Obituaries

Apr 30, 2019

John William Kruger, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2019.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country during WWII. He loved and served his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ and was blessed to serve him during his time here on earth. He...

Apr 30, 2019

Aubin, Urline Ursula

“I have called you by name; you are mine says the Lord; fear not for I am with you, you are precious in my eyes. I redeemed you, gave you life; I have found you, I have loved you with an everlasting love.”

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, family member and friend-...

Apr 29, 2019

Doylene Wilson, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on April 29, 2019.

Doylene is survived by her beloved husband, Glenn Wilson; sons, Steven Wilson and wife Sandy, Brent Wilson and wife Teresa; daughter, Donis Wolf and husband Josh; grandchildren, Derek Wilson and wife Jayla, Shane Mouton and wife Tiffany, Rachelle Foster and husband...

Apr 27, 2019

Helen “Nannie” Sanchez Ballard, born May 30, 1923 and went to be with the LORD on April 27, 2019. She was a resident of Denham Springs, and a member of Hebron Baptist Church.She was a special lady who never met a stranger. At 95 she loved sharing her life stories about the LORD and all He’s done for her....

Apr 26, 2019

Mary Anne Chiasson, age 69, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Friday April 26, 2019.

Mary Anne is survived by husband of 49 years, Thomas William Chiasson, three children, Thomas John Chiasson, Faith Chiasson Hilbun and husband Kris, and Hope Chiasson Shannon and husband Ben, two sisters, Angela Ziegler and husband Henry and Monica Zumo...

Apr 26, 2019

Vikram Chand Katoch, age 40, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 26, 2019. He was born December 28, 1978 in Naya Nangal, India.

Vikram received his Bachelor of Engineering at BCET- India and his Master of Chemical Engineering -ULL. He worked at Shell Oil Refinery and had recently being promoted to a Process...

Apr 25, 2019

Mary Valerie Benoit, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed on April 25, 2019 at the age of 84.

She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church for many years and was passionate about her Sunday School colleagues. Mary was a devoted mother and homemaker and will greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her....

Apr 25, 2019

Alberta “Bert” Revish Donatto

On Thursday, April 25, 2019, “Bert” transitioned peacefully at 74 years of age at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice.  For 51 years she shared her life with her devoted husband, James W. Donatto.  She was the loving mother of Tarsha Donatto Lee and the proud grandmother of Lincoln Alexander Lee.  “Bert” was a...

Apr 24, 2019

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy 4:7

Donald M. Baudouin, age 94, native of Hahnville, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 24, 2019.

Donald loved to spend time gardening and loved the LSU Tigers. He was an Army...

Apr 24, 2019

Edmond Joseph Preau, Jr was born September 20, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Edmond Joseph Preau, Sr and Mireille Guyol Preau. In 1965, he enlisted in the United States Naval Reserve and served for 6 years.  He attended Louisiana State University and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1968. Upon graduation, he was employed by the...

Apr 24, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Beauregard, resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his home. He was 83 years old. Jerry was born on August 20, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Behrman High School in Algiers, Louisiana. He proudly served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps....

Apr 24, 2019

Lou Accardo, a resident of Central, LA, and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, passed away on April 24, 2019 at the age of 74.

Lou is survived by her husband, Oscar Accardo; son, Rodney Accardo and wife Susie; daughter, Tammy Welborn and husband Jimmy; 3 grandchildren, Chandler Accardo, Sawyer Accardo, and Skylar Welborn; sisters, Marie...

Apr 23, 2019

Alyce Bordelon Smith, a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Marksville, passed away on April 23, 2019, at the age of 71.

Alyce was a loving wife and mother, and a faithful servant of Christ. She attended St. Louis King of France Church since its early days and taught preschool at St. Louis Early Learning...

Apr 21, 2019

“Yesterday’s gone.  Tomorrow’s not here.  All we have is today.”

Pops passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the age of 91½.  Calvin grew up in Baton Rouge as part of this Nation’s Greatest Generation.  He attended Baton Rouge High School, where he was the star tailback (to the bench) of the football team.  He...

Apr 20, 2019

Lucy Houston was born June 19, 1932 in Leesville, LA., passed away April 20, 2019.

Lucy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was member of South Baton Church of Christ.

Lucy is survived by her daughters, Kay and Brian Brown of Cushing, OK. and Amy Houston and fiancé Chris Bamber of Denham...

Apr 19, 2019

Sharon Bernard Atkinson (Sharon Ann Stears) "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."...

Apr 16, 2019

Nelwyn D. Courtney, age 89, a resident of Brusly, La., passed away April 16, 2019.

Nelwyn is survived by her devoted husband of 72 years Alvin Earl Courtney; daughters, Donna Courtney (Marion H. “Mickey”) Hunt and Rhonda Courtney Wells; grandchildren, Pamela Barrilleaux, Jason (Lee Ann) Murphey, Rachel Prudhomme, Shelby Wells, and Courtney Wells; Great-grandchildren, Kayla Boswell, Kasen...

Apr 15, 2019

Gary Paul Aucoin, husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle and friend, age 71, resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019.

As a young man, Gary joined the United States Air Force and served as an Airframe Repair Specialist & Technician from 1966-72. He then became a sheet metal worker for 35 years before...

Apr 14, 2019

Jean Mobley Barbier, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019, at the age of 86 surrounded by her family. Born August 25, 1932 in New Orleans to the late Warren Wysong Mobley and Eula Richard Mobley.

She is survived by her sons, Ricky Barbier (Kathy), Michael Barbier (Ginger), Dale Barbier (Jude); daughter-in-law, Yvette Barbier; step-daughter, Nancy Staines....

Apr 12, 2019

Cade Edward Carter, Sr. of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.  Born December 5, 1932, in Elberton, Georgia, he was a graduate of Hartwell High School, followed by active service in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  Cade received his BS in Agriculture Engineering from the University of Georgia (1962),...