Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Harriet Evelyn Cain Alford was born on December 12, 1938 in Trout, Louisiana and passed away on December 10, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  She grew up in Ponchatoula and Bogalusa before moving to Baton Rouge in 1953.   She was Valedictorian of the Istrouma Sr. High School Class of 1956.   She earned her Bachelor’s of Education at Southeastern Louisiana...

Dec 9, 2020

Sweta Ghimire, age 23, a resident of Baton Rouge, went to heaven on December 9, 2020. She was a beautiful sweet, loving and exceptionally gifted girl. She was a proud graduate student, and lifelong fan of LSU Tigers.

Sweta is survived by her mom, dad, brother and grandparents.

Visiting hours will take place at Restheaven Garden...

Dec 9, 2020

Winnie Faye Grotsma, 85, resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 9, 2020.  Winnie is survived by her children Vicki L. Wade, Arthur J. Grotsma, Alana E. Holbrook, Sharla C. Sylvester, E. Warren Sylvester (son-in-law), her brother Buren Thompson, grandchildren Brandon J. Grotsma, Candice J. Ourso, Tane C. McMichen, Harrison T. Wade, Fayth K. Maat, Corey F....

Dec 9, 2020

Beverly Foreman Maricelli, 64, of Baton Rouge, LA, formerly of Natchez, MS, passed away on December 8, 2020 in Baton Rouge, LA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church with Father Ryan Hallford, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home...

Dec 8, 2020

Susan Lynn (Zagone) Schillage, age 62, passed away on December 8, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Susan is survived by her mother, Patricia (“Pat”) Zagone, son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Julie, grandchildren, Ethan and Savannah, two brothers, John Jr. and Jeff, sister, Polly, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Susan was born on June 3, 1958 in...

Dec 8, 2020

Arthur E Lamm Jr, died peacefully at his home on the morning of December 8, 2020.  Born in Magnolia, MS on June 18, 1928 to Lucy Reeves and Arthur Lamm Sr., he was raised in New Orleans and graduated from Warren Easton High School in 1948. He earned his BA in from Southeastern LA University in 1951 and Masters...

Dec 7, 2020

Reed Lencse, a 66 year old resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday December 7, 2020 at home with his wife and friend present.

Reed was an avid fisherman and loved to watch football. He especially enjoyed cheering for his almamaters Oregon State, UGA, and LSU.

His career of service began with Eagle Scouts,...

Dec 6, 2020

Rosemary Meyers Brumfield, 77, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Baton Rouge Gen. Medical Center of complications related to COVID-19. Rosemary was born in 3 July 1943 in San Francisco, California, to a Navy family, which resulted in her attending many schools in Virginia, Maryland, Guam, and Massachusetts, before settling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1956. After...

Dec 6, 2020

With a profound sense of sadness and heavy hearts, we announce Dr. Andrew “Drew” Gerard Hargroder, loving husband, father, brother, and friend, died Sunday afternoon December 6th, 2020 at the age of 63. He was born on January 31st, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised in Jennings, Louisiana. He has resided in Baton Rouge for the last 30...

Dec 5, 2020

Morgan Rose Michelli, age 20, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 5, 2020. Morgan is survived by her parents, Mona Arnaud Michelli and William Patrick Michelli; sister, Madison Rae Michelli; grandmother, Sammie Rose Landry. She was also loved by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Her family and close friends knew her as a funny, artistic,...

Dec 4, 2020

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Kathryn “Kitty” Kelly Dubroc, 80.  A loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, she left in peace on Friday, December 4 precisely as she wished, surrounded by all her children and her beloved dog, Versace.

Born and raised in New Orleans, she graduated from...

Dec 2, 2020

Catherine Tucker “Shing” Smith, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Central passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 78.  Catherine was born in Baton Rouge on May 17, 1942 and attended St. Anthony High School.  She spent her career in banking with American Bank and later Hancock Bank. She was...

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Ellen Spiller Robert passed away on December 2, 2020 at the age of 88 from a massive stroke suffered on Nov. 30.

Mary Ellen enjoyed and appreciated a rich life with family and friends in abundance. She was filled with love and warmth and compassion for all of us and was deeply loved and admired in...

Nov 30, 2020

June LaNez Jones Dow, a native of Gallman, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the age of 88.

She will forever be remembered by her daughter, Lisa Dow Posey and husband Jerry; five grandchildren Shane Dow and wife Layla, Helen Henderson Volpe, Reid Henderson,...

Nov 28, 2020

Our beloved Juanita Faye Rougeau, 72, of Baton Rouge, La. went to God peacefully with a family member by her side on November 28, 2020. Juanita was born in Mamou, La. on October 8, 1948. She studied at USL and LSUB, achieving an MAED and worked as Title I Supervisor at Evangeline Parish School Board for 23 years, then...

Nov 28, 2020

Jan Flint Weber was a caring wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2020 at age 71. She is survived by her son, Warren Johnson and daughter-in-law, Terri Johnson; her daughter, Reagan Daniel, and son-in-law, Wesley Daniel; her sister, Patrice Flint; her grandchildren, Cole...

Nov 27, 2020

Mary Lou Reid, 93, of Maringouin, LA, lived a long fulfilling life until Friday, November 27, 2020.  Mary Lou was a strong independent loving woman who worked hard for the things she had in life and enjoyed sharing it with her family. She had a passion for gardening, a love for her animals, especially her cats, and always enjoyed...

Nov 27, 2020

Rose Ann was born May 20, 1925 in Palmetto, LA and passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the home of her daughter in Sunset, LA at the age of 95. Survived by her son Leonard Sonnier (Melissa) of Cankton, LA, daughters Brenda S. Parker (Al) of Port Allen, LA, Deborah S. Guilbeaux (David) of Sunset, LA and...

Nov 25, 2020

A light went out. An infectious laugh is quiet and heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Terry Phillip Orillion lost his short battle with cancer. He was born September 21, 1959 and passed into his heavenly home on November 25, 2020. Terry was a graduate of St. Thomas More, Catholic High School and Louisiana State University. He was active...

Nov 25, 2020

Ruth Evelyn Mock Lemon, a resident of Carriere, MS passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 87. She is survived by her son, David (Susan) Lemon; daughter, Gerri (Paul) Lowe; granddaughters: Jessica Lowe Silvers (Jason), Laura Evelyn Lowe Gowan (Bobby), Danielle Lemon Walraven (Zach), Alex Lemon Taylor (Andrew); great grandchildren: Byron Gowan, Freya Gowan, and Olivia...