Obituaries

Feb 17, 2018

Cecil Edward Bennett, born on November 8, 1928 died peacefully on February 17, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in Greenwood, MS, grew up in Vaiden, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Cecil was a Mississippi State College graduate of 1955 and remained a lifetime "bulldog"....

Feb 17, 2018

Paul Breaux Lovell, 60, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 17, 2018 after a brief illness with cancer. He was born October 11, 1957 in Houma, LA. Paul graduated from LSU in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was currently employed as an environmental specialist...

Feb 16, 2018

Jesse Lee Harris Jr. "Inky", a resident of Baton Rouge, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 16, 2018. Jesse was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and graduate of Istrouma High School. He worked for Ethyl Corporation and later in the grocery business as a Market Manager. Jesse loved fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren...

Feb 16, 2018

Charles Joseph Hebert, Sr., born on August 27, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Gonzales, La, at the age of 87. Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty L. Hebert; his children, Charlie Hebert and wife Beth, Marilyn Cash and husband Mike, Donna Duhon and husband Roland, and Marc Hebert...

Feb 14, 2018

John Otto Cox, Jr., age 62, born in Jacksonville, NC and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2:36pm. John is survived by his wife, Paula Cleveland Cox; his children, Selissa (Scotty) Thompson, Jillian Cox, John O. Cox, III (Trey), Johnathon Cox, and Haleigh Cox; mother, Muriel T. Cox; sister, Jere Anne...

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....