Obituaries
Minnie "Lee" Blanchard
Jun 27, 2025
Minnie “Lee” Miller Blanchard passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born on February 15, 1932, in Denham Springs, Louisiana, to Wallace and Annie Miller.
Lee attended Southeastern Louisiana University before beginning her career as an accountant for the Department of Education, where her work was characterized by her commitment and service to the...
Max J. Forbes Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Max J. Forbes, Jr., a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on August 28, 1930, in Hammond to parents Max J. Forbes, Sr. and Mildred Agnes Wolf.
Max enlisted in the U.S. Navy in his late teens and proudly served four years of active duty...
Laurence William Graffeo
Jun 26, 2025
Laurence William Graffeo passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 49. Laurence was born on December 20, 1975, in Nutley, New Jersey, to Warren and Mary Louise Graffeo.
He briefly attended Southeastern Louisiana University before beginning his career as a mechanic, where he became known as a “fixer of all things”. Laurence proudly served in the Louisiana...
Bruce J. Gueho
Jun 26, 2025
Bruce J. Gueho passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 87. He was born on July 10, 1937, in Plaquemine, Louisiana, to Joseph A. and Milda Babin Gueho.
A graduate of St. John High School, Bruce laid the foundation for a career with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), where he...
LTC Joseph “Jody” T. Babin, III (USAR retired)
Jun 26, 2025
Known for his infectious laugh and servant’s heart, LTC Joseph “Jody” T. Babin, III (USAR Retired) passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS on July 18, 1953, and lived in Baton Rouge for most of his 71 years. He was a graduate of LSU, where he was an ROTC cadet. Years later, Jody...
Tracey Lynn Wright
Jun 26, 2025
Tracey Lynn Wright, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 53.
She is survived by her loving father, John Wright; sisters, Susanne Wright and Jennifer Hebert and her husband A.J.; nephews, Dillon Haley, Dawson Hebert, and Gunner Hebert.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marsha...
Juanita Seal ("Nina") Nolan
Jun 25, 2025
Juanita Seal “Nina” Nolan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was 96 years old. Nina was a native of Sicily Island, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Joseph C. Nolan, Jr.; two sisters; and two sons-in-law.
Nina...
Deborah "Debbie" Guerin Moran
Jun 25, 2025
Known for her vibrant personality and compassionate heart, Deborah “Debbie” Guerin Moran passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Gonzales, Louisiana. Debbie was born on October 1, 1951, in New Roads, Louisiana, and was the first child of James Douglas Guerin, Sr. and Virgie Hebert Guerin.
Raised in Morgan City, she attended Central Catholic High School. After graduation in 1969, Debbie...
Benjamin Scott Boatright
Jun 23, 2025
Benjamin Scott Boatright passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 76.
Private services will be held for the family at a later date.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available soon, please visit this site for updates.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com
Patricia "Pat" Puderer Decell Irwin
Jun 23, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Puderer Decell Irwin passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 91. Pat was born on August 4, 1933, in Natchez, Mississippi to Patrick Puderer and Alyce Barland Puderer. It was in Natchez that she met and married Ralph Clark (“Mickey”) Decell in 1953. They welcomed their first 5 children in...
Shyam "Sam" Iyer
Jun 22, 2025
Shyam "Sam" Iyer passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on January 24, 1944, in Mumbai, India, to Parameshwaran and Bhaghirathi Iyer.
Sam graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri with a Masters in chemical engineering, which led him to a devoted career at Albemarle...
Sandra Owen McBride Hebert
Jun 22, 2025
Sandy Hebert, a loving mother, talented artist, and devoted animal lover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born on July 11, 1940, and grew up in St. Joseph, Louisiana, before making her home in Baton Rouge. A proud alumna of Louisiana State University, she dedicated 30 years of her career to the...
Joseph Peter Rotolo
Jun 21, 2025
Joseph “Jay” Peter Rotolo passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the age of 94. A native of Baton Rouge, he was born October 27, 1930, to Vincenzo “Charlie” Rotolo and Domina “Maggie” Rumfola Rotolo.
Jay enlisted at 17 years old in the United States Marine Corp and served with honors in the Korean War. In 1954, he and his sweetheart,...
Sean Christopher Howell
Jun 19, 2025
Sean Christopher Howell passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born in New Orleans on June 7, 1966, and was a resident of Baton Rouge. He graduated from Catholic High School and Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Basic Sciences, and also graduated from The University of Louisiana Monroe with degree in Pharmacy. Sean worked...
Julia Brumfield Nesbit Peters
Jun 18, 2025
Julia Brumfield Nesbit Peters, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went into the house of the Lord Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4:44pm at the age of 87. Julia was born in Centreville, Mississippi on October 31, 1937, daughter of the late John P. Brumfield and Lucille Koen Brumfield. Julia’s life was one of purpose and passion. After graduating from...
Connie J. Smith
Jun 17, 2025
Connie J. Smith passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on March 12, 1934, in Hammond, Louisiana to John William Lipscomb, Sr. and Thelma Juanita King Lipscomb. A graduate of Hammond High School, Connie won Homecoming Queen and reigned as Strawberry Queen.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Santiago Vilas
Jun 16, 2025
Santiago Vilas passed away in his sleep, surrounded by family, on June 16, 2025, at his residence in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born in Vigo, Spain on August 15, 1931, he began working for a local newspaper when only 14 and by age 16 was publishing articles as a young reporter. His distinguished professional journalistic career included vice editor-in-chief at age...
Glenda G. Nash
Jun 13, 2025
Glenda Green Nash, a native of Oak Grove, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 71.
She worked various jobs including banking, billing, office management for multiple medical offices, including psychiatry, was certified as medical practice manager (CMPM), and an office manager & X-ray tech for a Chiropractor’s office.
She...
Sham Lal Sachdev
Jun 13, 2025
Sham Lal Sachdev, a native of Hoshiarpur, India and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the age of 87. He worked as a chemist, entrepreneur, and a lifelong educator. He enjoyed gardening, exercising, helping others, and caring for his family that he loved so much.
He was preceded in death by his...
Donald W. Buller
Jun 12, 2025
Retired BRPD Chief of Detectives Donald Wayne Buller passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 85. He was born in Ville Platte, Louisiana on April 27, 1940, to Tillman Buller and Gladys Soileau Buller. Don was a member of the Army National Guard as an MP. He was a 1970 graduate of Loyola University, where he...
