Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

 —John 11:25

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will continue at Resthaven Funeral Home on...

Nov 30, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Burleson, 81, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA passed away on November 30, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and is a former reserve deputy for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. Bob retired after 38 years in the mechanical...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Emery J. Bares, a native of Erath, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the age of 91.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, and spending time with his family.  He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Nov 28, 2023

Charles L. Mooney passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the age of 89.  He was born May 3, 1934, in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Charles Augustus Mooney and Letha Allean Malone Mooney. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Mooney and his daughter-in-law, Lena Mooney.  Charles is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years,...

Nov 25, 2023

 

‘Let us endeavor to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.’ Mark Twain 'I shall not die of a cold, my son. I shall die of having lived.’― Willa Cather

 In the early morning of November 25th, John Baquet passed away in his home surrounded by his family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He...

Nov 21, 2023

Pamela Jo Morgan Mire, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Sorrento, LA, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the age of 66.  She was a graduate of Glen Oaks High School and Delgado Community College. She retired from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic...

Nov 21, 2023

Raymond Beatty, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 77. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from LSU. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Pi Kappa Phi, and Pershing Rifles. He served in the United States Air Force from March 1964...

Nov 20, 2023

Virginia Gentile left this world on November 20, 2023 to be with the Lord. She was born to a loving family in Iuka, Mississippi on March 26, 1932. Never meeting a stranger, Virginia was a friend to everyone she met. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family fiercely and they all adored her....

Nov 20, 2023

Rita Briscoe Fontenot passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born on January 31, 1931 in Church Point, Louisiana to William Briscoe and Louise Sonnier Briscoe.

She graduated from Church Point High School before settling down and starting her family. Rita was a woman of strong faith; she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Nov 20, 2023

Marty James Emick, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 64. Marty was born on October 19, 1959, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Effie Utsler and Clyde Emick. He was also fortunate to have Frank Utsler as a stepfather. After attending Louisiana State University, and working hard in the IT...

Nov 19, 2023

Bill Foster passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the age of 78.  He was born October 17, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri to Donald Foster and Mary Mulligan Foster. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the Vietnam War.

Bill received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri and...

Nov 19, 2023

Shirley Bourg Young of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 89 years. She was a dedicated, longtime member of St. Thomas More and St. Gerard Catholic Church. She loved to garden, collect pink milk and carnival glass, sew, cook, and read. She and her husband of 31 years, Richard Young, enjoyed taking trips...

Nov 19, 2023

 

With great sadness and much love, the family of Lilly Willis announces her passing on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at age 79, at St. James Place Nursing Care.  She was born on June 3,1944 in Cartago, Costa Rica, and moved to America in 1946.  She graduated from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans.  She has been a resident...

Nov 18, 2023

Don “Bud” Connor died on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 69.  He was born April 15, 1954, in Dallas, Texas to Don Connor and Anita O’Neal. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy before starting his career in Law Enforcement.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Bud is survived by his beloved...

Nov 17, 2023

  Crystal Herrington Sistrunk passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 68.  She spent her career as a barber/beautician at the Jackson War Veterans Home.  She was a member of the VFW Post 3784, loved to volunteer with the Baker VFW Post 4224, and she was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet...

Nov 17, 2023

It is with sadness we announce the passing of James Lee Horton, Jr., aged 79, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, at his home with his beloved wife, Suzanne, by his side. Jim was born into a military family and spent his youth moving to many locations including Japan. He graduated from Burns Flat...

Nov 17, 2023

 

James Alan “Jim” Schaffhauser passed away at his home in Baton Rouge on November 17, 2023.  He was born in Helena, Arkansas on January 30, 1949.  A 1967 graduate of Marvell High School, he went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in political science from Memphis State in 1971. He became a CPA in 1991, along with his dear...

Nov 17, 2023

Ryan Christopher Phillips, a life-long Baton Rouge resident, passed away on November 17, 2023. Ryan was born on December 18, 1981, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother whose presence will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.As a Senior Recruiter for Cajun Industries, Ryan dedicated his career to...

Nov 16, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

James M. Post passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 76, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born April 14, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to James Montgomery Post and Hazel Oriel Post.  He served our country in the United States Navy, where he was able to travel the world.  He...