Obituaries

Jul 11, 2017

Diana, a native Texan and resident of Central, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, at age 50. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Sanchez; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Louis and Frances Calamia, Sr.; sister-in-law, Cindy Calamia Aucoin; and brother-in-law, J.B. Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband and constant companion, Keith Calamia; their children, Matthew...

Jul 10, 2017

Kelso "Kelly" Clinton Brooks, Jr. passed away on his 70th birthday, Monday, July 10, 2017 at Landmark of Baton Rouge after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Kelly was born in 1947 in Ft. Smith, AR, and grew up in Hot Springs, AR. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas in...

Jul 9, 2017

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 14, 2017 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 14, 2017 10:00 am

Jul 9, 2017

Patsy Ann Nations, age 77, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by most of her loving family following a brief battle with brain cancer on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Patsy was born and raised in Brookhaven, MS. She graduated from West Lincoln High School, where she was a star basketball player. She...

Jul 8, 2017

Luke Oliver Legendre died on July 8, 2017 at at his home surrounded by his family. He was 97. He was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School. He was a longtime resident of Baton Rouge where he worked for Kaiser Aluminum for many years. He was an avid fan of LSU sports...

Jul 6, 2017

Margaret Jacqueline "Jackie" Mayers, age 74, a resident of Gonzales passed away on July 6, 2017. Visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home on July 10, 2017 beginning at 12 pm until services at 2 pm. For more information, please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com. Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, July 10, 2017 12:00...

Jul 6, 2017

Barbara S. Smith passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the age of 82. She was a resident of Baton Rouge, who retired after 20 years with the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office as a Registered Nurse and Deputy Coroner. She was a member of the Family of Faith Baptist Church and most enjoyed spending time with family and...

Jul 5, 2017

Barbara D Merkle, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on July 5th 2017. Barbara was a long time employee of Woman's Hospital and was very dedicated to her work in the Cancer Detection Laboratory. She was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Barbara was known for her hard work ethic, dedication to excellence, as...

Jul 3, 2017

Shawn Paul Fajoni, age 46, a resident of Walker, LA passed away on July 3, 2017. Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 11:00am until Memorial Service at 2:00pm. Burial will immediately follow in Resthaven Gardens Memory. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or...

Jul 1, 2017

Laura Lee Whittington Stegen, 83, a native of Baton Rouge and longtime Metairie resident, entered heaven's gates on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Laura devoted her life to serving God through family and friends. Her grandchildren were her greatest treasures. She was there for all of their big and little days- from talent shows and athletic events to birthdays and...

Jul 1, 2017

Mickey Lane Pounders, age 63, passed away on July 1, 2017. Mickey was born the eldest son to Gorman Steele and Melba Dean Pounders on May 5, 1954 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The family moved to Baton Rouge, LA in 1960 where they were part of the North Boulevard Church of Christ. Mickey graduated from Broadmoor High School followed by...

Jul 1, 2017

Our beautiful, generous and loving mother, Melissa Baugh Parrino entered Heaven's gates on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 11:22pm. Her last days were spent like much of her life, surrounded by loving family and friends, filled with laughter, prayer and singing. She loved deeply, gave generously, and had an adventurous and creative spirit. A woman of many passions and...

Jul 1, 2017

Joe L. Searcy, 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Joe was employed for 54 years with Boh Bros. Construction; he started as a carpenter helper and worked his way all the way up to general superintendent. Many of his construction projects, including the I-10 bridge over the Atchafalaya Spillway, the elevated portions...

Jun 30, 2017

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 7, 2017 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, July 8, 2017 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Catholic Prayer Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 7,...

Jun 30, 2017

John Bennard "J.Ben" Meyer, Jr., age 90, a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. J.Ben was a charter member of St. Thomas More Parish, past president of The Holy Name Society, Eucharistic Minister, member of the Knights...

Jun 29, 2017

Our beloved son, brother and uncle, Clifford Nunn Blakemore, III went home to meet God on June 29, 2017. A lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, he was a quiet soul who lived a simple life. Clifford is survived by his parents, Angela and Clifford Blakemore, Jr.; his sister, Sandra and husband Dennis Chedraui; and his niece and nephew, Jessica...

Jun 28, 2017

Debbie Kidder Bridges, age 53, a native of Central, LA and a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on June 28, 2017. Debbie was a devoted sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Debbie was a loving woman that will be dearly missed by all. She is survived by her children, Courtney...

Jun 24, 2017

James Fairfax Cole passed to eternal rest on June 24, 2017. Mr. Cole was born on January 30, 1918 in Littleton, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and received the bronze star for meritorious service. He received a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from LSU and subsequently a M.S. in Medical Social Work from...

Jun 23, 2017

Jun 23, 2017

Joecile Elizabeth Annabelle Moran Diez, born on November 16,1948 in New Orleans, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Baton Rouge. Joecile is a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and retired from the Baton Rouge Clerk of Courts Office. Joecile is survived by her husband, Louis Douglas Diez of Baton Rouge;...