Obituaries
Aaron Savant
Nov 5, 2025
Aaron Joseph Savant, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 76.
The family will honor Aaron with a memorial service at a later date, please visit this site for updates. We greatly appreciate the outpouring of love and support and ask for continued prayers as we navigate through this time of...
Jessica Díon Hughes
Nov 3, 2025
Jessica Díon Hughes passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 37.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, 2025, beginning at 9:00 AM until Memorial Service at 10:30 AM.
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...
Jack E. Jordan
Nov 3, 2025
Jack E. Jordan, born on September 24, 1957, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 68.
Jack was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Highland Elementary and Tara High School. He also attended Louisiana State University. Jack was a member of the United States Navy. Jack was also a member of the National Rifle Association. Jack...
Kenneth "Ken" D. Howard
Nov 2, 2025
Kenneth David Howard, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 70.
A more detailed obituary will be available soon, please check this webpage for updates.
Relatives and friends may sign the guestbook below.
William H. Lewis "Bill"
Nov 2, 2025
William H. Lewis (Bill), born on October 7, 1931, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 94.
Bill was born in Smithville, Texas and grew up in Amite, Louisiana where he graduated from high school in 1948. In the early 1940’s he was a boy scout seat attendant at LSU Football games and became a lifelong Tiger...
Meenakshi S Peruvamba
Oct 31, 2025
Meenakshi (“Meena”) Peruvamba, our beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the age of 92. Born November 22, 1932, in Kurnool, India, Meenakshi’s life was a testament of her love, compassion, and devotion to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her...
Johnny Edward Downs
Oct 30, 2025
Johnny Edward Downs, born March 8, 1942, went to be with Jesus at 3:36 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born in Carrollton, Mississippi and grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana. Johnny was one of four founding owners of St. Gabriel Valve Service, working alongside David Downs, Frank Forbes, and LaRue Forbes. He...
William Clayton Paine
Oct 28, 2025
William Clayton Paine, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. A native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, he served as Director of Managed Care at Baton Rouge General Medical Center for over 20 years and as a provider representative at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. He was a graduate of...
Terry Lee Stark
Oct 25, 2025
Terry Lee Stark, Sr., a native of Tipp City, OH and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 77.
A loving husband, father, and “Papa”, enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, frequently attending his grandchildren’s events. Terry graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH in 1967. He was an...
Glenn G. Broussard
Oct 24, 2025
Glenn G. Broussard passed away on October 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Glenn was born on March 12, 1940, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to St. Elmo and Virgie Broussard.
Glenn graduated from Nicholls State University in 1963 with a degree in Physical Education and even earned the honor of becoming the first "Mr. Nicholls" in 1960...
Shirley April Toadvine
Oct 24, 2025
Shirley April Toadvine, age 59, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge. She was born in Salisbury, Maryland, on May 24, 1966, to the late Theodore Albert Toadvine and Shirley Ann Stephens Toadvine.
April, as she was affectionately known, grew up on the family farm in the neighborhood of Rockawalkin in Hebron, Maryland. From early childhood, she was...
Janell Devall Dillard
Oct 23, 2025
Janell Devall Dillard, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Janell was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on February 27, 1947, daughter of the late John and Eula Percle Devall.
Janell’s life was characterized by her unwavering love for her family. She adored her grandchildren and their activities, never missing...
Mary Clare "Tootie" Nesbit LaCour
Oct 23, 2025
Mary Clare Nesbit LaCour, affectionately known as “Tootie,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on October 16, 1928, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the youngest daughter of the late Grover and Alice Louise Nesbit.
Tootie was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, where she earned a degree in Home Economics. Throughout...
Dr. Jo Ann McLennan Bowers
Oct 22, 2025
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalm 16:11
Dr. Jo Ann McLennan Bowers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on...
Suzette Chauvin "Nana" Lowe
Oct 20, 2025
Suzette Chauvin Lowe, lovingly known as “Nana” by her grandchildren, children, family and friends, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the care of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a loving wife, grandmother, mother, sister, and neighbor to so many people in her lifetime. She was a true servant leader...
Kenneth "Sam" Matthews
Oct 16, 2025
Kenneth “Sam” Matthews passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on December 28, 1970, in Franklin, Louisiana, and was later a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Sam loved to draw, go fishing with his buddies, and spend time with his friends and family.
Sam is survived by his siblings, Freddie Matthews, Benita Matthews, Gail...
Kathleen Gibson Matthew
Oct 14, 2025
Kathleen Gibson Matthew passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Tayport, Fife, Scotland to Andrew Gibson and Helen McGill Gibson. After graduating from Seymour Lodge of Nursing in Dundee, Scotland she began her career as a Registered Nurse that spanned more than six years.
She is preceded in...
Dr. M. Glenn Girod
Oct 14, 2025
God called Marvin Glenn Girod to a new life with Him on October 14, 2025.
He lived a long and beautiful life of 84 years, devoted to God and family. Glenn was born February 17, 1941, to parents, Homer Marvin Girod and Lizzie Irene Brittain Girod in Tullos, Louisiana. He attended Tullos Elementary & LaSalle High School until 1956, when the...
Larry Gene Johnson
Oct 14, 2025
Larry Gene Johnson passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 79, after a brief illness. Larry was a Baton Rouge native who loved his life. He was an athlete with an extensive football history. After graduating from Istrouma High School, he played football for Northeast Louisiana State College. Larry graduated with a BS in Accounting and...
Rev. Mitch Harris
Oct 14, 2025
Willie “Mitch” Harris, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born July 22, 1946, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to John and Nergie Harris.
Bro. Mitch was a graduate of Zachary High School, Class of ’64, and attended Louisiana State University before continuing his education at New Orleans Baptist Theological...
