Obituaries
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...
Luis Morejon
Jun 30, 2018
Luis Morejon, 22, passed away June 30, 2018. Luis was born on February 16, 1996 in Cienfuegos, Cuba. He moved to the United States with his parents and brother in 2004 and grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from Woodlawn High School and continued his education at ITI Technical College. He obtained an Associate's Degree in Instrumentation...
Buddy Amoroso
Jun 30, 2018
Anthony "Buddy" Joseph Amoroso IV, a devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather, passed away on the morning of Saturday, June 30 in St. Francisville, Louisiana. He was 61, and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Visitations will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA from 5:00 to 9:00 on Thursday, July 5,...
Doug Hood
Jun 29, 2018
Norris Douglas Hood, Jr. "Papa Doug", age 68, a native of Houma, LA and resident of Walker, LA passed away on June 29, 2018. Doug was a Eucharist Minister for the Mission Sacred Heart in Livingston, LA. He retired from LA DOTD as a civil engineer and worked for Southeast Engineers and Pan American Engineers. Doug loved to fish,...
Lucille Guillot
Jun 29, 2018
Service Graveside Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Tuesday, July 3, 2018 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Nelda Shamburger
Jun 28, 2018
Nelda Marie Hale Shamburger, 82, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018. She was born on May 18, 1936, in Lumberton, Mississippi, where she grew up on her parent's farm. She graduated from Lumberton High School where she was an all-around athlete, cheerleader, and homecoming queen. After completing cosmetology certification at Pearl River College,...
Mary Weaver
Jun 27, 2018
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Sunday, July 1, 2018 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Monday, July 2, 2018 9:00 am-10:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Monday, July 2, 2018 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens...
Norma Eichelberger
Jun 26, 2018
Norma Jean Shaffer Eichelberger, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at Nottingham Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. She was born August 4, 1934, in Harrisburg, PA, and grew up in New Cumberland, PA. She later moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, then to Baton Rouge in 1968. She was known as "Grand Norm" and "Gan Gan" by...
Sylvia Zimmerle
Jun 26, 2018
Sylvia White Zimmerle passed away June 26, 2018 at the age of 79 at home with family. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy. She was a retired Vice President from Hibernia Bank, a notary agent and later enjoyed working for H&R Block. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James "Cooter" Zimmerle; two sons, James Jr. "Jay"...
Milton Stokley
Jun 26, 2018
Captain Milton L. Stokley, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was a disabled veteran in the Army, survived by his wife Marlene Verbois Stokley and their three children, Chris (Rachel), Greg (Kelly), and Michelle (Mark) Miller and two sisters Betty Jean (Tim) Mauldin, Christine Phillips, and brother Herman Stokley. He was preceded in death by...
Louella Blackwell
Jun 25, 2018
LouElla Christine Lee Blackwell, a resident of Baton Rouge, died at 10:44pm on Monday, June 25, 2018, at her home. She was 86 and a native of Tylertown, MS. Visiting will be at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, June 30, from 12 noon until religious service at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. Dan...
Joseph Wiltz
Jun 25, 2018
Joseph "Joe" Harold Wiltz, age 78, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on, Monday, June 25, 2018. Joe graduated from Melville High School and then attended LSU. He was a Baton Rouge Police Officer for 30 years, and worked for the United States Marshall's Office for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Carol Wiltz; son,...
Percy Mayeaux
Jun 24, 2018
Percy Anthony Mayeaux, age 84, died on June 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and in the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Percy was born in Hessmer, Louisiana on August 15, 1933 and lived most of his life in the Greater New Orleans area. He graduated from S. J. Peters High School in New Orleans,...
