Obituaries

Dec 14, 2020

Janet Meng passed away at The Carpenter House on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 89.

She is survived by her sons, John Meng, Keith Meng and wife Shannon, and Michael Meng and wife Kimberly; grandchildren, John Louis Meng, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Taylor Meng, Tristyn Meng, Kelly Tillman, and Layla Meng; great-grandchildren, John “Tripp”...

Dec 14, 2020

Olga S Cannon, 53, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday December 14, 2020 at her home with her husband by her side, ending her eight year battle with Breast Cancer

Olga was born just outside St Petersburg Russia in 1967. She graduated from nursing school and worked in the Emergency Department at...

Dec 13, 2020

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we share with you the passing of our Brad Michael, at the age of 40, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Brad was a proud member of the Belaire High School class of 1998 and subsequently obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University. From the time he graduated...

Dec 12, 2020

Mary Jane Walters, a retired state employee and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Pineville, LA at the age of 91. Mary Jane was born on March 12, 1929 in Shreveport to Andrew Charles Lark and Viola O’Neal Lark. She spent most of her childhood on the family farm near Springhill,...

Dec 12, 2020

You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life. (Lamentations 3:58)

On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Tommy Wayne Gentiles arrived home safely in the arms of the Lord at the age of 85. Tommy was a retiree of BASF and a former Marine...

Dec 11, 2020

Victoria “Vicky” Candiotto  Iverstine peacefully passed away on Dec. 11,2020, at her home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Vicky lived a full life of 90 years as she dedicated her love to her family and to her life’s work in education.  She received a degree in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University and later obtained her Master’s degree at Louisiana State...

Dec 11, 2020

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mathew 11:28

Mamie Antionette Pizzolato Messina Terrell, loving mother grandmother and great-grandmother, born July 4th, 1939 passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2020 at the age of 81.  A native of Donaldsonville, LA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, she is survived...

Dec 11, 2020

Exelona “Exie” Jean Hutson Wilkes passed away peacefully in sleep at her home in Baton Rouge on December 11, 2020, with family at her side. She was born April 6, 1925, in Hebron, Nebraska, the youngest of nine children, and raised in nearby Fairbury.

She attended Fairbury High School and loved to go to school parties where...

Dec 10, 2020

Ace Bennett Daniel Sanders laid down his sword and won his battle with AML on December 10, 2020 at 12:06 A.M., at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ace is survived by his two sisters Journey and Nova, “Grammy” Lisa, “Pawpaw” Aaron Langley, Aunt Tabbi, “Mom” Victoria Bennett, “Dad” James Sanders, “Grandma” Angie, “Grandpa” Chris Sanders, “Grandmother” Julie...

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...