Obituaries
William "Bill" T. Flynn
Feb 11, 2026
William “Bill” T. Flynn passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 84.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Thursday, February 19, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
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M.J. Gilmore
Feb 11, 2026
Major John Gilmore passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on August 29, 1932, to John Abner Gilmore and Maudell Gilmore. He began his career as an electrician and joined the United States Navy as an Electrician’s Mate Third Class on the USS Sperry, Catfish and Remora.
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Kenneth Wayne May
Feb 10, 2026
Kenneth Wayne May passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the age of 84.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Monday, February 16, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM until memorial services at 11:00 AM.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Ruth M. Patrick, PhD
Feb 9, 2026
Ruth Martin Patrick was born November 4, 1930, on a small farm in Northeast Louisiana to Alfred and Birdie Martin and died in Baton Rouge La. on February 9, 2026, at the age of 95. She was the oldest of their four children. She grew up helping her family on their farm, canning vegetables, working in the cotton fields, baking...
Lillard G. Bruce
Feb 8, 2026
Lillard George Bruce of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was 79 years old. He was born in Baton Rouge on June 12, 1946, to William Lillard Bruce and Lucille Katerine Babin Bruce. Upon graduation from Baton Rouge High School, he entered the United States Air Force. He began his career...
Jose Napoleon Melendez, Sr.
Feb 8, 2026
Jose Napoleon Melendez, Sr. was born April 30, 1952, in Usulután, El Salvador. He passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Prairieville Louisiana where he resided at the age of 73.
In his younger years, Jose loved traveling home to El Salvador; embracing the journey there just as much as the destination. Throughout his life, he found peace in the...
Krishna Agnihotri
Feb 8, 2026
Krishna Agnihotri, beloved matriarch, passed away on February 8 at the age of 89.
Krishna was the eldest daughter of Pt. Har Bhagwan and Lajwanti Devi Moudgil. Her father was a charismatic lawyer and her mother was an excellent cook who could whip up a meal for 50 on a moment's notice.
Krishna and Bhishma (B.K.) were married for 66 years, having...
Dorothy Tatum Kanada
Feb 7, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” Tatum Kanada was born on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana and passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 18 days old.
Dottie was deeply loved by her family and friends, who faithfully covered her in prayers before she even entered the world. She loved gazing at the star lights in...
Shirley Mae Lewis Watson
Feb 6, 2026
On Friday, 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....
Oscar "Bob" Porter Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
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. He was a "Harley enthusiast", working at Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge until his retirement, where his passion and knowledge of motorcycles earned him many friendships. In...
Donald William Vaughn
Feb 3, 2026
Donald William Vaughn, a resident of Saint Gabriel, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born April 1, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri to Bill Samuel Vaughn and Wanda Louise Vaughn.
He is survived by his daughter, Hattie Vaughn Guidry, and her mother, Jill Margaret Vaughn; son-in-law, Jonathan Luke Guidry; two grandchildren, Eleanor Whitney Guidry...
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...
Norean Byrons Carver
Jan 30, 2026
Norean Carver passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, devotion, and gracious hospitality.
Norean was a loving and faithful wife to her husband, Ed. Their marriage was marked by deep affection, shared ministry, and an unwavering commitment to one another. The words of Scripture says it...
