Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

Patrick Joseph Benezech, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Baton Rouge General hospital following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 23 years, Von Da Leigh (Gerace) Benezech; his daughters, Dawne’ Youngblood and Patrice Kelly and husband Mike Kelly; 2 grandchildren, Dwight Youngblood and Hana Kelly. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Aug 27, 2019

Shirley Callegan Chustz entered the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the age of 81.  A Baton Rouge resident, she was a life-long member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and a proud graduate of Redemptorist High School.

Shirley is survived by her devoted brother-in-law, Ovie Lee Brown; niece, Angie Brown Melancon and husband Charles...

Aug 27, 2019

On Tuesday, August 27, 2019, Judith “Judy” Vidrine Thomason, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 76.

Judy was born on February 16, 1943, in Washington, LA to Kirt and Luna Vidrine. She graduated from Washington High School in 1961 before moving to Baton Rouge in 1965 where she lived...

Aug 27, 2019

David E. Gerald, Jr., a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died August 27, 2019.

During the darkest times after entering the hospital he remained kind with a cheerful attitude. Born to Inez Mayeaux Gerald and David E. Gerald, Sr., on December 8, 1947, he died at the age of 71. He was a proud and devoted father...

Aug 27, 2019

Margaret Terrio Westcott, 63, of Zachary, LA passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Lane Regional Medical Center.

She was the loving and devoted wife of Gary M. Westcott with whom she spent the last of her days.

Margaret is survived in death by her husband Gary Westcott, daughters; Melissa Still and husband Donnie...

Aug 27, 2019

Anthony Salvatore Ferrara “Tony”, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 27, 2019 at the age of 89.

Tony worked on his family’s strawberry farm until he joined the military in 1954. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean Conflict. He began working for Kaiser in Baton Rouge, then Gramercy having worked 38 years and...

Aug 23, 2019

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

Aug 22, 2019

Thomas Neil Stewart, passed away on August 22, 2019 at the age of 94. He was a parishioner of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, a life member of Knights of Columbus and Telephone Pioneers of America, and he served in the United States Army during WWII.

Thomas is survived by his children, Sandra S. Winn and husband Steven,...

Aug 21, 2019

Minere Melancon Wall, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on August 21, 2019. She was laid to rest at Resthaven Gardens on August 27, 2019 following a private family memorial. Minere was married to Donald Avery Wall for 55 years until his death in 2009. Minere graduated from Istrouma High School and retired from Ethyl Corporation...

Aug 18, 2019

Kaye Rowland Hurst was reunited with the love of her life, Robin Lee Hurst on August 18, 2019.

Kaye loved photography, music, cooking, baking, traveling, entertaining, and loved the Smokey Mountains. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and was a friend to everyone she met.

She is survived by her son, Jeremy Hurst and...

Aug 17, 2019

Glynn R. West passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the age of 73. Glynn served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his sons, Troy West and his wife Christie and Kevin West and his wife J'Nelle; grandchildren, Cami, Madison, Kevin, Kolton and Blake West; great-grandchildren, Brody and Remi...

Aug 13, 2019

Dale Thomas Lotz passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2019 at the age of 63. He was a Livingston Parish resident and native of New Orleans, LA.  Visitation will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denham Springs, LA on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 9am until 11am with a funeral mass to follow.

He...

Aug 11, 2019

Prominent attorney and lobbyist, Theodore (Ted) L. Jones, died early Sunday morning, on August 11th, 2019, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 85. Jones is survived by his wife, Carmen Talley Jones, his sister Margie Brosch, his sons Theodore (Ted) W. Jones, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Shelton Moore Jones, and Claude Vernon Jones, and his grandchildren, Maisie McCarthy Jones,...

Aug 10, 2019

Shirley Cassano Deaville Cedotal, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 90. Shirley enjoyed crafts, fishing on Belle River, cooking for her family and friends, watching sports and game shows and the Food Channel. She was a member of The Cruisin Cajun RV Association and COA.

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Aug 10, 2019

Louise Lapeze Schewe, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away of natural causes on August 10, 2019. Louise is survived by her children, John Dexter Ryland, Robert Garnett Ryland (Irina), Julie Ryland Prender, David Michael Schewe (Judy), Timothy Craig Schewe (Cathy), and Suzannah Schewe Kratz (Peter), her brothers and sister, Jay Lapeze (Mary Ann), Joy Lapeze Hough...

Aug 6, 2019

Surrounded by his family, David M. Guillot, age 67, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  David was a graduate of Redemptorist, (1970), and LSU (1975).   He was an extraordinarily gifted musician and artist who touched the lives of many.   He played in bands for years and exhibited his artwork throughout the world....

Aug 4, 2019

Ella Bahm McCrary, age 72, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019.

Ella was born on November 19, 1946 to Ward and Etta Bahm, in Husser, Louisiana. She attended Loranger High School where she was a High School State FFA Sweetheart, and continued her studies at Louisiana State University. She was...

Aug 3, 2019

Maurice “Moe” P. Rome, loving husband, father, and Papa, passed away suddenly at the age of 64 on Saturday, August 3, 2019 after a heart attack. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 17, 1954 and was a resident of Brittany, Louisiana. Moe received his Bachelors Degree in Science and Construction from LSU in 1977 after graduating...

Aug 2, 2019

Peter Charles Messina, III, “Pete” age 41, passed away on August 2, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Family and friends gathered together Monday, August 5 to celebrate the life of Pete. He was born on September 5, 1977. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was gardening or fishing. He could drive a tractor, grow tomatoes, or replace a roof. Friends...

Aug 2, 2019

Ouida Odom Edwards, 94 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Aunt, and Friend to many, passed into the arms of Jesus Christ and her loving husband, Charles on Friday, August 2, 2019.

The youngest of six children, she was born to Stites Murray Odom and James Norman Odom on July 22, 1925, in Laurel, Mississippi.

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