Obituaries
W.P. Wray, Jr.
Feb 2, 2017
W.P. Wray, Jr (affectionately known as Bill) passed away on February 2, 2017 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at the Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 88 years old. Bill was born on October 22, 1928 in Camden, Arkansas to Willie Perry and Nell Wray. Bill earned a football scholarship in 1947 to...
Jerry Guffey
Feb 1, 2017
Jerry K. Guffey entered into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 1, 2017. At 12:59am. He was born August 16, 1941, a gift from God to his loving parents, Robert H. and Rose W. Guffey. Jerry attended Istrouma High School, served his country in the Army, became a butcher at the local A&P...
Robert Bergergon
Feb 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" Earl Bergeron, 85, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on February 1, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimers disease. He retired from Conoco Oil Co. He was part owner of Newman Construction Supply, Inc. He took great pride in his family, he was a great father, and loving husband. Robert is survived by his children,...
Tonya Gary
Jan 31, 2017
Tonya Ann Gary, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was born November 17th, 1963, in Lafayette, Louisiana, and grew up in Thibodaux. On January 31st, 2017, at 53 years old she grew her angel wings and went to Heaven to be with Jesus. She was a loving mother of three beautiful girls, a daughter, and a friend. Visitation and memorial services...
Connie Babin
Jan 28, 2017
Connie Wilson T. Babin, age 73, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on January 28, 2017. Connie is survived by her daughters, Valerie Thronson and Cynthia Dean and husband Randy; her son, Ronald Thronson and wife Wanda; her grandchildren, Sterling Guyote and wife Tiffany, Don Ulrey, Jr., Zachary Ulrey, Ronald Thronson, Jr., Melanie Thronson, Carli Thronson, and Jima...
Susan Mondello
Jan 26, 2017
Susan Kathleen Piacquad Mondello, age 63, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 26th, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center. Prior to moving to Baton Rouge, she lived for many years in Atlanta, GA and Shreveport, LA. Susan was known for her loving and unselfish care for her mother and brother during their...
Jessie Collins
Jan 25, 2017
Jessie Ruth Collins, also known as "Jan", 89, of Prairieville, LA, passed away January 25, 2017. Born and raised in Gladewater, Texas, Jessie was one of 10 children who worked on the family farm. She was the daughter of John Read and Floy Haptonstall Read. She lived and worked in Baton Rouge and was owner of women's clothing shops...
Bobby Swaggerty, Sr.
Jan 24, 2017
Mr. Bobby Ray Swaggerty, Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully in is home with his daughters by his side on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents (Leonard and Beatrice), brother (Marlin) and son (Bobby Jr.). He is survived by his three daughters (Lisa, Bridgett and Kathy), siblings (Janice, Gerald, Jimmy, Lou, Liz, Rena...
Charles Guion, Jr.
Jan 24, 2017
Charles Donelson Guion, Jr., age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January, 24, 2017. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years and best friend of 69 years, Carol Lagg Guion; his daughter, Wendy Carol Guion; and his sister, Nancy Guion Hammersla and husband, Harold. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Judith Dianne...
Wilma Snoddy
Jan 18, 2017
Wilda Ruth Ledbetter Snoddy, at 95 years of age, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 18, 2017. Wilda Ruth, known as Frosty by her family, and GG by her grands and great grands! Frosty was born in Scranton, Texas and graduated from high school there. She was a member of the USO during WWII in...
Deborah Neal
Jan 18, 2017
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, January 28, 2017 11:00 am
Antonina Fresina
Jan 17, 2017
Antonina "Lena" Fresina, age 84, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on January 17, 2017. Lena enjoyed dancing and loved music, especially Elvis. She had a love for all animals, but she adored her puppy, Bella Mia and her cat, Mimi. She is survived by her daughters, Gina Hoots and Karen Causey; her son, Anthony John Fresina,...
Charlie Rehakova
Jan 17, 2017
Charlie J. Burlile Rehakova passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was 38 years old and an office manager of Gerber's Collision in Baton Rouge. She was a loving mother and wife, a gentle kind soul to her family and friends. She will be forever missed by everyone that knew her. She is survived by her husband, George...
Thomas Adams, Sr.
Jan 16, 2017
Thomas Landry Adams, Sr., 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 16, 2017. Thomas was a supervisor for South Central Bell for 32 years. He was a devoted husband and father for 66 years. He is survived by his spouse, Marian Brignac Adams; sons, Thomas L. Adams, Jr. and spouse, Pauline S. Adams, Randall G. Adams...
Janice Sweeney
Jan 15, 2017
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put his arms around you and whispered, "Come to me". Janice Trosclair Sweeney, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 15, 2017. Janice was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and was active in the Baton Rouge Chamber of...
Anissa Williams
Jan 13, 2017
Anissa S. Williams went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 13, 2017. She was 45. She was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a United States Navy veteran and former Computer Software Engineer at LWCC in Baton Rouge. She is survived by her parents, Carmen...
Kenneth Salinas
Jan 13, 2017
Kenneth Salinas, age 26, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 13, 2017. Kenneth worked at Superior Grill where he loved his work family. He considered his two brothers his best friends. He loved being with family and enjoyed playing soccer with his cousins. He is survived by his parents, Marco and Tere Salinas; his brothers,...
Kirk David
Jan 12, 2017
Kirk Anthony David of Baton Rouge died on January 12, 2017. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 7, 1963 to Dorothy and Normand David. He was a graduate of De La Salle High School and Louisiana Tech University. He was an environmental professional and loved to cook, and spend time hunting, fishing and camping. His favorite...
Jeanette Melancon
Jan 12, 2017
Jeanette M. Melancon, age 86, passed away on, January 12, 2017. She was a native of Jeanerette, LA, and a 50 year resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Jeanette graduated from St. Joseph High School in Jeanerette, LA. She later graduated from Mercy Hospital with classes at Loyola University, Class of 1951, with a registered nursing degree. She worked at...
Rogers Prevot
Jan 12, 2017
Rogers Joseph Prevot, passed away on January 12, 2017 at his home with family and loved ones at his side. He peacefully departed this life to begin his life anew with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his departed family and friends in Heaven. He was born on November 23, 1934 in Mansura, Louisiana. He graduated from Mansura...
