Obituaries
Rebecca Altazan Starring
May 12, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Altazan Starring, a life-long resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital. She was born on October 21, 1943, the daughter of Neal and Myrtle Altazan. Shortly following graduation from Redemptorist High School, she began working for the Department of Transportation, where she met her husband of 56 years,...
Andrew Andrepont
May 11, 2024
Andrew Andrepont, resident of Ventress, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 90. He was born on March 28, 1934, in St. Landry, Louisiana, to Mark Luke and Elsie Richard Andrepont.
Andrew's life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to serving his community and his country. He was a proud Marine from 1951-1954 and fought in...
Bobbie B. Kendrick
May 10, 2024
Bobbie Bridges Kendrick was a native and resident of Baton Rouge. She was born January 24, 1934, and passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 10, 2024. She worked in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System from which she retired after more than 30 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church Downtown Baton Rouge.
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Tippy Thomassie
May 10, 2024
Tippory (Tippy) Overall Thomassie, 45, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, surrounded by family, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, after a long and hard- fought battle with cancer. She was a loving and dedicated mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was especially devoted to her son, Blaise, and husband, Ryan, who provided unwavering support every step of the way.
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Thiem Thi Le
May 10, 2024
Thiem Thi Le, 74, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Her family is composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.Friends and relatives are invited to attend a visitation at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and Friday, May 24, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM...
MaShiela Daniels
May 9, 2024
MaShiela G. Daniels, of Zachary, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the age of 54. MaSheila was born in Harrisonburg, Louisiana, on December 8, 1969. She pursued higher education at the University of South Carolina, where she successfully attained her Bachelor's degree. Her professional career led her to the United States Postal Service, where she worked diligently as...
Mary Jo Lockwood
May 8, 2024
Mary Jo Lockwood "Nana" passed away peacefully May 8, 2024, at the age of 96 at her home in Baton Rouge. She was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. She was married to her husband for 55 wonderful years. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force and they traveled and lived all over the world. They...
Frank P. Simoneaux
May 8, 2024
Frank Paul Simoneaux, a legislative and civic leader whose scholarly and courteous demeanor earned him widespread respect, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on May 8, 2024, at the age of 90.
He was married to the love of his life, Marie Lancaster Simoneaux, for almost 63 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ann...
Patrick L. "PJ" Jones
May 7, 2024
Patrick L. “PJ” Jones a resident of Port Vincent, Louisiana passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 57. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on April 21, 1967.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoor enthusiast who loved fast motorcycles and cars. He was also interested in amateur photography. Among his many accomplishments, Patrick was proud to...
Malissa Gore
May 7, 2024
Malissa Anne Aucoin Gore, beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, educator and friend passed away May 7, 2024 after a valiant two year fight with ALS. Malissa will always be remembered for her kindness, tenacious spirit, competitive nature and unwavering loyalty to her friends, students and family.Born on November 22, 1970 in Beaumont, TX to Waldon and Janice Aucoin, Malissa lived...
Nicole Wacquant Passman
May 7, 2024
Nicole Wacquant Passman was born on April 25, 1931, in Bethlanville, France to Paul Roger Wacquant and Reine Elisabeth Hazard Wacquant. She passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 93. After graduating high school, she and her sister moved to Paris, France for work, where she was employed in the medical field and as an au...
Gilbert Roy Vincent
May 6, 2024
Gilbert Roy Vincent, 87, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. He was born in Youngsville, Louisiana, to Gilbert E. Vincent and Ida Verot Vincent. Gilbert spent most of his life as a plant manager at Allied Chemical. Outside of work, he enjoyed gardening, working on his lawn equipment, spending time with his family,...
Dennis George Oberding
May 5, 2024
Dennis George Oberding, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 5, 2024, at the age of 88. He was born in Plum City, Wisconsin to George and Elsie Oberding.
Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Army. He attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls before beginning his career as a research chemist. Dennis enjoyed playing golf...
Dr. John Augustus Manning, III, M.D.
May 4, 2024
Dr. John Augustus Manning, III MD was a beacon of strength whose light unexpectedly extinguished on May 4, 2024, as he peacefully departed this life of 89 years which began and ended in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Although born in Baton Rouge, his first five years of simple means commenced in Morganza, Louisiana, where his passion for music was nurtured by...
Maria Hoa Thi Nguyen
May 4, 2024
Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at Resthaven Funeral Home on Friday, May 10, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will...
Robert ("Dr. Bob") Bayer, M.D.
May 4, 2024
Robert Bayer, M.D. passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his home in McComb, Mississippi. He was 90 years old. Born May 5, 1933, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Solomon Bayer and Helen Sansweet Bayer, he was one of two children.
Robert proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged, he attended Temple University...
Sean Christopher Viator
May 3, 2024
Sean Christopher Viator, cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 31. Sean was born on Sunday, July 12, 1992, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Growing up, Sean made friends with all he knew, his genuineness, kindness, and sense of humor, always inspiring those around him. After graduating from St. Michael the Archangel...
Lawson C. Lott Jr.
May 1, 2024
Lawson Clinton Lott, Jr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, due to complications following heart surgery. The family takes great comfort in knowing that Lawson was a man of deep faith who is now teeing up on greens of gold. Born on August 10, 1941, Lawson grew up in a loving, Christian home in Baton Rouge, the...
Mary Anne ("Topsy") Thurman Heaton
Apr 30, 2024
Mary Anne (“Topsy”) Thurman Heaton was born in Baton Rouge on January 7, 1954, and passed away on April 30, 2024, at the age of 70. After graduating from Tara High School in 1972, she attended Northeast and LSU, and went on to get her Master’s from Southeastern. She taught English and was a Beta Club Sponsor for thirty-three years,...
Byron Doyle Spargo
Apr 30, 2024
Byron Doyle Spargo, born on September 18, 1936, died on April 30, 2024.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a retired engineer, and was devoted to his family and faith.
He is survived by his daughters, Gwendy Clingman (Ed), Leslie Spargo, Leah Beyl, Jan Laurie, and Mary Lyle Badillo; sisters, Nancy DeLamar and Linda Spargo; grandchildren, Ryan Clingman,...
