"The Valley Times News" - July 12, 2001:

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Ms. Judith Ann Caruthers, 57, of New Orleans, formerly of Lanett, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

A memorial gathering was held at her home (1111 Royal Street) in the French Quarter with family and close friends attending. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 14 at 7 p.m. (EDT) at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Lanett.

Ms. Caruthers is survived by her longtime companion, Dr. Paul Kirkendol of New Orleans; and two brothers, Dr. John Caruthers of Tullahoma, Tenn., and Bob Caruthers of Savannah, Ga.

Prior to her illness, Ms. Caruthers was associate professor and director of Libraries at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Professor Caruthers earned a bachelor's degree from Auburn University, a masters degree from LSU, and did a doctoral study at the University of Wisconsin. She performed in New Orleans clubs in the early 1970s, singing and playing the piano, flute and guitar. She also performed in Alabama and Georgia with a Sacred Harp singing group.

In 1996, Mayor Marc Morial proclaimed a Judith Caruthers Day, recognizing her for saving a historical work of art from destruction during renovation of the LSU Medical School in New Orleans. The artwork was a sculpted relief by the noted sculptor Enrique Alferez, depicting Walter Reed and the victory of medical science over yellow fever in Cuba in 1901.

She was the daughter of the late Lester Caruthers and Jewel Bishop Caruthers of Lanett.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the LSU Health Sciences Center. Checks should be made to LSU HSC, Judith Caruthers History of Medicine Memorial Fund, and mailed c/o Wilba Swearingen, LSU Health Sciences Center Library, 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, La., 70112.

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