Obituaries
William A. Bonnette
May 31, 2026
William A. Bonnette passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 87.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Sean’s life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Jude Catholic Church. All will be welcomed at 10:00AM with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00AM. Burial to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
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Sean Thomas Bouterie
May 31, 2026
Sean T. Bouterie passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 54.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Sean’s life on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home. All will be welcomed at 9:00AM with services beginning at 11:00AM.
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Brett Parker Suits
May 28, 2026
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” John 11:25
Brett Parker Suits, a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 26. Born in Baton Rouge on March 3, 2000, Brett was the beloved son of Jay Edward...
Shirley J. Taylor "Squirrel"
May 28, 2026
Shirley J. Taylor aka “Squirrel” passed away at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 75. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Reilly; sister, Carol Prudhomme; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Debbie DeJean (James); and her beloved dog Tasha. She was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Clark W. Taylor; her parents, Edward...
Carl Simon Rabalais
May 28, 2026
Carl Simon Rabalais passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the age of 76.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge. The visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Resthaven...
Martha Hodges Weller
May 27, 2026
Martha Hodges Weller passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born September 17, 1938, in Newton, Mississippi to Wiley Prentiss Hodges, Jr. and Jimmie Vermelle Ware Hodges. When Martha was 4, her family moved to Greenville, Mississippi, a town she quickly came to know as Home. Martha graduated from Greenville High School, attended Mary...
Angelita Minerva Guzman
May 27, 2026
Angelita “Angie” Minerva Guzman Angelita “Angie” Minerva Guzman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, teacher, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the age of 53.
Born on April 13, 1973, in Houston, Texas, to Antonio and Minerva Lara, Angie lived a life overflowing with love, generosity, creativity, and service to others. She had a rare gift for...
John Milton Valentine
May 26, 2026
John Milton Valentine passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born September 29, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to John Alvin Valentine and Mary Catherine Lagarde Valentine. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodlawn High School and attended LSU for two years, when he realized on-the-job training provided him with more experience and...
Gay Plauche
May 26, 2026
Gay Shirley Plauche, a native of Lisbon, AL and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at the age of 83. She graduated from Baton Rouge High School and was a longtime member of Jefferson Baptist Church. She was employed by The Baton Rouge Board of Realtors for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling, working...
Fay Plauche Butler
May 22, 2026
Fay Plauche Butler, age 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Baton Rouge General after a brief illness.
Born on June 14, 1938, to Effie and Louis Plauche, Fay grew up in Houma and Plaucheville, Louisiana. She went to LSU before finding her passion for journalism and went on to pursue a long career in said...
John Joseph Musser
May 22, 2026
John Joseph Musser, affectionately known as “John John,” passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, at the age of 93.
John was born on December 16, 1932, In Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Edgar and Elizabeth (Resh) Musser. John was a graduate of Franklin and Marshall College and retired geologist with the USGS. He was the LA State...
Bobbie Jean Spillman
May 21, 2026
Bobbie Jean Spillman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 92. Bobbie was born on February 4, 1934, in Merryville, Louisiana, daughter of the late Kay Hare and Lottie Mae Fountain. She was an exceptional cook, and devoted mother, cherishing time spent with her family and beloved pets. She will...
Harold E. Reid
May 21, 2026
Harold E. Reid, beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 95. Born and raised in Central, Harold was born on December 13, 1930, son of the late K. Frank and Ruth C. Reid. After graduating from Central High School, Harold proudly served our country in the United States Navy during...
Gary Louis Black Sr.
May 20, 2026
Gary Louis Black, Sr. was born in Baton Rouge, LA on November 28, 1950. He died peacefully in the comfort of his home on May 20, 2026, at the age of 75.
Gary was fascinated with the outdoors as a child. This passion inspired a life of adventures fishing and hunting with friends and family in South Louisiana, namely Port Eads,...
Maxine Root
May 20, 2026
Thelma “Maxine” Root passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born August 14, 1932, in Terral, Oklahoma, to Alvis Henderson and Cammie Brunson Henderson. She was the fifth of 14 siblings with six sisters and seven brothers. She knew the meaning of sacrifice and hardship early in life. Upon graduating high school, Maxine...
Elena Espinal
May 20, 2026
Elena Espinal passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 6, 1935, in Honduras to Lino Diaz and Elena Hernandez, she devoted her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love, warmth, and togetherness.
She found great joy in cooking and baking, and nothing made her happier than gathering...
Barbara Ann Sperry Bearden
May 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Sperry Bearden passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Pi Beta Phi LA Beta Chapter, Junior League of Baton Rouge, Charity Ball Association, Baton Rouge Green. She was a fabulous cook, where she loved making meals for everyone in her home. She belonged to multiple...
David Joseph Troxclair
May 18, 2026
David Joseph Troxclair passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born August 27, 1949, in White Castle, Louisiana to Dunkin Joseph Troxclair and Rita Gertrude Rome Troxclair. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, David entered the food industry and never looked back. As a perpetual...
Claire Baumann Heine
May 17, 2026
Claire Baumann Heine, born on July 27, 1931, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 94.
Claire was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She graduated high school from The Academy of the Holy Angels in New Orleans, LA. She later became an accounting technician for USDA National Finance Center until her retirement. She was a long-time resident...
