Obituaries
David Odell Wendt
Sep 7, 2026
David Odell Wendt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 78.
We would like to invite all who knew and loved David to join us as we commemorate his life. A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., in Baton Rouge, on Friday, September 18, 2026,...
Wylie Jerome Harvey
Sep 6, 2026
Wylie Jerome Harvey passed peacefully into the Kingdom of Heaven, surrounded by his family on September 6, 2026, at the age of 87.
Wylie was born in St. Francisville, LA, and raised in North Baton Rouge. He was a proud graduate of the lstrouma High Class of 1957. Wylie served in the US Coast Guard Reserve. After his service, he enrolled...
Allyson Pino
Sep 4, 2026
Allyson Blouin Pino, age 67, a resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on September 4, 2026.
As a 1976 graduate of Redemptorist High School, she went on to graduate from LSU with a Paralegal Certification. She retired from AT&T, where she was an Engineering Assistant.
Allyson is survived by her husband David Pino; daughters Angela Simon and her husband Jason, Kristin Cormier,...
Dorothy "Nana" Dubnansky
Sep 1, 2026
Dorothy, affectionately known to so many as “Nana,” reunited with her beloved husband, Richard “Big Rich,” in Heaven on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Nana was one of those special people you simply didn’t forget. She had a big heart, a genuine kindness, and a way of making an impression everywhere she went. She was never a stranger and made friends wherever...
Janice Turner Aucoin
Aug 28, 2026
Janice Turner Aucoin passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 85.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Beverly Blanchard Mooney
Aug 28, 2026
Beverly Ann Blanchard Mooney entered her eternal rest on August 28, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 91.
Beverly was born on August 10, 1935, to Edward Hubert Blanchard and Eugenie Aleman Blanchard in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up a proud New Orleanian and Louisianan. She was the third of four daughters. She attended Catholic schools and...
Peggy S. Populis
Aug 28, 2026
Peggy Stringer Populis passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2026. She was born on July 3rd and was a long-time resident of Walker, LA.
Meme, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was an accomplished artist. Her home was a testament to her talent. She enjoyed volunteering at her church's food pantry and found great...
Anthony Wayne Varnado
Aug 28, 2026
Anthony Wayne Varnado, born on February 23, 1964, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the age of 62.
Anthony was born in Kentwood, Louisiana. After graduating from high school, Anthony went on to become a maintenance worker at LSU and Southern University. He was a member of North Boulevard Macedonia Full Gospel Church. He always enjoyed playing cards, listening...
Harry L. Hudson
Aug 27, 2026
Harry Leach Hudson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, will forever be remembered for his warmth, love, and sense of humor. He passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born on October 7, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Harry was the son of the late Richard “Dick” H. Hudson and Margaret Leach Hudson. He graduated from...
Cecile "Chee Chee" Blanchard McComas
Aug 25, 2026
Cecile "Chee Chee" Blanchard McComas, a resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana, passed away on August 25, 2026, at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. A proud graduate of Redemptorist High School, Cecile lived a life defined by her love for family, hard work, and dedication to everyone she touched.
She was born August 18, 1937, in Baton Rouge, the eldest...
Ronald Paul Lambert
Aug 25, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Paul Lambert, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 70. He received a bachelor's degree in accounting and worked as a CPA. He enjoyed golfing, cars, dancing, and an avid LSU and Saints fan.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Rachelle Lambert; and his...
Helen M. Rushing
Aug 25, 2026
Helen Marie Rushing, born in Lynn Haven, Florida on May 17, 1939, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on August 25, 2026. After graduating from Bay County High school in Lynn Haven, Florida, she moved to Baton Rouge and began working for the Louisiana Department of Transportation where she met the love of her life, Hollis...
Lynn David Lyons
Aug 24, 2026
Lynn David Lyons passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Lawrence David Lyons and Dorothy Mae Stricker. Lynn went on to serve in the United States Army for 26 years primarily in Air Defense. After his military career, Lynn obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and...
Jonnilee Singleton Furnish
Aug 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jonnilee Singleton Furnish, born on January 22, 1925. An inspiration of love and kindness, she passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the age of 101.
She spent her life showering love to all those around her. She didn’t just give her time; she gave her heart. Her home...
Judith "Judy" Batchelder Kalassay
Aug 24, 2026
Judith “Judy” Batchelder Kalassay, (Mom, Grandma, Gammy, Grandma Judy, and Gigi) passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026 in Baton Rouge LA. She was at home with family and her much loved Big Band music playing as she took her final breath. Judy was born February 11, 1939 to Marjorie and Endicott Batchelder. She was a native of Pittsburgh, PA...
Paul Michael Bessman
Aug 22, 2026
Paul Michael Bessman, born on January 22, 1957, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 69.
Paul was born in Hudson, New York. After serving in the United States Army, Paul went on to become a construction salesman. He was a member of Fellowship Church in Prairieville, Louisiana. Paul always loved and enjoyed being a handyman, cars,...
Claudia "Merle" Bates
Aug 20, 2026
Claudia "Merle" Bates, 90, of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away with love on August 20th, 2026. She was born in Baton Rouge and graduated from lstrouma High School in 1954. She married Raymond "Razer" Bates, her high school sweetheart, in 1953 until his passing in 2006.
Merle, as she was always called, was the talk of the neighborhood in Central. She...
John M. Pearson Sr.
Aug 19, 2026
John M. Pearson Sr. passed away on August 19, 2026, just shy of his birthday on August 24, 2026. He was born in Baton Rouge on August 24, 1948. He was the last of twelve kids born to Clem Pearson Sr and Vivian Pearson. The Pearson Family was such a big family that at the time of his birth he...
Ruby Firmin Bacon
Aug 19, 2026
Ruby Firmin Bacon, a native of Simmesport and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the age of 92. Before retiring, she spent her career working as a lab assistant at the Pathology Group of Louisiana
Ruby was a member of the Sunshine Band, where they played at multiple nursing homes....
John "Chip" Collins
Aug 18, 2026
John "Chip" Collins, born March 18, 1960, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with our Lord on August 18, 2026.
He grew up in Baton Rouge and was a member of Winbourne Avenue Baptist Church, where his faith in God deepened and flourished. When he was 12 years old, he began studying Tae Kwon Do under Master Ki Yoon....
