Obituaries
Frances Buckels
Jun 14, 2017
Frances Roberts Buckels, age 91, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA for 64 years, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Maison De Fleur. She was born on November 13, 1925 in Sicily Island, LA to Jeff and Emma Roberts. Frances was a life time member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church. She retired from the East Baton Rouge...
Terry Roccaforte
Jun 13, 2017
Terry Roccaforte, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Terry Roccaforte is survived by her daughters, Kami Roccaforte Almonte, Shelly Roccaforte Zabaneh (Julius, Sr.); grandsons, Julius, Jr. and Dillon Zabaneh, Joshua and David Alexander Almonte; sisters, Norma Bourgeois (Warren), Karen Miller (Alan);...
James Logan
Jun 13, 2017
James "Jim" Logan, 70, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, June 19, 2017, at Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Father Phil Spano will be conducting the service. Visitation will be from 9:30 am-10:30...
Ralph Lane
Jun 9, 2017
Ralph Milton Lane, age 85, passed away June 9, 2017 after an extended illness. Ralph was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and Walker. He retired from Dow Chemical as well as enjoyed many years of working at Home Depot. Ralph is survived by his wife, Charlotte Brown Lane; sons David Lane (Donna) and Christopher Bringhurst, daughter Kathie Borgan...
Hines Turcotte, Jr.
Jun 9, 2017
Hines Amile Turcotte, Jr., 69, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana left his earthly home on Friday, June 9, 2017, surrounded by his loved ones. Those to continue to cherish the memories of this wonderful man include the love of his life, his wife, Susan Abadie Turcotte; children, Chad, Toby (Brenda) and Jenny (Dan); brothers, Jerry (Judy) and...
Ronald Hillman
Jun 7, 2017
Ronald Paul Hillman, 57, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Dallas, TX. due to complications from surgery. Left to cherish beautiful memories include his wife, Michelle Savoie Hillman; children, Brittany Kittrell (Chris); Kaitlyn Hillman; Joshua Hillman; parents, J.T. and Joyce Hillman; brother, Keith Hillman (Anita); sister, Marilyn Trahan; brother, Tim Hillman. Paul was...
Juanita Ardoin
Jun 5, 2017
Juanita F. Ardoin, A resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 at the Crossing. She was born December 20, 1934 in Mamou, LA. Juanita enjoyed playing marbles, fishing, adoring and spending time with her grandchildren. Juanita is survived by her husband, Alvin Ardoin, three grandchildren; Johnette Snyder, Melissa and Joseph Landry, along with two great-grandsons;...
Janis Pecoraro
Jun 4, 2017
Service Graveside Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, June 10, 2017 10:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Launnie Ginn
Jun 2, 2017
Launnie Ginn, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after a yearlong battle with cancer. Launnie is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Sara Campagna Ginn, his two sons and daughters in-law, Mike and Teena McCann Ginn, and Scott and Laurie Richard Ginn. Also left to cherish...
Monica Blair
May 31, 2017
Monica Waller "Molly" Blair, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 31, 2017. Monica was a warbride from England. She came to America in 1946 and lived the rest of her life in Baton Rouge. Her home was the central gathering place of the family; always full of love and warm memories. She lived...
Betty Kelley
May 31, 2017
Fannie "Betty" Elizabeth Kelley passed away on May 31, 2017 at home. Here is her story: "I am a native of Panama City, Florida born to Christopher Columbus and Iva Pearl Holley, now deceased. I had two brothers, Charles and Raymond Holley, both deceased. I graduated from Bay County High School and shortly after moved to Baton Rouge where,...
Ronald Harris
May 31, 2017
Ronald L. Harris (80), born Jan. 6, 1937 passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Sunrise at Siegen Senior Living Community. Ronald was a resident of Gonzales, LA., where he and wife Ann had moved to be closer to their families. Ronald was born in Crittenden County, Arkansas and attended school in Earle, where he was a part...
Mandy Salpietra
May 29, 2017
Amanda "Mandy" Ringe Salpietra, age 31, a resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Chris Salpietra; her son, Noah Salpietra; her daughter, Stella Salpietra; her mom and stepdad, Penny and Rick Berthelot; her brother, Matt Ringe; her grandmother, Louise Free; her father-in-law, Rick Salpietra; and her mother-in-law, Barbara...
Gayle Pourciau
May 27, 2017
Gayle Pourciau, age 90, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on May 27, 2017. Gayle is survived by her children, Ronald Pourciau, Kathy Keas and husband, Steve, Douglas Pourciau and wife, Linda, Patti Kittrell and husband, David, and Mona Pourciau; siblings Felton E. Dickinson, Jr. and Diane D. Leader; her eight grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She is...
Trung Nguyen
May 26, 2017
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, May 27, 2017 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Sunday, May 28, 2017 9:00 am - 9:30 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Saturday, May 27, 2017 9:30 am...
Terry James
May 26, 2017
Terry L. James "Goggy" was born January 26, 1950 in Winn Parish to Myrtus Grace James and Willie James. He passed away on May 26, 2017. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who spent his 40 year career in loyal service at Exxon/Mobile. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jennifer Loy James. His daughter...
Lamar Wheat
May 25, 2017
Marshall Lamar Wheat, 77, of Gonzales, LA passed away on May 25, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday May 27, 2017 from 7 to 9pm at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge, LA. Lamar was born in Byltheville, Arkansas on December 29, 1939. He was married to Karen on April 7, 1978; they were married just shy of...
Dolly Shoemaker
May 24, 2017
Dolly Wells Shoemaker, age 80, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was a graduate from Louisiana School for the Blind. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Kim Shoemaker Jarreau and husband Corey Jarreau; her grandson, Adam McGraw; her sister, Ruby Nelson; her brother, James Wells; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces...
Donald Menard
May 24, 2017
Donald Mackery Menard, age 92, a native of Broussard, LA and resident of Kingwood, TX passed away on May 24, 2017 at 3:19 PM. Donald attended Lafayette High School, the Southwest LA Institute and Port Arthur Jr. College before starting his own business Menard Electronics Inc. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army AirCorps as a Staff Sgt....
David Carley
May 23, 2017
A loving husband and father, David Ross Carley of Baton Rouge, born June 26th, 1930, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the age of 86. David was a graduate of Northwestern University and a long-time research chemist with Ethyl Corporation where he developed and held several patents. An active member of Parkview...
