Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...