Obituaries

Thiet Nguyen

Jul 24, 2016

On July 24, Thiet received his angel wings after a brave struggle with cancer. Thiet was born on September 8, 1969, in South Vietnam. He came to the US in 1975, just prior to the communist takeover. He adapted to his new "home", having to learn a new language and new customs. He graduated from Belaire High School in...

William Bailey, Iii

Jul 23, 2016

William Gerard Bailey III (December 30, 2015 - July 23, 2016) William Gerard Bailey III, beloved child of William Gerard Bailey Jr. and Tiffany O'Neill passed away at OLOL Hospital in Baton Rouge on Saturday, July 23, 2016. Although he was only with us for a very short time, he "forever left his footprints on our hearts". He is...

Emogene Ainsworth

Jul 23, 2016

Emogene (Jean) Ainsworth, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all, passed away on July 23, 2016 at the age of 79. She is survived by her children, Kirk, Johnny Wayne (Donna), and Carol Harbinson; her sister, JoAnn Rimes; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Janice Watson

Jul 22, 2016

Janice Lane Watson, 75, of Jarreau, passed away on July 22, 2016 in Baton Rouge, La. Janice was born in Baton Rouge to Jimmy & Ethel Stevens on September 8, 1940. She married the love of her life for 58 years, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Janice is survived by her husband, Robert Watson...

Dylan Alise

Jul 21, 2016

Dylan Paul Alise, age 26, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 21, 2016. Dylan always had a big heart for family and friends and he never met a stranger. He loved music, cars, Karaoke, and was an outdoorsman. He was a great son and brother who was taken away too soon from everyone that loved him....

Helen Cumbo

Jul 21, 2016

Helen J. Cumbo was welcomed into God's arms and shrouded by heaven's grace on July 21 after bravely fighting cancer and illness for many years. Helen is survived by her loving husband Lawrence Cumbo Sr., and four adult children, Virginia "Ginger" Cumbo Normand and her husband, Neal: Patricia Cumbo Pitchford and her husband, Butch: Lauren Cumbo Talley and her...

Bobby Boyd, Sr.

Jul 20, 2016

Bobby F. Boyd Sr. age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 20th, 2016. Bobby is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail Moore Boyd; three children, Terry Boyd Giles and husband, Bob Giles, Bob Boyd Jr. and Richy Boyd; five grandchildren, Rachael Humphreys Tucker and husband, Adam, Benjamin Humphreys and Brandon Humphreys, Tyler...

Arthur Rumney

Jul 19, 2016

Arthur Rumney, age 74, a current resident of Baton Rouge, La. and a native of New Orleans, La. passed away unexpectedly with cancer on July 19, 2016. Mass and Burial were held on July 23 at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and St. George Cemetery. Beloved husband of Jean Rumney, son of the late James M. and Marie Rumney,...

Harold Pourciau

Jul 17, 2016

Harold Pourciau, age 92, a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away on July 17, 2016. He retired from Entergy after 35 years of service. Harold is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gayle Pourciau; his children, Ronald Pourciau, Kathy Keas and husband, Steve, Douglas Pourciau, Patti Kittrell and husband, David, and Mona Pourciau; his eight grandchildren and...

Harry Brown

Jul 17, 2016

Brown, Harry Kirkland "Kirk" A caring and much loved patriarch, Kirk passed away July 17, 2016 at the age of 72. He was born in Miley, South Carolina to the late Julius and Rosa Lee Terry Brown. He served in the US Air Force and was one of the select few chosen for interpretation of Chinese during the Vietnam...

Ann Wingate

Jul 17, 2016

Ann passed away on July 17, 2016 at the age of 62 in Gulfport, Mississippi after a 15 year battle with Ovarian Cancer and is now in her heavenly home with Jesus. She was survived by her son, Joshua Shealy, her special friend and companion, Kathy Hensley, her parents James and Margaret Wingate, and brothers Jim and Jeff Wingate....

Matthew Gerald

Jul 17, 2016

The epitome of a proud American, Matthew Lane Gerald gave all on Sunday morning, July 17, 2016 at the age of 41. His ultimate sacrifice took place as he valiantly protected and served his community. Although his journey was long and successful, Matt truly found his calling when he graduated from the BRPD academy in March of this year....

Genevieve Sapienza

Jul 16, 2016

Genevieve A. Sapienza, a devoted daughter, sister and friend of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 16, 2016. Genevieve is preceded in death by parents, John and Sara, sisters, Sara Polizzi, and Mary Sapienza, and brother Frank Sapienza. She is survived by one sister, Josephine DiReda, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of St. Thomas...

Johnny Nguyen

Jul 15, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Saturday, July 16, 2016 9:00 am- 9:00 am

Katie Reid

Jul 14, 2016

Katie Cox Reid was a resident of Lake Sherwood Village Retirement Center in Baton Rouge until failing health required her to move to Ascension Oaks Nursing Home in Gonzales. She died on July 14, 2016. She was born in Slaughter, LA on September 15,1919. Mrs. Reid was a registered nurse and was retired from The Baton Rouge Clinic. She...

Mary Saia

Jul 14, 2016

Mary Angela Caruso Saia, age 89, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 14, 2016. Mary is survived by her son, Benny Saia, Jr. and wife, Sharon; her grandchildren, Kevin Saia and wife, Cassidy, Christy Saia and Nick Saia; her great-grandchild, Jace Teekel; and her sister, Jean Pinocci. She is preceded in death by her husband, Benny...

Jerri Estep

Jul 14, 2016

Jerri Estep, 55 years old, a native of Baton Rouge, La, died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Baton Rouge General Hospital after her courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Baton Rouge to William L. Kornrumpf, III and Robbie Braud Kornrumpf on October 4, 1960. She is a retired Office Manager having worked for the State of...

Sandra Easterling

Jul 14, 2016

Sandra M Easterling, of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 14, 2016. Sandy was born to parents, Clara and Anthony Mascarella, Jr on December 25, 1963. Sandy married Alvin O Easterling, Jr on January 17, 1982. Sandy graduated from Ascension College and spent her early career as Certified Medical Assistant at Baton Rouge Clinic. Since 2006, she has been...

Gerald Mayers

Jul 8, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, July 11, 2016 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Monday, July 11, 2016 1:00 pm Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Patty Hunt

Jul 7, 2016

Patty Smith Hunt, age 92, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on July 7, 2016. Patty was a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, and Calvary Baptist Church in Slidell, and a current member of First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge. Patty served on the staff of First Baptist Church for over 23 years and...