Obituaries

Gail Miller

Jul 25, 2018

Gail Wallace Miller, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away July 25, 2018. Gail graduated from Baton Rouge High School. She was employed at Baton Rouge Water Works. She then helped build GEMCO Services, Inc., the industrial and commercial painting company with her beloved husband Gene Miller. Gail and Gene were members of University Baptist Church...

Janice Daigle

Jul 24, 2018

Janice Alexander Daigle a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday July 24, 2018 in Dunnellon, Florida. She retired after 40 years in the insurance industry starting with Union National Life and Fire Company. She finished her career as a Senior Vice President of Unitrin/Kemper Insurance in St. Louis, MO. While being a...

Odrie Ortego

Jul 24, 2018

Odrie Ortego, 88, a native of Grand Prairie, LA and a resident of Prairieville, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Odrie is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean Fontenot Ortego; his children, Kenneth Odrie Ortego, Karen Ortego LaCroix, Konnie Ortego Wren, Kevin Mark and wife Gwen York Ortego, and...

Dr. Elkins

Jul 22, 2018

Dr. Clarence Alan Elkins, 69, of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family, on July 22, 2018. Alan was a corporal in the U.S. Marines Corps, serving one tour duty in Vietnam from 1967-1969, and will be interred with military honors. Alan had a lifelong love of learning. He graduated from Broadmoor...

Betty Russell

Jul 21, 2018

Betty Watson Russell - devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother - passed away peacefully on July 21, 2018, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA and Wednesday morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The service begins...

Dorothy Johnson

Jul 19, 2018

Dorothy Gomez Johnson, age 94, a native of St. Francisville and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 19, 2018 She treasured her family and had a contagious smile that would light up the room. Dorothy was in the banking industry for over 25 years at Fidelity Bank. She was an active member of Broadmoor Baptist Church...

John Brown

Jul 17, 2018

I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener…For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine… Remain in me. John 15: 1-4 A resident of Baton Rouge went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2018. Survived by Bettye Herpich and Michael Herpich. Preceded in death by Mamie M Brown,...

Jane Wilson

Jul 16, 2018

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Jane...

Shardaben Amin

Jul 15, 2018

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:00 pm -2:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, July 19, 2018 2:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

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Donald Gonzales

Jul 15, 2018

His name was Donald Jude Gonzales, but everyone knew him as Speedy. When he passed away on July 15, 2018, he found victory in his recent battle with cancer and left behind a legacy of love and service that profoundly impacted those he encountered. His marriage of over 62 years to his surviving spouse and love of his life,...

Charles Bongiovanni

Jul 13, 2018

Charles Michael Bongiovanni, born January 27, 1952, was called by Our Lord Jesus to Heaven on July 13, 2018. He was 66 years old. He was raised in New Orleans, LA attended Brother Martin High School, UNO and resided in Baton Rouge. He was a steadfast parishioner of St. Thomas Moore church who gave his time and devotion to...

Carol Smith

Jul 10, 2018

Carol Grace Smith, age 77, a native of New Orleans and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 10, 2018. Carol was the life of the party and treasured her family and friends dearly. She captured everyone by her beautiful smile and sparkle in her eyes. She was member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the pillar of...

Mary Boyer

Jul 10, 2018

Thomas Lacroix

Jul 9, 2018

Thomas L. LaCroix, 75, a native of Madisonville, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on July 9, 2018. Thomas was a former Sgt. in the United States Marine Corps and he retired from Louisiana Auto Dealers Associations after 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianna "Dee" G. LaCroix; sons, Lee LaCroix, and husband Greg...

Marian White

Jul 8, 2018

Marian Bouquet White, 86, a native of Morganza, LA and resident of Prairieville, LA passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Marian retired from Louisiana Department of Revenue and Independent Living. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her children, Charla Fletcher and husband PR, Doug White and wife Gail, and Madeline Delucca...

Iva Casey

Jul 4, 2018

Ms. Iva Louise Simmons Casey "Punkin", age 89, passed away peacefully July 4th at her daughter's home. She was a native of Osyka, Mississippi and graduate of Kentwood High School, class of 1947. She was the only child of the late, Lucas and Mary Ellen Simmons, born June 1, 1929. Louise worked as a buyer for D.H. Holmes of...

Margaret Laurie

Jul 3, 2018

Margaret F. Laurie, 94, passed away at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on July 3rd, 2018. She was born on January 8, 1924 in Geismer, LA. She was retired from the Beer Industry League. Margaret was a member of the St. George Parish. She is survived by her daughter, Lynette Clooney (Thomas J. Clooney III); sons, John S. Laurie...

Jane Cohen

Jul 2, 2018

Jane Cohen, 80, passed away July 2, 2018. She was born August 7, 1937 in New Orleans, LA, born to Gilbert and Inez West. She was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother who loved bird watching, reading her bible, and attending church. Jane was a member of Cedar Crest Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Sheila (Kenneth)...

James Johnson

Jul 1, 2018

James Dennis "Denny" Johnson, Denny was born in Houston, Tx. Nov.19, 1956. He passed away suddenly July 1st in Prairieville LA. He was retired from ANCO Industries and Asbestos Workers Union Local #53. Denny is survived by his daughter Carley Johnson, mother and father Margaret & Harold Johnson; brother, Larry Johnson; nephew, Beaux Johnson; nieces, Sara, Amanda, and Haley;...

Daniel Johnson

Jun 30, 2018

Daniel Ray Johnson, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died on June 30, 2018. He was born in Cloutierville, Lousiana. He grew up in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Fair Park High School, in Shreveport, and attended Louisiana State University. Dan is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Terri Gullo, and...