Obituaries

Linda Lemoine

Sep 18, 2015

Joyce Lemoine, age 72, passed away on September 18, 2015. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, who would do anything for her grandchildren. Joyce was a good friend to all she encountered. She was a person who loved life and lived it with her family always loving to laugh. She enjoyed playing bingo and the casino. Joyce...

Brenda Parent

Sep 17, 2015

Brenda Amond Parent, age 71, resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda is survived by her husband of 55 & ½ years, Ervin Parent; daughter, Libby Ayo and husband Kenny; son, Paul Parent; granddaughter, Felicia Ayo; brothers, Danny Amond and wife Peggy, and Dickie Amond and wife...

Phyllis Hogan

Sep 16, 2015

Phyllis Howell Hogan, age 69, a long time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, 2015. Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly, especially her beloved grandchildren. With her sense of humor, her generosity and friendly personality, she touched many lives. A native of New Orleans, she loved her heritage;...

Phyllis Martello

Sep 15, 2015

Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. -23rd Psalm Phyllis Ann Daniels Martello, age 64, native of Cash, AR, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Phyllis retired from the Louisiana Department of Corrections after 33 years of employment. She was a beloved wife,...

Kenneth Delooze

Sep 15, 2015

Kenneth DeLooze, age 69, passed away on September 15, 2015. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 24 years, Jeanne DeLooze; daughters, Jennifer Miller and husband, Brandon, Dr. Dawn Riebe and husband, Michael; son Jason Graphia and wife, Shawn; sister, Francis Leisz and husband, Joseph; brother, Gerald DeLooze and wife, Carol; six grandchildren, Samantha and Ava Miller, Emma And...

Doris Piehet

Sep 14, 2015

Doris Domingo "Dottie" Piehet, age 72, native of St. Bernard Parish and resident of Denham Springs, LA for the past 10 years, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015. Dottie retired from DOTD after 28 years of employment. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Dottie is survived by her daughter, Patricia Piehet Schorr and husband...

Kline Courtney

Sep 12, 2015

Kline Courtney was born on January 4, 1931, and passed away on September 12, 2015, at the age of 84. Kline was a member of the Baton Rouge City Police Department for 30 years, retiring as a Captain. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Central...

Jodi Griffon

Sep 12, 2015

"God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to Me". On September 12, 2015 our sweet Jodi passed away from complications with diabetes. Those who knew her will remember those spectacular high board dives and gymnastic feats where no fear existed. She is survived...

Betty Easley

Sep 11, 2015

Betty Christine Thomas Easley was born on August 13, 1927 in Avanger, Texas. She passed away on September 11, 2015 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Louis Barry Easley; her daughter, Betty C. Baker (married to Herman F. Baker); two granddaughters, Courtney Sturges, Elizabeth Christine Brown; one grandson, Johnathon A. Baker (married...

Dorothy Segall

Sep 11, 2015

Dorothy "Jean" SeGall Dorothy "Jean" SeGall passed away on September 11, 2015 at the age of 91. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Edward "Ed" SeGall; two sons, and four grandchildren.

Lawrence Shepherd, Jr.

Sep 10, 2015

Lawrence H. Shepherd, Jr. died September 10, 2015 Baton Rouge. He was 80 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Shepherd, Sr. and Lullean Gatlin Shepherd. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Janky Shepherd, his daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn Shepherd Zinna and Randy P. Zinna, Laura Shepherd...

Leigh Beauregard

Sep 8, 2015

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Service Graveside Service Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, September 12, 2015 11:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Thelma Bailey

Sep 8, 2015

Thelma Marie Bailey, age 89, passed away on September 8, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long time parishioner of St. Gerard and very active in the school and church activities. Thelma is survived by her three daughters, Deborah Fernandez and spouse, Michael,...

Nancy Musser

Sep 7, 2015

Nancy Courson Musser, age 82, passed away on September 7, 2015. Nancy was a long time resident of Baton Rouge, LA, but hailed from Lancaster, PA. She was an active member of The Encore Club and The Newcomers Club of Baton Rouge. She was also an avid Bridge player as well as a loving homemaker. She is survived by...

Mason Guillot

Sep 5, 2015

Mason Tyler Guillot, age 22, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Mason was a talented tattoo artist who loved outdoors, fishing and animals. He enjoyed cooking, boating, motorcycles and fast cars. Mason was a loving son, brother and uncle. He loved children, especially his nieces and nephews. Mason is survived by his...

Billie Dean

Sep 4, 2015

Billie Frantom Dean, age 85, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, left this life on Friday, September 4, 2015. She was an R.N. and cared for many over the years. Her passion and enjoyment was gardening. She will be missed by all that loved her and will be remembered by her humor and witty sayings. Billie is survived by...

Julia Jacobson

Sep 4, 2015

Julia Chidester Leibenguth Jacobson, age 93, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015. Julia was one of the eight children of Ben & Mary Chidester. She was born on October 26, 1921, along with her twin brother, Julius. Julia attended Baton Rouge Business College after graduating from Istrouma High School in 1939. She...

Alice Thompson

Sep 3, 2015

Alice Dille Thompson, age 84, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at the Butterfly Wing. Alice is survived by her daughter, Paulette Gonia & husband Michael; son, Paul "Sonny" Heimer & wife Karis; grandchildren, Matthew & Tyler Gonia, Jeff Heimer & wife Katie, and Jennifer Heimer; great-grandchildren, Michalah & Juliet; sister, Hilda...

Freida Averett

Sep 2, 2015

Freida Tait Averett passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 2, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born on August 29. 1927 in Saline, Louisiana, the only child of Douglas and Sue Tait. Freida graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School, attended Louisiana Tech University, and was an underwriter for Travelers Insurance. She married...

Melrose Willie

Sep 2, 2015

Melrose D. Willie, age 88, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, the date of her 70th wedding anniversary. Melrose loved family, gardening and music. She was also a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Melrose is survived by her son, Al Willie, Jr. (Lynn); daughters, Sharon Blum, Edna Billings (Butch), and Laura James...