Obituaries
Edward "Don" Donnell Prouty
Nov 8, 2026
Edward "Don" Donnell Prouty passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the age of 78.
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.
Eria Faye Melancon
Nov 7, 2026
Eria Faye Melancon passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the age of 90.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon,...
Mickey Clydelia Douglas
Nov 7, 2026
Mickey Clydelia Douglas, born on November 7, 1950, passed away on November 7, 2026.
On the very day we would celebrate her 76th birthday, Mickey Clydelia Douglas received the greatest birthday gift of all eternal life, as she gained her heavenly wings and entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Don't shed a tear for Mickey, for hers...
George W. Robinson, Jr.
Nov 6, 2026
George William Robinson, Jr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on Friday, November 6, 1942, in Borger, Texas, son of the late George W. Sr. and Lorene Golden Robinson. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from LSU in 1964. George married the love of...
James B. Benoit
Nov 5, 2026
James Bertman Benoit, born on July 26, 1939, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 87.
James was born in Church Point, Louisiana. He received his masters degree in social work. After, he went on to become a member of the United States Army Reserves. Once he completed his time in the military, he became a Health...
June Garrett Williams
Nov 5, 2026
June Garrett Williams, born on February 7, 1934, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 92.
June was born in Hodge, Louisiana. After she attended Louisiana Tech, she became a bookkeeper with Piccadilly Corporation for 26 years. She was a member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church.
June is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brad Brown,...
Helen Stevens Melancon
Nov 4, 2026
Helen Stevens Melancon, age 85, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Helen was a graduate of Redemptorist High School. While she enjoyed a variety of endeavors throughout her life, her greatest calling and most cherished role was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker.
Helen was a natural...
Paul M. Mitchell
Nov 3, 2026
Paul M. Mitchell passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on July 1, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, to Joseph and Mary Mitchell.
After graduating high school, Paul furthered his education at LSU, before beginning his professional career in sales. Paul began his career with Colonial Bakery then later to Bimbo Bakery and...
Carl Lee Hancock
Nov 3, 2026
Carl Lee Hancock, born on August 29, 1930, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the age of 96.
Carl was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He earned his Bachelor of Science from University of Louisiana Lafayette, formerly known as University of Southwest Louisiana. He was also a member of the United States Air Force. Carl was a member of First...
Kristen Boyle Miles
Nov 1, 2026
Kristen Boyle Miles, of Prairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Mississippi, at the age of 45. She was born on May 30, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Randall and Yvonne Boyle. Kristen graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and graduated from ITI Technical College with an associate’s degree. She later...
Warren Robert Treadaway
Oct 27, 2026
Warren Robert Treadaway, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on Wednesday, December 13, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, son to the late William V. Treadaway and Vivian M. Treadaway. Warren graduated from West Jefferson High School in Harvey, Louisiana. He went on to proudly...
Mary Tucker Hill
Oct 27, 2026
Mary Tucker Hill passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026. She was 101. Born on October 10, 1925, in Todd, North Carolina and a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her husband and children and later in life, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed bowling with...
Lori Racquel Thompson Haeffeler
Oct 25, 2026
Lori Racquel Thompson Haeffeler, lovingly known as Racquel, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 54.
Racquel was born on April 30, 1972, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Barbara Sholar Thompson Ivey and Vardaman R. “Bilbo” Thompson. She was a graduate of Central...
Don Landers
Oct 24, 2026
Don Landers passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 89. He was born on August 23, 1937, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Albert and Viola Landers.
Don graduated from LSU and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. In 1968, he became the co-owner and founder of Cracker Barrel Convenience stores....
Kenneth W. Bosso
Oct 23, 2026
Kenneth W. Bosso, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 84. He was born on May 3, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida, son of Samuel Clark and Jean Windham Bosso. Ken spent his childhood on the sun-soaked beaches of Florida, where he would spend most of his days by the ocean, and developed...
Jim Garbo
Oct 21, 2026
Jim Garbo entered his heavenly home on October 21, 2026, following a brief stay in the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. He passed away from Alzheimer’s disease with his loving wife, Diane, by his side, just two months shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on December 19, 1934, in Laurel, Mississippi.
Jim grew up in Laurel, Mississippi,...
Addie "Judy" Cutrer Hoover
Oct 19, 2026
Addie “Judy” Cutrer Hoover went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 19, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 87. She was born on May 8, 1939, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Virgil and Mary Mennee Cutrer.
Judy was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University. She began her professional...
Dick Brown
Oct 19, 2026
Captain Richard “Dick” Gary Brown, 79, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born November 27, 1946, in Richmond, Indiana, Dick was the son of Donald Brown and Carolyn Stegner Brown. He graduated from Richmond High School before answering the call to serve his country.
A decorated Army helicopter pilot with the...
Joseph "Joe" Ray
Oct 18, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Ray, born on November 6, 1946, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 79.
Joe was born in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. After graduating from Melville High School, he went on to become a member of the United States Army National Guard from February 10, 1967, until July of 1971. He married Margaret, the love of...
Sheila W. Lange
Oct 18, 2026
Sheila W. Lange, born on October 15, 1931, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 95.
Sheila was born in San Antonio, Texas. After she graduated from high school, she spent years creating a home to raise her family in. Sheila was a member of Jefferson Baptist church. She always enjoyed working in the yard and remembering...
