Obituaries
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...
Carolyn Mathis
Jan 12, 2017
Carolyn Blackwell Mathis, age 79, a native of Lutcher, LA, and a resident of Zachary, LA, passed away on January 12, 2017. Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Tommi Dee Mathis and Danielle Guillory; her three sons, Carl Blackwell, Timmy Blackwell and Denny Mathis; her sister, Kandi Ritchey; her three brothers, Bill Bourgeois, RJ Bourgeois and Keith Bourgeois;...
Richard Westman, Jr.
Jan 11, 2017
Richard Gunnard Westman, Jr., a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January, 11, 2017. Richard is survived by his parents, Richard Gunnard Westman, Sr. and Gail Ragland Westman; his brother, Ross Westman and wife, Leann; his uncle and Godfather, Robert Ragland; his uncle, John Studzinski; his Godmother, Cindy Mortillaro; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends across...
Nelwin Comeaux
Jan 11, 2017
Nelwin (Nell) Comeaux, a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on January 11, 2017. She was born in Ville Platte, LA, on May 5, 1922. Nell was a stay at home mom whose passion was to take care of her children and their families. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Johnie Robison. Nell is survived by...
John Wiese, Sr.
Jan 10, 2017
John Cavin Wiese, Sr., 76, of Baton Rouge, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, from complications following surgery. Born in Jamaica Plain, MA, he lived most of his life in Baton Rouge. He was a passionate man who left a big footprint. John attended Highland and Southdowns elementary schools, Baton Rouge Junior High,...
Bridgette Denicola
Jan 9, 2017
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7. Bridgette Frazier Denicola, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017, in Baton Rouge. She was 46, a native of Baton Rouge and a graduate of Parkview Baptist School and Southeastern Louisiana...
Katie Keogh
Jan 9, 2017
The world lost one of its brightest, most vibrant lights when Katie Keogh, 20, passed away in an accident on January 9. Katie was unmatched in her ability to conjure up an unstoppable laugh. Her genuine love for life and people was contagious. To know Katie was to know both joy and compassion. Katie was a graduate of Saint...
Glen Singleton, Sr.
Jan 8, 2017
Glen D. Singleton, Sr., age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 8, 2017. Glen was the president of MOV, Inc. and was well known for his engineering abilities. He was a member of the Royal Cowboy Association who also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Glen was a devoted member of First Methodist church, a...
Donald Rispone
Jan 7, 2017
Our beloved Jimmy passed away Saturday peacefully holding his sister's hand as we gave our blessing back to Christ and our parents. Jimmy, the 6th of seven children, was born to Sam and Rosalie Rispone on December 30, 1960. He is survived by siblings Sammy Rispone and Frankie, Gary Rispone and Glenda, Eddie Rispone and Linda, Johnny Rispone and...
Sanford Broussard
Jan 7, 2017
Sanford Jude Broussard, born April 16, 1938, a native of Duson, LA and a 52 year resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on January 7, 2017. Sanford graduated from Judice High School and served in the United States Army in the 531st Transportation Division in Fort Riley, KS. He...
Opal Temple
Jan 6, 2017
Opal passed away at Amber Terrace Assisted Living Community on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the age of 90. She and her family moved to Baton Rouge from Dekalb County, Alabama, in 1944, soon thereafter joining First United Methodist Church, where she has been an active, devoted member ever since. She was retired from Entergy Corp. after a lifetime...
Jerry Rowe
Jan 3, 2017
Jerry Rowe died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, January 3rd, 2017. Kindhearted and deeply spiritual, he loved to share his love for God's word with others. As such he attended Healing Place Church, and prayer groups regularly, as well as read scripture daily. Jerry was General Manager of Quality Metal Products & Capital Bolt and Screw for nearly 30...
Henry Tolusso, Jr.
Jan 3, 2017
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Thursday, January 5, 2017 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 15615 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Friday, January 6, 2017 9:30 am-11:00 am Service Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 15615 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, January 6, 2017 11:00 am...
Rachel Moran
Jan 3, 2017
Rachel Green Moran, age 92, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on January 3, 2017. Rachel loved her church, her family and her friends. She also loved dogs, gardening and fishing. She is survived by her son, Alton Tracy Moran and his wife, Margaret; her grandchildren, Joel Moran and Amy Moran; and her brother, Hacy Green of...
Reginald Meyers, Sr.
Jan 3, 2017
Reginald L. Meyers, Sr. "Reggie", age 85, a resident of Walker, LA, passed away on January 3, 2017. Reggie was a Navy Veteran who retired out of Local 582 as a welder with 37 years of service. He loved watching sports. He was the beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather that will be missed dearly. He is survived by his...
