Obituaries

Apr 21, 2017

Michael H. "Mike" Rounds, 67 years old, a resident of Central, went to be with the Lord on April 21st 2017. Mike grew up in Baton Rouge and was a graduate of Istrouma High School. Mike went to work for Exxon in 1969, where he worked in operations and moving into supervision then retiring from Exxon Mobil with 46...

Apr 21, 2017

Leonie Hanoon, age 83, originally from Egypt, and a resident of Louisiana, passed away on April 21, 2017. Leonie, nicknamed "Nono", worked as a French teacher at St. Joseph's elementary school in El-Minia, Egypt. She was also a talented dress designer and maker. Her life was full of hardships that she turned into blessings with her strong faith in...

Apr 18, 2017

Donald "Don" James Rodriguez, 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease on April 18, 2017, at Harvest Manor Nursing Home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. Don was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 25, 1947 and graduated from Istrouma High School. On September 20, 1968, he married the love...

Apr 17, 2017

Lincoln Albert Widmer passed away peacefully on April 17, 2017, after a courageous battle for life. He was born June 6, 1949 in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Rumor has it that his true place of birth was in the Brazilian bush. Lincoln loved travelling the world. He found great joy in sailing his hand-built boat, the S/V Spindrift, and mountain...

Apr 16, 2017

Mona (Monie) Khoury Sabagh, a resident of Baton Rouge, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday April 16, 2017. She was born in Beirut, Lebanon on February 4, 1944, where she attended Immaculate Conception school in Beirut, Lebanon in Achrafieh. Upon graduation from Immaculate Conception, she went on to receive a degree in education...

Apr 14, 2017

David Allen Metz Sr., a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 14, 2017, at the age of 91. David was a proud Marine, and a WWII veteran from 1942 to 1945, who fought bravely at Guadalcanal. He was a member of Local 198 Pipefitters and Steamfitters Union. He served as a deacon for over 50 years,...

Apr 13, 2017

Eleanor Ann Lowry passed peacefully Thursday night, April 13th, 2017. She was 87 years old. She was born in Memphis, TN and a current resident of Amber Terrace in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was married to John Lowry, and had three children; Terry, Randy, and Steve. She is survived by one son, Terry; two sisters, Mimi & Camielle, and...

Apr 11, 2017

Joyce Yvonne Norris Russo, age 78, passed away on April 11, 2017, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was a resident of Baton Rouge and a native of Georgetown, Louisiana. She is survived by daughter, Theresa Russo; and sons, Paul and wife Michelle of Prairieville; Tony of Baton Rouge and fiancée Laura Richardson; and Steve of Baton...

Apr 9, 2017

Marguerite Watts Brown, age 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on April 9, 2017. She is survived by her husband, A.P. Brown; her daughters, Stacy Francise and husband George and Holly Vidrine and husband Donovan; her grandchildren, Jordan Vige', Adam Francise, Callie Francise, and Reagan Vidrine; and her siblings, Hilda Lee, Jewel Dunn, Lorita Spedale, Juanita...

Apr 9, 2017

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made payable to Shenandoah Elementary School, 16555 Appomattox Ave, 70817, with Carolyn Sauer Memorial Greenhouse and Butterfly Garden in the memo Line. The proceeds will be used to erect a greenhouse in Carolyn's honor. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, April 14, 2017 12:30 pm...

Apr 8, 2017

Curtis M. Ferrara, age 65, passed away on April 8, 2017 at his residence. He is in eternal peace with his mother and God's Angels. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family. Curtis graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor of Accountancy and with a Master of Business...

Apr 8, 2017

Mary Ann Burns Hsu, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Buffalo, NY, and moved to Baton Rouge to start a family and a career in nursing where she worked at the Baton Rouge General, Parkland Hospital, and Tau Center at OLOL . She touched everyone she...

Apr 8, 2017

Simi Jaisinghani, age 62, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on April 8, 2017 at the Jaisinghani family residence in Baton Rouge. Simi was born as Veena Israni in Bombay, India and migrated to the United States in 1978 after receiving her Bachelor of Sciences from Jai Hind College in Bombay in 1976 and marrying her husband,...

Apr 7, 2017

Cleve "Alon" Willett, II, age 62, a resident of Walker, LA passed away on April 7, 2017. Alon worked as a tire salesman for most of his life. He worked with his family business, Cleve Willett Tires, then TCI, Commercial Tire and Total Tire Solutions. Alon graduated from Tara High School and attended LSU. He coached children throughout his...

Apr 7, 2017

Brian Earl Brewster of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. He graduated from Bishop Sullivan High School in 1991. Brian is survived by his son, Henry Maynard Brewster; sisters, Sherri Brewster Cervantes and husband Paul, Jamie Brewster Bossom and husband Dwayne; brothers, Jeffrey John Brewster and Christopher James Brewster; his mother, Simone Brewster; 13 nieces...

Apr 7, 2017

Louise C. Miller, age 97, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2017. She was born in Rayville, LA to Louis Lafell Carey and Katsey Sterling Carey. She graduated from Baton Rouge High and retired as an Insurance Auditor with the LA State Insurance Commission. Louise was a loving mother and grandmother and is...

Apr 6, 2017

Apr 6, 2017

Shirley Marie Keen Mathews, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on April 6th. She was born on October 3, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Mathews, on November 12, 1965 in Marshall, TX. She graduated from Byrd High School, Shreveport, LA, class of 1966. She continued on to Norton Business...

Apr 5, 2017

Ronald Shelton Volentine, a loving father and grandfather and long-time resident of Baton Rouge, and most recently Sun, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 1960, then went to work for his uncle's construction company, and later Ethyl Corporation in Baton Rouge where he spent 20 years. He finished his...

Apr 4, 2017

James (Jim) Robert Kersh, of Baton Rouge, passed away on April 4, 2017. Jim was born in Franklinton, LA to Robert and Verlie Kersh on June 9, 1938. He graduated from Forest Hill High School in Jackson, MS, and went on to attend Mississippi State University, graduating in 1960. After a brief service in the Army he worked in...