Obituaries
Krishna Agnihotri
Feb 8, 2026
Krishna Agnihotri passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 89.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 9:00 a.m.
An extended obituary is pending.
Shirley Mae Lewis Watson
Feb 6, 2026
On February 6, 2026, Shirley Mae Lewis Watson passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Shirley was born August 18, 1934, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Allen and Marguerite Lewis. Shirley went to work at the bank after graduating from Istrouma High School. It was there that she met and later married William O. “Billy”...
Oscar "Bob" Porter Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA - Oscar "Bob" Porter Jr., loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Bob was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 3, 1944. Bob was a "Harley enthusiast", working at Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge until his retirement, where his passion and knowledge of motorcycles...
Donald William Vaughn
Feb 3, 2026
Donald William Vaughn, a resident of St. Gabriel, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 71.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at First Pentecostal Church of Denham Springs, 1020 South Range Avenue in Denham Springs. A Visitation will be held at the church...
Mary Catherine Miller
Feb 3, 2026
It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Mary Catherine Miller. She passed away on February 3, 2026, at age 32. She was born May 12, 1993, in Baton Rouge, LA.
Often called “MC”, Mary Catherine touched everyone she was in contact with.
The greatest gifts she offered were her kindness, cheerfulness, and faith...
Raymond Dale Cryer
Feb 3, 2026
Raymond Dale Cryer, age 75, of Ascension Parish, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Ann Perna Cryer; children, Tracy Rae Cryer Sasich, Shelly Ann Cryer Saurage and spouse, Ronald P. Saurage; sister, Sharon Kay Cryer Davis and spouse, Dale M. Davis; grandchildren, Whitney...
Cathy Ann Martinez
Feb 2, 2026
Cathy Ann Tuccio Martinez passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, after a twelve-year battle with cancer and a more recent fight with pneumonia.
Born on September 30, 1948, in Natchez, Mississippi, she grew up in Baton Rouge and married her high school sweetheart, Henry Achille Martinez. She and Achille were very active in Pre-Cana, Marriage Encounter, and the Renew...
Rachelle Marie Brumley
Feb 2, 2026
Rachelle Marie Frisch Brumley, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the age of 45. She was a graduate of LSU. She was a member of various organizations such as a Delta Zeta Alumni, St. Jude School and Church, Baton Rouge Food Bank donor, Tunnel to Towers donor, wounded warriors donor, paralyzed veterans’...
Sharon Marsal Bilbo
Feb 2, 2026
Sharon Anne Marsal Bilbo, age 82, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Born on September 20, 1943, Sharon was a lifelong source of joy, faith, and light to all who knew her.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Sharon attended Bishop Toolen Catholic School and later Spring...
Bob Hagen "Popeye"
Feb 1, 2026
Robert Trent Hagen
January 21, 1955 - February 1, 2026
Robert Trent Hagen, better known as Bob Hagen to family and friends and “Popeye” to his seven grandchildren, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife Deborah Berger Estevens Hagen; his sons David (Skyy) Hagen from Utah...
Branson Leigh Gilly
Feb 1, 2026
Branson Leigh Gilly, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 26. He was a loving son, brother, and friend. He enjoyed his family, friends, music, travel, adventure, cooking, reading, gaming, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Marilynn Bordelon Gilly; and his maternal grandfather,...
Bessie Champagne
Jan 31, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bessie Champagne on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Bessie was born on July 25, 1939, in Luling, Louisiana. She was a long-time resident of Luling, but has called Baton Rouge home for over 50 years.
Bessie was a devoted homemaker who proudly considered her greatest accomplishment...
Ronald David Remington
Jan 30, 2026
Ronald David Remington was a man who lived life to his own rhythm and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good fortune to know him. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he carried the values of service, dedication, and perseverance with him throughout his life.
He was known for his sharp sense of humor and...
Billy Ratcliff
Jan 30, 2026
Billy Gene Ratcliff passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 90. Billy was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on July 20, 1935, to Colon and Allie Ratcliff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette Landry Ratcliff; his parents, Colon and Allie Ratcliff; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Fredna Crompton (James), Jeanette...
Nancy Chapman Mosley
Jan 28, 2026
Nancy Chapman Mosley passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 84. She was born on October 12, 1941, in McCall Creek, Mississippi to Carl H. Chapman and Mary Idell. Wilson Chapman. She was a 1959 graduate of Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nancy had a tenured career with the East Baton Rouge Parish School...
Richard Steven Voivedich
Jan 27, 2026
Richard Steven Voivedich was born on July 17, 1957, in Otsu, Japan and passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the age of 68.
Richard became the owner of Lightspeed Motorsports in Gonzales. He himself was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was a proactive owner - exploring the latest merchandise, enjoyed rapport with his customers and mentored many with his voice...
Russ Naylor
Jan 25, 2026
Russ Naylor passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1952, to Russell Dorl Naylor, Sr. and Freda Sovine Naylor. He attended the former Stonewall Jackson High School in West Virginia. He eventually moved to New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972, to be closer to his...
Jeffrey Hebert Blackwell Sr.
Jan 24, 2026
Jeffrey Hebert Blackwell Sr. passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 65.
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.
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou
Jan 24, 2026
Dr. Paul Gregoire Catrou, a distinguished physician, educator, and devoted family man, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the age of 77. A native of Napoleonville, Paul was born in New Orleans on April 25, 1948, to the late Yves Pierre and Doris Delaune Catrou.
Paul dedicated over 45 years to the field of medicine,...
Susan Jerome Samaha
Jan 23, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Jerome Samaha passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 16, 1954, to the late Frank Jerome and Sue Jerome in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her family later moved to Ruston, where she and her brother, Douglas Jerome, spent their childhood. She was a straight-A student throughout her education and...
