Obituaries
Donald Hammons
May 2, 2018
Donald Wayne Hammons, age 86, resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at 10:00pm. He was born in Downsville, Louisiana to Harvey and Effie Hammons. He served in the Army during the Korean war from 1953 to 1955. Don married Bonnie Jean Ozley of Arcadia on January 27, 1956....
David Bella
May 1, 2018
David John Bella, beloved husband of Dessie Bella, wonderful father of Annelise Bella, and kind and supportive stepfather of Matthew, Donnie and Jonathan Malarcher, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 9:15 PM with Dessie by his side. David, a native resident of Baton Rouge, was born on January 14, 1959. He was educated at St. Thomas More...
Donald Sturgeon
Apr 27, 2018
Donald Claude Sturgeon, born July 25, 1936, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 27, 2018. Donald was married for sixty-two years to Bettie Lou Sturgeon. They first met at Odessa Senior High School in Odessa, Texas. Donald and Bettie had many adventures through their lives. Donald worked as a machinist, a millwright, and finally started his...
Shirley Itson
Apr 26, 2018
Shirley Sue Itson, passed away peacefully at Old Jefferson Community Care Center in Baton Rouge, LA, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the age of 85. A native of Silsbee, TX, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Shirley was a retired administrative assistant with 30 years of experience. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Jerome Plauche
Apr 26, 2018
Jerome Cox Plauche, a native of Plaucheville, LA and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2018 at the age of 78. He was an active member of St. George Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He served in the US Navy and also served as a volunteer fireman for St. George Fire Department. He...
Donald Broussard
Apr 26, 2018
Donald Joseph Broussard, 83, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away April 26th after a battle with Luekemia. Visitation will be Sunday at 5 PM to 8:00 PM at Resthaven Garden of Memory & Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway. Rosary will be recited at 7:15 PM and lead by the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Funeral Services will be at...
Ernest Leblanc
Apr 25, 2018
Ernest P. "Dickie" LeBlanc completed his earthly journey at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Old Jefferson Community Care Center. He was 92, born in Morganza on November 15, 1925, to Abel and Corrine LeBlanc. He was a kind man with a Christian heart, a sweet spirit, and a gentle soul. He was an amazing husband of almost...
Jimmie Belleau, Jr.
Apr 23, 2018
Jimmie "Jimbo" Dale Belleau Jr. passed away on April 23, 2018. He was a graduate of Woodlawn High School and was employed as a Construction Manager at Level Homes. Jimmie had an infectious smile and a sense of humor that kept everyone around him laughing. He worked hard, played hard and loved hard. His favorite place to be was...
Rita Osdell
Apr 23, 2018
Rita Van Osdell, age 73, a native of Saint Stephens, AL and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 23, 2018. Rita enjoyed playing the piano and singing in the choir. She also enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. Rita loved spending time with her friends, but family was the most important thing...
Liam Brooks
Apr 22, 2018
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, May 5, 2018 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, May 5, 2018 3:00 pm
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Jared Smith
Apr 22, 2018
Jared Todd Smith, age 54, a resident of Capital House passed away on April 22, 2018. Jared is survived by his two brothers, Joshua Smith and Jordan Smith; and two sisters, Heather Smith Bergeron and Brittany F. Smith. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jean Pitre; his grandfather, Preston Smith; and his aunt, Beverly Pitre Gill. Visitation...
Henry Toledo, Jr.
Apr 22, 2018
Henry "Chuck" William Toledo, Jr., loving husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at age 66. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Chuck was a National Account Executive at American PetroLog, LLC., who enjoyed fishing and home and garden projects. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Toledo;...
Judy Breaux
Apr 22, 2018
Judy Ann Thibodeaux Breaux, age 77, a native of Breaux Bridge, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 22, 2018. Judy was always happy, always smiling and enjoyed cooking for everyone. She loved and cherished her family, and loved spending time with her beautiful grandchildren. She made all feel loved and welcomed. She is survived...
Maurice Monrose
Apr 22, 2018
Maurice (Mo) Monrose 87, Passed away on Sunday April 22, 2018 at his home. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Martha (Marty) Monrose. He is survived by his 3 sons, Maurice Blake, Mark Allan and Mitchell Wayne Monrose, daughter-in-law's Becky and Cherie, four grandchildren, Brandon, Avery, Aaron and Farren. Mo...
A.R. Harris, Jr.
Apr 21, 2018
A.R. Harris, Jr., age 70, a resident of New Roads, LA, passed away at home on April 21, 2018. He was surrounded by his family. A.R. graduated from Catholic High in 1964 and later attended USL. He joined the US Marine Corp, serving in Vietnam and later honorably discharged in 1969. He was a successful business owner, operating Ames...
Nancy Drago
Apr 21, 2018
Nancy Ann Smith Drago, a resident of Central, passed away at the age of 71, on April 21, 2018. Nancy was born on June 29, 1946 to Ann and Hugh Smith. She graduated from Hammond High School in 1964 and was married to Roma Paul Drago on August 5, 1967. Nancy was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Lester Jones, Sr.
Apr 20, 2018
Lester O'Neal Jones, Sr., better known to his family and friends as "Spud," was a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He passed away on April 20, 2018 at the age of 44. Lester was born on December 13, 1973 in Morgan City, LA. He was baptized at an early age at Mount Esther Baptist Church. In 1991, he relocated...
Roslyn Maranto
Apr 19, 2018
"There is no sudden passing we can bear. There is no heartfelt pain we can withstand. There is no familiar loss we do not lament. Yet there is no true and Godly love we do not cherish." V. Hampton, Jr. (4/19/2018) We are all stardust, divinely created by the Lord God, designed to shine and give light to our...
Jonie Foster
Apr 18, 2018
Jonie Lee Gum Foster, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away peacefully Wednesday night, April 18, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House in Baton Rouge after a courageous and hard fought battle with cancer. She was 50 years old and a Baton Rouge native. She was a 1985 graduate of McKinley High School. She was a resident...
