Obituaries
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...
John Dawson
Oct 11, 2025
William John Dawson Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born January 15, 1953, in Baton Rouge to William John Dawson Sr. and Madge Kenny Dawson.
John graduated from Catholic High in 1971 and went on to graduate from Louisiana State University. He was a real estate broker for...
Eugene E. "Gene" Bonnecaze
Oct 10, 2025
Eugene E. “Gene” Bonnecaze passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the age of 85.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, October 25, 2025, beginning at 1:00 PM until Memorial Service at 2:30 PM. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for...
Melissa Conaway Sybrandt
Oct 9, 2025
Melissa Conaway Sybrandt, 60, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. Melissa battled Appendiceal Cancer for the last 2 ½ years.
Born on February 27, 1965, in Chalmette, Louisiana, Melissa lived a life filled with warmth, grace, and love for those around her. In 1991, she moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she built...
Catherine McIntire Pegues
2025
Catherine “Sis” McIntire Pegues 1942 – 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Catherine McIntire Pegues, lovingly known as “Sis,” a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully at the age of 83.
Born in 1942, Sis grew up in the Garden District and spent most of her life in the family home built...
Andrew "Andy" Shread
Oct 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew “Andy” David Shread, a cherished father, son, brother, nephew, and friend, who left us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 43. Andy was born on June 9, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grew into a remarkable man who made a lasting impact on all...
Michael Orona
Oct 7, 2025
John Michael Orona passed away at his Baton Rouge home on October 7, 2025.
To some of his business associates and friends he was John but to his family he was always Michael. He exemplified the true meaning of his name which is “A gift from God”.
Michael was good, caring, patient and possessed a sweet tender soul. He always gave of...
Sheila "MawMaw" Melancon
Oct 6, 2025
Sheila "MawMaw" Melancon, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She was born on November 16, 1948, in Beaumont, Texas.
Sheila earned a Bachelor of Education and dedicated her career to teaching. Known affectionately as "MawMaw," she created a nurturing environment for her friends and family.
Outside of her career, Sheila had many interests. She loved...
Larry Emerson Perdue
Oct 5, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Emerson Perdue, III, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on April 5, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Larry was the cherished son of the late Emerson L. and Agnes James Perdue. Larry had a passion for learning, and teaching others. He earned his BA in Education in 1965 from Northwestern State...
Leo Wayne Waddell
Oct 3, 2025
Leo Wayne Waddell was born October 14, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA after a prolonged illness.
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Greg Waddell, Riley...
Marvin D. Cooper
Oct 2, 2025
Marvin D. Cooper, a resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on March 4, 1943, in San Francisco, California, to A. W. and Ruth Iola Turner Cooper. Marvin was a retired project manager and loved his music, snow skiing, motorcycle riding and sailing. He was a member...
Billy Ray White, Jr.
Oct 1, 2025
Billy Ray White, Jr., a devoted husband and loving father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 18, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Billy Ray White, Sr. and Betty Dixon White. Billy was a 1981 graduate of Woodlawn High School...
Doris Dixon Hodges
Oct 1, 2025
Doris Dixon Hodges, a woman whose kindness and generosity touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Born on April 14, 1941, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Doris was the third of six children born to Malcolm and Cora Dixon.
A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Doris was a charter member of Parkview Baptist Church and a proud graduate...
Mildred "Duddie" Bourg
Sep 29, 2025
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7
Mildred “Duddie” G Bourg went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 27, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 92.
Born on August 6th, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and lived in White Castle, Louisiana. She became a resident of...
Clarence M. Bailey, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
Clarence Marius Bailey, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the age of 97. He was a native of Baton Rouge, born in Lutcher, LA on May 14, 1928, Istrouma High School graduate, and retiree of Gulf States Utilities after 45 plus years of service. Clarence enjoyed a long and healthy life and many years of retirement surrounded...
Lenora "Pete" Amedee
Sep 27, 2025
Lenora “Pete” Peters Amedee, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at the age of 86. Lenora went to join her beloved husband, Louis Amedee, just hours after he departed this world, marking the end of a beautiful love story that spanned over 62 years.
Born on March 22, 1939, in Crowville, Louisiana,...
Louis Amedee
Sep 26, 2025
Louis Amedee, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the age of 94. A proud veteran, Louis honorably served in the United States Navy before dedicating his professional life to public service as a procurement director for the State of Louisiana. He was a member of the Baton Rouge...
