Obituaries
Joyce Leger
Apr 4, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Joyce Leger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Joyce passed away peacefully in her home on April 4, 2025, at the age of 77.
Joyce was born and lived her life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She had a full career as a licensed beautician and, later in...
Michael A. Reid
Apr 3, 2025
Michael Allen Reid, born on April 5, 1954, to Neil Allen Thompson and Jo Ann Reid, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A graduate of Hammond High School in 1973, Michael continued his education at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980. Following this, he pursued further studies at The American...
Larry Gooch
Apr 3, 2025
Larry Gooch passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the age of 81.
In accordance with Larry's wish, a private burial will take place 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
Phetsakhone "Phet" Sananikone
Apr 2, 2025
Phetsakhone “Phet” Sananikone, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Vientiane, Laos, and later escaped the country’s communist regime in search of a better life.
In 1980, Phet, along with several of his siblings, moved to the United States. After spending few years in both...
Eugene "Gene" Phillip Franklin
Apr 1, 2025
Eugene Phillip “Gene” Franklin passed away peacefully at home. Born on December 7, 1935, in Birmingham, Alabama. Gene lived life to the fullest for 89 years.
He met his lovely wife, Faye Ruth McGee Franklin, while they were in high school. Gene was Faye’s math tutor at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama. They married after Faye’s graduation in 1955. Together...
Inez Carlton King
Apr 1, 2025
Inez Carlton King passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 99 years old. She was born July 25, 1925, in Jonesville to Edward Carlton and Vera Willie Tillar Carlton. She began her career with the Louisiana Welfare Department and retired from the Louisiana Forestry Commission after 25 years of dedicated service. She was a...
Claude Arnold Carmouche
Mar 30, 2025
Claude Arnold Carmouche passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 80. He was born on October 11, 1944, in Morganza to Anatole and Sophie Grady Carmouche. After graduating high school, he proudly served our country for three years in the United States Army. Claude worked as a supervisor for Borden Chemicals and...
Shelby Guillory, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
Shelby Edward Guillory, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 87. He was born on March 4, 1938, in New Orleans to the late Shelby Guillory, Sr. and Grace Stafford Guillory. He graduated from Franklinton High School in 1956. Shelby proudly served his country in the United States Army as...
Alice Dayle Wilging
Mar 29, 2025
Alice “Dayle” McCamman Wilging went home to be with the Lord on March 29th, 2025, at the age of 99. She spent her last days at her home in Baton Rouge surrounded by her loving family.
Dayle was born October 1, 1925, in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. She left her parent’s home after high school and worked on the assembly line at...
Wanda A. Nichols
Mar 28, 2025
Wanda Ann Nichols, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Wanda was a certified Texas girl, an Army brat, and had perfected the Twist which earned her the nickname of Texas Twister. Wanda's life was filled with rich experiences, love, and service to others. Her journey, shaped by her military upbringing, education, marriage,...
Calvin Balencie
Mar 26, 2025
Calvin Francis Balencie, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025.
Calvin was born in New Orleans, LA, on April 7, 1936. He graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School in 1954 and married JoAnn Thomas in 1956. Calvin worked as a salesman for Woodward, Wight & Co., Ltd., and later, as a purchasing agent for...
Mary Harper
Mar 26, 2025
Mary Harper, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 74. A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Central, she was known for her warmth, kindness, strength and superb culinary skills as well as many other creative talents like oil and china painting, sewing, floral arranging, interior decorating, gardening, etc....
Robert James ("Bob") Duhon
Mar 26, 2025
Robert James “Bob” Duhon, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 74. He was born on November 27, 1950, in Rayne, moving to Church Point for high school, and lived in the Addis/Brusly area for the last 52 years. Bob proudly served the country in the...
Agnes H. Sprague
Mar 25, 2025
Agnes H. Sprague, age 69, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on February 7, 1956, in Houma, Louisiana, to Hilton and Marie Hornsby.
A dedicated professional, Agnes worked as a receptionist at Russel Saloon Ophthalmology, where her warm presence and friendly disposition made a lasting impression on all who entered.
Outside of work, Agnes had...
Timothy "Timmy" Hulin, Jr.
Mar 24, 2025
Timothy “Timmy” Fahy Hulin, Jr., born on November 18, 1950, passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 74.
Timmy was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated high school from Catholic High School, and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from LSU of Baton Rouge. He was a member of the Army Reserves, as well...
John Franklin Noehl
Mar 22, 2025
John Franklin Noehl, beloved husband, son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 37. John was born on May 11, 1987, in Brunswick, Georgia. As a contractor and handyman who owned his own business, John was known for his craftsmanship and reliability. His commitment extended beyond work; he was a devout member...
Sandy Kay Ford
Mar 22, 2025
Sandy Kay Ford, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on September 30, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Aletha Chadwick and Leonard Darryl Beall.
Sandy was a generous soul, who always wanted to help others. She completed her associate’s degree in nursing from Bluefield...
Margaret Roy Gremillion
Mar 20, 2025
Margaret Roy Gremillion was born on September 28, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended grade school and high school in Baton Rouge, graduating from St. Anthony High School in 1955. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans studying medical technology and finished the medical technology program at Baton Rouge General Hospital where she worked until her retirement in 1994....
Danny Peter Melancon
Mar 19, 2025
Danny Peter Melancon, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the age of 70. He was a long-time resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana.
Danny was born to the late Leeroy and Shirley Melancon on July 10, 1954. He grew up in Belle Rose, Louisiana, where he graduated from Assumption High School in 1972. Danny...
Melanie Alario
Mar 19, 2025
Melanie Cooper Alario passed away on March 19, 2025, at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 78. She was born in Lakehurst, New Jersey to the late Roy James Cooper and Mercedes Abadie Cooper. She spent most of her life living on the Westbank of New Orleans.
Mel leaves to cherish her memory, her high school sweetheart...
