Obituaries

Jan 4, 2024

Sharon Landry Tinsley was born in Baton Rouge on July 8, 1942 to Myra McAlister Landry and Leonard Joseph Landry. She passed away peacefully at her home on January 4, 2024. A 1960 graduate of Istrouma High School, Sharon worked for EBR City-Parish for 30 years. More than 20 of those years were spent in the coroner’s office under Hypolite...

Jan 2, 2024

Joseph “Tio” Scott Radtke, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 51. He was born on October 9, 1972, in Washington, DC, to Joseph Scott Radtke, Sr. and Barbara Jean Morris. Joe had an immense love for cars, which led to his career as a certified automotive mechanic and painter. His passions were his race...

Jan 2, 2024

Raymond Anthony Fryoux, Sr., a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died peacefully at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1945, to Houston and Lena Dugas Fryoux.

He graduated from Redemptorist High School. He was a senior favorite, voted as having the best sense of humor, and played on the baseball team where...

Jan 1, 2024

“I don’t see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad…” - Ariel

 

Blakeleigh Lorén Weems, born on March 8, 2006, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully departed on January 1, 2024. A proud native of Walker and a resident of Baton Rouge, Blakeleigh was a senior at Walker High School.

 

Dedicated and accomplished, Blakeleigh held...

Dec 31, 2023

Wayne Varnado, Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 77.  He was born April 11, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, son of the late Ellis Wayne Varnado and Nan Calhoun Varnado.  Wayne proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He worked 35 years for Entergy/GSU as an Operations...

Dec 31, 2023

Beverly Jan Cooley Triche passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 73.  She was born in DeRidder, Louisiana to Lloyd Cooley and Mable Alice Blackwell Cooley Bourque.  She was raised by her mother and her stepfather, Harold Bourque.  Beverly was an alumna of both Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University.  Having received her master’s degree...

Dec 31, 2023

Audrey McQueen Dalier passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the age of 96.  She was born April 2, 1927, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Arthur U. McQueen and Myrtle Riley McQueen.

 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of 54 years, Karl A. Dalier; her sisters Dorothy M. Cavin and Elva Mae...

Dec 29, 2023

 

Rosalyn Simmons Fagan, a native of Poplarville, MS and a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 104.  She retired as a schoolteacher, gaining a B.S. and M.S. in Home Economics and a M.S. in Education for both lower and upper grades.  She was part of many professional organizations,...

Dec 29, 2023

Robert Ray Pulliam, 73, a native of Dewar, Oklahoma and lifelong resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on December 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Robert was born in Dewar, Oklahoma on August 14, 1950, to James and Guandina Pulliam.  Upon graduating from Dewar High School in 1968, he attended...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Norma Ann Norwood passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the age of 82.  She was born in Miami, Florida and lived in Baton Rouge, LA.  She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School.  She worked at Kohl’s Department Store.  She was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.  She loved her her family, friends,...

Dec 28, 2023

 

Lelania Ann Seal Paul was called home to our Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on December 28, 2023.  Lelania was a resident of Baton Rouge and a graduate of Zachary High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who gave unconditional love to her son, Michael; step-daughters Sadie, Carissa, Shanna; and granddaughter, Collette. Lelania was married...

Dec 28, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

Vicki Limbers Rockford passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the age of 65.  She was born July 31, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as the eldest daughter of 5 children to the late George Dale Limbers, Sr. and Coral Lois Limbers.

She was a 1976 graduate of Redemptorist High School and enjoyed a career working at Baton...

Dec 26, 2023

William "Bill" J. Drago passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 91. Bill was born on August 28, 1932, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Mary Grace and Vincent Drago. Bill touched the lives of many through his long and successful career as a pharmacist, his dedication to his community, and his love for family.

After graduating Catholic...

Dec 26, 2023

 

Joyce Mary Pellegrin Dietrick, 77, passed away peacefully in her Baton Rouge, Louisiana home on December 26, 2023.  Joyce was born January 2,1946, to Murphy Pellegrin and Clothilde Blanchard Pellegrin of Houma, Louisiana.  She was a devoted homemaker and devout follower of our Lord and Savior, volunteering her time at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and its surrounding community. ...

Dec 26, 2023

Trudi Ann Schriber peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of 60 years. Trudi was born on May 11, 1963, as the youngest of four girls to Albert and Jacqueline “Jackie” Braud Schriber. She graduated from Belaire High School in 1981, where she actively participated in the flag brigade. Trudi attended Louisiana State University, was a...

Dec 25, 2023

Mary Margaret Montalbano Bains, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully Christmas morning at her residence. Mary Margaret, affectionately known as “Ty” was born on March 14, 1941, to parents Carl and Rose Montalbano.

She graduated from St Joseph’s Academy in 1959. Following high school, she spent time growing her faith with the Sisters of St....