Obituaries

Feb 14, 2018

Susan Tatman, passed away on February 14, 2018, at the age of 65. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, on Monday, February 19, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm with a memorial service at 2:00pm. Burial will follow. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, February 19, 2018 12:00 pm...

Feb 13, 2018

Betty Callegan Watts, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 13, 2018. Betty is survived by her husband, Robert C. Watts; her children, Cathy and August Bucher of Denham Springs, Barbara and Barry Sanders of Baton Rouge, Deborah and David Burnaman of Zachary, and Karen and Martin Benford of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren, Brandy,...

Feb 12, 2018

"For this is the message you heard from the beginning. We should love one another." ~1 John 3:11 Gavin Piers Coldwell, age 45, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018, after a brave battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. In his last days, he was surrounded by his family and friends, and with love, laughter, and...

Feb 12, 2018

Donald G. Cave, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. Donald was born in Fort Worth, TX, and lived in Shreveport, LA. He went to Byrd High School, attended LSU, Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji), and LSU Law School. He married an Uptown girl from New Orleans, Stephanie Feehan, his devoted wife...

Feb 10, 2018

Scott Joseph Gogreve, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the age of 40. He was a graduate of Bishop Sullivan High school, where he played on the soccer team. He attended Northwestern State University. He later moved to California and worked in the film industry on commercials and television as a production...

Feb 9, 2018

Richard "Dick" Roundtree, age 83, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 9, 2018. Dick was born in Thibodaux, LA, he graduated from LSU, and was a lifelong LSU Tigers fan. He was the president and founder of Dick Roundtree Copiers Inc., and was an active member of Oakcrest Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving...

Feb 8, 2018

Haggenmacher, Changwon (meaning "Beautiful Princess") A native of Seoul, South Korea, she died at 9pm Wednesday February 7, 2018 at her home in Baton Rouge. She was 85. A kind, loving, & gentle "Child of God", wife, and mother, who along with her husband, served as a missionary throughout the world, founding numerous orphanages and churches. She was also...

Feb 6, 2018

Jacqueline Billeaudeau Labat passed away peacefully on February 6, 2018. A wonderful wife, mother, adoring grandmother and teacher, she truly possessed joie de vivre that radiated to everyone around her. She was born in Mamou, Louisiana, and was very proud of her Cajun heritage. She impacted lives around the world. Her energetic spirit, her acceptance of everyone and her...

Feb 6, 2018

Patricia Ann Pino Ortego , age 80 and native of Baton Rouge, passed away unexpectedly from flu complications on Tuesday afternoon, February 6, 2018, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. Patricia loved her family and was a compassionate and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and a friend to the many that knew her. She is survived by...

Feb 3, 2018

Joseph Anthony Catanese went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 2:25 pm surrounded by his family at his home in Walker. A native of New Orleans, he was born June 27, 1934 at home in Algiers. He graduated from Holy Cross High School and the School of Banking of the South. He served as...

Feb 2, 2018

Kimberly Ann Barton Barient, 56, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 in her home. She was born in Magnolia, Arkansas on March 22, 1961 and lived in Baton Rouge for over 40 years. Kim is survived by her husband, Brian Keith Barient; two daughters, Andrea Leigh Barient and Marla Ellyn Barient Moinot; parents, Mr....

Jan 30, 2018

Nora Fierro, age 68, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 30, 2018. Nora was a long time member of South Baton Rouge Church of Christ. She is survived by her son, Jeffery Fierro; her daughter, Melissa Fierro and beloved family members; Tre Woolford; Sylvia Allen; Gracie and Brian Fennell; Arturo Fierro; Victor Fierro; Jennifer Fierro;...

Jan 29, 2018

Jan 29, 2018

Micah Alexis Johnson, age 21, died suddenly and without warning Monday, January 29, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center after battling a 3-day illness. Micah, a beloved daughter, sister, teacher and friend, was an LSU student majoring in early childhood education, a beloved tumbling coach at Flips and Fitness, an accomplished pianist, an energetic drummer, a student of Krav Maga,...

Jan 28, 2018

Bob was a retired piping design draftsman, and a resident of Prairieville for the past 14 years. He was 91 years old, being born on January 3, 1927. He was a native of Houston, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Charlotte Rodney Tinnin; two sons, Robert A. Tinnin Jr. of Dallas, TX and John W....

Jan 27, 2018

Joy Darling Buzbee Ayer, 71, resident of Baton Rouge, was taken by an angel to her Eternal Home on January 27, 2018 after a long battle with cancer while being cared for by St. Joseph Hospice at The Carpenter House. She was born in Fordyce AR on July 22, 1946, to Edgar Buzbee and Helen Darling Buzbee and was...

Jan 25, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our patriarch, James R. Beachum. He slipped away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the age of 90. A strong man with a kind heart, he never missed an opportunity to show how much he loved his family. He loved Sunday afternoon visits, working in his garden, and...

Jan 24, 2018

Jean Mitchell Waddle, age 88, a resident of East Baton Rouge/Livingston parishes, went home to Jesus on January 24, 2018 after eight years at the St. Clare's Nursing Facility. Prior to her time at St. Clare's, she loved spending time with her family. Jean was an avid camper (we can't remember a time when the family wasn't going somewhere...

Jan 23, 2018

Marilyn Peters Bracy, 80, of Baton Rouge died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Born October 19, 1937 in Hodge, LA to Isaac Blanchard Peters and Katherine Ann Burns, Marilyn grew up in Quitman, LA and graduated valedictorian from Quitman High School in 1955. She attended Louisiana College and then Louisiana Tech, graduating...

Jan 20, 2018

Bobbye T. Seguin native and resident of Baton Rouge, La, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Bobbye devoted her life to helping others. She enjoyed playing bingo at the nursing home and gardening. She is survived by her children, Marie Carr, Richard Lee Seguin and wife, Debbie, Sharon Nolan and husband, Bobby, Mary Nolan, and John K....