Obituaries
Vincent Russo, Sr.
Jan 21, 2015
Vincent G. "Vince" Russo, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was born at home on Christmas Day, 1929, to Josie Pastiro Russo and Neno Russo. Vince graduated from Baton Rouge High School and received a degree in mechanical engineering from LSU...
Woodrow Reulet
Jan 20, 2015
Woodrow Wilson Reulet, born January 30, 1919 in Vacherie LA, lived most of his life in Baton Rouge, then Bush, LA and Jackson, LA. He retired as a self-employed electrician with Reulet Electric Company in Baton Rouge, then Home Depot in Covington LA. Woodrow is survived by 6 children; 3 daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Susanna and Cliff Carlin, Lucille...
Martha Burtt
Jan 20, 2015
Martha Effie Hall Burtt, native of New Iberia, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at The Carpenter House. Traveling was one of the hobbies she enjoyed, having traveled extensively through all 50 states and abroad. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and knitting. Martha was a devoted member of First United Methodist...
Ann Virgillio
Jan 19, 2015
Ann Marie Reeves Virgillio passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, at her home. Ann was sassy yet classy with a sparkle in her eye. She loved her family, traveling, and creating art with her hands and her voice. While working at Stauffer Chemical she met her best friend of 35 years, Freda Hopkins. Ann is survived by her...
Wilma Beavers
Jan 18, 2015
Wilma Irene McConnell "Midge" passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 92. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. Midge is survived by her five children, Barbara Miller, Rosemary O'Connor, and David Beavers of Baton Rouge, LA, James Beavers of Houston, TX and Lee Anne Barnes of Sacramento,...
Michael Saizan
Jan 16, 2015
Michael Joseph "Boobie" Sazian Michael Joseph "Boobie" Sazian passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015, at the age of 52. He is survived by his wife, Liz Guidry-Saizan; daughter, Sarah Catherine Saizan; parents, Albin and Leah Saizan, Jr.; sisters, Sharon S. Carter and Viki M. Saizan; brothers, Stephen W. Saizan and wife Kim; one niece and two nephews. Michael...
Bernadette Williams
Jan 16, 2015
Bernadette Williams "Nanny" Bernadette Marie Williams, 91, formerly Bernadette Marie Schoonmaker of Baton Rouge, LA, daughter of loving parents George A. Schoonmaker and Bernadette Marie Klotz Schoonmaker of New Orleans, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 16, 2015, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Baton Rouge, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...
James Slay, Sr.
Jan 13, 2015
James R. Slay, Sr. (Pops) In loving memory of a wonderful father and friend to everyone he touched. James R. Slay, Sr. (Pops), a native of Shreveport, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at his home on January 13, 2015. He was born on September 8, 1921 in Shreveport, Louisiana, to his parents Arthur Clyde...
Benjamin Tisdale, Iii
Jan 13, 2015
Benjamin "Ben" Cornwall Tisdale, III, 78, resident of Anchorage, Alaska, Newport, Oregon, River Ridge, LA and Baton Rouge, LA, passed peacefully to eternal life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. He played football for LSU in the 1950's and was the President/ CEO of MARTECH. Ben was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of...
Cynthia Banta
Jan 12, 2015
Cynthia Ann Banta Cynthia "Cindy" Banta died peacefully on January 12, 2015 in Hammond, LA at the age of 56. Cindy was born on December 21, 1958 in Potsdam, New York to Frank and Phyllis Swinyer. She graduated from Parishville - Hopkinton School in 1977. She married Burton Joseph Banta III in 1990. Cindy worked for Capital One Bank...
Hazel Huber
Jan 12, 2015
Hazel Anna Huber Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home handled the arrangements for the Huber family.
John Willis
Jan 12, 2015
John C. Willis native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 66. He was an avid tennis player, golfer, and enjoyed playing fantasy sports. As Vice President of ADCO Companies Ltd, he was a part of the ADCO family for 37 years. John was well loved by...
Kenneth Moberly Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Kenneth Moberly Sr. Our beloved husband, father, and paw paw Ken Moberly Sr. passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Ken was a servant of God during his time with us, as his passion was helping family and friends with any and all needs. His impact on each of our lives is immeasurable and...
Mary Pruyn
Jan 9, 2015
After 98 years of being a blessing to her family and all who knew her, Mary Aime Pruyn entered into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2015. She was born on April 21, 1916 and was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she lived with her daughter. Mary is survived by her...
Dr. White
Jan 8, 2015
Today we celebrate the life of our Pastor, Husband, Dad and Poppy, Richard White. He was a man who gave his life for Jesus, his family, and bringing hurting people to Jesus. Everyone that met him, their life was impacted by his infectious smile and genuine interest in their lives. Richard graduated from Bossier High School and Baptist Christian...
Rodney Williams
Jan 8, 2015
Rodney Dean Williams 39, a native of Jonesville and a resident of Baton Rouge passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015 at his residence after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Rodney's life touched many by his strength, kindness, perseverance and courage that he showed us each day. The...
Helen Green
Jan 8, 2015
Helen Nichols Green met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 08, 2015. She was a native of DeRidder, Louisiana and longtime resident of Baton Rouge. Helen was devoted to her family, and especially loved fishing and traveling with her late husband, Richard. Helen's church family and Sunday School class were special to her, as was keeping babies in...
Marjorie Moss
Jan 7, 2015
Margie was born in Sherman, Texas, on January 12, 1926, and nearly made it to her 89th birthday. She enjoyed a happy childhood in Texas with her beloved parents, Truman and Vivian Holley, and her younger sister, Dorothy, whom she adored and remained close to throughout their lives. Growing up in Texas, she loved animals and her family and...
James Broussard, Jr.
Jan 3, 2015
James Remy "Jim"� Broussard, Jr. James Remy "Jim"� Broussard, Jr. passed away on January 3, 2015, at the age of 71. He was born in New Iberia, LA on November 11, 1943 and moved with his parents to Baton Rouge at the age of 3. He was a graduate of Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. He was...
Devin Carlino
Jan 3, 2015
Devin Michael Carlino passed away at the age of 20 peacefully at OLOL hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at 11:40AM after losing a four year battle with cancer. Devin is survived by his fiancée, Hailey Nick; parents, Melissa Thompson and Philip Carlino; maternal grandparents, Norman, Joyce Tiller, and Rodney Wiley, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Brenda Carlino; sister, Ashlyn Carlino;...
