Obituaries
Paul Robinson
Mar 4, 2025
George Paul Robinson passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 40.
A Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.
A more detailed and specific obituary will be available...
John R. Bowman
Mar 4, 2025
John Richard Bowman, born on May 16, 1973, passed away on March 4, 2025 at the age of 51.
John was born in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Salina South High School and the University of Kansas Engineering School. John went on to become a Chemical Engineer, working at Jacobs/Worley in Lenexa, KS; Golden, CO; Leiden, Netherlands; and Baton Rouge, LA...
Monroe Wayne Guy
Mar 3, 2025
Wayne Guy was born July 23, 1943, and called home by his Heavenly Father on March 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Brenda Robertson Guy; son Brandon Guy and his wife Carrie; and daughter Shayne Guy, DDS (formerly Clouatre).
He has five grandchildren, Gage, Caden, and Brooks Clouatre, and Addison and Andrew Guy.
He is also survived...
Leon Alesce
Mar 2, 2025
Anthony Leon Alesce passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on the evening of Sunday, March 2, 2025. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Leon was born August 31, 1946, to Anthony “Tony” and Auwiece Alesce.
After attending Baton Rouge High, he served in the Army Reserves and ran Leon’s Pool Hall in Southdowns. He and...
Mary (Betty) Elizabeth Williams Bossom
Mar 2, 2025
Mary “Betty” Elizabeth Williams Bossom passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 2nd, 2025. She was 90 years of age. Betty was a native of Georgia and had been a resident of Denham Springs, Louisiana for more than 50 years.
Betty was a kind and loving woman, who enjoyed God’s gentle beauty from kittens and puppies to flowers and hummingbirds....
David Hanner
Feb 28, 2025
David Clarke Hanner, Sr., age 78, passed from this world on Friday, February 28, 2025.
David was born on September 4, 1946, to Marian and Rickford Hanner in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Myers Park High School and East Carolina University. Upon graduation, David enlisted in the United States Army in 1964, where he served one year in Heidelberg, Germany...
Lee H. Boutwell, Jr.
Feb 27, 2025
Lee Hansen Boutwell, Jr. (94 years), a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, entered fully into the presence of the Lord on February 27, 2025. Lee faithfully loved and served the Lord, his family, and his community. He was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1930 and was the only child of Lee Hansen and Vernelle Boutwell.
Lee graduated from Jones County (Junior...
Mary MeeMee James
Feb 27, 2025
Mary MeeMee James, a resident of Prairieville, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on September 29, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Josephine and Durwood Martin; and her brother, Danny “Outlaw” Martin.
She found her calling as a mother who loved taking care of her...
Julie Burroughs Wright
Feb 26, 2025
Julie Claire Burroughs Wright of Baton Rouge, LA passed away after a lengthy illness on February 26, 2025 with her family at her side. Julie was born in Shreveport, LA on November 6, 1952, the first of four children of Frank and Mary Emma Burroughs who preceded her in death.
Julie attended St. Joseph School and St. Vincent Academy in Shreveport,...
Hilary Stephens
Feb 25, 2025
Hilary Stephens, age 72, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1952, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Kirby and Jeanette Stephens.
Hilary received his Bachelor of Science from LSU in business marketing. He worked at Powerlogic and finished his career at AWC. He was an avid fisherman and a devoted...
Paul E. Hicks
Feb 24, 2025
Paul Edwin Hicks
August 5, 1930 - February 24, 2025
Paul Edwin Hicks, born August 5, 1930, in Cameron, WV, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA, at the age of 94.
Paul earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Liberty University and later proudly served in the Air Force. He dedicated his career to the banking industry, working as a Trust...
Doris DeLaune Benton
Feb 24, 2025
Doris DeLaune Benton, born on January 3, 1940, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 85.
Doris was born in Ville Platte, LA. Doris was a special education teacher early in her career followed by working for State Farm Insurance until she retired. She was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of St Patrick Catholic Church in Baton Rouge....
John C. Stiles
Feb 23, 2025
John C. Stiles, a lifelong native of Greensburg, LA, passed away unexpectantly on February 23, 2025, at the age of 29.
John had a passion for writing and a love for gaming. He was a pharmacy tech with the Savon Pharmacy in Baton Rouge where he spent his time helping care for the community.
He is survived by his maternal grandfather, John...
M. Scotty Hymel
Feb 23, 2025
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Michael Scott “Scotty” Hymel (aka Uncle Mike) passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 58 years old. He was born February 17, 1967 and was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and spent much of his life in Watson, Louisiana. He graduated Redemptorist...
Michael Alan Ossa
Feb 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the unexpected passing of Michael Alan Ossa of Baton Rouge, LA, on Sunday February 23, at the age of 41.
Michael is survived and greatly missed by mother Cynthia Drago (née Price), siblings and their families Logan Ossa, José & Joan Ossa, Cynthia & Brian Viola, nieces Aliena and Rowen...
Jean Tsai
Feb 21, 2025
Jean C. L. Tsai, the beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family, passed away in her home on February 21, 2025. A more than fifty-year resident of Baton Rouge, she bravely traversed an ocean and a vast continent away from the place of her birth to come to the United States, raise her four children and empower their...
Phillip Dean "PD" Hill,
Feb 21, 2025
Phillip Dean "PD" Hill was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on July 27, 1950. He died on Friday, February 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana surrounded by his family. PD graduated from Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport, New York in 1968, and continued his education at Jacksonville University, where he earned a bachelor in science degree in Business.
PD leaves behind...
Duane D. Bier
Feb 21, 2025
Duane Dennis Bier, born on July 31, 1941, in Stutsman County, ND and passed away on February 21, 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 83.
Duane worked for many years in the construction industry, mostly industrial painting. Even was part of the crew who painted the “New Mississippi River Bridge” in Baton Rouge. After the years in the...
Charles "Charlie" E. Rush, Jr.
Feb 17, 2025
Charles “Charlie” E. Rush, Jr., born on December 25, 1945, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 79.
Charlie was born in Natchez, Mississippi. He graduated high school at Istrouma High School, class of 1963, and graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette. He went on to become a supervisor for Exxon Plastics Plant. Charlie always enjoyed...
Ken Wall
Feb 17, 2025
Kenneth Elton Wall, Sr.—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend—entered his eternal home on Monday, February 17, 2025, surrounded by his cherished family. A man of deep faith, Ken was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, whom he faithfully served throughout his life.
Ken was a proud graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana College. He spent decades as a...
