is survived by his wife,...

Mar 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Janice (Combs) Bariola. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 12, 2020

Surrounded by family and friends, Stephen Warner Speeg passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020 at the age of 62.  A long-term resident of Baton Rouge, he was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He attended St. Mary Magdalen elementary school and Rummel High School in Metairie where he excelled at wrestling and baseball.  He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University...

Mar 11, 2020

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Stephanie Lyn Gulino, amazing wife and a selfless mother of four children and two special step-children, tragically passed away at the age of 39.

Stephanie was born on November 15, 1980 in Baton Rouge, LA and graduated from Walker High School in 1999.  Stephanie’s attempt at going to college at Southeastern was...

Mar 10, 2020

Robert Lee Lanier, a true courageous gentleman of faith and conviction, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and loving family members awaiting their joyous reunion on March 10, 2020 at the age of 88. Born on April 24, 1931 in Waycross, GA to Lottie and Robert Lee Lanier, he resided in Jacksonville, FL where he graduated...

Mar 10, 2020

Saunders Arthur Wilson, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 78. Saunders was a Sergeant for the Baton Rouge City Police Department. He was a Master Mason in The Grand Lodge of Louisiana Number 372, a member of the American Legion, and a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church for...

Mar 9, 2020

Jessica Patterson Scott, after a brief illness, left this earthly home March 9, 2020, to be with her lord, leaving behind Michael Scott, her loving husband of 42 years, daughter Jessica LuAnne Styons, granddaughter Lucy Marie Ferry, two sisters Marsha Patterson (Leslie Ellis) and Georgia P. Stock (Jim), nephew  Adam Patterson, dog Trevor , 3 cats, and countless friends...

Mar 9, 2020

John Joseph Tuminski, Jr., a native of Hartford, CT and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 9, 2020 at the age of 78.

John was a Polish gentleman who was honorable, brave, and loyal. He was in the United States Navy for 6 years from 1959 until 1965 and his last two years...

Mar 9, 2020

Willie Mae Moreau, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 89.

She is survived by her children, Mary Ricka Morris and husband Shannan, Charles Kelvin Smith, Sherry Gautreau and husband Chad, and Stephanie Mayeux; grandchildren, Chuck Smith, Mark Smith, Darrell Armstrong, Cory Gautreau, Allie...

Mar 9, 2020

Our beloved mother, Rosalie Cecilia Miller Mendoza, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born on July 27, 1927 in Houston, Texas to Thomas H. and Johanna A. Miller. After graduating from Incarnate Word Academy in 1944, Rosalie attended St. Joseph's School of Nursing and worked for the war effort polishing binocular...

Mar 7, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Khanh Buu Cao. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 6, 2020

Carol Becnel, a resident of Mississippi, passed away on March 10, 2020 at the age of 76. Arrangements are pending at Resthaven Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, La. Full obituary to run at a later date.

Mar 5, 2020

Sally Turner, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on March 5, 2020 at the age of 69. Sally worked for LSU for 28 years. She loved flowers and spending time with family.

Sally is survived by her daughter, Heather Schmidt and husband Jason; her grandsons, Evan and Calvin Schmidt; and her brother, David Byrd.

Mar 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for William Wallace Sturdivant. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 3, 2020

Richard Hay, age 66, a resident of Baton Rouge, went peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, playing and writing music, gardening, and woodworking.

Richard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jenny Hay; his children, Cliff Hay and wife, Rebecca and Jeff Hay...

Mar 3, 2020

Linda D. Morgan, age 64, a resident of Satsuma, Louisiana, passed away on March 3, 2020. Linda spent 15 years working for Domino’s Pizza, where she won many awards and competed against different stores across the nation. Her favorite thing about Domino’s was that she met her best friend Charles W. Morgan who she married in 1986. Linda was...

Mar 2, 2020

Randy Villnurve, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 62.  He worked in the HVAC industry for 30 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and driving his jeep, the Punisher. He was a member of the Geaux AWOL Jeep Club.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Mar 2, 2020

Damon Gary Whittington passed away at his home on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the age of 46.

Damon enjoyed fishing, watching racing and football, and most of all chillin’ and grillin’.

Damon is survived by his children, Jordyn Whittington and  Landen Whittington; mother, Marsha Lincecum; brothers, Rusty Whittington and Randall Whittington and wife  Amanda;...

Mar 1, 2020

Marie Caruso, a resident of Saint Amant, passed away on March 1, 2020 at the age of 90.

Marie loved everything LSU and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Slaughter and Phyllis Bell; her son, Kenneth Caruso; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren and numerous neighborhood grandchildren.