Obituaries
Brandie Lynn Chustz
Sep 16, 2026
Brandie Lynn Chustz passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 51 years old. Brandie was born on September 19, 1974, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Anthony Larry Chustz and Sandra Vavasseur Chustz. Upon graduation from Robert E. Lee High School, she attended Southeastern Louisiana University. She furthered her studies at the Aveda...
Robert Paul Nash, DDS
Sep 16, 2026
Robert Paul Nash, DDS passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 85.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Robert's life on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Unity Church of Christianity, located at 15255 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, LA, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church starting at 10:30 a.m.
A more detailed and...
Roslyn Sims Lockett
Sep 16, 2026
Roslyn Sims Lockett, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 73. She was a graduate of Howard University receiving a degree in nursing, where she eventually retired from Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Pathology Group of LA. She was a...
Lucy Staring Pope
Sep 16, 2026
Lucy Louise Staring Pope, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the age of 92.
She was born the second child of Hays and Georgie D. Staring in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 18, 1933. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy and Louisiana State University and spent her life devoted to educating others and...
Inez Lee Campanella
Sep 14, 2026
“You are Great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, nor is there any God besides you.” 2 Samuel 7:22
Inez Lee Campanella, born March 1, 1930, in Central, Louisiana, passed away on September 14, 2026. She will be remembered with deep love as a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was centered on caring for...
Norma Thibodeaux Richard
Sep 14, 2026
Norma Thibodeaux Richard, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service honoring Norma at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the Funeral Home beginning at 9:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Resthaven Gardens...
Hubert "Buck" Francis Tucker, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Hubert “Buck” Francis Tucker, Jr. passed away at the age of 87, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Buck grew up fishing and hunting. He spent 40 years at Copolymer Rubber and Chemical, working as a Shift Supervisor. He later on grew to love metal detecting and Louisiana history. He was a man of few...
Rose Marie Powell
Sep 12, 2026
Rose Marie Powell, 86, a beloved grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
A proud native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Rose Marie graduated from St. Anthony High School in 1957 before attending Louisiana State University. On November 9, 1963, she married Jimmie Dale Powell of Gainesville, Florida.
In addition to her...
Mary S. Moore
Sep 10, 2026
Mary S. Moore passed away peacefully to be with Jesus and her husband, Dan, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mary was born on December 26, 1948, in Laurel, Mississippi.
Mary was known for her...
Vita Digirolamo Wendt
Sep 9, 2026
Vita Digirolamo Wendt, cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Vita went to join her beloved husband, David Wendt, days after his passing, marking the end of a beautiful love story that spanned 57 years.
Born on July 29, 1948, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vita had a warm spirit...
Ward Hopkins Oliver
Sep 8, 2026
"Fill the can, and fill the cup: All the windy ways of men are but dust that rises up, and is lightly laid again."
Ward Hopkins Oliver passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the age of 96. He was born on April 20, 1930, in Mobile, Alabama to Percy Walker Oliver and Mary Sarah Ward Oliver. After proudly serving...
Faye Patricia Harelson
Sep 7, 2026
Faye Patricia Harelson passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on October 27, 1961, to William John Harelson, Sr. and Erin Ory Harelson in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Faye was an active member of St. George Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Harelson Jr.
Faye is survived...
David Odell Wendt
Sep 7, 2026
David Odell Wendt, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 78. David was born on June 16, 1948. David held a Bachelors and Technical Certification, and worked as a Quality Control Manager at Fisher Controls. He was a member of the Coon Trap Rd. Bass Club, and St....
Lawrence "Larry" Nalls
Sep 6, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Nalls was born in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 19, 1952. A resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for over 45 years, he passed away peacefully at home on September 6th, 2026.
Larry grew up with his father, Joseph Nalls, an accountant for the Pentagon, in a small rowhouse in Alexandria, Virginia. Larry played in the high school marching band, rowed...
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...
