Obituaries

Oct 31, 2025

A more detailed obituary will be available soon. Please check this webpage for updates.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 8:30 a.m. 

Oct 30, 2025

Johnny Edward Downs, born March 8, 1942, went to be with Jesus at 3:36 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025. A long-time resident of Baton Rouge, he was born in Carrollton, Mississippi and grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana. Johnny was one of four founding owners of St. Gabriel Valve Service, working alongside David Downs, Frank Forbes, and LaRue Forbes. He...

Oct 28, 2025

William Clayton Paine, age 69, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. A native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, he served as Director of Managed Care at Baton Rouge General Medical Center for over 20 years and as a provider representative at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. He was a graduate of...

Oct 25, 2025

Terry Lee Stark, Sr., a native of Tipp City, OH and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 77.

A loving husband, father, and “Papa”, enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, frequently attending his grandchildren’s events. Terry graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, OH in 1967. He was an...

Oct 24, 2025

Glenn G. Broussard passed away on October 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Glenn was born on March 12, 1940, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, to St. Elmo and Virgie Broussard.

Glenn graduated from Nicholls State University in 1963 with a degree in Physical Education and even earned the honor of becoming the first "Mr. Nicholls" in 1960...

Oct 24, 2025

Oct 23, 2025

Mary Clare Nesbit LaCour, affectionately known as “Tootie,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on October 16, 1928, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the youngest daughter of the late Grover and Alice Louise Nesbit.

Tootie was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, where she earned a degree in Home Economics. Throughout...

Oct 22, 2025

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalm 16:11

Dr. Jo Ann McLennan Bowers, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on...

Oct 20, 2025

Suzette Chauvin Lowe, lovingly known as “Nana” by her grandchildren, children, family and friends, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 in the care of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a loving wife, grandmother, mother, sister, and neighbor to so many people in her lifetime. She was a true servant leader...

Oct 16, 2025

Kenneth “Sam” Matthews passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on December 28, 1970, in Franklin, Louisiana, and was later a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Sam loved to draw, go fishing with his buddies, and spend time with his friends and family.

Sam is survived by his siblings, Freddie Matthews, Benita Matthews, Gail...

Oct 14, 2025

Kathleen Gibson Matthew passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on September 10, 1938, in Tayport, Fife, Scotland to Andrew Gibson and Helen McGill Gibson. After graduating from Seymour Lodge of Nursing in Dundee, Scotland she began her career as a Registered Nurse that spanned more than six years.

She is preceded in...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 12, 2025

Dr. A. Troy Barksdale passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at age 84. He was born on December 26, 1940, to Emmett Elmore and Ruby Carney Barksdale in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dr. Barksdale graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge. He received his Bachelor of Arts...

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...

Oct 10, 2025

A beautiful life that ended too fast, your worries are over, your troubles have passed. With the winds to lift you, your shackles off-cast, fly on proud bird, you’re free at last.

Eugene Elden “Gene” Bonnecaze passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025. He was 85. Born January 24, 1940, he was the second child of Emile Joseph Bonnecaze, Sr., and...

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...

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...

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...