Obituaries

Dorothy Rutland

Jul 6, 2016

Dorothy Jean Wascom Rutland, age 82, a resident of Baton Rouge, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2016 after a seven year battle with Alzheimers. She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Rutland (Lori), and Keith Rutland; her two granddaughters, Shae Rutland and Sophie Rutland; former daughter-in-law, Erin Brian Rutland, mother of Shae. She is preceded in death...

Edmond Boucher, Jr.

Jul 5, 2016

He was 59 years old of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on July 5, 2016 at his home, surrounded and loved by all who knew him. Bubba was born on June 20, 1957 to Patricia "Pat" Nugent Boucher and the late Edmond E. "Ed" Boucher, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father Ed Boucher, grandfathers and grandmothers,...

Laverne Hudgins

Jul 4, 2016

A native of Thomastown, MS, and a resident of Central, she passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2016 at the age of 85. She loved to garden and cook fresh food for her entire family, whom enjoyed the benefits of her many home cooked meals any time they visited. She loved all her little Chihuahua dogs...

Clyde Cason

Jul 4, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 8, 2016 9:00 am - 11:00 am Service Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, July 8, 2016 11:00 am Cemetery Resthaven Gardens of Memory 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Margie Rauch

Jul 3, 2016

Margie left this earthly world on Sunday, July 3, 2016. She was a beautiful flower that never faded for 89 years. She was born on November 10, 1926, in the little Texas town of Dundee, to Horbert and Johnnie Johnston Rea. She had an older sister, Nadine (Dean), and an older brother, Howard (Bud). She is preceded in death...

Annarita Knox

Jul 2, 2016

Annarita Knox, 57, passed away on July 2, 2016 in Baton Rouge, LA. Annarita was born in New Orleans to George L. Knox, Jr. and Rita P. Knox, on June 6, 1959. She was christened at birth a catholic, and later baptized in a Baptist Church. Annarita graduated from Marian Abramson Senior High in May of 1977. She later...

Herbert Arnold, Jr.

Jul 2, 2016

Herbert Thomas "Hap" Arnold Jr. Herbert Thomas "Hap" Arnold Jr. passed away at his home on July 2, 2016 at the age of 87 due to Parkinson's Disease. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Thomas Arnold, Sr. and his mother, Louise Foret Arnold Bertrand. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Verna Beatrice...

Hai Hoang

Jul 1, 2016

Visitation St. Anthony Catholic Church 2580 Tecumseh St. Baton Rouge, LA  70805 Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:00 am - 10:00 am Service Mass St. Anthony Catholic Church 2580 Tecumseh St. Baton Rouge, LA  70805 Tuesday, July 5, 2016 10:00 am

Shirley Dildy

Jun 28, 2016

Shirley T. Dildy, age 79, a resident of Grosse Tete, Louisiana, passed away on June 28, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Bill Dildy; her daughters, Charlotte Creel (Dexter) and Belvas Broussard (Bill); her son, Steve Hanson (Eileen); her step-daughters, Becky and Francis; her step-sons, Robert, Tommy, and William; her grandchildren, Shidale, Alisha, Tommie D.,...

James Mccall

Jun 28, 2016

James H. McCall (Mac) (Coach McCall) James H. McCall, "Mac" born January 21, 1943, passed away June 28, 2016. Mac is preceded in death by his parents, Walter Earl and Beatrice McCall; his sister, Susie Tomeny and brother, Walter Earl McCall. Mac is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rita Steib McCall, his brothers, Donald and Barry McCall...

Linda Mitchell

Jun 26, 2016

Linda White Mitchell, 67, of Baton Rouge, passed away on June 26, 2016 in Prairieville, Louisiana. Linda White Mitchell was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Harry Harold White and Emma Regina White on February 10, 1949. She was a very loving wife, and caring mother who cherished her family very much! She enjoyed boating, living on the river,...

Doris Zachary

Jun 26, 2016

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7. Doris Watson Zachary was 94, born February 2, 1922 in Catfish Town. God's angels embraced her and took her to meet her savior on Sunday, June 26, 2016. She is survived by daughter, Linda Frederick; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and...

Danny Celestin

Jun 25, 2016

Danny Celestin of Hot Springs Village, AR, formerly of St. Francisville and Baton Rouge, LA, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born March 17, 1944 to the late Felix and Beatrice Celestin. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra White Celestin; son, Dean and daughter-in-law, April; three grandchildren, Matthew, Ansley and Laney-Claire of North Augusta,...

Dorothy Sanders

Jun 24, 2016

Dot, age 81, a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on June 24, 2016. Dot loved her husband and grandchildren more than anything in the world. Dot is survived by her daughters, Tammy Ann Alexander, Barbara McDonald, and husband, Brent, and Beverly Irwin and husband, Robert; her grandchildren, Jason, Maggie, Joshua, Jessica, Ryan, Jennifer, Lanice, Darrin, Hillari, Deborah,...

Michael Joiner

Jun 23, 2016

Michael Lee Joiner, age 66, a resident of Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, passed away on June 23, 2016. Michael was born in Hammond, Louisiana on February 16, 1950. Michael graduated from Ponchatoula High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1972 with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. Michael then married the love of...

Joseph Richard

Jun 19, 2016

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing into eternal life of Joseph Robert Richard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on June 19, 2016 at the Carpenter House at the age of 78. Robert, as he was known by his friends and family, was a native of Church Point, Louisiana. He was a gentle man known for his...

Lalit Barai

Jun 19, 2016

On Sunday, June 19, 2016 Dr. Lalit K Barai peacefully passed away in his sleep surrounded by loved ones. He was 78 years old. Dr. Lalit Barai was born in Raval, Gujarat, India as the eldest of eight siblings. He earned his medical doctorate in Calcutta while helping care for his younger brothers and sisters and working in his...

Richard Atchison

Jun 19, 2016

Richard Homer Atchison, 87 passed away on Sunday, June 19th at his home in Baton Rouge. Richard "Dick" Atchison was born in the farming community of Carrs Station, Georgia to Robert and Elizabeth Atchison on February 2, 1929. Growing up in rural Georgia, Dick developed a love for the outdoors and the sport of boxing. Fishing and hunting were...

Titus Crasto

Jun 18, 2016

Titus "Lloyd" Lloyd Crasto Jr. Lloyd Crasto passed away June 18, 2016. Lloyd graduated from Louisiana State University in 1973 with a degree in chemical engineering. He began working for Ethyl Corporation in 1973. Throughout his 40 year career he held numerous positions throughout the United States and Europe in Research and Development and Manufacturing. He retired from Albemarle...

Naveed Asayesh

Jun 17, 2016

Naveed Asayesh Naveed Asayesh, 23, beloved son, was called to his eternal resting place on June 17,2016. He entered this world on December 5,1992 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Javid and Farah Asayesh. He is survived by his parents, Javid and Farah Asayesh, and one Brother Shervin Asayesh. He graduated from Baton Rouge High School in 2012. Naveed...