Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Lydia Alice Scott Lee, 73 years of age, passed away January 11, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA, only four days after her high school sweetheart and husband of 54 years, John “Randy” Lee, Sr. Lydia was born in Natchitoches, LA, on June 7, 1949, to Laura Sandel Scott and Theophile Nelson Scott.

Lydia attended St. Mary’s High School and Northwestern...

Jan 11, 2023

At 98 years old, Liem Thanh Do, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana went home to be with the  Lord peacefully at 3:11 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.  He was born on October 1st, 1924 in Binh Nhut, Long An, Viet Nam to Di Van Do and Tan Thi Tran.

Mr. Do devoted his young life...

Jan 11, 2023

Lydia Alice Scott Lee passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2023 at the age of 73.

A Rosary and Visitation will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, January 13 at 10:00 am, and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory....

Jan 11, 2023

Charles Shelton Ball, Jr., age 87, a resident of  Columbia, MS and Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at his home in Baton Rouge on January 11, 2023.  He was surrounded by family members and loving caregivers.

Shelton was born November 22, 1935 in the Hopewell community of Foxworth, MS to Charles Shelton Ball, Sr. and Ruth...

Jan 10, 2023

Linda P. Smith, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 10, 2023. Linda grew up in the Welsh/Roanoke area where she spent the majority of the first 68 years of her life. Linda graduated from Roanoke High School in 1962. She then continued her education at Louisiana College, graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in...

Jan 9, 2023

Malcolm Cullen Townley, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on January 9, 2023 at the age of 80.

He retired from BASF.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

Malcolm is survived by his children; Darren Townley, Linda Ensulo Hooks, and Joann Townley Morel and husband Michael; grandchildren, Micah Leeland...

Jan 9, 2023

Deborah Ann Brown, 69 of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice House on January 9, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1953 in Wynne, Arkansas to James E. Scott and Ellerzine “Zine” Loyd. Deborah was a beloved mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. Deborah enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and spoiling...

Jan 8, 2023

Myrna Adams Wheeler, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 85. She earned her bachelor's degree at Mississippi College and began teaching elementary school children at E. J. Gay School in Plaquemine, LA. She then dedicated her time to her home church, Florida Boulevard Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Myrna...

Jan 7, 2023

John Randall Lee, Sr., 74 years of age, passed away January 7, 2023, in Baton Rouge, LA surrounded by his family.  He was born in Natchitoches, LA, on April 11, 1948, to Eleanor Hughes Lee Wertelaers and Edmond Anderson Lee. He was called “Randy” to all those who knew him.

Randy attended St. Mary’s High School in...

Jan 6, 2023

Sadie Elizabeth Davila passed away on January 6, 2023.  Our loving, vivacious and kind girl was only 7 years old.  She was born July 23, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Michael Israel Davila, II and Monique Keh Poirier.

Sadie was in first grade at Woodlawn Elementary School and attended church with her family at Riverbend Baptist...

Jan 5, 2023

Claudia lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer and was called home on January 5, 2023. She was born May 5, 1936, in Washington, Louisiana and was a graduate of Grand Prairie High School. She is the oldest of 5 children, all girls. She was a devoted Catholic until the Lord called her home. Her faith and family was her...

Jan 4, 2023

Larry Benton White, age 76, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle against a rare form of cancer.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Abbie White of Pride, Louisiana and Georgia White of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years, June Riché...

Jan 2, 2023

George Hirezi, son of Jabra and Margaret Hirezi, lost his battle with cancer on January 02, 2023 at the age of 67. He passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. George was born on 11/02/1955 in Bethlehem, Palestine and was the youngest brother of six siblings. He had many fond memories growing up in a large,...

Jan 1, 2023

Visitation for Sylvia Laurent will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at Resthaven funeral home from 5 to 8 pm and continue Monday morning from 9:30 to 10am. Recitation of the Holy rosary will begin at 10:00 am, followed by services and burial at Resthaven.

Sylvia Rodosta Laurent, 86, passed away Jan.1, 2023 at Our Lady of the...

Jan 1, 2023

John Dallas Hoshman, 65, Baton Rouge native, died on January 1, 2023 from esophageal cancer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Fay and Russell M. Hoshman, his sister, Amanda Sue Aurand, and his faithful K-9 companions, Goldie and Alvin. John is survived by his loving wife, Danelle, his devoted son, Charles "Toby" Merrick Hoshman, his brothers...

Dec 31, 2022

Hagen Kleinpeter passed away peacefully at home on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022.  Hagen was born on May 14, 1924 in Baker, Louisiana.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Sybil Caston Kleinpeter, his parents, Louisa and Edward Kleinpeter and seven siblings.  His lone living sibling, Dorothy Gunby of Baton Rouge, will celebrate her...

Dec 31, 2022

Juan Leonard Zuvic 96, a beloved resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on December 31st, 2022. Juan, born in Antofagasta, Chile in 1926, attended university, and earned a degree in electrical engineering. In 1988 Juan met his angel, Fresia while visiting Chile, and they married there that March. Then that June, in Reno, Nevada, they held another ceremony. The newlywed...

Dec 30, 2022

Ruth Ann Adcock, age 52, a native of Baton Rouge, passed away December 30, 2022. She was a hero to many through organ donation. Even though born with a birth defect, Ruth Ann was able to enjoy a wonderful livelihood. She graduated from Port Allen High School in 1989 & was a member of Arc. Her Hobbies were spending...

Dec 29, 2022

John Derrell Newsom II passed away on December 29, 2022 doing what he loved, hunting in one of his favorite deer stands in St. Gabriel, LA. He was born November 2, 1949 in Shreveport, Louisiana and soon thereafter moved with his family to Alexandria. His family moved to Baton Rouge when John was in the 8th grade, and he...

Dec 28, 2022

Marlene Verbois Stokley, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022.  She was a resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA. She graduated from St. Anthony High School and became a secretary in the insurance world.  Marlene loved volunteering at her children’s schools, talking to her grandchildren, and talking on the phone with her siblings. She had a...