All Obituaries

Elizabeth McGahren of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away on May 17, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Gary Michael Westcott, 61, a native of New Orleans but long time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, May 16th at his residence surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Margaret T. Westcott, his father Redge Westcott Jr., and his two brothers, Michael Westcott and Redge Westcott III. Gary is survived in death by his mother Dolores Westcott, daughters; Jennifer Thibodaux, Melissa Still and husband Donnie Still, and brother; Larry Westcott and wife...

Rebecca Williford Weber, age 46, a resident of Denham Springs, passed away on May 15, 2022. The family is deeply saddened by this unexpected loss. Known as Becky to some, she attended Denham Springs High School and ITI Technical College. She lived all over the United States, but eventually came back home to Denham Springs to raise her children. Her life was fulfilled by constantly helping and loving others. She was a daughter, mother, sister, and friend to many, but her Oogey title is what...

Ernest Frank Summerville, 88, a native of Elkins West Virginia and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away May 13, 2022 at the Carpenter House. Frank was born on May 18, 1934 and was a graduate of Elkins High School, after high school he joined the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roswell Spearman Sommerville and Ruth Phares Sommerville of Elkins West Virginia; brothers Roswell Sommerville Jr, Carllee Sommerville; sister, Rev. Venora Hammond. Frank...

Tho Pham of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 12, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

It is with great sadness our family shares the passing of Shelly Marie Cline. Born July 30th, 1970, she gained her wings on May 12th, 2022. Through a life of special needs, she defined unconditional love to all. Shelly is survived by her mother Nita McDonald and step father Leland McDonald, one sister Donna, two brothers Buddy (spouse Eva) and Ricky (spouse Wendy), step brothers Rodney (spouse Stephanie), Brian, stepsister Mandy (boyfriend Kellen), numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and...

Faye Dedon, 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 11, 2022. Faye is survived by spouse, Gayle Dedon; son, Billy Dedon and spouse Carol; brother, John Taylor and spouse Pat; grandchildren, Ashley Dedon and Brady Dedon and spouse Cindy; and great-grandchildren Emily Dedon and Joseph Giambrone. She was preceded in death by her children, Michael Gayle Dedon and Baby Faye. Visitation will take place at Resthaven on Monday May 16, 2022 from 1:30pm until Funeral Services at 2:30pm....

Albert L. Brown, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Albert was born in Rushville, Nebraska on Sept. 5, 1940, he has been a resident of Baton Rouge for the last 53 years. He was the Director of Information Services at Baton Rouge School Board for 20 years and at Wildlife and Fisheries for 10 until retiring in 2000. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth Brown; daughters and their spouses, Sandra and Paul Brady and Karen and Peter Miller; grandchildren, Beth Smartt,...

Christopher Smith of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on May 9, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Constance Edwina Hardin, 75 years of age, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 9, 2022, from complications from Alzheimer’s.  Connie, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and graduated from Rayne High School.  Connie loved to travel and welcomed the opportunity to live in the Middle East in the 1970’s.  After returning to the States, Connie lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she initially...