Obituaries
Helen Simpson
Mar 10, 2018
Helen Marie Simpson, 87, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away Saturday evening March 10th, 2018. She was born July 17, 1930 in Ruston, Louisiana to the late Pearl Causey Jowers and Frank Shelby Jowers. Helen was preceded in death by her two younger sisters Barbara Jowers Howell and Bonnie Jowers Brunner. She graduated from Arcadia, Louisiana High School and...
Glenda Hill
Mar 6, 2018
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, March 9, 2018 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 am - 11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, March 10, 2018 11:00 am...
Robin Hurst
Mar 6, 2018
Former Baton Rouge Fire Department Chief Robin L. Hurst passed away at the age of 64, on March 6, 2018 at his home in St. Francisville, Louisiana. Hurst served as chief from 1996 through 2002 after 22 years of rising through the ranks from the position of a firefighter. He was known for emblazoning "We fight what others FEAR"...
Nettie Guedon
Mar 6, 2018
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Friday, March 9, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Theodore Bourgoyne, Jr.
Mar 3, 2018
Ted A. (Teddy) Bourgoyne, Jr. passed away at the age of 56 on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Carpenter House. Teddy was born on September 1, 1961, was a resident of Ruston, LA, and graduated from Arlington Vocation School. He was a kind, gentle man who was special in so many ways. He loved music, loved his Daddy...
Phyllis Lasserre
Mar 2, 2018
Heaven gained another Angel! Phyllis Rutland Lasserre, of Zachary (formerly from Central), went to her eternal home with Jesus on March 2, 2018. She was 82, born on November 17, 1935 in Petal, MS. She graduated from Istrouma High School in 1953. She began her banking career at Louisiana National Bank which became what is now Chase Bank retiring...
Annie Embry
Feb 27, 2018
Annie Dell Embry, age 93, born and raised in Frierson, LA, passed away on February 27, 2018. Annie graduated from Stonewall High School and graduated from Louisiana College. She was an Educator in the East Baton Rouge School System. Annie was a devoted member of Istrouma Baptist Church where she taught primary children in Sunday school. She was also...
Gwen Fruge'
Feb 26, 2018
Gwendolyn Fruge', age 74, a native of Eunice, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on February 26, 2018. Gwendolyn is survived by her four children, Troy Keith Fruge', Angela Faye Fruge', Eric Scott Fruge', and Christopher Ludren Fruge'; two grand-daughters, Isabel Elise Fruge' and Gabriel Reece Fruge'; Ryan and Shelby who she considered her grandkids;...
Marge Roundtree
Feb 25, 2018
Marjorie Bridget Roundtree, 91, was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana to Thomas J. Roundtree, Sr. and Brigitte Adams Roundtree. A graduate of Thibodaux High School, she graduated from The Southwestern Louisiana Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master's of Education from Nicholls State College. She worked as a dietician for...
Alice Olivier
Feb 23, 2018
Alice B. Olivier, age 84, a resident of Prairieville, LA, passed away on February 23, 2018. Alice will be deeply mourned by her two daughters, Tristen Guillory of Prairieville and Monaca Walker and husband, Douglas, of Little Rock, AR and her sister Rose Fuselier, of LaPlace, LA. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; Kristopher Lammers...
Lewis Williams
Feb 23, 2018
Lewis Dean Williams, age 64, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on February 23, 2018. Lewis is survived by his daughter, Tamara Williams of Mobile, Alabama; his son, Christopher Williams of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; and Chris's mother, Tina Skinner. He is also survived by his aunt, Mary Williams; his partner in crime and lifelong best friend, Steve...
Nora Eckert
Feb 22, 2018
Prayer of St. Ignatius - Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will. You have given me whatever I am or possess. I give it back to you to be entirely subject to your will. Only give me your love and your grace. With these I am rich enough and ask for...
John Lively
Feb 21, 2018
"You left us beautiful memories, your love will still be our guide, and though we cannot see you, you will always be by our side." John David Lively "J.D.", a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on February 21, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 83, a native of Plaquemine and graduate of Istrouma High...
Molley Cartwright
Feb 20, 2018
Molley Carilyn Boone Cartwright was born on April 16, 1986, in Ruston, Louisiana. She passed from this earth to her heavenly home in the early hours of February 20, 2018, in Baton Rouge, after having delivered her precious son, Braddock Stone Cartwright, on February 19 at 12:42 p.m. a healthy baby boy of 9 lbs. 2 oz. and 22...
Cecil Bennett
Feb 17, 2018
Cecil Edward Bennett, born on November 8, 1928 died peacefully on February 17, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in Greenwood, MS, grew up in Vaiden, MS and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church. Cecil was a Mississippi State College graduate of 1955 and remained a lifetime "bulldog"....
Paul Lovell
Feb 17, 2018
Paul Breaux Lovell, 60, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 17, 2018 after a brief illness with cancer. He was born October 11, 1957 in Houma, LA. Paul graduated from LSU in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He was currently employed as an environmental specialist...
Jesse "Inky" Jr.
Feb 16, 2018
Jesse Lee Harris Jr. "Inky", a resident of Baton Rouge, went to be with the Lord on Friday February 16, 2018. Jesse was a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge and graduate of Istrouma High School. He worked for Ethyl Corporation and later in the grocery business as a Market Manager. Jesse loved fishing, spending time with his children, grandchildren...
Charles Hebert Sr.
Feb 16, 2018
Charles Joseph Hebert, Sr., born on August 27, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on February 16, 2018 in Gonzales, La, at the age of 87. Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty L. Hebert; his children, Charlie Hebert and wife Beth, Marilyn Cash and husband Mike, Donna Duhon and husband Roland, and Marc Hebert...
John Cox, Jr.
Feb 14, 2018
John Otto Cox, Jr., age 62, born in Jacksonville, NC and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 2:36pm. John is survived by his wife, Paula Cleveland Cox; his children, Selissa (Scotty) Thompson, Jillian Cox, John O. Cox, III (Trey), Johnathon Cox, and Haleigh Cox; mother, Muriel T. Cox; sister, Jere Anne...
