Obituaries
JoAnn G. Lewis
Jul 15, 2025
JoAnn G. Lewis passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge. She was 89 years old. JoAnn was born March 13, 1936, in Trout, Louisiana to James Odis Gibson and Annie Mae Cockerham Gibson.
She was a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. JoAnn had a longtime career in Information Technology, working as a software trainer. She enjoyed time...
Mary Joyce Gill Allen
Jul 15, 2025
Mary Joyce Gill Allen, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 92.
Mary enjoyed music, dancing, and cooking for all. She was a leader and advocate for children with disabilities; she worked tirelessly for reform. Her greatest passion was her loving family!
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 54...
Beverly Mayeux Rabalais
Jul 14, 2025
Beverly Mayeux Rabalais, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14th, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home on Archery Drive, where she had raised her children and welcomed generations of cherished memories since 1962. Beverly leaves behind a legacy of endless warmth and incomparable kindness. She was a woman who could strike up a conversation with anyone...
Joshua Lawrence Williams
Jul 13, 2025
Joshua Lawrence Williams, beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 27, 2004, Josh was a bright light in the lives of those who knew him. He graduated from Dutchtown High School and pursued a career as a technician...
Ye-Sho Chen
Jul 10, 2025
Ye-Sho Chen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on August 2, 1954, Ye-Sho was a man of faith, love and service whose presence brought joy and warmth to everyone he met.
Ye-Sho’s life was a testament to the virtues of hard work...
Albert Leroy Berry
Jul 10, 2025
Albert Leroy Berry, a native of Dodson, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 91. After more than 50 years, he retired from Baton Rouge Printing. He enjoyed fishing, reading especially science fiction, and keeping up with the current events of the world.
He is survived...
Mickey J. Brown, 1st Sgt. (Ret.)
Jul 9, 2025
Mickey, J. Brown, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 74.
Mickey was born on February 5, 1951, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to John and Cecile Brown. He graduated from St. John High School and Spencer-Draughn Business College. Mickey joined the Marines, served for 22 years, and retired as a 1st Sergeant....
Arthur "Skip" Byron Cook
Jul 8, 2025
Arthur “Skip” Byron Cook passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 84. He was born in Seattle, Washington on June 24, 1941, to Harry and Myrtle Cook. Skip graduated from Pasco High School and attended the University of Washington. After he graduated high school, he served in the United States Navy for...
Glenn Dale Murray, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
In the early morning hours of July 8, 2025, the world lost a truly good man when Glenn Dale Murray, Jr., known as Dale, passed away in his sleep from an apparent heart attack. Dale was a gentle soul and a wonderful husband, father, and friend. His kindness, sincerity, and selflessness were legendary among those fortunate enough to know him.
Dale...
Theresa Guidry Himel
Jul 8, 2025
Theresa Guidry Himel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 69. Resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Theresa was born on August 30, 1955, in Lutcher, Louisiana, daughter of the late Eugene and Irene Simon Guidry Jr. She graduated from Nicholls State University with a Bachelor of Science degree and...
Rodney Plauche
Jul 5, 2025
Rodney Plauche passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 76 years old. He was born on January 6, 1949, in Cottonport, Louisiana to Reeves Plauche and Mamie Dee Guillory Plauche. His father was a longtime Scoutmaster, this was a driving factor in Rodney’s time in Boy Scouts, where he earned numerous medals and recognitions....
Hazel E. Levatino
Jul 4, 2025
Hazel Estelle Levatino, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, will forever be remembered for her warmth, courage, and spirit. She passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on May 25, 1942, in Amite, Louisiana, Hazel led a life full of purpose and dedication. She served her community as a sheriff deputy, a role that...
Alexis Alfonso
Jul 1, 2025
Alexis Alfonso passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Habana, Cuba, to Jose V. Alfonso and Aydee Sanchez. Alexis was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and completed her master’s degree - along with serving many years as a system analyst.
She was preceded in death by her...
Anthony Freddy Pichon, Jr. "Duke"
Jul 1, 2025
Anthony Freddy Pichon Jr., lovingly known as “Duke,” a devoted husband, father, brother, and lifelong caregiver, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 72.
Born on September 30, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Louise and Freddy Pichon, Duke dedicated 44 years of his life to nursing, a profession that...
Mercedes B. Daigle
Jun 30, 2025
Mercedes Eve Borne Daigle of Baton Rouge died on June 30, 2025 at the age of 97.
Mercedes was born into a large family to parents Noelie and Jules Borne residing in Assumption Parish during her childhood. With many brothers and sisters, she was a survivor, living beyond the death of her husband, siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, and a granddaughter, Rochelle...
Lory Braud
Jun 29, 2025
Loralee Marie Kliebert Braud, known to everyone as Lory, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Loralee was born October 16, 1938 to the late Brierre and Hazel Dupuy Kliebert, in Lafourche Crossing, Louisiana. After graduating from Holy Name of Mary in Algiers, Louisiana in...
Jaxson Zion Winters
Jun 28, 2025
Jaxson Zion Winters was born at rest on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was the beloved son of Heather Winters and Darrell O’Dell Winters, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; his siblings Haven, Camryn, Brooklyn, Micah, Nina and Averie. Jaxson is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Mary Denise Winters and Darrell O’Dell Winters, Sr; his aunts Brittany...
Luong Van Tran
Jun 28, 2025
Luong Van Tran passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 86.
A Service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, July 5, 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.
Terry "T-Pop" Cormier
Jun 27, 2025
Terry Lee Cormier, affectionately known to most as TC, Tee, or simply “T-Pop” to his beloved granddaughters, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 71. He was born on June 21, 1954, in Church Point, Louisiana, to John Clelon and Marie Francois Cormier.
Terry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Melanie Simmons...
Stana Savatovic
Jun 27, 2025
Stana Savatovic, age 74, passed away at Baton Rouge General on Friday, June 27, 2025.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Stana found joy in the simple pleasures of life—gardening, mowing the lawn, and spending time poolside with her great-grandchildren. She took great pride in her perfectly manicured yard, not just for its beauty, but as...
