Obituaries
Norma Lee
Nov 26, 2015
Norma Ann Bounds Lee passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015 at The Crossing of Clarity Hospice. She was born in Lumberton, Mississippi and was a resident of Walker, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dempy and Donabel Bounds; her husband, Jack Lee; and son, Stephen Lee. Norma is survived by her son, David Robin Lee, and...
Harry Bagbey
Nov 26, 2015
Harry Franklin Bagbey passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015, to reunite with his loving wife of 43 years, Dotty. Harry served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a retired personnel manager of Goodyear and B.F. Goodrich. Harry is survived by his daughters, Natalie Tholborn and April Lucas and husband, Peter; grandchildren, Reese and Cooper Tholborn, Harrison,...
Patricia Demarte
Nov 24, 2015
Patricia DeMarte, age 76, native of Grove City, PA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Ella Mae Dunmire, brother, Arthur Dunmire, and husband, Joseph DeMarte. She is survived by her sister, Mary McFarland and son, Joseph DeMarte and daughter, Tricia DeMarte. Patricia...
Gregory Becker
Nov 22, 2015
Gregory Scott Becker, 47, of Killian, Louisiana died on November 22, 2015 of natural causes. A native of New Orleans, Greg was born on September 17, 1968. He was the youngest of three sons born to John "Red" Becker and Maxine Falgout Becker, both of New Orleans. His father, John Becker, preceded him in death. Greg leaves behind two...
Tommy Curtis
Nov 20, 2015
Tommy Curtis, age 62, native of Muskogee, OK, and resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tommy was a great son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. He loved spending time with friends and family and also enjoyed playing golf. Tommy is survived by his daughter and...
Bao Vong
Nov 19, 2015
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, November 27, 2015 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm St. Anthony Catholic Church 2580 Tecumseh St Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Saturday, November 28, 2015 9:30 am...
Larry Bourg
Nov 19, 2015
Larry Joseph Bourg, Jr., a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was born on December 22, 1963, in White Castle, LA. Larry was a graduate of Brusly High School where he was a member of the school's football team. He was also a graduate of University of Louisiana Monroe where he continued to...
Norman Sutton, Sr.
Nov 18, 2015
Norman M. Sutton, Sr. (Billy) of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18th at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old and a World War II veteran. Norman was born in Reserve, LA. He and his wife, Marie, started Sutton's Dry Cleaning in 1962. Norman enjoyed life to the fullest. He...
Patricia Simmons
Nov 18, 2015
Patricia Simmons passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at age 67 after 25 brave years surviving breast cancer. She is remembered by her daughter, Amiee Goforth, her son, Chris Goforth, her dear friend, Steve Dicharry, two sisters, Eva Hoover (Arthur) and Linda Anderson (Chris), and Larry and Lettie Goforth. Patricia adored her grandchildren, Emily and William Goforth and...
Elva Wheat
Nov 16, 2015
A devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend died on Monday, November 16, 2015, at the age of 95. She was a native of Hope Villa, LA and resident of Baton Rouge. Elva was a loving, Christian lady and lived a life of service to her Lord, family, church and community. She completed business college in Baton Rouge and worked...
Wes Rogers
Nov 11, 2015
Ronald Wesley Rogers, "Wes", passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, causing great sorrow and loss to his family and friends, most especially to his precious children, Kathryn, Madison, Lauren, Jacob, and Camille. Wes loved being their Daddy. Wes was a helpful, friendly, young man who loved all things Ford, fishing, hunting, hiking, and practical jokes. He was a...
Jan Amond
Nov 10, 2015
Jan Amond, age 56, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on November 10, 2015. Jan is survived by her husband of 30 years, Dave Amond; her daughter, Blair Burger and husband, Jesse; her son, David Amond, Jr.; her granddaughter, Aubree Elizabeth Burger; and her brother, Michael Lupo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gil and Irene...
Edmundo Ochomogo
Nov 8, 2015
Edmundo Ramon Ochomogo, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on November 8, 2015. He filled our lives with love, hope, and joy. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Darling H. Ochomogo; children, Martha O. Nolin, Maria H. Enger (Allen) and Eddy J. Ochomogo (Regina); grandchildren, Oswaldo E. Rodriguez...
Huey Monnerjahn
Nov 7, 2015
Huey Raymond Monnerjahn, age 79, a native of New Orleans and resident of Mandeville, passed away on November 7, 2015. He was born on December 19, 1935, to the late Henry and Christine Eiswirth Monnerjahn. Huey graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans. He retired from IBM Corp and enjoyed his retirement traveling the world on over 60...
Julian Pearl
Nov 7, 2015
His name means "youthful" and that is how we will always remember him. Our perfect son, Julian Reid Pearl, passed peacefully while in his mother's arms on November 7, 2015. We will forever be grateful for the 33 miraculous days he gave us. While Julian's time with us was short, it was completely full. For 33 days, he was...
Praneet Karki
Nov 7, 2015
Praneet Karki, age 22, born in Nepal and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on November 7, 2015. He was born on March 10, 1993, to Dr. Bijaya Karki and Shanti Karki. He was in his final semester in Biomedical Engineering at LSU and would have graduated December 2015. He was a sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed Soccer...
Barbara Brownfield
Nov 6, 2015
Barbara R. Brownfield, age 81, native of Mansfield and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of the class of 1952 at Istrouma High School. Barbara received her Bachelor's degree in 1956 and her Master's degree in 1961, both from Louisiana State University. She was a...
Paul Griggs
Nov 3, 2015
Paul Horace Griggs, age 67, a resident of Prairieville, passed away on November 3, 2015. Paul served in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam War. He was an alumni of Georgia Tech and an employee of Volkert Inc. for 19 years. He was also a part of Post 250 American Legion in Mobile, Alabama and...
Merlin Cutrer
Nov 3, 2015
Merlin Albert Cutrer went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at home in the presence of his children. He was born on March 7, 1930, to Myrtle P. Levigne and Shallie Albert Cutrer in Ponchatoula, LA. Merlin was married on June 18, 1949, in Woodville, MS, to Martha Jane Murray, his loving wife of 60...
Goldia Ruffin
Nov 2, 2015
Goldia Knight Ruffin, 92, native of Van Buren, AR, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on November 2, 2015, following a brief illness. During World War II she was among the first of the "Rosie the Riverter" teams to join the Women's War Effort. She retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging. She enjoyed...
