Obituaries
Rodney Plauche
Jul 5, 2025
Rodney Plauche passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 76 years old. He was born on January 6, 1949, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Reeves Plauche and Mamie Dee Guillory Plauche. His father was a longtime Scoutmaster, this was a driving factor in Rodney’s time in Boy Scouts, where he earned numerous medals and recognitions....
Hazel E. Levatino
Jul 4, 2025
Hazel Estelle Levatino, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, will forever be remembered for her warmth, courage, and spirit. She passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on May 25, 1942, in Amite, Louisiana, Hazel led a life full of purpose and dedication. She served her community as a sheriff deputy, a role that...
Alexis Alfonso
Jul 1, 2025
Alexis Alfonso passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Habana, Cuba, to Jose V. Alfonso and Aydee Sanchez. Alexis was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and completed her master’s degree - along with serving many years as a system analyst.
She was preceded in death by her...
Anthony Freddy Pichon, Jr. "Duke"
Jul 1, 2025
Anthony Freddy Pichon Jr., lovingly known as “Duke,” a devoted husband, father, brother, and lifelong caregiver, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 72.
Born on September 30, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louise and Freddy Pichon, Duke dedicated 44 years of his life to nursing, a profession that...
Mercedes B. Daigle
Jun 30, 2025
Mercedes Eve Borne Daigle of Baton Rouge died on June 30, 2025 at the age of 97.
Mercedes was born into a large family to parents Noelie and Jules Borne residing in Assumption Parish during her childhood. With many brothers and sisters, she was a survivor, living beyond the death of her husband, siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, and a granddaughter, Rochelle...
Lory Braud
Jun 29, 2025
Loralee Marie Kliebert Braud, known to everyone as Lory, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Loralee was born October 16, 1938 to the late Brierre and Hazel Dupuy Kliebert, in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana. After graduating from Holy Name of Mary in Algiers, Louisiana in...
Luong Van Tran
Jun 28, 2025
Luong Van Tran passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 86.
A Service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, July 5, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Terry "T-Pop" Cormier
Jun 27, 2025
Terry Lee Cormier, affectionately known to most as TC, Tee, or simply “T-Pop” to his beloved granddaughters, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on June 21, 1954, in Church Point, Louisiana, to John Clelon and Marie Francois Cormier.
Terry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Melanie Simmons...
Stana Savatovic
Jun 27, 2025
Stana Savatovic, age 74, passed away at Baton Rouge General on Friday, June 27, 2025.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Stana found joy in the simple pleasures of life—gardening, mowing the lawn, and spending time poolside with her great-grandchildren. She took great pride in her perfectly manicured yard, not just for its beauty, but as...
Minnie "Lee" Blanchard
Jun 27, 2025
Minnie “Lee” Miller Blanchard passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on February 15, 1932, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, to Wallace and Annie Miller.
Lee attended Southeastern Louisiana University before beginning her career as an accountant for the Department of Education, where her work was characterized by her commitment and service to the...
Max J. Forbes Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Max J. Forbes, Jr., a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on August 28, 1930, in Hammond to parents Max J. Forbes, Sr. and Mildred Agnes Wolf.
Max enlisted in the U.S. Navy in his late teens and proudly served four years of active duty...
Laurence William Graffeo
Jun 26, 2025
Laurence William Graffeo passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 49. Laurence was born on December 20, 1975, in Nutley, New Jersey, to Warren and Mary Louise Graffeo.
He briefly attended Southeastern Louisiana University before beginning his career as a mechanic, where he became known as a “fixer of all things”. Laurence proudly served in the Louisiana...
Bruce J. Gueho
Jun 26, 2025
Bruce J. Gueho passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87. He was born on July 10, 1937, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Joseph A. and Milda Babin Gueho.
A graduate of St. John High School, Bruce laid the foundation for a career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), where he...
LTC Joseph “Jody” T. Babin, III (USAR retired)
Jun 26, 2025
Known for his infectious laugh and servant’s heart, LTC Joseph “Jody” T. Babin, III (USAR Retired) passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS on July 18, 1953, and lived in Baton Rouge for most of his 71 years. He was a graduate of LSU, where he was an ROTC cadet. Years later, Jody...
Tracey Lynn Wright
Jun 26, 2025
Tracey Lynn Wright, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 53.
She is survived by her loving father, John Wright; sisters, Susanne Wright and Jennifer Hebert and her husband A.J.; nephews, Dillon Haley, Dawson Hebert, and Gunner Hebert.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marsha...
Juanita Seal ("Nina") Nolan
Jun 25, 2025
Juanita Seal “Nina” Nolan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was 96 years old. Nina was a native of Sicily Island, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Joseph C. Nolan, Jr.; two sisters; and two sons-in-law.
Nina...
Deborah "Debbie" Guerin Moran
Jun 25, 2025
Known for her vibrant personality and compassionate heart, Deborah “Debbie” Guerin Moran passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Debbie was born on October 1, 1951, in New Roads, Louisiana, and was the first child of James Douglas Guerin, Sr. and Virgie Hebert Guerin.
Raised in Morgan City, she attended Central Catholic High School. After graduation in 1969, Debbie...
Benjamin Scott Boatright
Jun 23, 2025
Benjamin Scott Boatright passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 76.
Private services will be held for the family at a later date.
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
Patricia "Pat" Puderer Decell Irwin
Jun 23, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Puderer Decell Irwin passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 91. Pat was born on August 4, 1933, in Natchez, Mississippi to Patrick Puderer and Alyce Barland Puderer. It was in Natchez that she met and married Ralph Clark (“Mickey”) Decell in 1953. They welcomed their first 5 children in...
Shyam "Sam" Iyer
Jun 22, 2025
Shyam "Sam" Iyer passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on January 24, 1944, in Mumbai, India, to Parameshwaran and Bhaghirathi Iyer.
Sam graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri with a Masters in chemical engineering, which led him to a devoted career at Albemarle...
