Obituaries
Mary Armstrong
May 18, 2016
Elizabeth Armstrong, age 90, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 18, 2016. Elizabeth is survived by her sons, David Armstrong and wife, Bonnie, and James Armstrong and wife, Karen; her daughter-in-law, Laura Armstrong; her grandchildren, Judie Hahn and husband, Lance, John Armstrong, Chad Armstrong and wife, Kate, and Callie Staley and husband, Charlie; her great-grandchildren,...
Cornelia Gilmer
May 17, 2016
Cornelia "Corky" Gilmer, age 69, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 17, 2016, surrounded by her sons. Corky was a very resilient mother, wife, and friend whom has overcome many challenges in the last few years. She is remembered as someone who loved to travel, an adventurer, who put her family first. Corky is survived by...
Rebecca Knight
May 16, 2016
Rebecca "Becky" Gene Knight, 63, of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 16, 2016 in Baton Rouge. She was born in Baton Rouge to Gene Newton Knight and Mary Elaine Knight on December 9, 1952. Rebecca was a graduate of Baton Rouge High and worked as an Office Manager at Capital Buick GMC for over 40 years. She loved...
Dr. Decoteau
May 14, 2016
Dr. Murry Decoteau, age 94, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on May 14, 2016. Dr. Murry was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who served his country during World War II. Dr. Murry is survived by his son, Van Decoteau; as well as numerous other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Martin Salgado
May 14, 2016
Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 2:00 pm...
Jerry Dennis
May 13, 2016
Jerry Lee Dennis passed away May 13, 2016 in Baton Rouge at the age of 67. He was born in Texas, but was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. He retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) as the Resident Agent in Charge of Baton Rouge after 29 years of service. He served as the...
Felicita Scafidas
May 13, 2016
Felicita Oliva Scafidas, entered into eternal peace on May 13, 2016. She was a native of Jalapa, Guatemala and a longtime residence of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Visitation with be at Resthaven Funeral Home on Saturday, June 11, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. She is survived by her sister, Elida Conselo Oliva...
Terry Honore, Sr.
May 13, 2016
Terry John Honore, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 60 years old on Friday, May 13,2016, at 5:00AM. He was born June 8, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a resident of Baton Rouge, LA, where he owned and operated Terry Honore Construction Company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, growing a big vegetable garden and most...
Theresa Traina
May 11, 2016
Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 12 pm until 2 pm followed immediately by services at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. She is survived by sons, Anthony...
Ewell Bourgeois
May 11, 2016
Ewell Paul Bourgeois passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years old on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 9:30 AM. He was born February 20, 1931, in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. He retired after 35 years of service from Kleinpeter Farms Dairy. He was an active member of Most Blessed Sacrament...
Ernest Doughty, Jr.
May 9, 2016
Peppy Doughty passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 64. He was born on September 27, 1951 in Baton Rouge. Peppy was an active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Woodlawn high school. Peppy proudly retired as assistant chief from the Baton Rouge Fire...
Roxie Bailey
May 9, 2016
Roxie Bailey, 53, of Baton Rouge, passed away at Ochsner Hospital on May 9, 2016. Roxie was born in Baton Rouge, to Clarence and Anna Bailey on May 28, 1962. Roxie is preceded in death by her mother, Anna Bailey; her sister, Gayle Bailey; her brother, Craig Bailey; and her niece, Kathleen Bailey. She is survived by her children,...
Emily Alley
May 5, 2016
Emily passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the age of 84. She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas to John Christopher O'Dwyer, Sr. and Anne Clare LaVelle O'Dwyer. When she was seven, her mother passed away, and the family moved to Shreveport, LA where she attended St. Vincent's Academy. After attending Business College, she worked as an Executive...
Mary Edwards
May 5, 2016
Mary "Mae Mae" Spearman Edwards passed away on Thursday, May 5th at 7:41am. She was born in Tremont, Mississippi on September 9, 1934 and was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen and Anne Inzer Spearman, her husband, Morris Jurney Edwards, her two sons, Michael Morris and Marcus Spearman Edwards...
Gerald Harding
May 5, 2016
Gerald James Harding of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 5, 2016. Gerald is survived by his wife, Yvonne Hebert Harding; two daughters, Brittney Harding Martin and Mellisa Harding; two grandchildren, Dade and Demy Martin; mother, Theresa Harding; sisters, Clo Bailey and husband Gary, and Tammy Shows and husband Chris; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald...
Kristi Lirette
May 4, 2016
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show which path to take." Kristi Lynn Lirette went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 4, 2016, at the age of 23. Kristi was a free spirited, fearless, adventurous...
Raymond Broussard, Sr.
May 4, 2016
Raymond J Broussard, Sr. passed away May 4, 2016 at his home in Baton Rouge, at the age of 83. He was born in Leroy, La. but was a long time resident of Baton Rouge. He was a graduate of Catholic High School and attended LSU. He was retired from the Civil Engineering Industry, a member of the YMCA...
James Almond
May 1, 2016
Jeff passed away Sunday May 1, 2016 at his residence at the age of 61. A pipefitter by trade, he was a resident and a native of Port Allen, La. He is survived by his sons, Patrick Almond, wife Heather, and West Almond, wife Mandy; grandchildren, Tyler-Jewel Almond and George West Almond; mother, Helen Almond; sisters, Patti Almond and...
Ron Brewton
Apr 30, 2016
Ron Brewton of Baton Rouge, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 66 years old. He was born August 26, 1949, in Winnfield, LA. He was a geologist retired from the State of Louisiana and Subsurface Group. He was an active member of St. Andrew's United...
Edward Brabham
Apr 30, 2016
Edward "Buzzy" W. Brabham, Jr., age 81, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Edward was a member and past Master of the Baker Lodge #441. Edward was also retired from teaching and coaching at Pride High School, Northeast High School, and Baker High School. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Delores F. Brabham; daughters,...
