Obituaries

Dec 20, 2025

Annie Mae Day Dier, our precious mother, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children.

Annie Mae was born on May 10, 1931, in Crosby, MS, to the late Bernard W. Day, Sr. and Leona T. Day. At an early age, her family...

Dec 19, 2025

Cheryl McClendon Miller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 74. A long-time resident of Mississippi, Cheryl was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 25, 1951. She attended Jones Community College and dedicated her career as a Mortgage Loan Processor in the banking industry. 

Cheryl was an active and...

Dec 19, 2025

Jessie P. Miley passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 88.

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Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Dec 19, 2025

Al “Boo” LaPorte, Jr., born on August 19, 1967, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 58.

Al was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Redemptorist High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University. He was the CEO of CMC Corporate Solutions, as well as a member of Healing Place Church. Al had a passion for...

Dec 19, 2025

Ruby Nell (Ficklin) Pickering was born on November 4, 1936 in Gonzales, Louisiana and was called home, surrounded by her family, on December 19, 2025 at the age of 89.

Ruby Nell was born in Gonzales in 1936 to Guy Smith Ficklin and Ruby Mary Broussard. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1955 and married Lloyd Pickering on September 3,...

Dec 15, 2025

Jordan Elizabeth Lancaster went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 28. She was born March 14, 1997, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jordan was a bright active child that loved people, especially her brother Brandon. She was a diligent homeschooled student, who also played basketball and softball. She worked very hard and was...

Dec 15, 2025

Henry “Hank” Budd, born on September 26, 1936, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 89.

Hank was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska. He served six years with the National Guard and retired from Allied Chemical. Hank was a member of Family of Faith church, and volunteered for 15 years with Campers on Missions. Hank loved to...

Dec 14, 2025

After exhibiting exemplary strength and courage while facing multiple illnesses, Jeryl (Jerry) Glen Willson passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2025. He was Born March 25, 1955, in Bunkie, Louisiana to James Lee Willson and Martha Jeanne Grasaffi.

He is survived by wife, Linda Baronne Willson; stepchildren of 32 years, Chris (Molly), Jeni, and Amy; grandchildren, Leon, Remy,...

Dec 12, 2025

Todd Alton Messer, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born August 1, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lester and Catherine Messer. Todd attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration. He worked many years at the Shell Geismar Chemical Plant....

Dec 12, 2025

Peyton Charles Robert, Jr., known as “Charlie,” died on Friday, December 12, 2025, of congestive heart failure. He was born into a prominent family of Louisiana educators on January 3, 1932. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Margaret Fort Robert; and by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Ellen Spiller Robert. He is survived by...

Dec 9, 2025

Dr. Kenneth Ford Markle, a native of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 66. A former registered nurse, upon receiving his doctorate, Dr. Kenneth worked as a periodontist. He was a member of AAP-Periodontics, LDA-Louisiana Dental, ARRL-Amateur Radio, and Divers Alert Network. He served as...

Dec 9, 2025

Amy Marie Allen, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 47. She was born October 9, 1978, to Jimmy B. and Mary R. Allen. Amy attended St. Jude Elementary, St. Joseph’s Academy, and Louisiana State University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in English. She was a member of the...

Dec 9, 2025

Vernice Waddick was born on May 1, 1938, in Thomaston, Georgia, and passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Katy, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in a close-knit family with her sisters, Barbara Baker and Marie Norton. Guided by her deep faith, Vernice devoted her life to caring for others—as a licensed nurse, a loyal...

Dec 8, 2025

Ronald J. “Ron” Pepitone passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born November 13, 1946, in Opelousas, Louisiana to Salvatore Pepitone and Anna Belle Guidroz Pepitone. After graduating from Opelousas High School in 1964, he immediately entered the United States Navy, proudly serving our country for more than four years. He was stationed...

Dec 8, 2025

Dec 7, 2025

James “Jim” Daily, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born April 5, 1938, to M. Lawrence and Alberta Daily in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James attended Roman Catholic High School and St. Joseph’s University. He also served in the United States National Guard and was a member of...

Dec 6, 2025

Amber Paige Johnson, age 43, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on December 6th, 2025.

Amber lived life to the fullest and there was seemingly no limit to what she could pile onto her plate at any given time. Growing up, her father would frequently tell her she could do anything she wanted. One of...

Dec 6, 2025

Today, we share the saddest of news. On the morning of Saturday, December 6, 2025, Robert “Bobby” DeAngelo passed away, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. We have lost a rare and extraordinary soul, one whose boundless kindness lifted countless others, and whose legacy of compassion will endure in every life he touched.

Born on July 2, 1959, in Bayonne,...

Dec 6, 2025

Laura Shepherd Menard passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born September 1, 1962, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Lawrence Henry Shepherd, Jr. and Betty Ann Janky Shepherd. Upon graduating from Belaire High School, Laura received her accounting degree from Louisiana State University. A chance encounter at a friend’s wedding resulted in Gerald...

Dec 6, 2025

Barbara June Ivy Watts McCleary, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was born on June 24, 1937, in Jasper, Texas. After a lengthy illness, she passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 88.

Barbara is preceded in transition by her beloved husband, Aubrey McCleary, Jr.; her daughter, Tamra Maureen McCleary; her parents, S.R. and Pauline (Pat) Watts;...