Obituaries

Barry Moore

Mar 1, 2016

Barry Lee Moore, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 1, 2016. Barry lived life on his own terms, accepted his final illness with grace, and never lost his sense of humor. He enjoyed a long career in the road construction industry and made many lifelong friends along the way. Barry graduated from Catholic High School,...

Gloria Doyle

Feb 29, 2016

Gloria C. Doyle, age 80, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February, 29, 2016. Gloria is survived by her husband of 60 years, Raymond Doyle; her daughter, Camille Burkhalter; her two sons, Bill Doyle and wife, Laurie, and Phillip Doyle; her six grandchildren, Krysten Babin and husband, Brett, Jaime McCauley and husband, Jonathon, Trey Doyle and wife,...

Gabriel Ronga

Feb 27, 2016

A New Yorker, Gabriel Ronga, passed away at his residence in Prairieville, LA, on Saturday February 27, 2016 at the age of 80. Gabe LOVED animals. He had a special connection- especially with birds of all kinds. Gabe was a master judge at pigeon shows and had prize winning birds. He was a naturalist and LOVED LIFE. His number...

Madras Mahadevan

Feb 26, 2016

Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, February 29, 2016 2:00 pm

Steven Leblanc

Feb 26, 2016

Steven J. "Opossum" LeBlanc, age 46, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Plaquemine, passed away on February 26, 2016. Steve never met a stranger. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved sports, and was a big LSU fan. Steve loved to spend time with his children and his family. He was the best "Cochon de Lait" cook...

Anna Hodgeson

Feb 23, 2016

Anna Mae Alleman Hodgeson, age 83, native of Denham Springs and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Anna was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1951. She met the love her life, Connie, when they were just sixteen. Anna and Connie spent 63 happily married years together. She was an active member...

Lois Speeg

Feb 23, 2016

Lois Gonzales Speeg, loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at the age of 93. She was born on April 8, 1922, in White Castle, LA, and was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge. Lois was known for her impeccable style, which she developed as a buyer for Bart-Well, Inc.,...

Hilda Dixon

Feb 22, 2016

Hilda Ruth Dixon August 14, 1925 - February 22, 2016 Hilda Ruth Dixon, A devoted daughter, sister, aunt, friend and faithful servant of the Lord passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2016 at age 90. Hilda retired from Baton Rouge Technical College and Dow Chemical after a long career as a secretary. She was a native...

Amelia Neubauer

Feb 22, 2016

Amelia L. Neubauer, age 91, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2016, in Houston, TX. She was born in New Orleans, La., on September 28, 1924, to parents Charles LeBlanc and Amelia Twilbeck. She met her future husband of 59 years, Jack K. Neubauer in New Orleans during WWII and he preceded her...

Nancy Ducote

Feb 21, 2016

Nancy Mumphrey Ducote, age 48, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Prairieville, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Nancy is survived by her sons, Michael DuPont and Jacob DuPont; significant other, Greg Alleman; sisters, Jackie Masterman and Jane Brown; and brothers, Mark, Patrick, and Paul Mumphrey. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lillian...

David Ricken

Feb 21, 2016

David J. Ricken, age 69, native of Chicago, IL, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Monday, February 21, 2016. David attended George Washington High School and after graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corps. During his service he worked as a Combat Engineer and received medals for Good Conduct, Vietnam Service, and National Defense Service....

Stephanie Ellis

Feb 17, 2016

Stephanie Ellis, age 61, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on February 17, 2016. Stephanie is survived by her parents, Harry and Doshie Ellis; her sisters, Susan Ball and husband, Rick, and Sandra Hebert; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, along with many, many friends. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Anna "Maw-Maw"...

Hugh Corkern, Jr.

Feb 16, 2016

Hugh Kassel Corkern, Jr., age 73, native of Franklinton, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at his residence. He was survived by his daughter, Michelle Rawls and husband Nathan of Central, LA; sons, Christopher Corkern and wife Lauren of Central, LA, and Justin Corkern of Central, LA; grandchildren, Charles Rawls, Katherine...

Phouthone Thongsavanh

Feb 15, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, February 19, 2016 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, February 20, 2016 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thelma Amond

Feb 14, 2016

Thelma Amond, born March 4, 1938, passed away Sunday, February, 14, 2016, at the age of 77. She was a native of LeCompte, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. She was a fun, loving, and caring, mother, maw-maw, and friend who enjoyed life to the fullest. She never met a stranger and always put others before herself....

Madeline Barnett

Feb 13, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, February 20, 2016 10:00 am - 11:00 am Service Graveside Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, February 20, 2016 11:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Jayden Leger

Feb 12, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 9:00 am-11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Glenn Coats

Feb 12, 2016

Born in 1926 in Amarillo, Texas, Died February 12, 2016 and is now in Heaven with his Heavenly Father. He loved his wife Laverne, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and enjoyed the time when they were all together. He was a very loving and devoted husband to Laverne for 61 years. Glenn played professional baseball and in 1948, he played...

Inocente Gongora, Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

Inocente N. Gongora Sr., fondly known as "Robert" and "Chico", resident of Baton Rouge and husband of Antoinette Gongora, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 53. He was born in Belize City, Belize on September 26, 1962, son of Gurthell (Morrison) Gongora and the late Eufemio Gongora Sr. In 1978, he migrated to the...

Hazen Finnerty

Feb 12, 2016

Hazen Stevens Finnerty, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at the age of 73 at Oschner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, surrounded by his loving family. Hazen was born on November 22, 1942, in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Hazen was a Navy Veteran on the USS Princeton. For 17 years, he was a fire...