Obituaries

Apr 29, 2016

Rachael Nicole Goff, age 36, passed away on April 29, 2016. Rachael was a gifted artist and a kind soul. She is survived by her father and mother, Paul and Teena Goff; her son, Kaleb Henderson; her sister, Ashleigh Pulver and husband, Gill; and numerous nieces and nephews. Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home is in charge of...

Apr 26, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces that Monica Fisher Guillot passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Born in Baton Rouge, LA on August 28, 1937, Monica enjoyed family gatherings, short weekend trips, and traveling to foreign countries including Venice, Italy, Paris, France, London, England, and Holland. Monica...

Apr 26, 2016

It is well with my soul and "I will dwell in the House of The Lord Forever" (Psalm 23:6). George William Van De Walker, 61, of Geismar, Louisiana, born in Norfolk, Virginia, to Donald Dean and Carolyn Van De Walker, on July 31, 1954, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2016, in his own home surrounded...

Apr 25, 2016

"In my Father's house are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:2 Bob was born Feb. 10, 1933 and passed away on April 25, 2016 at his home after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Bob was graduated from Istrouma High...

Apr 24, 2016

Maury Drummond, age 74, passed away on April 24, 2016. Maury was a graduate of Istrouma High School and Louisiana State University, where he lettered in basketball. He began his career at Istrouma High School as a basketball coach and civics teacher. Maury also served as the executive director of the USS Kidd for more than 20 years. Maury...

Apr 24, 2016

Mark Henry Hunter, 61, rose up from praising his Savior and walked into His presence on Sunday morning, April 24, 2016 during morning worship at Istrouma Baptist Church. There will be a service celebrating his life at Istrouma Baptist, 10500 Sam Rushing Dr. on Thursday, May 5, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00. Mark was...

Apr 24, 2016

Leggett, JoAnn Fussell, age 84 of Baton Rouge, LA passed away peacefully on April 24, 2016 at 9:30am. She was born in Baton Rouge on January 12, 1932. JoAnn was a graduate of Istrouma High School class of 1950 and Louisiana State University for her Bachelor's and Masters degrees. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. JoAnn...

Apr 24, 2016

It is with great sadness and heavy heart that we announce the passing of Cliff Jackson in Baton Rouge, LA, on April 24, 2016. Cliff was a great man that enjoyed life to the fullest and was taken from us suddenly by a catastrophic stroke. He will live on in the hearts of his wife, sons, grandchildren, and many...

Apr 23, 2016

Louanne Berry McCann, 61, of Baton Rouge, passed away, peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and friends, on Saturday, April 23, after a courageous battle with cancer. Louanne was born in Fairmont, West Virginia to George and Louise Berry, on December 1, 1954, but lived the majority of her life in Baton Rouge. She is a graduate of...

Apr 23, 2016

George was born in Puerto Cabacez, Nicaragua, October 28, 1935, to Kathryn Alice Kerr Farr and Charles Kavanaugh Farr, Sr., where they, along some of their relatives and friends, continued their adventurous careers in the fruit and banana, exotic woods, and mining businesses; leaving Central America only after the Communist Sandinistas began taking control of Nicaragua in the early...

Apr 22, 2016

Carolyn F. Blanchard, age 79, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on April, 22, 2016. Carolyn was an avid LSU sports fan. Carolyn is survived by her sister, Catherine B. Henson (Glenn (Doc) Clark); her brothers, Donald G. Blanchard and Gary J. Blanchard (Linda); her special friends, Judy Cason and Randa Roberts; and numerous nieces and nephews. She...

Apr 22, 2016

Apr 21, 2016

Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of one of his saints. Mary Anne Patton Johnson, age 82, passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born in Hartwood, Virginia, April 9, 1934 and has been a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana since 1977. Anne retired from Parkview...

Apr 20, 2016

Visitation Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Resthaven Funeral Home 11817 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA  70816 Friday, April 22, 2016 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Mass of Christian Burial St. Anthony Catholic Church 2305 Choctaw Dr. Baton Rouge, LA...

Apr 19, 2016

Paula Maddox Ordoyne, age 83, passed away on April 19, 2016. Paula was a graduate of Jena High School and La. Tech University. She is listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. She was a longtime member of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. Paula is survived by her sons, Ernest Maddox and wife, Vicki, Mark J. Maddox and...

Apr 19, 2016

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the fine fight, I have run the race to the finish, I have observed the faith. Alton "Ike" Hurst, passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Alton was born in Shrewsbury, LA on June 10, 1950 to the union of Katherine (Watkins) and the late Lucius Jackson "L J"...

Apr 18, 2016

Lefebvre Joseph "Joe" Lefebvre, Jr., 89, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Shreveport, LA. A native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA, Joe served in the United States Coast Guard during World War 2. He worked for WJBO radio station and then IBM Corporation until retirement at age 58. His lifetime...

Apr 16, 2016

"Blessed by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading." 1 Peter:3-4 Billy Ray Corbin Sr., a resident of Gonzales, left this earth...

Apr 16, 2016

Craig Donald Baker, 66, died at Our Lady of the Lake on April 16, 2016. He was born March 16, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force. He worked as a biomedical engineer for thirty-eight years. His passions were his family and soccer. Craig is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kristine...

Apr 15, 2016

William "Bill" B. Daniels, Jr., age 86, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at home on Friday, April 15, 2016. Bill was an avid tennis player and he was also a veteran of the U.S. Army after serving in the Korean War. He is survived by his daughter, Leigh Ann Cox and husband Joe; son, Blake Daniels and...